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Huawei partners with DIC for new HQ

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In a bid to further expand and deploy its global technology expertise to support the strategic vision of the UAE, Huawei has partnered with Dubai Internet City (DIC), a member of TECOM Group, to set up its national headquarters within the region’s largest ICT and technology community.

The long-term investment for the new headquarters will serve as a platform to drive the UAE’s digitization agenda and build upon Dubai’s knowledge economy, as well as support the Emirate’s vision to become an innovation-led economy and a Smart City.

The signing ceremony was held in the presence of His Excellency Mohammed Al Gergawi – Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the Federal Government of the UAE, Dr. Amina Al Rustamani – Group CEO of TECOM Group, Malek Al Malek, CEO TECOM Business Parks, Majed Al Suwaidi – Managing Director, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource City, Charles Ding – Global Senior Vice President of Huawei Technologies, Charles Yang – Middle East President, Huawei Technologies and David Wang, CEO of Huawei UAE.

Commenting at the signing ceremony Malek Al Malek, CEO TECOM Business Parks said, “Fortune 500 companies like Huawei continuously investing and aligning with the ICT vision of the UAE marks a strong endorsement of this country’s strategic leadership to make UAE the smartest country in the world. We welcome Huawei’s expanded growth in the UAE and in turn contribute to achieving a quantum leap in ICT solutions at across all levels in the nation.”

Its technological innovation, coupled with its international and local experience, means that Huawei UAE is now well positioned to collaboratively support the local government in its pursuit of innovative solutions to make UAE the smartest country and its people the happiest in the world.

Today, a large part of what Huawei does is to bring forth the capabilities and experiences needed to be a strategic value added partner on smart city initiatives across the country. Through its customer-centric approach over the years, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio in the UAE that can add value and support the building of a knowledge economy and make the UAE’s digital transformation possible.

“Globally, the UAE is a key market for Huawei as it exemplifies the highest ambition in ICT growth. Over the years we have been effectively connecting systems, businesses, cities, societies and people around the region. Now with our expanded presence and international capabilities to match UAE’s ICT vision, we look forward to redefining the landscape by being a catalyst to further improving efficiency and transforming industries and being part of the UAE growth story,” said Charles Ding, Senior Vice President, Huawei.

“The UAE government has played an invaluable and significantly commendable role in advancing the country’s innovation agenda. Aligning with the nation’s vision, Huawei has supported the UAE’s ongoing initiatives to use the power of technology to pioneer smart services, solutions and applications for the wider community. The establishment of our new headquarters in Dubai Internet City is further testament to our commitment and relentless pursuit for technological excellence as we bridge our global R&D capabilities with seamless knowledge transfer to support the nation’s transformation agenda,” added Charles.

“Dubai Internet City has been a successful business community for over 16 years, and together with Huawei, we have pioneered growth across the UAE’s ICT sector. Huawei’s expansion is a clear demonstration of sector development across the UAE and the wider region, and we are honoured to be partnering with our longstanding business partner to support their growth further. We look forward to working closely with Huawei to encourage innovation and creativity, as well as industry growth, and support the development of new technology over the coming years,” said Majed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource City.

As part of its next chapter and from its base in DIC, Huawei UAE plans to embrace the UAE’s ICT transformation and continue working with governments, business partners, operators and consumers to build a better connected world. This will include leveraging the brand’s international experiences in supporting the UAE’s own national transformation agenda. Huawei has operations in 170 countries, and that has given the company great insight into lessons that can be valuable to the UAE. Huawei has been pioneering technologies and providing support to global markets including Singapore and Germany with their digitization agenda.

Globalised resource deployment and localised business operations have been instrumental towards Huawei’s exponential growth and success in the region and particularly in the UAE. During its course of business, Huawei has also set up a technological support and logistics hub in Dubai and also initiated an annual CSR program to train HCT students in the field of IT. The company will continue to leverage these strengths to support local communities and serve them better and most importantly be a part of UAE’s success story.

