Author: Mahdeehassan

The Turkish fashion platform Touché Privé has raised $5 million in Sharia-compliant growth funding from Amplify Growth Partnership, a joint venture between Ajeej Capital and Nuwa Capital. Founded in 2014 by Enes Can Büyükköse and Miraç Bal, Touché Privé serves customers in over 100 countries through its omnichannel platform spanning e-commerce and physical retail, focusing on women aged 20–45. The funding will support Touché Privé’s expansion across the GCC, beginning with Saudi Arabia, where it plans to open flagship stores in partnership with a leading retail group. Press release: Touché Privé, the fast-growing modest fashion brand redefining modern design and self-expression…

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, proudly celebrated the graduation of its second batch of employees from the Top-Up Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programme in Electrical, Electronic and Control System Engineering, delivered in collaboration with the University of Huddersfield, UK. The ceremony, held on 08 October 2025 at Alba’s Oasis Hall, honoured 24 employees for their academic achievement, bringing the total number of national graduates from this programme to 48. The event was attended by Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, members of the Company’s Executive Management team, as well as senior officials…

Dubai, UAE: Dar Global (LSE: DAR), the London-listed luxury real estate developer, is proud to announce the start of handover of DaVinci Tower, the world’s first residential development branded by Pagani Automobili. Located along the Dubai Water Canal and commanding sweeping views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown skyline, DaVinci Tower offers 80 exclusive residences crafted with the design philosophy and signature detailing inspired by Pagani’s legendary aesthetic. Blending architecture, art, and automotive-inspired luxury, DaVinci Tower reimagines high-end living. With only 80 units across its sculptural structure, each residence was designed to deliver a unique sensory experience, combining custom interiors, advanced…

Dubai, UAE: Empowering customers to fly with confidence, Emirates has unveiled a suite of new services and products for people with disabilities at the 7th edition of AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai World Trade Centre. Emirates’ latest services and enhanced offerings include a new Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub available on emirates.com for global customers – providing a wealth of information for travellers with varying accessibility requirements and enabling them to plan their journey by specific need. Emirates also revealed new onboard sensory products and fidget toys for children and adults, and an array of process enhancements across the inflight experience, as well as…

MENA: EMMA Systems, an AI-driven SaaS platform that unifies real-time operational data across airports, airlines, and aviation stakeholders to drive efficiency, predictability, and sustainability, announced today, an investment by Plus VC, MENA’s most active VC, with participation from two leading angel investors. Founded by technology entrepreneur Wisam Costandi and aviation expert Mohammad Hourani, EMMA Systems was created from their deep industry experience and firsthand insight into the challenges facing airports and airlines. Wisam’s vision was to help airport operators prepare for unexpected events and shift from reactive older technologies to proactive operations, substantially increasing efficiency across airports. Complementing this, Mohammad’s deep expertise…

Dubai, UAE: Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), presented a Green Certificate to United Arab Bank (UAB) in recognition of the bank’s commitment to environmental sustainability through IT co-location at Moro Hub’s Green Data Centre. The award was presented by Mohammad Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, to Padmanabhan SV, Chief Information Officer of United Arab Bank at WETEX, which runs from September 30 to October 2 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. “United Arab Bank’s decision to co-locate its IT operations at Moro Hub’s Green Cloud demonstrates a…

Dubai, UAE –– Hospinorm, a leading provider of advanced healthcare solutions across the GCC, is proud to announce its partnership with Etiometry, a global leader in clinical decision-support technology. Through this collaboration, Etiometry’s AI-driven, FDA-cleared clinical intelligence platform is now available in the United Arab Emirates, marking a major advancement in the region’s critical care landscape. Designed to empower clinicians with real-time, data-driven insights, Etiometry’s platform supports better decision-making in intensive care settings, ultimately helping improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The technology leverages advanced algorithms to identify trends and risks that may not be immediately visible, ensuring clinicians can…

Dubai, UAE– For the second consecutive year, AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, supported the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) as the official sustainable transportation partner, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner for one of the region’s most high-profile sustainability forums. The partnership stems from AGMC’s long-standing relationship with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the event organiser and a valued corporate client. Since 2017, AGMC has played a consistent role in providing mobility solutions for the summit, which gathers international leaders, VIPs, and decision makers to shape the global…

Singapore — Sriwijaya Capital, a Southeast Asia-focused private equity firm, founded by prominent Indonesian business leader, Arsjad Rasjid, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital to form a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening capital flow between the Gulf and Southeast Asia. The partnership will focus on building a South-to-South investment corridor, connecting Gulf sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, and family offices with growth opportunities in ASEAN. Sriwijaya Capital will draw on its network of corporates, family businesses, private banks, and limited partners across the region, while BlueFive will leverage its global network, including but not limited…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has appointed Al Nasr Contracting Company LLC to deliver internal roadworks and essential utilities for Bay Villas at Dubai Islands under an AED 169 million contract. The scope covers access roads across the 636-unit residential community and the installation of essential utility services, ensuring connectivity between homes, public areas and wider island systems. This appointment supports Nakheel’s approach to sequencing preparatory works with infrastructure delivery, helping to enable efficient community build-out and consistent outcomes for residents. Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Holding Real Estate, said: “Awarding this…