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Iceland’s female-dominated public sector raises questions about institutional balance Iceland’s female-dominated public sector sparks debate as women occupy most government roles, prompting concerns about institutional balance and social trust. Iceland’s …

UAE retail sector emerges stronger after H1 2026 regional disruptions UAE retail sector resilient after H1 2026 regional disruptions, using supply diversification, local sourcing and government support to keep stores …

Cooling industry set to boom as Europe’s 2026 heatwaves and AI data centres surge demand Europe’s 2026 heatwaves and AI data centre growth are propelling the cooling industry, lifting stocks …

UAE national cybersecurity system thwarts sophisticated cyberattacks on financial sector UAE national cybersecurity system blocks advanced cyberattacks on the financial sector and preserves continuity and trust in digital financial services. …

Digital lending in UAE sees rising defaults as borrowers test enforcement limits Rising defaults in UAE digital lending push regulators and fintech firms to tighten rules as some borrowers assume …

Emiratisation: Nafis says citizen mobility strengthens private‑sector competitiveness Nafis director says Emiratisation gains from citizens moving between private firms; minimum wage rose to AED 6,000 and Emiratisation now reaches 177,000 …

Dubai Chambers Forms Executive Committee to Drive Agentic AI Adoption in Private Sector Dubai Chambers launches executive committee to accelerate adoption of agentic AI in the private sector, strengthen business …

Dubai PMI Climbs to 52 in May as UAE Non‑Oil Sector Maintains Expansion Dubai PMI rose to 52 in May, signaling continued non-oil private-sector expansion, while the UAE PMI reached …

Jordan World Cup: Government Delays Public-Sector Start Times to 10:00 on Match Days Jordan delays public-sector start times to 10:00 on June 17, 23 and 28, 2026 so fans can …