Author: Elle Houghton

ABB, the global industrial and automation company, has earned top “A” ratings from the non-profit CDP for both climate change and water management, placing it in the top 1 percent of more than 22,000 companies worldwide. This marks the first time ABB has achieved an A rating for water, while its climate rating represents a third consecutive year on CDP’s Climate A List. Anke Hampel, ABB’s Group Head of Sustainability, said the recognition “is testament to our strengthened focus on water-related risks, stewardship, governance, and engagement with suppliers.” The awards come as climate change, population growth, and industrial demand put…

Air Arabia posted a pre-tax profit of AED 1.8 billion for 2025, its strongest annual result on record, as the airline expanded routes and carried a growing number of passengers across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. The budget carrier transported 21.8 million travelers last year, up 16% from 2024, while adding 30 new routes across its six hubs. Revenue for the year climbed 15% to AED 7.78 billion, supported by higher seat utilization, which rose to 85%, indicating strong demand for low-cost travel despite ongoing regional challenges. In the final quarter alone, Air Arabia reported AED 405…

Dubai, UAE — February 20, 2026 — The BegakFly EVO-ONE, a multifunctional aero-vehicle previously flown over the North Pole, successfully completed its first flight in the Dubai desert on Thursday, marking the introduction of a new class of aircraft capable of operating across land, water, and air. The flight, conducted by aerospace designer Aleksandr Begak, underscores the platform’s ability to withstand extreme temperature variations without modification. The Dubai demonstration positions the UAE as a growing hub for advanced mobility and sustainable aviation. BegakFly, part of the Astra Lynx aerospace project, integrates off-road, marine, and aerial capabilities, and is designed for…

Dubai, UAE — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) concluded its ten-day drive-through exhibition, Al Marmoom: The Living Wild, on February 19, drawing over 10,000 visitors to the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with Ali Khalifa bin Thalith, Secretary General of the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award, highlighted the reserve’s wildlife and landscapes while integrating immersive, technology-driven experiences. Following the physical event, Dubai Culture launched a virtual edition of the exhibition, accessible until March 18 through https://app.almarmoomthelivingwild.ae/. The online platform features augmented reality interactions, AI-enhanced videos, and high-resolution images of the…

Konya Agriculture 2026, Türkiye’s largest agricultural and mechanization fair, is set to open April 7–11 at the Tüyap Konya International Fair Center, offering a platform for global agri-business partnerships and the latest farming technologies. The event aims to connect manufacturers, investors, and policymakers, particularly from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with Türkiye’s industrial and technological capabilities in agriculture. The fair, organized by Tüyap Exhibitions Group in partnership with the Turkish Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association (TARMAKBİR), expects an expanded roster of exhibitors and international visitors. In 2025, the event drew 251,000 attendees from 80 countries, alongside 432…

Network marketing professionals in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools to manage and grow their businesses, challenging assumptions that only younger, tech-native founders can scale with AI. Dubai-based C1 Network, which operates across 95 countries, reports that its midlife entrepreneurs are embracing AI chatbots, analytics, and automation platforms at an unprecedented pace. The shift comes as traditional relationship-driven practices in network marketing—relying on in-person meetings and phone outreach—are supplemented with AI-powered customer relationship management systems and automated messaging. “Our average member isn’t a 25-year-old tech enthusiast,” said Martin Bylsma, CEO of C1 Network. “She’s a 48-year-old…

Game District, a mobile gaming company operating across Pakistan, Türkiye, and the UAE, reported its portfolio exceeded 2.2 billion downloads in 2025, marking it among a handful of publishers worldwide to reach that scale in a single year. At peak, the company saw 22 million daily active users, highlighting the growing global competitiveness of MENAP-based gaming studios. The company attributed its growth to a centralized data-driven approach to development, monetization, and user acquisition, enabling rapid testing and scaling of titles internationally. “It’s a system built to test quickly, learn efficiently, and scale winning products worldwide,” said Saad Hameed Khan, CEO and Co-founder of Game District. Game…

Dubai, UAE – February 18, 2026: Emirates Skywards, the loyalty program of Emirates airline, has launched a Ramadan rewards initiative offering members the chance to win a share of 2 million Skywards Miles. The program includes a prize draw with 20 winners set to receive 100,000 Miles each, alongside a 25% bonus on all purchases made through Skywards Everyday and Skywards Miles Mall during the holy month. The promotion aims to engage the program’s 37 million members worldwide, allowing them to earn Miles across more than 500 retail, dining, and lifestyle partners in the UAE. Purchases on the Skywards Everyday app at outlets such…

Dubai, UAE – Kerno Enterprises, a UAE-based enterprise IT hardware manufacturer, opened its new manufacturing facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) to partners and media on February 10, showcasing the country’s first end-to-end enterprise-grade technology production on local soil. The facility is designed to produce servers, AI systems, and microelectronics while supporting the UAE’s strategic push toward technological sovereignty and advanced manufacturing. The guided tour highlighted the full production lifecycle, from Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT) assembly to testing, quality assurance, and final dispatch. Visitors observed automated assembly lines, ISO 7 cleanroom microelectronics manufacturing, and precision equipment…

Egypt & Dubai, UAE – MenuRqmi, a restaurant technology startup, has partnered with FasterCapital to accelerate the deployment of its integrated Restaurant Management System across the Middle East and North Africa, the companies announced on October 15, 2025. The partnership, structured under FasterCapital’s Equitypilot program, targets Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and Gulf markets, with the goal of rolling out the platform to thousands of restaurants. The move comes amid rapid digitization in the regional restaurant industry, which research estimates includes nearly 300,000 establishments across key markets. Many operators rely on fragmented technology stacks, costly point-of-sale systems, and separate apps for…