Al Habtoor Motors has expanded the JAC Motors range in the UAE with the launch of three new vehicles. The JS6 PRO SUV, T8 Pro Petrol Pickup, and RF8 Luxury MPV were introduced as part of a wider plan to broaden the brand’s offering across key vehicle segments. The new models were unveiled at a private event held at the Al Joud Ballroom at Hilton Habtoor City. The launch marks an important point in JAC’s growth in the UAE, where the brand has operated since 2014. It also reflects JAC’s shift from its manufacturing origins in 1967 to a focus…
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Sharjah Coop has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with LEAFIO, a global provider of AI-based retail technology focused on automation, supply chain planning, and in-store merchandising. The agreement supports Sharjah Coop’s ongoing digital development and its aim to strengthen its role as a leading retail organisation at both local and regional level, while aligning with international retail standards. As part of the agreement, Sharjah Coop will deploy the LEAFIO AI Retail Platform. The system is designed to support inventory control, automate planogram creation, improve use of selling space, and enable data-led decision-making. LEAFIO solutions are currently used by more…
NFPA Day returns on the second day of the event to support regional dialogue on fire and life safety. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has confirmed its participation at Intersec Dubai, a leading international event focused on security, safety, and fire protection. Intersec Dubai 2026 will take place from 12 to 14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Center, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Border Security Council. The event will bring together regional and global leaders to address safety challenges linked to rapid infrastructure…
Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Ventures to explore joint initiatives aimed at strengthening support for small and medium-sized enterprises in the UAE. The collaboration reflects a shared focus on technology-led financial solutions that align with national economic priorities. Under the agreement, both organisations will assess opportunities where their combined capabilities can support businesses with large SME ecosystems. Priority areas include supply chain finance, working capital management, and sector-specific funding structures. The partners plan to combine Comera’s fintech platforms with SC Ventures’ experience in venture building and credit intelligence.…
Ford Middle East and North Africa introduced the 2026 Ford Everest at the Liwa International Festival, confirming a Middle East-only 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine and revealing the Everest Tremor for the first time in the region. The launch placed a clear focus on performance designed for local driving conditions. Ravi Ravichandran, President, Ford Middle East and North Africa, said:” The unveiling of the 2026 Ford Everest marks a new chapter for Ford in the region under our Ready.Set.Ford. direction. For more than 40 years, we’ve listened to our customers across the Middle East, and the new Everest reflects what they…
Stirling Hospitality Advisors has entered into a partnership with Avenew Development to support the launch of the St. Regis Residences on Dubai Islands. The project is planned as a key luxury development on Dubai’s northern coastline and forms part of the area’s wider positioning as a high-end residential destination. Stirling Hospitality Advisors has been appointed as lead advisor for the project. Its role covers feasibility analysis, operator selection, and pre-development planning for both the hospitality and branded residences elements. This includes a full hotel feasibility study and the management of operator discussions and negotiations. The final operator appointment is expected…
A one-off dinner and show experience brings music, dining and celebration together to welcome 2026. DREAM Dubai, the city’s immersive dinner-and-show venue, will welcome the New Year with a special one-night event created for New Year’s Eve. The programme combines a new production designed for the occasion with selected performances from DREAM’s festive repertoire. Guests will share a 10-course menu that includes freshly shucked oysters, truffle burrata with caviar, Canadian lobster, premium prawns, Angus beef tenderloin, and a selection of desserts. Free-flowing beverages will be served from 9 PM until 1 AM. The evening follows DREAM’s immersive format, inviting guests…
SpeakUp, an AI-based matching app launched in Dubai in April 2025, delivered a standout moment in the final episode of The Final Pitch Dubai on OSN. The episode aired on 15 December and marked the only time this season that a startup received a direct investment offer on screen. An investor on the judging panel presented SpeakUp’s founders with a SAFE agreement live during the broadcast. After the founders exited the stage, several judges commented on SpeakUp’s long-term potential. They pointed to the platform’s ability to scale, its early user growth, and the size of the market it aims to…
Presight has signed a multi-year agreement with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Albania to deliver a nationwide AI-based smart nation programme. The programme will roll out advanced smart city systems across 20 cities and 28 international border points. It supports Albania’s push to modernise public infrastructure and strengthen its position as a digitally advanced country within Europe. Under the agreement, Presight will introduce an integrated AI-driven smart city platform to support core public services. The system will manage real-time operations, improve traffic and mobility systems, support faster emergency coordination, and provide a modern command and control…
HONOR has opened its flagship HONOR Experience Store at Dubai Mall, marking an important step in the company’s retail plans in the UAE. The opening reflects HONOR’s focus on physical retail spaces that allow customers to explore its wider device ecosystem in person. The store sits inside one of the world’s best-known shopping destinations and is designed as an AI Smart Living space. It brings retail, product trials, and hands-on discovery into one location. The opening also aligns with the pre-order collection day for the HONOR Magic8 Pro, linking the launch of a flagship store with a major product release…