Author: Mahdeehassan
In a move underscoring strong confidence in the emerging tech sector, “Foras”, a leading investment and innovation firm, has announced the acquisition of a 10% stake in the startup “Canater”, which specialises in providing innovative supply chains and logistics solutions for manufacturers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The deal, valued at $1 million, reflects Foras’ strategy to support startups transforming traditional industries through technology and innovation, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). This investment highlights Foras’ belief in Canater’s promising future, as the startup aims to empower regional manufacturers to expand their products into global markets while navigating…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 2025 – Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) has participated in the Tamouh Al Dhafra Career Fair, as it continues to support Emirati talent and strengthen its long-standing commitment to the Al Dhafra region – home to the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. Held from 30th April to 1st of May 2025 at the Baynonah Educational Complex, Zayed City, Al Dhafra Region, the Tamouh Al Dhafra Career Fair is dedicated to Emirati employment and designed to accelerate connections between companies and jobseekers to prepare the national workforce to participate in a number of advanced industries the UAE is pursuing as part of its strategic economic diversification…
MAY 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Youmi Beauty, the luxury beauty and haircare brand synonymous with performance-led elegance, has announced the launch of its most intimate innovation to date: Made for Me, a fully customizable haircare range designed to empower women to take control of their unique haircare routines. Founded by Lebanese entrepreneur and beauty trailblazer Youmna Khoury, Youmi Beauty has fast become a cult favorite across the GCC for its commitment to redefining modern beauty through self-expression and premium formulations. With Made for Me, the brand introduces a bold new chapter-one that puts personalization at the heart of haircare, reflecting…
BoxCommerce, a leading global e-commerce platform and a MasterCard Start Path Partner, has officially launched in the UAE. Built to empower merchants of all sizes—from startups to established enterprises—BoxCommerce enables seamless online selling through a platform that is simple, powerful, and designed with local businesses in mind. Having successfully enabled businesses across Kenya, South Africa, and Indonesia, BoxCommerce now brings its innovative approach to one of the most dynamic e-commerce landscapes in the world. With strategic partners by its side, BoxCommerce is entering the UAE market to support the country’s vast SME sector with cutting-edge, easy-to-use digital commerce tools. “The…
Built in the UAE, Munsit sets a new global standard for Arabic speech recognition, powering seamless transcription across private and public services DUBAI, UAE – April 30, 2025 – CNTXT AI, the UAE-based Data and AI company, today announced the launch of Munsit — a next-generation Arabic speech-to-text model that outperforms every global model on Arabic, including those from OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft and ElevenLabs. Munsit” — derived from the Arabic root for “to listen” — symbolizes a breakthrough in voice technology that truly listens with attentiveness and understands the richness of Arabic speech. Developed entirely in the UAE, Munsit sets…
Dubai, UAE: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has unveiled Azizi Milan, a landmark master-planned community, guided by the principles of sustainability, nature, and the cultured refinement of Italian fashion, that is set to bring the timeless Milanese charm to Dubai. The launch event, which will welcome over 10,000 guests, is hosted on April 23rd, 2025, in Dubai’s renowned Coca-Cola Arena, featuring headlining performances by Tamer Hosny, Nora Fatehi and Sunidhi Chauhan. Azizi Milan, at a total value exceeding AED 75 billion, is slated to cover 40,000,000 sq. ft. in GFA, making it one of the largest…
As the UAE continues to accelerate towards its Net Zero 2050 and Water Security 2036 goals, businesses and institutions across the Emirates have come together to demonstrate the true potential of local innovation. Today, on Earth Day, A1RWATER™ announces that its partners have collectively: Generated over 5.8M litres of drinking water from air Eliminated over 11.6M single-use plastic bottles Prevented 840 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions These milestones come from A1RWATER’s expanding customer base as a combination of organizations have either adopted on-site atmospheric‑water generation, switched to A1RWATER’s premium bottled‑water delivery service, or done both. This country-wide progress embeds sustainable, plastic-free water into daily operations to deliver premium…
It’s more than 10 years since it first lit the grills in Dubai, AB’s is celebrating not just a milestone, but a movement. What started as a bold idea — to bring live-table grilling to the city — has turned into one of the UAE’s most loved dining experiences. From the unmistakable aroma of sizzling skewers to the lively atmosphere that feels more like a celebration than a meal, AB’s has become a go-to spot for birthdays, family get-togethers, and just about any day that deserves something special. A Dining Experience You Create, Bite by Bite The secret? It’s in…
The fifth edition of the Global Brush Exhibition, a prestigious international showcase uniting artists from across the globe, will be hosted at the Bahrain World Trade Center from 20 to 24 April 2025. The distinguished event is organized by Al-Dar Art Gallery, a cultural institution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, represented on this occasion by Mrs. Maram Hassan and Mr. Mohammed Hazaimeh, in collaboration with Mr. Ali Yousef Ahmadi and Mr. Bader Al Ali from Al Ayam, one of Bahrain’s leading daily newspapers. The exhibition will be inaugurated by the Guest of Honor and renowned artist, Sheikh Rashid Al…
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has officially launched the second cycle of the Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Award under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative of Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of EAD. The award is now open for submissions, with the entry deadline set for 30 April 2025. Applications are being accepted via the official EAD website and are open to individuals and entities across the United Arab Emirates. As one of the UAE’s leading national environmental accolades, the award celebrates excellence in sustainability, innovation, and environmental leadership. It…