Author: Stuart

Dubai Chambers has recently held two legal workshops designed to help businesses better understand legislation and compliance obligations across the emirate’s diverse economic landscape. The first session, conducted in collaboration with PwC Legal Middle East, focused on strategic and practical aspects of corporate restructuring across multiple jurisdictions. Attendees discussed real-life case studies and explored ways to develop effective organisational structures that ensure full legal compliance. The workshop covered a variety of essential topics, including the UAE’s regulatory environment, the difference between the ‘sale of goods’ and the ‘provision of services,’ and the legal considerations of contracting between mainland and free…

Command and Control Centre to Oversee UAE’s Largest Data Centre Portfolio and Power G42’s Global Intelligence Grid Presight, a global leader in artificial intelligence and big data analytics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Khazna Data Centers, a leading provider of hyperscale digital infrastructure, to roll out an advanced AI-driven facility management platform across Khazna’s entire network of data centres. Under the agreement, Presight will deploy an AI-powered command and control system to manage operations across 30 data centres in the UAE. Based out of a secure, state-of-the-art AI hub in Abu Dhabi, the platform will utilise artificial…

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with the Dubai Club for People of Determination, held an awareness walk at Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood to mark White Cane Safety Day, which is commemorated each year on 15 October. The initiative underscores Dubai Culture’s ongoing commitment to empowering People of Determination by nurturing their talents, enhancing their inclusion in cultural activities, and supporting Dubai Government’s ‘My Community… A City for Everyone’ initiative aimed at making the emirate fully accessible and inclusive. The awareness walk formed part of a broader programme of cultural and community events organised jointly by…

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence arm of Alibaba Group, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wio Bank, the region’s leading digital banking platform, to advance innovation across artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and fintech. The announcement was made during GITEX Global 2025 and marks a major step forward in accelerating AI adoption within the Middle East’s fast-evolving financial industry. The collaboration supports Wio Bank’s multi-cloud strategy and accelerates the integration of generative AI by leveraging Alibaba Cloud’s cutting-edge technologies, including its Qwen large language model, Platform for AI (PAI), and agentic solutions. Together, both entities aim…

The excitement is building as UFC® 321: ASPINALL vs GANE prepares to deliver a blockbuster double-title event on 25 October at Etihad Arena. The card will feature Tom Aspinall’s first defence of his undisputed heavyweight crown, alongside a historic moment for the region—the Middle East’s inaugural UFC women’s championship bout, with Virna Jandiroba facing Mackenzie Dern for the vacant strawweight title. Running from 20–26 October, Abu Dhabi Showdown Week 2025 will be packed with activities, including a free UFC Fan Experience at Yas Mall and Yas Bay, complete with interactive installations and athlete meet-and-greets. Fans can expect a week overflowing…

XBase Virtual Assets Broker & Dealer Services (XBase), part of the XBD Group, has announced it has secured In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for a Broker-Dealer Services Licence. The approval positions XBase at the threshold of commencing full operations, subject to final authorisation. It represents a significant step forward in the UAE’s fast-growing digital finance and virtual assets sector, reaffirming Dubai’s status as a leading centre for regulated virtual asset innovation. This development complements Dubai’s ongoing strategy to build a transparent, credible, and sustainable virtual asset framework. The emirate continues to lead the world’s…

Wyndham Residences The Palm proudly announces the opening of Urban Bar & Kitchen’s (UBK) second Dubai location, adding a lively new chapter to its evolving lifestyle and dining scene. Celebrated for its bold cuisine, upbeat vibe, and unmistakable energy, UBK’s arrival infuses Palm Jumeirah with a fresh social spirit that mirrors Wyndham’s dedication to creating exceptional guest and resident experiences. Following the success of its original outlet at Mövenpick, Jumeirah Lake Towers, UBK has become a go-to hotspot for food enthusiasts, sports fans, and the city’s social crowd. Its expansion to Wyndham Residences The Palm promises the same relaxed ambience,…

Xpansiv, the global leader in infrastructure for energy transition markets, has progressed through the first-stage screening in the Financial Innovation category at the 2025 Tokyo Financial Award. Organised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the awards honour companies in the financial services industry that drive innovation and promote a more sustainable society, reaffirming Tokyo’s reputation as an international hub for finance and technology. Xpansiv’s recognition follows its strategic partnership with enechain, Japan’s premier energy marketplace operator. The collaboration connects enechain’s Japan Climate Exchange (JCEX) with Xpansiv’s CBL spot exchange—the world’s largest online marketplace for carbon credit trading and settlement—via the Xpansiv…

New Global Report Warns of Investment, Grid and Supply Chain Barriers Ahead of COP30 Despite record-breaking growth in renewable energy over the past year, the world remains off course to meet its 2030 renewable and efficiency objectives, according to a new report unveiled today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the COP30 Brazilian Presidency, and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) at a pre-COP30 high-level event in Brasília. The analysis shows that 2024 marked a landmark year with 582 GW of new renewable energy capacity added globally – the largest annual increase ever recorded. However, this pace still falls short…

Metropolitan Capital Real Estate Records AED 2.7 Billion in Transactions The Abu Dhabi real estate market has experienced its most successful summer on record, with total property transactions surpassing AED 11.6 billion—more than twice the figure recorded during the same period in 2024. The findings, compiled by Metropolitan Capital Real Estate, a premier full-service agency within the Metropolitan Group, highlight exceptional momentum in the emirate’s housing sector. Between June and August 2025, the market maintained its impressive growth trajectory from the first half of the year, fuelled by strong investor sentiment, a wave of new off-plan developments, and supportive government…