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Driving Digital Leadership: How Aark Marketing Helps Emerging Brands Become Industry Leaders

News Desk 19/02/2026

As brands navigate an increasingly competitive digital-first economy, Aark Marketing, a reputed and award-winning integrated marketing and communications agency in Dubai, is emerging as a strategic growth partner for new and evolving businesses looking to build visibility, credibility, and

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“Do Not Delay”: Eye Conditions That Require Immediate Attention During Ramadan

News Desk 19/02/2026

As Ramadan approaches, many people adjust their daily routines, including medical appointments to align with fasting hours. While postponing non-urgent check-ups may seem practical, specialists at Barraquer emphasize that certain eye symptoms should never be delayed, even during the holy month. Ignoring warning signs can result in serious complications, including permanent

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Dell Technologies and Ooredoo Collaborate to Advance AI Innovation and Deepen Cooperation

News Desk 19/02/2026

Dell Technologies and Ooredoo today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver and power modern AI services. The MoU was signed by Travers Nicholas, Managing Director, North Gulf at Dell Technologies, and Hassan Ismail Al-Emadi, Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Ooredoo Qatar. Under the agreement, Ooredoo and Dell intend to make […]

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boAt strengthens UAE presence: Now Available at Lulu Hypermarkets across the region

News Desk 19/02/2026

boAt – World’s No. 3 Audio Company (Source: IDC, CY 2024), has announced its retail expansion into Lulu stores across the UAE, further strengthening its presence in the region. Already available both online and offline across the UAE, boAt’s entry into Lulu Hypermarkets – including key locations such as– Lulu Hypermarket Barsha, DSO Al Wahda […]

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Philippine officials and VFS Global formally launch Contract Verification services in the World’s Largest Visa Application Centre, located in Dubai

News Desk 18/02/2026

Officials from the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and VFS Global formally inaugurated the new Contract Verification Centre (CVC) in Dubai this week, marking an important milestone in enhancing support services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) across the UAE. Established through a partnership between VFS Global and DBP Data Centre Inc. (DCI), the service aims to […]

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Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation Launches Training Phase for the Fourth Cycle of the Hamdan EFQM Global Educational Model and Award

News Desk 18/02/2026

Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has commenced the training phase for schools participating in the fourth cycle of the Hamdan EFQM Global Educational Model and Award. Running from January to April 2026, this phase is delivered within a structured framework designed to enable schools to implement institutional excellence standards

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Esterad Capital launches its First Managed Fund with USD 27 Million Investment in a US-Based Travel Center

News Desk 18/02/2026

Esterad Capital Limited, a Category 3A asset management firm licensed and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has announced the successful launch of its first managed investment fund, marked by the completion of the Funds strategic investment in a US-based travel centre.   The transaction represents the first capital deployment under Esterad

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Lara Fabian Enchants Audiences with a Spectacular Valentine’s Night at Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh

News Desk 18/02/2026

Rixos Hotels Egypt successfully hosted an extraordinary Valentine’s Day concert headlined by international icon Lara Fabian at Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh, welcoming 8,000 guests from 50 different countries for a truly global celebration of love and music. “This remarkable evening demonstrated the power of music to unite people from all corners of the world,” […]

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Gargash Enterprises Supports the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships under the Mercedes-Benz Global WTA partnership

News Desk 18/02/2026

Mercedes-Benz, as Premier Partner and Exclusive Automobile Partner of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2026 under its long-term Premier Partnership with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), will be supported locally by Gargash Enterprises, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. As part of this global

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REDTAG Unveils a 2026 Ramadan Home Collection That Elevates Every Gathering – From Table to Living Space

News Desk 18/02/2026

Ramadan begins at home through the table prepared with care, the living space styled for guests, and the everyday details that quietly signal the season has arrived. This year, REDTAG introduces its 2026 Ramadan Home Collection, created for the way families in UAE prepare, host and gather throughout the holy month bringing a fresh, coordinated […]

