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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4 May 2026 – Edelman Smithfield has announced a series of senior promotions and appointments across its Middle East business, reflecting its focus on building talent and leadership in the region. These moves underscore the firm’s commitment to developing senior expertise and strengthening its capabilities across key client accounts. Dhanya Issac has been promoted to Managing Director, Edelman Smithfield Middle East. In this expanded regional role, she will continue to lead the firm’s Capital Markets advisory offering, while playing a broader role in strengthening Edelman Smithfield’s financial communicatio
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 12 May 2026 – EDGE and ADNOC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which EDGE will deliver capability development training to ADNOC employees through BRIDGE;s advanced training and support programmes. BRIDGE, the Group’s strategic enabler for advancing technologies from development to production, industrialisation and operational excellence, has successfully trained more than 450 ADNOC employees under a previous contract, equipping them with practical AI knowledge, leadership skills, and tools to support data-driven decision-making and digital transformation. Under this agreement, BRIDGE will suppor
Abu Dhabi, 12 May 2026: Abu Dhabi will host the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit 2026, accompanying the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026). The summit is organised by the Ministry of Interior and Rabdan Academy, in collaboration with ADNEC Group, and will take place from 19 to 21 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The summit represents a new international platform launched in response to the rapidly evolving global security landscape and the growing need to strengthen international cooperation and build more resilient and sustainable security systems. It aims to bring together d
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 12th May 2026: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will celebrate International Museum Day with free entry for all visitors from 16 to 18 May, alongside a curated programme of interactive experiences for visitors of all ages, reinforcing its role as a space for learning and discovery that connect visitors with science in accessible and meaningful ways. On 16 and 17 May, visitors can join drop-in workshops that explore light, creativity, and scientific discovery. These include Sun Printing, Light Lab: Colour & Shadow, and Constellation Light Lab, which introduce participants to the behaviour of light through hands-on experimen
SBC Summit Tbilisi, presented by EGT and Amusnet, will return to Georgia this July with a conference agenda focused on helping stakeholders explore opportunities across Eastern…
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Abu Dhabi, 27 April 2026: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative of Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the agency has moved to implement two new ministerial decisions reshaping the Emirate;s fishing regulations for 2026. Issued by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in coordination with the agency, Ministerial Decision No. (74) strikes down a previous ruling that had governed the fishing and selling of select fish species during breeding season, effectively clearing the way for an updated regulatory fra
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 27 April 2026: The Eid Al Adha holiday is expected to begin on Tuesday 26 May, meaning UAE residents are gearing up for a six-day break. Whether you;re seeking a luxurious getaway or a quick, refreshing break close to home, Abu Dhabi is brimming with experiences, making it an ideal location to unwind and explore. From desert retreats to idyllic island hideaways and vibrant beachfront resorts, these eight Abu Dhabi hotels have crafted exclusive Eid packages to transform this break into a memorable getaway. Spend Eid by the sea at InterContinental Abu Dhabi InterContinental Abu Dhabi presents an exclusive Family S
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 27th April 2026: Emirates Driving Company, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol (DRIVE), today announced strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting revenue growth, improved profitability, and a strong financial position compared to the same period in 2025. The company;s total revenues increased to AED 189 Mn in Q1 2026, compared to AED 167 Mn in Q1 2025, representing a growth of 13% percent, supported by sustained demand for driver training services and the ongoing expansion of its integrated mobility offerings within a favorable smart mobility market t
27 April 2026 (Geneva) – Southwest Airlines has joined IATA;s Schedule Data Exchange Program (SDEP), bringing the number of contributing airlines to 190. The SDEP was launched in late 2023 to build a uniquely airline-owned schedule and minimum connecting time exceptions database. Schedule data underpins many aspects of an airline;s business, including network planning, slot coordination, and interline agreements. Data coverage now exceeds 70% available seat kilometers (ASKs) of airlines based in Asia, Middle East, and Africa, and is expected to reach 90% coverage globally by end of 2026. Protecting Industry Data A key benefit of the
Savills Q1 2026 report highlights near-record transaction volumes, off-plan dominance, and continued price growth as market enters a more measured phase Abu Dhabi’s residential market delivered its second strongest quarter on record in Q1 2026, with transaction volumes in Abu Dhabi City exceeding 7,200, marginally below the all-time peak of over 7,600 recorded in Q4 2025, according to the latest Market in Minutes report from Savills. Activity levels in January and February remained strong, carrying forward the momentum of 2025. However, March reflected a more measured tone, influenced by the escalation of regional geopolitical ten
Abu Dhabi, UAE – April 2026: CNTXT AI today announced the launch of Munsit Emirati…
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX has entered discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) for a potential $5 billion anchor investment in the space company’s highly anticipated IPO, according to sources familiar with the talks. The move signals a potential deepening of the relationship between the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and Musk’s portfolio of tech companies. […] The post Saudi Public Investment Fund in Talks for $5 Billion Anchor Investment in SpaceX’s Mega-IPO first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.