“Since our establishment in the UAE, the company has witnessed exponential growth, with the strong support of TECOM Group and the local government for a conducive business environment. Being a global company, Huawei has a strong legacy of innovation with over 75,000 engineers globally specialized with over USD$6.6 billion invested into various R&D programs. With the invaluable support from our global HQ, a strong team for seamless knowledge transfer and experience from 170 countries, Huawei is well-poised to support the UAE transformation agenda including nurturing local talent. We truly feel that we are the best partner in helping governments achieve their visions for building smarter cities and making citizens happier and we look forward to serving the UAE and its people better,” concluded David Wang, CEO, Huawei UAE.

The 92,000 square feet headquarters, located in Dubai Internet City, will host its three core business divisions including Carrier Business Group, Enterprise Business Group and the Consumer Business Group.

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Dhruva to Rebrand as Ryan Across the Middle East, Signaling Unified Global Brand

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Dhruva will adopt the Ryan brand across the UAE and Saudi Arabia by the end of 2026, uniting the practice with Ryan’s global identity and international platform.

Dhruva, a leading tax consultancy firm in the Middle East, and Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, today announced that Dhruva will transition to the Ryan brand across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The rebranding will be completed by the end of 2026, bringing the practice under Ryan’s global identity and reinforcing its position as part of the world’s leading global-scale specialist in business tax.

The transition marks the next phase of the strategic joint venture announced in 2025 and reflects the continued integration of Dhruva’s regional capabilities with Ryan’s global platform, technology, and international resources. Clients across the Middle East will continue to benefit from the same trusted advisory teams, enhanced by access to Ryan’s worldwide expertise and service capabilities.


“The Middle East has been a strategic growth market for us for many years, and we have built a strong advisory practice founded on deep client relationships, technical excellence, and local market understanding,” said Dinesh Kanabar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Dhruva Advisors and Vice Chairman, Ryan.

“The transition to the Ryan brand marks a significant milestone in our journey and reflects the strength of our partnership. By combining our regional expertise with Ryan’s global scale, technology, and international capabilities, we are creating an even stronger platform to support clients across the region as they navigate an increasingly dynamic and evolving tax landscape.”


“The Middle East is one of the most important growth markets for tax advisory services globally, and we are investing in the region with a long-term view,” said Tom Shave, President of Ryan’s European and Asia-Pacific Operations. “Uniting under the Ryan brand strengthens how we serve clients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Europe—bringing seamless access to our global expertise, technology, and international resources through one trusted platform. This transition marks an important milestone in our integration and reinforces our commitment to the region’s future.”


Ryan will continue to invest in its Middle East operations, expanding its team, capabilities, and regional presence across key markets, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. The practice provides comprehensive tax advisory services spanning corporate tax, value-added tax (VAT) and indirect tax, transfer pricing, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) tax structuring, research and development (R&D), and cross-border compliance.


“The response from our clients over the past year has been the clearest validation of this partnership,” said Nimish Goel, Leader, Middle East, Dhruva, a Ryan Affiliate. “From the outset, our teams have been integrating Ryan’s global capabilities in technology, specialized expertise, and best practices into the work we already lead in the region. Adopting the Ryan brand is the natural next step. It is the same people and the same trusted relationships, now carrying the name of the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes.”


The rebranding will be implemented in phases during the second half of 2026, with signage, visual identity, and digital properties transitioning to the Ryan brand across the region.

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GFH Partners Manrre REIT (CEIC) PLC and Palmon Group unveil new temperature-controlled chemical warehouse in JAFZA

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GFH Partners Manrre REIT (CEIC) PLC (“Manrre” or “the Fund”), managed by GFH Partners Ltd. (“GFH Partners”),  together with its development manager Palmon Group FZCO (“Palmon Group”), today announced the opening of a specialised temperature-controlled chemical warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), further expanding the Fund’s Grade A logistics portfolio.

The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of Mr Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director, DP World GC, alongside senior officials and dignitaries from Jebel Ali Free Zone, GFH Partners, and Palmon Group.

