Ras al khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has achieved a significant sustainability milestone by winning silver award for Best Waste Diversion Initiative – Government Sector category, at the Middle East Waste and Recycling (MEWAR) Awards 2025. The recognition reflects the organisation’s leadership in reducing environmental impact and promoting a circular economy across its growing industrial and business community. According to Emirates News Agency, RAKEZ has developed a comprehensive waste management framework designed to minimise landfill contribution, expand resource recovery and support responsible waste practices among businesses operating in its zones. This framework includes proactive measures, including strict waste

Dubai: The fourth edition of the ‘Arab Actuarial Conference’ is scheduled to take place from 4th to 6th February 2026 at the Millenium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai. The event is co-organised by the UAE Insurance Federation, General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF), and MenaMoney, a financial events organiser. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference will gather the largest convergence of professionals from the actuarial, insurance, investment, and pension sectors, alongside national healthcare entities, financial regulators, and government executives. The aim is to discuss and address financial risks within these domains. The event will witness participation from officials spanning finance,

Abu dhabi: Capital.com, the global trading platform, and ADGM Academy, the knowledge arm of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a national initiative focused on strengthening financial literacy, expanding digital investment education, and building a future-ready Emirati talent pipeline. The programme will begin rolling out in 2026 and forms part of a wider ambition to support the UAE’s long-term economic agenda. According to Emirates News Agency, under the MoU, Capital.com will provide 100 internships over the next five years. These placements will be offered not only within Capital.com, but also through partner

Abu dhabi: Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, recently engaged in discussions with Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance of Ireland, at the Ministry of Finance’s headquarters in Dubai. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the UAE and Ireland, particularly in the financial sector. According to Emirates News Agency, the dialogue centered on mutual interests and strategies to bolster collaboration in financial matters. Al Hussaini welcomed Troy to the UAE and praised the robust relations between the two nations. The conversation highlighted the value of developing cooperation and sharing expertise

Al ain: Silal’s Innovation Oasis (iO), the state-of-the-art research and development hub in Al Ain designed to transform agricultural technology, has signed a landmark collaboration agreement with Square Roots, a global agritech company specialising in modular controlled-climate farming and AI-powered cultivation systems, to advance climate-smart agriculture and accelerate breakthrough solutions for desert farming. According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership represents a major step forward in the UAE’s efforts to strengthen food security, enhance water efficiency and build a next-generation agricultural innovation ecosystem. The agreement combines Innovation Oasis’s desert agriculture expertise with Square Roots’ global leadership in controlled-climate farming, indoor