UK SME lending climbed to £17.5bn in 2025 as smaller firms drive AI adoption, though experts warn funding still falls short of what’s needed for long-term growth. Read more: SME lending rises to £17.5bn as small businesses drive AI-led growth across the UK
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Innovate UK will refocus its £1.1bn budget on high-potential startups, scaling back broad support to prioritise early-stage tech firms and drive UK economic growth. Read more: Innovate UK pivots funding to back high-growth firms and future ‘industry giants’
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The Peter Jones Foundation and FRP relaunch the UK’s National Entrepreneur of the Year competition for 2026, offering young founders grants, mentorship and national exposure. Read more: Peter Jones Foundation and FRP relaunch national entrepreneur of the year competition for 2026
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Pressure mounts on the UK government to release £2.5bn from Chelsea’s sale as ministers prepare legal action against Roman Abramovich over Ukraine war funds. Read more: Government urged to act as £2.5bn Chelsea sale funds remain frozen
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The MD for the MEA region discusses how cutting-edge medtech is bridging gaps in care, boosting efficiency, and supporting sustainable health systems across the region The post Siemens Healthineers’ Vivek Kanade on how medtech is transforming healthcare, access appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Dubai, UAE, 30 January 2026- Al-Futtaim ACE, the region’s leading home improvement and lifestyle destination, has unveiled its Ramadan Collection, thoughtfully curated to support families through every stage of the Holy Month – from preparation to celebration. Designed as a complete home edit for Ramadan, the collection brings together traditional influences, contemporary design and practical solutions, offering customers everything they need to prepare their homes for Suhoor, Iftar and meaningful gatherings with family and friends. A Collection Rooted in Tradition and Everyday Living At the heart of the Ramadan Collection is a celeb
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United Arab Emirates, Dubai, February 12, 2026: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is highlighting its integrated “Jabr” system at World Health Expo 2026, drawing strong international interest in the government-wide system designed to support families of the deceased through a single, coordinated service model that combines human-centred care with advanced digital infrastructure. Since the exhibition opened, the system has attracted attention from health officials, government representatives, private-sector leaders and specialists from around the world, who commended its role in strengthening cross-government coordination and simplifyi
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Dubai, UAE, 30 January 2026- Al-Futtaim ACE, the region’s leading home improvement and lifestyle destination, has unveiled its Ramadan Collection, thoughtfully curated to support families through every stage of the Holy Month – from preparation to celebration. Designed as a complete home edit for Ramadan, the collection brings together traditional influences, contemporary design and practical solutions, offering customers everything they need to prepare their homes for Suhoor, Iftar and meaningful gatherings with family and friends. A Collection Rooted in Tradition and Everyday Living At the heart of the Ramadan Collection is a celeb
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Dubai, 30 January 2026 – Gulf for Good, the Dubai-based humanitarian charity, will join fellow organisations supported by Dubai Humanitarian as an official charity partner at the Dubai Marathon 2026, raising funds in support of Taawon (Welfare Association) and its Orphan care Noor Program, which provides care, education, and psychosocial support to orphaned children in Gaza. As part of Gulf for Good’s 25th year of global giving, the charity will rally runners, corporate teams, and community supporters under the campaign “Run for Gaza, Run for Good,” turning every kilometre into meaningful impact for children affected by conflict.
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Step aims to enhance the urban landscape and support sustainability The project aims to safeguard the road right-of-way, enhance traffic safety, and improve the city’s overall visual appeal RTA is studying the expansion of the service to additional locations to achieve wider coverage and enhance accessibility The project was implemented in collaboration with a private company is aligned with Dubai Government’s drive to strengthen public-private partnerships Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 5th January 2026: As part of its efforts to enhance urban organisation, support sustainability plans, and improve quality of life, D
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