Saturday, November 14, 2026

Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs

Saudi Arabia signs new partnerships to raise Saudization rates in the municipal and housing sectors

Signing a series of strategic agreements with a number of national companies and institutions, with the aim of enhancing local competencies and increasing the percentage of local employment in the municipal and housing sectors. The Ministry of Municipal and Rural...

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Joy Ibrahim stresses authentic storytelling at Sharjah Book Fair

Joy Ibrahim, a leading Jordanian content creator, addressed the power of true storytelling at the Sharjah Book Fair. She urged aspiring creators to stay persistent and choose platforms that suit their unique narratives.

Malayalam Sessions at Sharjah Book Fair with Tanveer, Shihab

Sharjah’s International Book Fair will hold Malayalam events on 15 November, with talks by Dr. Mustafa Tanveer and influencer Wafi Shihab. The program includes book launches and an extended question‑and‑answer session.

Microsoft Outlook and Teams outage disrupts global businesses, experts call for resilience

A widespread Outlook and Teams disruption hit Thursday, leaving many organisations unable to access email. Industry voices highlight the risks of centralized cloud services and urge robust contingency measures.

Thrissur Singer Mahfooz Kamal Wins UAE Mappilappattu Contest While Working in Dubai

Mahfooz Kamal, a young vocalist from Thrissur, has secured first place in a UAE‑based Mappilappattu competition while maintaining a sales role in Dubai. His achievements add to a series of state‑level titles earned since 2016.

GFH aims to double assets to $50bn, seeks Saudi listing and Bahrain stake buyout

GFH announced a target to increase managed assets to $50 billion within three years, driven by strategic acquisitions. The group also plans to acquire a controlling share in Al Saif Real Estate and consider a Saudi market listing.