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DUBAI / GULF TIME HR Summit & Expo (HRSE) Dubai, MENA’s largest and longest-running HR conference and exhibition, returns this October as AI, evolving skills requirements and changing workplace models reshape how organisations hire, develop and lead their people. Across the GCC, HR leaders are navigating the intersection of AI adoption, nationalisation, reskilling and changing employee expectations. Globally, PwC’s 2026 …

DUBAI / GULF TIME FOREX.com – a wholly owned subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc., a publicly traded financial services company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker SNEX – has been named Best CFD Broker – MENA at the 2026 Global Forex Awards – Retail, recognising its continued efforts to deliver a high-quality trading experience tailored to the needs of clients …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has further strengthened its role in global industrial decarbonisation efforts following the reappointment of EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, as Co-Chair of the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID) for a second term. The reappointment reflects the UAE’s leadership and the role of its national companies in supporting …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has confirmed the readiness of ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi to host two major international events from tomorrow: the largest edition of Global Food Week 2026 and AI Everything 2026. The preparations underscore the Group’s continued commitment to delivering world-class events and its proven capability to support large-scale exhibitions, conferences and specialised programmes simultaneously, …

ABU DHABI/WAM Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), convened a meeting with the chief executive officers (CEOs) of banks operating in the UAE, in the presence of assistant governors and senior officials. The meeting reaffirmed the CBUAE’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the banking sector, safeguarding financial stability, and monitoring developments …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, have witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan Railway Project in Aqaba, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The project is being developed by the …

Dubai / Gulf Time Saria Hayek, Regional Manager – Dubai, Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM): The rise of AI has created both opportunities and anxiety for marketers operating across the GCC. Not only are there worries about the technology both hallucinating and reducing the distinctiveness of brands, but concerns persist regarding its long-term impact on the region’s marketing talent pool. Global …

Dubai / Gulf Time The UAE Cybersecurity Council and Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, today announced a partnership to strengthen cyber resilience, support capacity building, and accelerate the adoption of trusted data and AI-ready security practices across the United Arab Emirates. The partnership supports the Council’s vision of advancing national cyber readiness, knowledge sharing, skills development and operational …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM International credit ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘A+’, reflecting an easing of direct risks associated with geopolitical challenges since April 2026, whose impact was limited to a modest delay and a marginal increase in the cost of launching a potentially transformational investment project in the Emirate. …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai CommerCity (DCC), the region’s first free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce and a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Group, continues to strengthen its position as an integrated platform supporting the growth of the digital economy and future commerce. This comes as the free zone prepares to deliver the …