Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has won ‘Sustainable Finance Deal of the Year’ for the Middle East region at the Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards 2026. This prestigious recognition underscores the bank’s leadership in integrating Shari’ah-compliant finance with sustainable practices, highlighted by the successful issuance of the world’s
Over the years, as the industry evolved from legacy print media to online media, the biggest challenge for PR practitioners has been the ability to secure quality media placements in niche blogs and social media. According to Sharad Agarwal, Founder of GuestPosts.biz, “I believe that while guaranteed news publication is not a replacement for traditional
The Second National Agricultural Extension Forum commenced on the sidelines of the second Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition being held in Al Ain, until 26 April 2026. The Forum supports the core objectives of the conference and exhibition, providing comprehensive support to Emirati farmers and equipping them with the latest knowledge and technologies to boost
Sharjah will present an extensive cultural programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026, featuring 34 cultural activities and bringing together more than 35 writers and creatives from the UAE, alongside 15 Polish participants, as it takes the prestigious role of Guest of Honour (GoH). The GoH programme at the 5th edition of the fair
The ultimate marine destination in the Middle East is set to return with the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), scheduled to take place from 19–22 November 2026. Taking place at the Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, this year’s event promises to bring together the global marine industry to showcase the latest innovations, luxury
Dragons of MENA, a results-focused marketing communications awards programme built on 26 years of credibility, is debuting in Dubai. The programme is an extension of the PMAA Dragons of Asia Awards, established in 2000 and recognised as one of the industry’s most respected results-focused awards programmes, with satellite programmes already running in Malaysia, Pakistan and
Sobha Furniture, part of Sobha Group, announces the introduction of Flaer, its new premium furniture brand, during Milan Design Week 2026. An independent, design led brand from the house of Sobha Group, Flaer enters the international design arena as a global design brand with a distinctive identity rooted in Italian and European design culture and
