UAE Startups and Innovators: Qashio, a Spend Management Platform That Rewards Business Payments

Dubai-headquartered Qashio has launched Global Pay, a cross-border business payments product that lets companies earn loyalty points when paying overseas suppliers.

Lesha Bank Signs Agreement to Advise Barwa Real Estate on Its International Property Portfolio

Qatar's Lesha Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding to give Barwa Real Estate Group advisory support on its international real estate assets and potential new investments.

2PointZero Group Nine-Month Net Profit Rises 33% to AED9.5 Billion on Pro Forma Basis, Helped by AED5.8 Billion Fair Value Gain

Abu Dhabi-listed 2PointZero Group reported group net profit of AED9.5 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up 33% on a pro forma basis, as revenue more than doubled to AED33.7 billion after its merger and the Tendam consolidation.

Alshaya Opens Ulta Beauty’s First Qatar Store in Doha, With Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Launches to Follow

Kuwait's Alshaya Group has opened Ulta Beauty's first store in Qatar at Doha Festival City, with a second Doha store due on November 25 and debut stores in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain planned in the coming months.

Dubai Launches Future Regulations Team Drawing on 25 Government Entities to Update Laws for Emerging Sectors

Dubai has set up a Future Regulations Team bringing together representatives of 25 government entities to identify legislative barriers and draft regulatory proposals for emerging sectors.

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