2025 was not just another academic year for BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus—it was a year of reflection, reinvention, and remarkable forward movement. As the campus celebrated 25 years in the UAE alongside 60 years of the BITS Pilani legacy worldwide, the milestone became a powerful moment to honour
BeyondTrust, the global leader in privilege-centric identity security protecting Paths to Privilegeâ„¢, today announced the strategic geographical expansion of the BeyondTrust Pathfinder Platform to the United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore, and South Africa. This expansion addresses the urgent cybersecurity demand in these regions, driven by the explosion of machine
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple, a financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses, to help banks seamlessly adopt digital asset custody and payment capabilities at enterprise scale. As regulated financial institutions navigate an era of
The Emirati Human Resources Development Council (EHRDC) in Dubai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with du, the leading provider of telecommunications and digital services. Under the agreement, both parties will collaborate to empower Emirati talents in future-driven industries, further supporting the Government of UAE’s efforts in promoting Emiratisation and
Dubai Chambers explored ways to deepen economic cooperation with the Republic of Serbia during a trade mission organised recently in Belgrade aimed at expanding bilateral engagement across a range of priority sectors. The delegation was led by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and attended by H.E. Mohammad Ali […]
Global investors are mostly influenced by developer reputation and delivery track record when buying luxury property in Dubai, and the biggest percentage want to live in the city, not just own units, according to a new survey of real estate brokers. The survey by luxury brand Keturah reveals a maturing real estate market where investors […]
The penultimate day of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show concluded in spectacular fashion, as the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Speed Derby delivered a thrilling, crowd-pleasing close to Saturday’s competition, bringing high-speed drama under the spotlights. Inspired by the iconic Derby format synonymous with Hickstead and Hamburg, Al Shira’aa has reintroduced the class to
The Invest Qatar Pavilion concluded its impactful presence at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, emerging as a convening platform for innovation and international engagement. Over five days, the pavilion hosted over 20 networking engagements and panel discussions, more than 100 business meetings, and featured 60 speakers, bringing
In a strong demonstration of its commitment to promoting teamwork and employee well-being, Keolis MHI the leading transportation company, has officially announced the launch of its 2026 Sports Tournament. Starting January 24, teams representing various departments will compete across five popular disciplines: Football, Basketball, Cricket, Badminton, and E-sports. The
International Day of Education, marked each year on January 24, offers an opportunity to reflect on how learning environments are evolving. Digital tools have become central to many classrooms, enabling more interactive, and collaborative ways of learning. At the same time, educators and parents are increasingly focused on how different formats influence concentration,
Takmeel Developments breaks ground on Divine Al Barari, its AED 400 million residential development in Majan, Dubai. As the project moves into the active construction phase, Takmeel remains committed to delivering high-quality residences that enhance Dubai’s urban landscape and contribute to the UAE’s position as a leading real estate destination. “Breaking ground at
The Al Shira’aa International Horse Show reached its halfway point today, with six action-packed classes spread across both arenas, including the first qualifier for Sunday’s Grand Prix and the ever-popular Ride n’ Drive class. Proceedings began in Arena Two with the CSI Juniors class, presented by Prestige, as the young riders opened Day Three with […]
This winners of First Chapter 2026, the ELF Seddiqi Writers’ Fellowship, were announced today at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The fellowship pairs debut writers with internationally published authors and is open to writers working on their first novel in either Arabic or English. Ten winners were selected from 120 applicants, with the […]
The Bloomberg Commodity Total Return Index is heading for yet another record weekly close, up more than 4% and marking its strongest three-week run in almost four years. The index has gained 8.3%% this month and 19.5% over the past year, broadly in line with the MSCI All World Index, while still comfortably outperforming the […]
The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) hosted a special recognition ceremony titled ‘Pioneers of Training Excellence: A Lasting Impact,’ honouring 34 trainers whose dedicated efforts contributed to the successful delivery of the first cohort of the accredited ‘Judicial and Legal Studies Program for Judicial Trainees.’ The inaugural cohort included 36 trainees across two tracks
DFM General Index Despite Friday’s wobble, Dubai’s benchmark DFM General Index delivered its third consecutive weekly gain. It ended the week at 6,484.38. On January 22, the index gained 1.5%, marking its largest gain since mid-July 2025. In fact, Dubai started the year on a solid footing, delivering a month-to-date gain of 7.2%. This week’s […]
NMK Electronics, a Midwich Group company, has officially launched NMK Beyond, a groundbreaking 21,500‑square‑foot technology experience hub in Al Quoz, Dubai. Designed to redefine how people discover and interact with modern technology, NMK Beyond offers a fully immersive, real-world environment where visitors can see, hear, and experience innovation in action, far beyond
US Markets US equity markets continued their reversal on Thursday, with the SPX index rising 0.34% and the NDX index rising 0.49% by close. Both indices are continuing their rise during Friday’s Asian session, rising 0.27% and 0.32%, respectively. The rebound was fueled by a series of upbeat macroeconomic data releases yesterday. US Q3 GDP […]
ScreenCheck, a subsidiary of Centena Group and a key player offering end-to-end identification and security solutions in the Middle East, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with global security technologies company, BAS-IP to officially expand its security and identification capabilities into GCC’s residential security market. The agreement signed during Intersec
The London Property Show 2026, the UK’s largest and longest-running residential property exhibition, bringing together the global property industry under one roof, is attracting increased participation from the UAE developers on the back of global buyers, particularly from Europe, emerging as one of the cornerstone investors in Dubai’s residential market. The show with




























