NBF opens new branch in Ras Al Khaimah, enhancing service and access across the Northern Emirates - opens branch

NBF opens new branch in Ras Al Khaimah, enhancing service and access across the Northern Emirates

20 January 2026: National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) is pleased to announce the opening of its new NBF Ras Al Khaimah Branch, marking an important step in the Bank’s continued expansion across the Northern Emirates. Located in the Golf Apartment Building in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah, the branch is now open and fully operational. The new branch reflects NBF’s continued investment in the Northern Emirates and its commitment to providing easy access to everyday banking and specialised services. Strategically situated in Al Hamra’s Al Jazeera district, the branch offers convenient ground-floor access, ample parking and proximity to residential, com

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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Redefines Jewellery Shopping in Malaysia with New Flagship Showroom at Kuala Lumpur - malabar gold

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Redefines Jewellery Shopping in Malaysia with New Flagship Showroom at Kuala Lumpur

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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GCC's Unified Civil Aviation Authority: A Strategic Leap Forward for Regional Aviation - gcc's unified

GCC’s Unified Civil Aviation Authority: A Strategic Leap Forward for Regional Aviation

By Kamil Alawadhi, Regional Vice President, Africa and Middle East A Bold Vision for Regional Integration The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has taken a landmark step: the creation of a Unified GCC Civil Aviation Authority. This initiative isn’t just bureaucratic housekeeping—it’s an effort that we all hope will build a stronger, safer, and more efficient air transport system for the GCC. By harmonizing legislation and operations across six Member States—UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman—the GCC is laying the foundation for seamless connectivity and world-class standards in safety, security, and ef

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Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) Concludes Successful Gold Promotion as Dubai Shopping Festival ‘25 Comes to a Close

17 Gold Winners Announced Across DSF as the 2025 Campaign Wraps on a High Note Dubai (January 2026): Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) has successfully concluded its Dubai Shopping Festival 2025-26 campaign, marking the end of a highly engaging retail campaign that ran from 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, reinforcing Dubai’s reputation as the iconic City of Gold. Launched as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, the promotion invited shoppers across Dubai, as well as visitors to the city, to participate by purchasing jewellery worth Dh 1,500 or more at selected outlets for a chance to win from a total pool of 5 kilos of gold. Over the cour

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Nissan expands Thierry Sabbagh's regional leadership to include Nissan India, alongside Middle East, KSA and CIS - nissan ...

Nissan expands Thierry Sabbagh’s regional leadership to include Nissan India, alongside Middle East, KSA and CIS

Thierry Sabbagh’s remit expands with the addition of Nissan India, while he continues to lead Middle East, KSA and CIS for Nissan and INFINITI Marketing & Sales function reorganized to bring decision-making closer to customers and drive agility Product Planning and Marketing functions combined at regional level to streamline concept-to-launch processes Dubai, UAE (12 January 2026): Nissan has announced a series of senior management changes in its Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region, designed to strengthen delivery of the Re:Nissan transformation plan and enhance operational efficiency, speed and customer

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Hood to Coast Dubai 2026 makes history: Over 800 runners from 35+ nationalities unite for a 100 km relay across Al Marmoom...

Hood to Coast Dubai 2026 makes history: Over 800 runners from 35+ nationalities unite for a 100 km relay across Al Marmoom

Dubai Sports Council-backed event shows all signs to ensure a long stay in the region Dubai, UAE (January 12, 2026): Dubai witnessed a landmark moment in global endurance sports as Hood to Coast Dubai 2026 concluded with resounding success, bringing together over 800 runners representing more than 35 nationalities for a 100-kilometre team relay run across the breathtaking desert landscape of Al Marmoom. The event – fully backed and supported by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) – marked the Middle East edition of the legendary Hood to Coast relay series, originally founded in the USA and now spanning continents, including China and th

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Under the Patronage of Hamdan bin Mohammed RTA Opens Registration for 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport 2026

Government and Semi-Government Entities, Business Community, Educational Institutions, Researchers and Experts are Invited to Participate Four main award categories: Elite, Sustainability, Inclusivity, and Innovation Continuous development approach to operational and evaluation frameworks since the award’s launch Expanding the participation base to include various sectors and educational institutions across the Middle East and North Africa • Simplifying the registration process by offering digital registration via the award website Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 12th January 2026: Under the patronage of His

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Etihad Airways Delivers Record Passenger Numbers and Growth in 2025 - etihad airways

Etihad Airways Delivers Record Passenger Numbers and Growth in 2025

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 21% year-on-year and the highest annual total in the airline’s history, underpinned by sustained demand and disciplined capacity growth across its expanding global network. Passenger load factor for the full year reached 88.3%, up two percentage points compared with 2024, reflecting strong commercial performance throughout the year. The airline closed the year on a high note, carrying 2.2 million passengers in December, up 28% compared with the same month in 2024. Passenger load factor for the month reached 87.6%, maintaining consistently high utilisati

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27th edition of Intersec opens in Dubai next week with the largest show to date - edition intersec

27th edition of Intersec opens in Dubai next week with the largest show to date

More than 50,000 trade visitors, and over 1,200 exhibitors from more than 60 countries expected at the largest edition in Intersec’s history Expanded exhibition footprint, record international participation, and a high-level conference programme positioning Intersec 2026 as a global leader in security, safety and fire protection Intersec 2026 takes place from 12-14 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE: Intersec 2026, the world’s leading platform for manufacturers and buyers in the security, safety and fire protection industries, opens next week for its 27th edition, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Man

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Dubai Future Foundation Backs 26 Research Projects under Dubai RDI Grant Initiative - dubai future

Dubai Future Foundation Backs 26 Research Projects under Dubai RDI Grant Initiative

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced its support for 26 research projects led by 14 universities and academic institutions in Dubai, marking the conclusion of the second cycle of Dubai Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Grant Initiative. The Initiative forms part of Dubai RDI Program under the Dubai RDI Ecosystem, which was formed as per the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation. The Ecosystem is overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation and

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