Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a cabinet reshuffle.

The reshuffle confirms Ahmed Al Sayegh as Minister of Health and Prevention, while AbdulRahman bin Mohamed Al Owais will continue in his role as Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs.

Al Sayegh has served as Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since September 2018, leading the Ministry’s economic and commercial affairs portfolio with a focus on the UAE’s economic diversification strategy. He also managed bilateral relations with Asian nations and members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), strengthening strategic partnerships and expanding investment opportunities.

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Beyond his ministerial responsibilities, Al Sayegh is a member of the board of directors and executive committee at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), a board member of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), vice chairman of Emirates Nature–WWF, and co-chair of the UAE-UK Business Council.

His previous leadership roles span both public and private sectors, including chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), chairman of Aldar Properties, chairman of Masdar, board member of Etihad Airways Group, board member of Mubadala Investment Company, and vice chairman of First Gulf Bank. He also held senior positions at ADNOC and the Abu Dhabi Investment Company.

Al Sayegh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Lewis & Clark College in the US.

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) said on Monday it will host more than 135 major exhibitions, conferences and consumer events between September and December.

Flagship events include GITEX Global, WETEX, Big 5 Global and BeautyWorld Middle East, alongside large-scale trade shows and international association meetings spanning technology, sustainability, healthcare, energy, construction, transport, food and beverage, finance and education.

Mahir Julfar, EVP at DWTC, said the line-up builds on a strong first half of the year. “Through this dynamic calendar, we are reinforcing Dubai’s role as a catalyst for global commerce while advancing the ambitions of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) to position Dubai among the top three economic cities in the world,” Julfar said.

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September will open with Paper Arabia, followed by entertainment events Comedy Mixtape 2025 and Matt Redman Live.

Other highlights include the Universal Postal Union Congress Dubai, WHX Tech, The Gulf Bride Show and a series of manufacturing and materials expos mid-month.

The month closes with WETEX (September 30–October 2).

October features the World Green Economy Summit, Najah Exhibition, AccessAbilities Expo, AGRA Middle East and The Forex Expo, before GITEX Global (October 13–17).

Later in the month, Dubai will host healthcare-focused meetings including the Annual Radiology Meeting and Healthcare Future Summit, followed by BeautyWorld Middle East and Wellness & Spa Exhibition.

November brings Gulfood Manufacturing, GESS, Paperworld Middle East, World Tobacco, ICOM 25, The Mining Show, and Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo.

The month concludes with the Big 5 Global construction cluster and related industry events.

December will see the 19th World Congress of Neurosurgery and Automechanika Dubai, followed by trade shows such as Asia Baby Children Maternity Exhibition, China Home Life, and International Appliance and Electronics Show.

The year will close with Jewellery & Bride Arabia.

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Sotheby’s, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), has announced an exclusive programme of auctions, exhibitions, masterclasses, and panel discussions set to take place in the UAE capital. The series will culminate this December with the inaugural Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week, positioning the emirate as a rising global hub for culture, art, and luxury.

The first auction will take place in October during The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ, with a schedule of events leading up to Collectors’ Week from 2–5 December. The programme will feature sales across high jewellery, rare timepieces, collector cars, and exclusive real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions. A museum-quality exhibition of international fine art will also anchor the week at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort.

Josh Pullan, global head of Sotheby’s Luxury Division, said: “At Sotheby’s, we have taken incredible strides to cement our position as a global powerhouse for luxury. This unprecedented auction week – and all of the events that will lead up to it – is poised to showcase the very best of what Sotheby’s has to offer, and we are thrilled to already be able to announce that the week will be anchored by a single-owner collection replete with top quality jewellery and watches, alongside unparalleled automobiles. With the Middle East – and the UAE in particular – as one of the most dynamic drivers of the luxury industry, we could have chosen no better home to do this than Abu Dhabi.”

The auctions coincide with one of Abu Dhabi’s busiest weeks, which also includes the Formula One Grand Prix, Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit 2025, and Bitcoin MENA – further cementing the city’s status as a magnet for international collectors and investors.

Among the headline lots is a landmark collaboration between RM Sotheby’s and McLaren Racing. The auction will feature the sale of three future competition cars under the “Triple Crown” project: a 2026 McLaren Formula 1 Team car, a 2027 McLaren United AS World Endurance Championship racer, and a 2026 Arrow McLaren IndyCar Indianapolis 500 entry. The lots, to be auctioned on 5 December, include VIP experiences such as McLaren site tours and preferential access to future car purchases.

