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GCC VAT overhaul set to tighten cross-border trade, raise compliance stakes
June 21, 2026 gcc-trade

GCC VAT overhaul set to tighten cross-border trade, raise compliance stakes

Stricter GCC VAT rules will impact the cost and logistics of moving heavy machinery across regional borders, requiring urgent compliance updates.

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Binance's new regulated AED deposit and withdrawal solution explained
June 21, 2026 finance

Binance's new regulated AED deposit and withdrawal solution explained

Binance's AED integration offers industrial buyers a faster, regulated way to settle international payments for heavy equipment and machinery.

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How UAE small businesses turned crisis into opportunity, survived regional war
June 21, 2026 sme

How UAE small businesses turned crisis into opportunity, survived regional war

UAE SMEs are proving vital for industrial resilience, offering local fabrication and repair services to counter global supply chain disruptions.

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Dewa launches international arm to pursue global opportunities
June 21, 2026 energy

Dewa launches international arm to pursue global opportunities

DEWA International will pursue global utility projects, significantly increasing the procurement scale for solar and water desalination technologies.

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The New Oil: AI infrastructure, data centres and the next era of global power
June 19, 2026 technology

The New Oil: AI infrastructure, data centres and the next era of global power

Data centers are the new industrial frontier, creating a surge in demand for high-capacity cooling systems and specialized electrical switchgear.

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ANAX Developments breaks ground on ELLE Residences Dubai Islands and unveils ANAX 2.0
June 19, 2026 construction

ANAX Developments breaks ground on ELLE Residences Dubai Islands and unveils ANAX 2.0

Groundbreaking at ELLE Residences Dubai Islands drives new procurement needs for premium construction machinery and smart building automation systems.

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Abu Dhabi’s Dh55b PPP pipeline signals new era in infrastructure funding
June 19, 2026 infrastructure

Abu Dhabi’s Dh55b PPP pipeline signals new era in infrastructure funding

Abu Dhabi's Dh55 billion PPP program creates a structured market for long-term equipment contracts in utilities, transport, and heavy infrastructure.

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From game development at 10 to pitching Al Habtoor: A young founder's journey
June 19, 2026 innovation

From game development at 10 to pitching Al Habtoor: A young founder's journey

The rise of young tech talent in the UAE signals a shift toward localized AI and IIoT solutions for industrial supply chain management.

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UAE's post-OPEC expansion to lift oil output over 5 million bpd next year: IEA
June 19, 2026 energy

UAE's post-OPEC expansion to lift oil output over 5 million bpd next year: IEA

The UAE’s drive to exceed 5 million bpd oil production by 2027 will trigger massive demand for specialized upstream machinery and long-lead industrial components.

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