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With the Redevelopment Works Underway, UCC Holding on behalf of the JV Partners Signs FiveDesign and Consultancy Agreements with Global Firms for the Development of Damascus International Airport 
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With the Redevelopment Works Underway, UCC Holding on behalf of the JV Partners Signs FiveDesign and Consultancy Agreements with Global Firms for the Development of Damascus International Airport 

UCC Holding, on behalf of the JV partners and through its subsidiary Urbacon Airports, has signed five consultancy and design agreements as part of Damascus International Airport comprehensive redevelopment project. Scopes include the redevelopment of the airport and all associated facilities — a phased redevelopment designed to reach 31 million passengers annually. This includes the refurbishment of existing terminals and buildings, as well as the design and development of a new five-star hotel adjacent to the airport, featuring 200 premium rooms, multiple dining and leisure facilities, and direct terminal access. The hotel will be managed and operated by by an internationally recognized hospitality brand, ensuring world-class...
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Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2026 Finalists Driving Global Impact
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Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2026 Finalists Driving Global Impact

• 33 finalists selected from 7,761 submissions across 173 countries • This year’s finalists are pioneering inclusive, tech-enabled, and locally adapted solutions that tackle urgent global challenges—delivering clean energy, safe water, nutritious food, quality healthcare, and climate resilience to millions worldwide • The Prize’s global impact has reached over 400 million lives, demonstrating the power of innovation to transform communities and shape a sustainable future The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, has announced this year’s finalists following a rigorous evaluation by its esteemed Jury. The winners will be revealed at the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony on...
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QNB Group receives Saudi Central Bank“SAMA” license approval for a new digital bank “ezbank”
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QNB Group receives Saudi Central Bank“SAMA” license approval for a new digital bank “ezbank”

In co-operation with Ajlan & Bros. Holding • Introducing a new model of customer-centric banking built around innovation, efficiency, and accessibility • Providing innovative solutions for the youth and entrepreneurs.   QNB Group, the largestfinancial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announcedthe license approval has been received for a digital-first banking entity, ezbank, from the Saudi Central Bank ”SAMA”, in cooperation with Ajlan & Bros. Holding, with a capital of SAR 2.5 billion.   This milestone, in cooperation with Ajlan & Bros. Holding, reflects a commitment to supporting QNB Group’s vision...
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World FZO unveils agenda and speakers list for 11th World Congress in Hainan, China
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World FZO unveils agenda and speakers list for 11th World Congress in Hainan, China

The World Free Zones Organization will host its 11th annual World Congress from 10–12 October 2025 at the Hainan International Conference and Exhibition Centre, in partnership with Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development (IEDB). Held under the theme “Zones: Gateways to Global Prosperity, Trade, and Sustainable Innovation”, the Congress will serve as the largest and most influential gathering of its kind, offering a dynamic platform for governments, investors, and industry experts to address the pressing issues shaping the future of global trade and investment.  The Opening Ceremony will feature keynote addresses by Dr Mohammed Alzarooni, Chairman of World FZO; Aiqing Fang, President of the China International Investment Promotion Council; Um...
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Cicero & Bernay Marks 20 Years with an Identity Built for Tomorrow
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Cicero & Bernay Marks 20 Years with an Identity Built for Tomorrow

C&B steps into its next chapter, Empowered by Facts, combininginnovation, intelligence, and a human touch to guide what comes next Cicero & Bernay (C&B), a communication advisory redefining how brands connect strategy, design, and digital intelligence, celebrates 20 years with a renewed role built for today’s fast-changing business environment. This evolution goes beyond a new look. It establishes C&B as a partner where facts create foresight, and creativity turns it into influence. With every discipline connected under one approach, the consultancy moves forward as: Empowered by Facts. ​ Ahmad Itani, CEO and Founder of C&B, said, “Our new identity is a declaration of who we are tod...
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WETEX 2025 welcomes strong line-up of 68 local and international sponsors
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WETEX 2025 welcomes strong line-up of 68 local and international sponsors

Under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organises the 27th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 30 September to 2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. WETEX 2025 has attracted 68 sponsors and 18 partners and supporters. A total of 3,100 companies from 65 countries are taking part in the exhibition, which includes 18 international pavilions and covers an area of 95,000 square metres. “Our constructive co-oper...
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Conference Leads Global Dialogue on the Future of AI Ethics
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Conference Leads Global Dialogue on the Future of AI Ethics

Gathering emphasized urgency for cohesive ethical guidelines across six key themes impacted by the advancement of AI; healthcare, urban design, security, education, finance, and the future of the workplace Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) conference AI Ethics: The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions concluded with a call for a unified, culturally inclusive framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Convened in Qatar, this pivotal event marked a milestone in the discourse surrounding AI and its ethical implications. The conference brought together leading international academics, policymakers, tech industry experts, ethicists, and others. Their contributions highlighted the multidisciplinary interest in collaborative solutions that align AI...
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Sultan bin Ahmed visits Al Rahma Village in Sri Lanka
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Sultan bin Ahmed visits Al Rahma Village in Sri Lanka

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, visited Al RahmaWomen’s Village in Puttalam, Sri Lanka, a community dedicated to widows, orphans, and their families. His Highness toured the village, exploring its facilities. He viewed the exhibition of the village’s diverse products, which are sold and exported to neighboring villages, and visited the women’s training rooms where sewing skills are taught. He also inspected the medical center, which provides free healthcare services for women and children, and met with children in the village’s garden, designed as a recreational space for them. He inaugurated 40 new houses by cutting the ceremonial ribbon, handing them over to deserving widows. He then visited ...
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DCO Member States Underscore Commitment to Digital Cooperation in Joint Statement at UNGA 80
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DCO Member States Underscore Commitment to Digital Cooperation in Joint Statement at UNGA 80

The Member States of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) convened for their first High-level Dialogue for DigitalCooperation on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly and adopted a joint statement calling for urgent global cooperation to ensure digital transformation becomes a driver of resilience, prosperity and peace. Building on the momentum of the UN Global Digital Compact, adopted in 2024, and the DCO 4-Year Agenda for Digital Resilience and Prosperity (2025-2028), the DCO Member States were united around a clear purpose: to ensure that digital transformation becomes a force for prosperity and peace, not for exclusion and fragmentation. In their deliberations, representatives of the D...
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Sultan bin Ahmed lays foundation stone for Al Reeh Al Mursala Village in Sri Lanka
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Sultan bin Ahmed lays foundation stone for Al Reeh Al Mursala Village in Sri Lanka

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, laid the foundation stone for Al Reeh Al Mursala Village in the Puttalam region of the Republic of Sri Lanka. The project, launched as part of a wider humanitarian initiative, includes the construction of 50 homes, a mosque that accommodates 200 worshippers, a healthcare centre, and various essential service facilities designed to support the wellbeing of the local community. In addition to launching the village project, His Highness also inaugurated a fully equipped mobile medical clinic, aimed at delivering emergency medical services and conducting routine health screenings. The mobile unit will serve residents of Al Reeh Al&n...
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