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SHARJAH/GULF TIME As part of efforts to strengthen the national food security ecosystem and reinforce concepts of community sustainability, HE Majid Salem Al Junaid, CEO of Sharjah Cooperative, and Rashid Abdullah Bin Huwaiden, Executive Director of the Supply Chain Sector at Sharjah Cooperative, today (Tuesday) inaugurated the activities of The 6th Farmers’ Forum, organised by Sharjah Cooperative in cooperation with …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Alibaba.com, a leading B2B e-commerce platform, made its debut at Gulfood 2026 in the UAE, marking a key milestone as it expands its engagement with businesses across the UAE and the Gulf. Alibaba.com representatives have been on-site throughout the exhibition at Booth 418, welcoming exporters, importers, traders, wholesalers, and manufacturers to meet the team in person and explore …

DUBAI/GULF TIME After years of bold ambition and heavy investment, artificial intelligence adoption in the UAE and Saudi Arabia is entering a more practical and performance-driven phase, with organisations under growing pressure to demonstrate real outcomes rather than future potential. According to Samir Akel, Regional Vice President for Emerging Markets at Nintex, the conversation around AI in the region is …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME MAIR Group PJSC (ADX: MAIR) (“MAIR” or the “Group”), a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate in the UAE, announced today that it has entered into an Agreement with AD Ports Group to acquire KEZAD Logistics Park – KLP Free Zone 3 (FZ3), a free zone industrial and logistics group of warehouses, …

  DUBAI/GULF TIME RRS International Development has announced their collaboration with the football legend Paolo Maldini, a move that reflects his confidence in the project’s vision, the NH Collection brand, and the leadership behind RRS International Development. The approximately USD 100 million mixed-use development, comprising 121 hotel keys and 36 branded residences, is scheduled for completion in 2027 and marks …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Pratham Mittal, Founder of Tetr College and Masters’ Union, has announced the launch of the Tetr Emerging Founders’ Challenge (TEFC), a new entrepreneurship initiative offering equity-free grants of up to USD 7500 to student-led startups across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The USD 100,000+ grant pool has been allocated from Tetr’s Innovation Fund, and is designed …

DUBAI/GULF TIME AI-powered search and shopping agents are rapidly reshaping ecommerce economics, according to new research from Pattern Group Inc., a leader in accelerating brands across global ecommerce marketplaces through proprietary technology and AI. Pattern’s latest study finds that 76% of ecommerce organisations have reduced customer acquisition costs as consumers increasingly rely on AI-driven tools to discover and purchase products. …

GULF TIME Born in Brisbane. Brewed in Dubai. The Coffee Club is starting the year with a limited-time takeover that brings a fresh Emirati flavour twist to the brand’s relaxed, welcoming café experience. Teaming up with the UAE’s youngest Emirati chefs, Abdulrahman and Maitha Alhashmi, better known as the UAE Twin Chefs, The Coffee Club introduces a limited-time menu that blends local favourites …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME ADCOOP, the UAE’s community-centered retail brand, today announced the launch of its Ramadan 2026 campaign, reinforcing its purpose of supporting families, strengthening community wellbeing, and ensuring access to affordable, high-quality food during the Holy Month and throughout the year, in line with the UAE’s designation of 2026 as the “Year of the Family”. The Ramadan 2026 campaign …

DUBAI/GULF TIME May Neama, a Bahrain-based strategic marketing and corporate communications leader, is recognized for translating executive strategy into organizational alignment and brand value creation, with direct implications for enterprise performance and long-term value. She bridges real-world corporate leadership with academic credibility. In a significant milestone for distinguished Bahraini leadership, Ms. Neama recently became the first woman from the Kingdom …