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Julius Baer names new CEO for Middle East

Wed, 22 Oct 2025

Julius Baer, the leading Swiss wealth management group and a premium brand in this global sector, has appointed Regis Burger as its new Middle East CEO. In addition to this, Burger will also be managing his current role as Head of Middle East & Africa.

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Date set for Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi opening

Wed, 22 Oct 2025

The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will open to the public on November 22 in Saadiyat Cultural District, marking a significant cultural milestone for the emirate. As the largest museum of its kind in the region, it represents a new global destination for science, nature, and education.

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UAE sets new trademark services fees

Wed, 22 Oct 2025

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced the Cabinet’s decision on the fees for trademark services provided by the Ministry during a media briefing at its Dubai headquarters.

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iGA, EWA integrate electricity and water services app into MyGov App

Tue, 21 Oct 2025

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) and EWA have announced that they will discontinue the Electricity & Water Services app starting from October 23, following the full integration of its services into the unified MyGov platform.

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Gulf cities surge in global rankings on livability, innovation, says report

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

The cities in the GCC region are cementing their positions as top global hubs in Kearney’s 2025 Global Cities Report. Dubai topped the Mena list while Abu Dhabi, Manama and Riyadh showed some of the biggest global ranking gains in the report.

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IHC buys majority stake in Pakistan's First Women Bank

Sat, 18 Oct 2025

IHC, an Abu Dhabi-based investment company, has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in the state-owned First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) based in Karachi, Pakistan, offering a comprehensive range of retail, SME services.

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Ithmaar Bank marks Bahrain’s tree-planting day

Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Ithmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, participated in the National Tree Week in support of the National Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality.

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Technology, collective action key for secure future: Experts

Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Emerging technologies, coordinated governance and collective action are essential to build a secure, sustainable and equitable future, experts said at the World Economic Forum Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity in Dubai.

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Aramex rolls out electronic boxes in partnership with Bahrain Post

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Global logistics major Aramex has teamed up with Bahrain Post to launch the first comprehensive electronic boxes network in the kingdom. The new system will eliminate traditional delivery hindrances for consumers and businesses alike.

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Salman Khan to rock Doha in his first live debut show

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is all set to dazzle Doha with his first live debut show in the Qatari capital. He will be joined by India’s top stars -Tamannaah Bhatia, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha and dancing sensation Prabhu Deva.