Business from Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has met South Korean ministers, senior government officials and business leaders during a visit to Seoul aimed at strengthening cooperation across key sectors.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primark Eoin Tonge said stores in the UAE are among the top 10 strongest performers worldwide, with sales exceeding initial expectations.

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi expects more economic deals to be fast-tracked with other countries after signing an historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Canada.

TECOM Group has announced a 11 per cent revenue growth reaching AED 2.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with a net profit exceeding AED 1.2 billion, marking an 10 per cent year-on-year increase.