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UAE tax authority wins SAP award for EmaraTax rollout
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The Federal Tax Authority won SAP’s Global Innovation Award 2026 in the Services Superstar category for implementing Corporate Tax through the EmaraTax digital platform.
CVMaker.ae Adds Resume, LinkedIn and Video CV Services Across the UAE
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CVMaker.ae has expanded its career-document services for job seekers in all seven emirates, adding new options for resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles and video CVs. The move is aimed at helping candidates improve their chances of landing…
Saudi Arabia to host second Global Social Responsibility Forum in October
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Saudi Arabia will host the second International Social Responsibility Forum in Riyadh on Oct. 5-6, 2026, drawing more than 3,000 participants and over 100 speakers.
Green Zen pushes UAE-made mulch as Dubai seeks greener gardens with less water
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Dubai-based Green Zen is promoting a coconut coir mulch made in the UAE as a way to help gardens hold moisture, reduce evaporation and support healthier plants in extreme heat.
UAE eastern-coast port expansions highlight long maritime strategy
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The UAE is expanding ports on its eastern coast, including Khorfakkan, Fujairah and Dibba, as officials frame the projects as part of a long-term maritime strategy tied to the country’s role in global shipping.
UAE's Wadi Wurayah earns UNESCO World Heritage status
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Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List after approval at the 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan, South Korea.
CyberX opens Doha office after joining Qatar Science & Technology Park
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CyberX, a Portuguese offensive security firm, has joined the Qatar Science & Technology Park incubation program and opened a Doha office in July 2026. The move gives the company a third base as it expands across the Gulf and deepens work on…
FGREALTY adds smarter search tools to Qatar property app
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FGREALTY released a redesigned mobile app on July 8, 2026, adding interactive maps, improved filters, richer listing details and private viewing bookings for buyers, tenants and investors in Qatar.
CXTEC and TDW UAE launch Dubai ITAD hub
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CXTEC has partnered with TDW UAE to open a secure technology processing operation in Dubai, expanding IT asset disposition, refurbishment and repair services across the Middle East. The move also creates a resale hub for recovered enterprise…
Mira Developments launches first multi-branded beachfront community in Oman
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Mira Developments has launched Mira Ocean Estates in Salalah, positioning it as Oman’s first multi-branded beachfront master-planned community.
Advintek unit wins Oman tax authority approval for Fawtara e-invoicing
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Advintek Global said its subsidiary Al Faisal Business and Services LLC has been named an Approved Authorized Service Provider by Oman’s Tax Authority, positioning the company to help businesses prepare for Fawtara Phase 1 in April 2027. The…
GCC travel activity jumps 66% in May as UAE and Qatar lead rebound
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Dragonpass says travel volumes across GCC aviation hubs rose 66.2% in May from April, with the UAE and Qatar driving the recovery.
Tawakkol Karman blocked from briefing UN on Yemen
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Nobel Peace laureate Tawakkol Karman was prevented on Aug. 13 from briefing the UN Security Council on Yemen after member-state objections, prompting Denmark and Nobel Women’s Initiative to condemn the exclusion.
Oil spill from grounded tanker reaches Oman’s coast
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Greenpeace MENA says the spill from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has now reached Oman’s shoreline, raising pressure on authorities to stabilize the vessel and offload its cargo.
Oil spill reaches Omani coast as Greenpeace urges faster tanker stabilization
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Oil from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman’s coast, heightening the environmental risk and complicating the response.
Petrosil brings AMEA Oman 2026 to Muscat on Nov. 23
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Petrosil will stage the 7th AMEA Bitumen, Base Oil and Logistics Convention & Exhibition in Muscat on 23 November 2026, marking the event’s first edition in Oman. The one-day gathering is designed to connect buyers, suppliers and logistics players…
Packfine targets Saudi juice brands with slim aluminum cans
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Packfine says its slim aluminum can packaging is designed to help Saudi juice brands balance premium shelf appeal with durability, sustainability and supply-chain flexibility.
KBLT chairman says Saudi luxury travelers value discretion over display
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Ahead of the 5th Annual Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel Congress in Saudi Arabia, KBLT Advisory Board Chairman Sulaiman Al Romi laid out what global brands need to win over high-value Saudi travelers.
Amar Al Mualla calls youth the engine of the UAE's future
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On International Youth Day, Sheikh Dr. Ammar bin Nasser Al Mualla argues that youth empowerment, leadership development and investment in knowledge are essential to the UAE’s long-term competitiveness.
almatar to showcase Saudi-built travel tech at WTM Spotlight Riyadh
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almatar will make its first appearance at WTM Spotlight Riyadh on Sept. 8-10, 2026, using the event to showcase Saudi-built booking and traveler-flexibility products.
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