Lulu Group and Parkin received top awards at this year’s EMEA Finance awards in London, Al Khaleej reports. Lulu Group nabbed the best IPO in the Middle East award for its USD 1.7 bn ADX listing in 4Q last year, while Parkin was awarded best privatization in EMEA for its AED 1.6 bn transformation from a government-held parking operator to a listed infrastructure company in March2024, according to a press release (pdf).

Abu Dhabi University jumps 110 spots in global rankings: Abu Dhabi University rose 110 spots to 391st place in the QS World University Rankings 2026, entering the top 400 worldwide, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The rise in rankings was attributed to improved academic and employer reputation, citations per faculty, growing research influence, and graduate employability. The university now ranks fifth among UAE institutions, up two places from last year.

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