Purpose-built and developed by Palmon Group to meet stringent international safety and compliance standards, the new facility reflects the rising regional demand for certified chemical storage infrastructure that supports manufacturing, energy, industrial services, and third-party logistics. The warehouse is situated on a 180,000sq ft plot with a built-up area of 112,000 sq ft, divided into three temperature-controlled chambers that reach a maximum height of 13 metres. The warehouse has been designed with advanced Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR), and in-rack sprinkler systems to ensure safety and resilience across all operations.

The facility’s layout allows storage of a diverse range of hazard-classified chemicals. One chamber is configured for UN Class 3 and 4 chemicals, a second accommodates UN Class 5 chemicals, while the third has been developed for UN Class 6, 8, 9 and non-regulated materials. The warehouse offers capacity for 17,400 pallets and includes nine loading docks and three loading bays. The office space has been intentionally limited to three percent of the total built-up area, maximising operational efficiency and warehouse utility.

Speaking on the launch, Kunal Lahori, CEO of Palmon Group and Board Member of Manrre, said: “This new facility brings together precision engineering, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation. Specialised chemical storage requires a high degree of control and risk management, and we have developed this warehouse to meet those expectations while offering flexibility and scalability for tenants. As one of the earliest developers in Jafza, Palmon Group remains committed to supporting the UAE’s logistics and industrial growth.”

Mohamed Ali, Head of GCC at GFH Partners, said: “The opening of this warehouse marks another important milestone in the expansion of the GFH Partners Manrre REIT portfolio, particularly in mission-critical industrial and logistics assets that serve high-growth sectors. The UAE continues to see strong demand for specialised storage solutions, and this facility reinforces our strategy to develop resilient, future-ready assets that deliver long-term value for our investors.”

The logistics hub is now fully operational and is leased to Safe Logistics. The new facility is expected to play a significant role in strengthening regulated supply chains and supporting Dubai’s position as one of the region’s foremost logistics and industrial hubs.

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Big Ticket joins DP World ILT20 Season 4 as Official Partner

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A professional cricket player for the Desert Vipers in mid-swing during a match. The batsman is wearing a dark green and black patterned jersey with red accents, a red helmet, and black protective leg pads. He is holding a wooden cricket bat high in a follow-through motion after playing a shot. The background shows a crowded stadium with purple and blue seating and a "DP World" branded wicket.

Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running guaranteed raffle draw in the Middle East (known for cash prizes, dream luxury cars, gold bars and coins) has joined the DP World International League T20 Season 4 as an Official Partner.

In recent years, Big Ticket has become more than just a raffle, it has gained the reputation of being a brand built around rewarding dreams and celebrating ambition, growing into one of the region’s largest and one of the most anticipated monthly draws in the UAE.

DP World ILT20 – the 34-match cricketing extravaganza – the biggest T20 tournament in the region featuring some of the most renowned global cricket stars is currently being played at the Dubai International Stadium, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

A cricket player from the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders standing at the crease, ready to receive a ball. The player is dressed in a purple and gold uniform with matching gold-colored leg pads and a gold helmet. He holds the bat upward in a standard batting stance. The stadium background features blue seats, a "UAE Cricket" sign, and another player in an orange uniform in the distance.

DP World ILT20 Head of Partnerships Ishan Chopra: “We are delighted to welcome a UAE born raffle giant like Big Ticket as an Official Partner of the DP World ILT20. Their legacy of helping dreams come true aligns perfectly with our vision of delivering unforgettable, fan-first experiences across the league. This partnership strengthens our commitment to creating moments of excitement both on and off the field, and we look forward to elevating Season 4 together. With a household name like Big Ticket on board, we are confident of unlocking even more opportunities for fans to engage, celebrate and go All In for Cricket.”

Meanwhile, DP World ILT20 match tickets across all categories are available for the remaining tournament matches. Various spectator stand tickets start at AED 20 and hospitality packages start from AED 325. Fans can also book the new Sixes Lounge experience for AED 395, which includes unlimited food and beverages. Tickets can be purchased by visiting tickets.ilt20.ae or Virgin Megastores.

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