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Image credit: Supplied CFI group, a leading global trading and investing provider headquartered in the UAE, has announced the appointment of three distinguished independent members to its board of directors. The strategic expansion reinforces the group’s commitment to world-class governance, long-term value creation, and ongoing innovation across its international operations. The new board members bring a powerful mix of institutional market expertise, fintech innovation, and regulated brokerage leadership, strengthening CFI’s long-term strategy and global growth agenda. Federico Cirulli joins CFI group with over 20 years of executive leadership in regulated brokerages and asset management across Europe. Former CEO of ActivTrades…
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Image credit: WAM Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has unveiled plans to develop a VVIP terminal and private jet hangar in collaboration with Falcon Executive Aviation, a subsidiary of Alex Group Investment. The move aims to position the northern emirate as a premier global entertainment and tourism hub while providing a new gateway for high-value travellers. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow, where Ras Al Khaimah International Airport signed a formal agreement with Falcon Executive Aviation to develop and operate a new Fixed Base Operation (FBO) facility, a WAM report said. Read more-From half marathons to Wynn Resort:…
Image credit: Getty Images Across boardrooms, laboratories, startups, and corporate towers worldwide, a quiet revolution is underway. Women are no longer simply participants, they are innovators, strategists, and decision-makers shaping industries from AI and data science to FMCG and finance. Their influence is transforming not only business outcomes but the very notion of leadership itself. This is not a story about quotas or tokenism. It is a story of vision, resilience, and purpose, women who refuse to wait for permission, who combine expertise with courage, and who turn opportunities into empowerment. As technology accelerates and markets evolve, these leaders demonstrate…
Image credit: Getty Images In a landmark moment for regional e-commerce, noon, the Middle East’s homegrown digital marketplace, is preparing for its biggest annual commercial surge with the launch of its Yellow Friday Sale. Running from November 20 to November 30, the eleven-day event promises one of the largest waves of discounts the region has seen, with deep price cuts across every major category, hyper-fast fulfillment through noon Minutes, and unprecedented food deals through noon Food. But this year’s sale arrives against a broader backdrop of rapid technological transformation. In a parallel development that underscores the sector’s shift toward automation…
Image: Supplied Emirates and Air Canada said on Wednesday they will extend and expand their strategic partnership, renewing an agreement first signed in 2022 that has already connected more than 550,000 passengers across 56 codeshare routes linking Canada, the US, Dubai and global destinations. The carriers have signed a memorandum of understanding to extend their reciprocal codeshare and loyalty partnership until December 31, 2032. The renewed deal is expected to broaden cooperation, improve services for passengers and cargo shippers, and open the door to new Canadian gateways in the codeshare network. “Air Canada’s partnership with Emirates has been highly successful,…
Image: Supplied The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) marked its 25th anniversary recently, highlighting its transformation from a young domestic bourse into one of the world’s top 20 exchanges by market value. Founded in 2000, the ADX has expanded from 12 listings to more than 200 securities and now exceeds Dhs3tn in market capitalisation. The exchange has 1.2 million investors from over 200 nationalities, reinforcing its role as a key entry point for global capital into the UAE. Earlier this year, the exchange formed the ADX Group, bringing together Abu Dhabi Clear and the Abu Dhabi Central Securities Depository. The…
Image: Supplied Cicero & Bernay (C&B) is hitting its 2oth at a time when the communications industry is being rewired by data, sharper audience expectations, and a region that rarely sits still. For founder and CEO Ahmad Itani, the milestone isn’t a victory lap, it’s a checkpoint. Two decades of work have taken C&B from the early days of basic digital adoption to an integrated advisory practice that blends strategy, design, cultural intelligence, and behavioural insight. The firm’s refreshed identity, “Empowered by Facts”, signals how it wants to operate in its next chapter, where trust is earned through clarity and…
Image: Supplied At the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ forum earlier this year, held under the theme “National Creation and Talent”, one message came through clearly: the UAE’s greatest strength is its people. National talent remains the foundation on which diversification, resilience, and innovation thrive. The UAE has already made great progress in attracting and empowering national talent. As of mid-2025, more than 152,000 Emiratis are employed in the private sector across 29,000 companies according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). These figures demonstrate the success of policies designed to open opportunities and incentivise participation in the…