Breakbulk Middle East Returns to Dubai with Record-Breaking Momentum

 DUBAI, UAE – 14th January 2025 – Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Breakbulk Middle East will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre on 10-11 February 2025 to deliver its most impactful edition yet. Registration is now open, and all indications point to a record-breaking event for the only trade show in the region dedicated to the project cargo and breakbulk industry.

“Breakbulk Middle East has consistently demonstrated its ability to unite industry professionals, foster collaboration, and promote innovative solutions for the supply chain,” said H.E Eng. Hassan Mohamed Juma Al Mansouri, Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. “As we address challenges such as climate change and trade efficiency, the UAE remains committed to supporting platforms like this that facilitate meaningful dialogue and drive progress in international trade and prosperity.”

World Future Energy Summit’s CLIX Startup Platform Champions Women in Energy, Advancing Climate Debate

 

• 2025 Theme Focuses on Female-Centric, Founded or Managed Startups
• Global Startups Roll Out Pioneering Solutions to Impact Land, Sea and Air Sustainability
• Visionaries Look to Win Investor Backing for Impact-Driven Tech-Based Solutions

Abu Dhabi, UAE – January 12, 2024: Pioneering, female-driven sustainability solutions from more than 12 countries spanning the Americas, UK, Europe, Asia, and Africa, will be rolled out this month at the Climate Innovations Exchange (CLX), a flagship event of the World Future Energy Summit, which is hosted by Masdar and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

Women visionaries and female-centric, founded, or run startups with groundbreaking answers to some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges will be looking to connect with investors and partners through the CLIX programme and showcase from January 14-16, 2025, at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. A total of 35 startups are confirmed to attend next week’s event in the CLIX lineup and will be given the opportunity to present their solutions to global investors on a dedicated stage.

The startup support from the World Future Energy Summit of comes in response to a pivotal UN report highlighting the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women and girls. The report detailed how women, particularly in rural areas, bear the brunt of climate-related challenges, recognising women’s unique vulnerability but also their potential as agents of change.

Emirates GBC and Global Green Growth Institute partner to advance sustainable urban development in the UAE

 

• MoU to focus on knowledge sharing, green project implementation, and thought leadership
• Collaboration will harness the collective expertise, networks, and experiences of both organisations to drive the UAE’s net-zero readiness

Dubai, UAE; January 2, 2025:The Emirates Green Building Council (Emirates GBC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on promoting sustainable, climate-resilient, inclusive, and green urban development in the UAE through a combination of support mechanisms, training, knowledge platforms, and knowledge-sharing events. Leveraging insights from both the public and private sectors, this partnership will address challenges in enhancing the built environment, with a deep focus on green project implementation and thought leadership.

AD Ports Group Assigned New A1 Credit Rating by Moody’s Ratings

 Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10 December 2024: AD Ports Group (ADPORTS:ADX), an enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions, announced today that it has received an initial A1 credit rating with a stable outlook from Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s), the international credit ratings agency, reflecting the Group’s strong financial performance and robust growth prospects.

AD Ports Group’s A1 long-term issuer rating reflects the company’s Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) of Baa2 and the Government of Abu Dhabi majority ownership through ADQ.

3rd GPCA Youth Forum Spotlights Role of GCC Youth in Driving Regional Development and Global Progress

 The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Youth Forum took place in Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman, from 2-5 December 2024

Muscat, Oman, 11 December 2024 – The 3rd edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Youth Forum, an initiative led by GPCA and the GPCA Youth Council, highlighted the role of GCC youth in driving regional development and global progress, attracting 385 young professionals and students from across the Arabian Gulf. Taking place on the sidelines of the 18th Annual GPCA Forum from 2-5 December 2024 in Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman, the GPCA Youth Forum addressed the theme ‘Youth Powering Tomorrow: Shaping a Sustainable Future’.

Strategico hosts insightful panel on AI’s transformative power at Global Media Congress 2024

 Global experts explore AI’s potential to revolutionise predictive media and bolster the UAE’s leadership in artificial intelligence

– Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, UAE’s Head of Cybersecurity: “Big data analysis provides us with both foresight and insight, enabling us to stay ahead of potential threats”

– Mahmoud Jassim, Regional Director for Public and Government Sector at Dell Technologies: “In today’s fast-paced world, especially in media, the need for rapid responses is greater than ever”

– Anderson Jackson, Chief AI Officer at G42: “We have committed to advancing AI responsibly, and we are already implementing those plans”

National Bonds Launches ‘Zayed and Rashid’ Sukuk

 In Celebration of the UAE’s 53rd National Day

National Bonds Launches ‘Zayed and Rashid’ Sukuk

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 November 2024: National Bonds, the UAE’s leading Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, has unveiled an exclusive, limited-edition ‘Zayed & Rashid’ sukuk. This special initiative invites nationals and residents to celebrate the nation’s pride and legacy by honouring the remarkable contributions of the UAE’s founding fathers, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

National Bonds has launched a special edition sukuk in celebration of UAE National Day, this release comes in line with the ‘Zayed and Rashid’ campaign, which seeks to honour the legacy of the UAE’s most prominent leaders while fostering a renewed sense of loyalty and belonging to the nation. It also underscores the company’s dedication to promoting a culture of savings, empowering individuals to achieve their future aspirations.