Other highlights include a 2017 Pagani Zonda 760 Riviera, estimated at $9.5–10.5m, and a rare 2010 Aston Martin One-77, valued between $1.3–1.6m. Both models exemplify the high-performance automotive segment targeted at global collectors.

At the heart of Collectors’ Week will be a single-owner jewellery and watch collection, estimated to achieve over $20 million. Leading the sale is The Desert Rose, a 31.86-carat Fancy Vivid Orangy Pink Diamond with an estimated value of $5–7m, introduced earlier this year at Sotheby’s Beyond: The World’s Rarest Diamonds exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

Timepiece highlights include a Rolex “Oyster Albino” Daytona reference 6263, produced in the late 1960s and early 1970s, estimated at $500,000–1m. With fewer than a handful of examples known globally, the model remains one of the most coveted vintage Rolexes on the market.

Sale highlights will travel to Sotheby’s global locations ahead of the auctions, ensuring international exposure and drawing buyers from across the world to Abu Dhabi in December.

RAK Properties, the emirate’s leading publicly listed real estate developer, has announced a strategic partnership with Hubpay, a UAE-based fintech regulated by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), to enable international property transactions using digital assets.

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The collaboration positions RAK Properties to attract a new wave of international investors interested in purchasing real estate in Ras Al Khaimah using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), and others. Hubpay’s platform instantly converts digital asset payments into UAE dirhams and settles them directly into RAK Properties’ account, providing a seamless and secure experience.

This move aligns with RAK Properties’ goal of expanding its investment appeal, particularly for its flagship Mina Al Arab community, and supports the emirate’s growing reputation as a forward-thinking destination for real estate investment.

Innovation aligned with Vision 2030

The partnership comes as Ras Al Khaimah pushes forward with its Vision 2030 strategy, aiming to attract international investors and develop world-class infrastructure. RAK Properties’ adoption of digital asset payments reflects this ambition and coincides with the company’s 20th anniversary.

“Our new partnership with Hubpay is another step forward in our strategy of innovation and accessibility,” said Rahul Jogani, CFO at RAK Properties. “By enabling the use of digital assets, we are engaging a new ecosystem of investment-savvy, digital-first clients while reinforcing RAK Properties’ position as a trusted and forward-thinking master developer.”

Regulated and compliant transactions

RAK Properties will not directly handle any digital currencies. Instead, all transactions will be processed through Hubpay and its partners licensed by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), ensuring compliance and transparency throughout the process.

“This partnership allows a leading real estate developer like RAK Properties to reach a new class of global buyers,” said Kevin Kilty, CEO of Hubpay. “Our regulated solution ensures high-value transactions are conducted securely and compliantly, providing peace of mind to international clients.”

Construction at the Mina Al Arab waterfront development continues at pace, with more than 800 units scheduled for delivery by the end of the year. The integration of digital asset payments is expected to further boost the project’s appeal to a broader range of investors from the UAE and overseas.

Banque de Commerce et de Placements (BCP), the Geneva-headquartered Swiss bank, has announced the transformation of its Dubai Representative Office into a fully operational branch. The move follows the successful acquisition of a Category 4 licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), enabling BCP to expand its advisory services in the Middle East.

This development strengthens BCP’s long-standing commitment to the Middle East and Africa, where it has been active since 2006. With significant client assets already in the region, the new branch will provide high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients with tailored services that combine regional proximity and Swiss expertise.

Established in 1963, BCP has built a strong reputation in commodity trade finance and wealth management. The bank holds investment-grade ratings from Fitch and Moody’s and is recognised for its financial stability, disciplined risk management, and client-focused approach.

“This marks not just an upgrade, but a strategic development,” commented Marco Grilli, head of wealth management at BCP. “Dubai has emerged as a global centre for innovation and finance. Expanding our presence here underscores our commitment to delivering bespoke, Swiss-quality wealth management services in a market that values excellence.”

The Dubai branch will act as a client-facing and advisory hub, while transactions and asset bookings will remain centralised in Switzerland. This structure ensures clients benefit from local relationship management supported by BCP’s established banking and wealth management infrastructure in Geneva.

BCP has appointed Massimo Cangini as senior executive officer of the Dubai branch. With over a decade of experience in the region and more than 20 years across Swiss and international banks, Cangini brings deep market knowledge and a strong focus on personalised client service.

Through the new branch, clients will gain access to BCP’s full suite of services, including investment deals, credit, custody, and financial product advisory. The branch will operate under the regulatory oversight of both the DFSA and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), underscoring BCP’s commitment to compliance and regulatory best practices.