UMEX and SimTEX 2026 Day Two: Pioneering the Future of Autonomy and Defence - umex simtex

UMEX and SimTEX 2026 Day Two: Pioneering the Future of Autonomy and Defence

Abu Dhabi 21 January 2026: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, and Chairman of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, day two of Unmanned Systems Exhibition and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), taking place the Centre Abu Dhabi was the epicentre of global innovation in autonomous systems shaping the future of defence and commercial sectors. A major highlight of the day was the press conference by the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, which announced the signing of four significant defence contracts to

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RAG Global Meet 2026 in Doha Catalyses New Investment Pipelines into Dubai and the GCC - global meet

RAG Global Meet 2026 in Doha Catalyses New Investment Pipelines into Dubai and the GCC

Diplomats and business leaders from 35+ countries convene in Qatar as RAG secures official recognition and launches new services to support regional growth Dubai, UAE – 19 January 2026: RAG Holdings’ flagship RAG Global Meet 2026, held in Doha last week, is expected to generate new investor pipelines into Dubai and the wider GCC following participation from senior government officials, ambassadors, investors, and business leaders representing more than 35 countries. The forum served as a platform to discuss foreign direct investment, cross-border trade, and long-term economic development, while positioning Dubai and the Gulf as prefe

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Alpen Capital's Global Fusion 2026 showcases SIX GRAMMY winners on one stage in Dubai - alpen capital's

Alpen Capital’s Global Fusion 2026 showcases SIX GRAMMY winners on one stage in Dubai

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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UAE based Filipino Workers able to verify contracts seamlessly via VFS Global

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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Masdar and EPCG to explore joint venture for development of renewables in Montenegro - masdar epcg

Masdar and EPCG to explore joint venture for development of renewables in Montenegro

Masdar and EPCG, Montenegro’s national power utility, agree to explore a joint venture to deliver clean energy projects Partnership to advance large-scale renewable energy projects across multiple technologies in Montenegro Collaboration builds on Masdar’s existing presence in Montenegro, and regional expansion across Southeast Europe Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 14, 2026: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), Montenegro’s national power utility, have agreed to explore a joint venture to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in Monten

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Gulfood 2026 Launches Gulfood Logistics Reflecting Strategic Importance of Supply Chains in Driving the World's Food Econo...

Gulfood 2026 Launches Gulfood Logistics Reflecting Strategic Importance of Supply Chains in Driving the World’s Food Economy

Gulfood 2026 capitalises on 8.4% CAGR for global logistics market by uniting global titans at newly launched sector, Gulfood Logistics Dubai – 14 January, 2026: As the global food industry converges on this January, Gulfood 2026 is proud to announce the launch of Gulfood Logistics at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. The move comes as the global logistics and transportation market is projected to grow from $9.4 trillion in 2024 to $23.0 trillion by 20351, underlining the strategic economic weight of logistics in global trade and food supply systems. As global food systems become more interconnected, Gulfood 2026 places a ma

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New Intersec Global identity unveiled as a unified international platform advancing safety, security and resilience worldw...

New Intersec Global identity unveiled as a unified international platform advancing safety, security and resilience worldwide

The brand was officially launched with key partners, The General Command of Dubai Civil Defence, Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), and NAFFCO during a press conference, where Dubai, UAE was positioned as the world’s convening platform for safety, security and resilience New Intersec Global identity unifies leading international security and safety events into a single, connected global ecosystem Intersec 2026 takes place until Wednesday 14 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE: Messe Frankfurt Middle East has officially unveiled Intersec Global, a new unified international brand that brings together the world’s

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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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Dubai Customs achieves global milestone in future foresight readiness - dubai customs

Dubai Customs achieves global milestone in future foresight readiness

Dubai – 11 January 2026: Dubai Customs has achieved a major milestone reflecting its institutional leadership and proactive approach to future foresight and strategic planning, after receiving a global accreditation in future foresight from the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI). This makes Dubai Customs the first customs authority in the region to obtain this specialized international recognition. The accreditation certificate was presented during an official meeting attended by Dubai Customs’ leadership alongside representatives from GIMI and SIA Partners. Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, received the ce

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O Gold Transforms into a Lifestyle Super App Where Gold Becomes Your Daily Currency - gold transforms

O Gold Transforms into a Lifestyle Super App Where Gold Becomes Your Daily Currency

With more than 800K users to date, the launch marks a significant milestone in O Gold’s evolution from a digital gold investment platform into a comprehensive gold-centric ecosystem Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12th January 2026: O Gold, the UAE’s trusted Shariah-compliant gold investment platform, has officially announced its strategic evolution into a comprehensive Super App and introduced a gold-backed Mastercard to mark a significant milestone in the fintech sector. This announcement marks a total transformation for the company, which now serves a rapidly growing community of 800K users by turning physical gold into a highly liqui

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