Nasdaq-listed MakeMyTrip Emerges as the Market Leader in UAE’s OTA Air Landscape

 The UAE total air market is valued at $3.9 billion from the demand-side in 2023, and is projected to reach $5.4 billion by 2028

Dubai [21st November 2024]: India-based travel research and M&A advisory company VIDEC Consultants, for the first time, has sized the GCC & Egypt travel market opportunity from a highly complex demand-side methodology.

VIDEC undertook an independent, rigorous and unbiased, multi-client syndicated research covering air and hotel categories for Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Egypt, with an emphasis on the role of online travel intermediaries. By focusing exclusively on bookings made through local point of sale (POS), the study offers a pertinent assessment of UAE’s true travel market potential.

Middle East’s Biggest Investor Relations Event to Feature Exclusive Corporate Access with Leading Global Investors at the Abu Dhabi Edition in December 2024

 

• 2024 MEIRA Annual Conference & Awards to showcase the region’s thriving Investor Relations community to over 600 attendees, including top CEOs, global investors, regulators, and IR stakeholders.
• Agenda packed with distinguished C-Suite speakers, exclusive new features like corporate access, and panels spanning ESG, capital markets, digital transformation and more.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 25th November 2024: The Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) is set to host its biggest-ever MEIRA Annual Conference & Awards, taking place for the first time in Abu Dhabi at the Conrad Etihad Towers Hotel on December 11-12, 2024. This highly anticipated event, hosted in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), promises to be the most impactful edition yet, bringing together over 600 attendees, 100+ local and international buy-side, 50+ speakers, and an expanded agenda of more than 10 sessions. 

HELI Aims for #1 Position in Middle East and Africa with New Forklift Models and Strategic Investments

 Company Expands Regional Footprint, Hosts 40 Regional Partners at Exclusive Distributors’ Conference in Dubai

Dubai, UAE – 21st November 2024 – HELI, China’s leading forklift manufacturer and a global player in the material handling industry, has unveiled three new forklift models at the opening of its UAE distributor Hala’s state-of-the-art showroom and workshop in Dubai Industrial City.

This launch marks another significant step in HELI’s ongoing expansion in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, as the company continues its drive to become the leading forklift brand across the region.

HELI’s mission, Lifting the Future, is driven by a vision to become a global leader, and a singular aim to be ranked among the world’s Top 5 forklift manufacturers. Founded in 1958, HELI has consistently delivered innovative, intelligent logistics solutions, establishing itself as a global first-class integrator of industrial vehicles and intelligent logistics systems. With a people-oriented approach and a commitment to repaying society through high-quality products, HELI’s brand proposition—Empower the World—reflects the company’s dedication to empowering industries worldwide.

IDEMIA Secure Transactions Reveals Exclusive Insights from its Global Survey on Consumer Payment Card Behavior in UAE

 The IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) global study, conducted by the renowned research agency Dentsu Insights, uncovers that design, convenience, and sustainability are the primary catalysts driving consumer payment trends. Security remains a concern, and consumers look for safe ways to pay.

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a leader in payment and connectivity solutions, today released the findings of its expansive 2024 Global Survey on consumer payment behavior. The survey, which gathered responses from over 3,100 individuals across 12 countries including UAE residents, sheds light on the evolving consumer preferences that are shaping the future of financial technologies. Respondents ranged in age from 18 to 71 years old, providing a wide demographic insight.

Apparel Group Partners with Savoye to Transform Regional Fulfilment Centre with Advanced Automation and Enhanced Daily Capacity

 

• Installation will commence in early 2025, with operations set to go live by Q1 2026.

 18th November 2024: Apparel Group, Dubai based leading retail and lifestyle conglomerate, has announced a pivotal partnership with Savoye, a premier integrator of automated warehouse solutions, to fully automate its largest regional distribution centre in Dubai. Spanning 16,000 square metres, this new facility will allow Apparel Group to achieve daily processing capacities of up to 300,000 units, establishing it as a logistics leader within the region.

Systems Limited MEA becomes WSO2 Silver Value-Added Reseller to deliver open source, API-first solutions

 Dubai, UAE, November 2024: Systems Limited MEA, a global systems integrator, and WSO2, a leader in digital transformation technology announced that they have entered into a partnership. As part of this agreement, Systems Limited MEA is now a WSO2 Silver Value-Added Reseller (VAR).

