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Industry News
Source: Gulf Business

DP World Appoints Two Independent Non-Executive Directors to Board

DP World has appointed Amer Abdulrahim Kazim and Iman Al Qasim as independent non-executive directors to its board with immediate effect. Kazim brings more than 27 years of experience across banking, aviation, telecoms, and real estate, while Al Qasim contributes over two decades of human capital leadership. The appointments aim to strengthen the Dubai-based logistics operator's governance and strategic execution.

Industry News
Source: Gulf Business

DIP Holding Sets IPO Price Range Between Dhs1.10 and Dhs1.15 Per Share

DIP Holding, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has set the price range for its Dubai Financial Market initial public offering between Dhs1.10 and Dhs1.15 per share. The offering of a 20 percent stake implies a total valuation of Dhs9.5bn to Dhs10bn. Subscriptions opened on October 27, 2026, with trading expected to begin on or around November 11.

China–UAE News
Source: Fast Company Middle East

Dubai Targets 1,000 AI Companies by 2030 as Chinese Tech Firms Join Festival

Dubai has raised strategic targets for the Dubai AI Campus to attract over 1,000 artificial intelligence companies and create 5,000 specialized jobs by 2030. Announced at the third Dubai AI Festival, the event welcomed international delegations including more than 100 Chinese technology firms showcasing digital innovations. The campus has already attracted over 500 AI companies and AED 1 billion in investment.

Industry News
Source: African Business

Abu Dhabi Launches Health Entrepreneurship Programme for Emerging Markets in Africa and Asia

Abu Dhabi's Future Health initiative has launched a programme to support early-stage health ventures across Africa and Asia. Delivered with social enterprise Bridge for Billions, the initiative will identify approximately 50 entrepreneurs for structured online incubation followed by an Abu Dhabi acceleration phase. The programme connects emerging-market innovators with UAE healthcare providers, regulators, and investors.

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