Snap Inc. has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the State of Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) during Web Summit Qatar 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening Qatar’s creator, media, and digital communications ecosystem. The MoUs outline a multi-year
In January 2026, Dubai made global exhibition history as Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing event, successfully delivered a record-breaking 100% expansion by operating seamlessly across two mega venues. Running from 26–30 January at Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly unveiled $2.7 billion Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, Gulfood sold
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Energy, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, announces that together with Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, it has successfully completed the second phase of the hydrogen mobility pilot in collaboration with the Engineering College at Princess
US Markets U.S. equities rebounded on Friday, clawing back much of the losses earlier in the week. The S&P 500 rose 1.97%, the Nasdaq gained 2.15%, and the Russell 2000 jumped 3.6% after a violent midweek selloff. Though, for the first week of February, SPX was down 0.1%, Nasdaq declined 1.87%. Russell 2000 was up […]
Alex Astridge is set to make history this month as the first male alpine skier to represent the UAE at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. This milestone is the culmination of a decade-long strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim’s Ski Dubai, the UAE National Olympic Committee (NOC), and the Winter Sports Federation (WSF). […]
PlanRadar, a digital platform for construction and real estate project management, has launched the Construction Site Templates Playbook, a new practical guide designed to help project teams strengthen day-to-day execution control through disciplined, repeatable site documentation. As construction and real estate developments across the GCC increase in scale and
The Fujairah Environment Authority (FEA), in strategic partnership with the Fujairah Research Centre (FRC), officially inaugurates the second edition of the Fujairah International Conference on Bee Research today at the Al Bahar Hotel & Resort. Building upon the foundation laid during its 2023 debut, this year’s assembly serves as a premier global scientific platform,
SentinelOne, the AI-native security leader, announced the expansion of its AI Security Platform with new Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) capabilities designed to secure artificial intelligence (AI) systems from data ingestion through runtime execution. As a result, organizations can embrace AI adoption while ensuring they meet privacy and regulatory requirements,
Cancer Run™ presented by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and organised by Plan b Group has successfully concluded the Dubai edition at Dubai Festival City on February 7, 2026. Supported by Dubai Sports Council, the event welcomed more than 4,500 plus attendees, including cancer warriors, runners, families, communities, cultures, and health advocates from across the country […]
Medical laboratories will take centre stage this week in Dubai at WHX Labs (formerly Medlab Middle East), which will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 10-13 February. The region’s leading medical laboratory exhibition will bring together the global laboratory community to explore the latest advances in diagnostics, laboratory technology and innovation.
NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, has acquired Zero&One, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Services Partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The acquisition significantly strengthens NTT DATA’s cloud capabilities and positions it to tap into the rapidly expanding Middle East cloud services market. Founded in
JLL, a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate, investment management and development consultancy services, has appointed Mouhammad Takieddin as its new Regional Head and CEO for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This strategic appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to the region and strengthens its leadership in the region’s dynamic real
NEO PAY, the UAE’s leading digital payments and merchant solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with CredibleX – a pioneering licensed embedded financing lender – to enhance access to working capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the UAE. This alliance marks another major milestone in NEO PAY’s mission to unlock embedded financing for
Emirates Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat), a pioneer in the UAE’s oil and gas industry, has appointed Burhan Al Hashemi as Chief Executive Officer. Burhan brings three decades of experience in the downstream energy sector, with expertise spanning aviation fuels, lubricants, retail network fuel operations, gas, and industrial and marine fuel supply. He has held several […]
The Emirati Human Resources Development Council (EHRDC) officially launched the ‘Emirati Smart Human Resource Platform’ during the Dubai Emiratisation Forum organised by EHRDC in Dubai, under the theme ‘Enduring Partnerships for Sustainable Development’. The platform, piloted in September last year, connects Emirati talents to suitable employment and training opportunities
Yango Ads, the AdTech division of Yango Group, has released its Ramadan 2026 demand playbook, outlining how brands across the Middle East can capture one of the region’s most commercially significant periods through a connected, full-funnel advertising strategy. Ramadan remains one of the most influential demand cycles in the Middle East, marked by a […]
Bayer, a global leader in life sciences, announced a key leadership appointment within its Consumer Health division; Mohamed Galal has been appointed as Cluster Head for MENA. This strategic leadership move strengthens Bayer’s capacity to deliver on its “Health for all, Hunger for none” mission across the Middle East and North Africa by accelerating localisation, […]
This Valentine’s Day, Dip Dash invites guests to celebrate love in all its forms with a special Couple Sushi Workshop at Social Distrikt Downtown. Moving beyond the traditional dinner date, this interactive experience is designed around one simple idea: love is shareable. Open to any kind of duo, the workshop welcomes couples of all kinds, from […]
Governata, Saudi Arabia’s first enterprise data governance by data management platform, today announced the appointment of serial entrepreneur Mohamed Hamedi as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), further strengthening its leadership team as it scales AI-ready data infrastructure across the Kingdom and the wider region. The appointment follows Governata’s recent $4
Looking to do Valentine’s Day differently this year? Woodfire House is offering a refined date-night experience that blends bold, wood-fired flavours with a creative, handson twist, all set in Sobha Hartland. The evening centres around a five-course Valentine’s set menu, priced at AED 599 per couple, designed for couples who enjoy taking their time over […]





