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Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate Soars in 2025: Strong Growth Across All Sectors in FY2025

News Desk 18/02/2026

CBRE Middle East, the global leader in commercial real estate services, released its latest research paper on the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) real estate market for the full year of 2025. RAK’s real estate market closed 2025 on a solid footing, underpinned by robust macroeconomic fundamentals, rising investor confidence, and a wave of high‑impact developments […]

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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and Emirates Nature-WWF Sign MoU to Advance Biodiversity Research and Environmental Sustainability

News Desk 18/02/2026

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD), the French-Emirati university recognised for academic excellence and interdisciplinary research, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Nature-WWF, the environmental charity driving science-based nature and climate action across the UAE, to advance collaboration in biodiversity research, environmental

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IT Max Global Previews the Future of Customer Experience in an Agentic, AI-First Landscape

News Desk 18/02/2026

IT Max Global, a leading innovation and IT services provider and a Microsoft partner for Modern Work and Business Applications, hosted a joint executive roundtable with Microsoft UAE at Microsoft’s offices in Dubai Internet City, exploring how agentic AI and Copilot technologies are reshaping customer experience (CX). The session, titled “Driving Intelligent Customer

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World of Coffee Dubai 2026 Achieves Record Breaking Results, Reinforcing Dubai’s Position as a Leading Regional Hub for Specialty Coffee Trade

News Desk 18/02/2026

DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of World of Coffee Dubai in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association, has announced that the sixth edition of the exhibition will take place from 26 to 28 January 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The announcement follows the remarkable […]

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GCC real estate positioned for structured growth, says Alpen Capital

News Desk 18/02/2026

Dubai based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital, released its first-ever GCC Real Estate Industry Report, outlining prospects for what has become one of the most appealing investment categories in the region over the past decade. Alpen Capital’s report points to continued steady growth, as both supply and demand factors mature supported by ambitious economic

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AI Moves Deeper into Enterprise Sales as the UAE Accelerates Applied Automation

News Desk 18/02/2026

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly embedded across enterprise operations in the UAE, as organisations move beyond experimentation and focus on practical deployment in core business functions such as sales, forecasting and customer engagement. This shift reflects a broader national emphasis on applied AI and automation as drivers of productivity,

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RAK Ceramics Selects SAP to Drive Cloud-Based Digital Transformation and Prepare for AI Adoption

News Desk 18/02/2026

RAK Ceramics, a global leader in ceramics and porcelain manufacturing, has selected global technology giant SAP SE (NYSE: SAP)  to deploy an enterprise-wide digital transformation accelerated through the adoption of RISE with SAP. The program will establish end-to-end process integration across the company’s 55 entities, creating a unified cloud platform that

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Microsoft and Ericsson bring enterprise-grade 5G laptop management to Windows 11

News Desk 18/02/2026

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is proud to announce a major joint Microsoft-Ericsson development in enterprise mobility – the integration of advanced 5G capabilities directly into Windows 11. The transformative results mean enterprises worldwide – and their workforces – stand to benefit from secure, policy-driven laptop connectivity, simplifying how IT departments

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DIFC’s 40% Rise in Business Registrations Signals Momentum, but Longevity Is Built in the First 90 Days

News Desk 18/02/2026

The recently reported 40% increase in new business registrations reflects continued confidence in both DIFC’s and the UAE’s economic fundamentals and its position as a global hub for founders, capital, and innovation. While this growth signals strong entrepreneurial momentum, experts note that the most consequential decisions are often made not at the point of

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Sweet Surprise by Aster Raises Awareness on Hidden Sugar as UAE’s New Sugar Tax Takes Effect

News Desk 18/02/2026

As the UAE takes a decisive step towards improving public health with the introduction of its new tiered sugar tax, effective January 1, 2026, Aster Clinics UAE – a leading integrated healthcare provider under Aster DM Healthcare in the GCC, has launched the Aster Diabetes 360 Care Clinic at Aster Clinic, Al Qusais (Damascus Street), […]