Saudi Arabia’s regulatory evolution reshapes business and investment landscape Riyadh, January 2026: Saudi Arabia is continuing its legal and regulatory…
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MoF successfully fulfils all requirements and principles of the strategic and operational framework for future readiness and business agility across all sectors and departments. Abu Dhabi, January 19, 2026 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has been awarded the International Accreditation for Future Readiness and Business Agility – Gold/Leading Level by the International Business Agility Institute (TIBAI). The accreditation was given in recognition of the strength of MoF’s institutional ecosystem and its advanced capabilities in future readiness, business flexibility, and agility in responding to change, as well as its ability to ant
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Three-time GRAMMY award winner Wouter Kellerman with an award-winning lineup deliver a heartfelt performance Dubai, January 19, 2026: Alpen Capital and Alpen Asset Advisors’ 22nd Global Fusion concert featured a captivating performance by a lineup of acclaimed artists, including six performers who together have earned nine GRAMMY awards across various years. Staying true to its theme, Timeless Rhythms, the concert reminded it’s audience that even as the world evolves, the pulse of music endures – connecting, inspiring, and bringing everyone together in harmony. The concert was dedicated to the memory of the organisation’s late Execut
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Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture Showcasing exceptional experiences that reflect Dubai’s creative leadership Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 January 2026: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of Dubai Art Season 2026. Running from 21 January to 26 April 2026, the season brings together a diverse programme of artistic and entertainment events and festivals taking place across the emirate. The launch comes as part of Dubai Culture’s ongoing commitment to nurturing the arts ecosystem, strengthening its contribu
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19 January 2026 The most highly-curated Batur Convertible so far has been completed by Bentley’s bespoke division, Mulliner. The art of creating a coachbuilt Bentley has become a repeat experience for the car’s new owner, with Batur Convertible #4 joining an extensive car collection which includes a Blower Continuation Series, a Speed Six Continuation Series, and the first of the modern era coachbuilt Bentleys, a Bacalar. The client – Sonia Breslow – carefully specifies every last detail of her commissions, with an emphasis of beautiful cohesion across colours and materials. Sonia Breslow comments, “As long as I can remember, I’ve
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Customers Encouraged to Use Available Smart Reporting Channels Cash exceeding AED 2 million, around 35,000 electronic devices, 3,000 documents and jewellery recovered Smart systems and operational integration accelerate lost property recovery Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 19th January 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirms that the Lost and Found Team at the Call Centre, operating under the Customer Happiness Department, handled 104,162 reports of lost property in taxis across the Emirate of Dubai during 2025. The reports were managed through an integrated set of approved procedures that ensure rapi
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Photocaption: Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its 9th and flagship showroom in Malaysia at Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. The new standalone showroom, situated in one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods, was inaugurated on 17th January 2026 by Yang Mulia Tengku Dato’ Dr. Hishammuddin Zaizi bin Y.A.M. Tengku Bendahara Azman Shah Alhaj, a member of the Selangor Royal Family together with Yang Berbahagia Datin Hezeita bte Mohd. Hafidz and Datuk Bahria, Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), in the presence of Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director – International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr.
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 19 January 2026 – The Ministry of Economy and Planning announced that it will launch the SUSTAIN Platform in beta form in 2026 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting during a NextOn talk at Saudi House in Davos. SUSTAIN is an AI-enabled matchmaking partnership network designed to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and accelerate the delivery of sustainable development initiatives. SUSTAIN translates the Kingdom’s public- and private-sector coordination mandate into a practical national tool that enables government entities, businesses, investors, academia, and civil society to identify credible
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Dedicated website for guidance, payments, and appointment scheduling In-person verification at Contract Verification Centres (CVCs) in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for accurate submission Personalised optional services for real-time status updates and document delivery VFS Global, the world’s leading provider of trusted technology and outsourcing services for governments and citizens, has partnered with DBP Data Centre Inc. (DCI), a government-owned corporation in the Philippines. This collaboration supports the verification of employment contracts for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE. Services are set to begin
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 January 2026: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has signed an MoU with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to support the launch and implementation of the first academic Real Estate Diploma in Dubai. The MoU was signed on Monday January 19th at Emirates Towers in Dubai by Mr. Farhad Azizi, Group CEO of Azizi Group, and. Eng. Abdulla Ahmed Al Shehhi, CEO of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) at Dubai Land Department. Under the terms of the agreement, Azizi Developments will play a key role in strengthening practical training, knowledge transfer, and professional development for
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