This collaboration integrates WSO2’s powerful technology stack into Systems Limited MEA’s global IT ecosystem, offering customized solutions that enable customers worldwide to excel in a tech-driven future.

ne’ma signs MOU with JICE to Strengthen International Collaboration on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

Headed by His Excellency. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, a high-level UAE delegation, including officials from ne’ma, the UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative and Tadweer Group, visited Japan to explore effective strategies for reducing food loss and waste.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 16 October 2024

ne’ma, the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri Minister of Economy and held during the visit of a UAE high-profile delegation, which included officials from the Ministry of Economy, the Presidential Court, Emirates Foundation and Tadweer Group, to Japan. JICE invited the ne’ma team to visit Japan to explore effective strategies for food loss and waste reduction, providing valuable insights and best practices that can be implemented in the UAE to accelerate efforts toward achieving ne’ma’s food loss and waste reduction targets.

In the image (R to L):

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri Minister of Economy

His Excellency Ahmed Taleb Al Shamsi, CEO of Emirates Foundation, and ne’ma’s National Steering Committee Deputy.

His Excellency MATSUO Takehiko, Vice-Minister for International Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Mr. TOTSUKA Nobuo, Executive Director of Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE).

DIP Angola’s Infrastructure Advancing Steadily with Main Roads Set to Take Shape by January 2025

 Dubai, UAE, October 15th, 2024 – Significant progress has been made in the development of the first phase of DIP Angola, with key infrastructure work advancing steadily, marking a major milestone for Angola’s first fully integrated economic zone.

As part of the ongoing developments, the main road infrastructure is expected to take shape by January 2025. With the project advancing on schedule and all regulatory approvals in place, DIP Angola is getting ready to establish itself as a premier destination for investment and business growth in the region.

Informa Connect Academy Announces Global Partnership with The Center for Leadership Studies

 26th September, 2024, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Informa Connect Academy, a leading force in learning and training, is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership® Model, to provide further impact for leadership development across the globe, making the renowned leadership framework more accessible to clients worldwide.

The Situational Leadership® methodology is based on the relationship between leaders and their teams, providing a guidance framework to analyse each situation based on the Performance Readiness® Level of teams and individuals to perform specific tasks and objectives. The Situational Leadership® framework is the most recognised leadership model globally. The Situational Leadership® Model, developed by Dr Paul Hersey and Dr Ken Blanchard, is built on the premise that effective leadership requires leaders to adapt their style to meet the needs of the team.

Masdar Accelerates U.S. Renewables Expansion

 Closes Acquisition of 50% Stake in Terra-Gen

• Masdar’s joint ownership of Terra-Gen demonstrates long-term commitment to investing in and supporting U.S. energy transition
• Terra-Gen’s gross operating portfolio comprises 3.8GW of wind, solar and battery storage projects, including 5.1GWh of energy storage facilities across 30 renewable power sites
• Terra-Gen’s 12GW+ pipeline includes new windfarm and new solar park to start commercial operations in 2025

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates & NEW YORK – OCTOBER 01, 2024 – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar (“Masdar”), the United Arab Emirates’ clean energy powerhouse, today announced the closing of its acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Terra-Gen Power Holdings II, LLC (“Terra-Gen” or “the Company”), one of the largest independent renewable energy producers in the United States, from Energy Capital Partners (“ECP”).

Alpha Dhabi Holding announces completion of 49% construction subsidiary stake sold to ADQ

 Abu Dhabi, UAE; October 01, 2024: Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC (“Alpha Dhabi” or “ADH”) (ADX: ALPHADHABI), a leading investment holding company in the UAE, has successfully completed its divestment of 49% of its subsidiary Alpha Dhabi Construction Holding (ADCH) to ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company.  ADH will retain a 51% shareholding in ADCH, continuing its commitment to the construction sector in strategic partnership with ADQ.

Led by ADH subsidiary Trojan Construction, ADCH is recognized for its commitment to national development. Its track record includes work on iconic UAE projects, including the Zayed National Museum and the Guggenheim Museum, and supporting critical infrastructure such as the national railway network. ADCH also successfully executes large-scale residential community projects for locally based real estate developers, including Aldar, Modon Properties, and Emaar.

Hexitime Enters UAE with iAccel GBI to Revolutionize Workforce Collaboration Using Time Banking Currency

 Dubai, 23rd September, 2024 – Hexitime, the world’s first timebank for professionals, today announced its expansion into the UAE, bringing its award-winning platform to businesses in the Middle East through a collaboration with iAccel GBI, a leading go-to accelerator, under the patronage of Dubai SME.

This expansion along with iACCEL GBI’s vast network and market expertise, aims to revolutionize how industry professionals across the region access and share knowledge, offering a pioneering digital marketplace where employees can exchange skills and expertise using a tokenized time currency.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Relaunches Largest Jewellery Showroom in Al Ain

 Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally with over 355 showrooms across 13 countries, has just launched their renovated and restyled showroom in Al Ain at Meena Bazar.

The showroom was inaugurated by Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director of International Operations at Malabar Gold & Diamonds in the presence of Mr. Mayankutty C, Senior Director of Malabar Group, Mr. Faisal A.K, Head of Manufacturing at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Mr. Nijaz E.M, Zonal Head of Abu Dhabi & Al Ain region, other senior management team members, customers & well-wishers.