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Emirates LitFest Highlights the Success of the Third Edition of Its International Youth Programme

News Desk 18/02/2026

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has successfully concluded the third edition of its International Youth Programme, held from 21–25 January 2026, in collaboration with Wikimedians of the UAE User Group. Designed as a flagship youth initiative within the Festival’s programmes, the

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Layali Ramadan at Saadiyat Nights: A Thoughtful Setting for Corporate Suhoor Gatherings

News Desk 18/02/2026

Across the UAE, organisations are paying closer attention to how they engage employees, strengthen internal culture, and maintain client relationships during the Holy Month. At Saadiyat Nights, Layali Ramadan is shaping suhoor into an environment that supports these priorities, including blending hospitality with opportunities for teams and leaders to connect in a relaxed

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EALA ‘ON FIRE’ AS FILIPINA SENSATION BEATS WORLD NO8 JASMINE PAOLINI TO PROGRESS TO LAST 16 IN DUBAI

News Desk 18/02/2026

Roared on by a rapturous Kabayan-majority crowd, Filipino sensation Alexandra Eala overpowered World No8 Jasmine Paolini 6-1, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday night to secure her first career win against a top-10 player and set up a last-16 clash with Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea. With John Lennon’s Imagine playing quietly […]

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DUBAI’S STREETS COME ALIVE AS THOUSANDS TAKE ON THE 16TH SPINNEYS DUBAI 92 CYCLE CHALLENGE

News Desk 18/02/2026

Held in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge marked its 16th edition at Expo City Dubai, attracting over 1,700 participants in the main event, with over 3,000 thousand cyclists registered for the various challenges over the weekend.   Dubai’s streets came alive over the weekend as thousands of cyclists rolled out from Expo

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DLSS 4 with MFG comes to Styx: Blades of Greed, Star Trek: Voyager, and Battlefield 6 Season 2

News Desk 18/02/2026

This week, Styx: Blades of Greed and Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown are launching with native support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, while NORSE: Oath of Blood can be upgraded to DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation via the NVIDIA app. Plus, Battlefield 6: Season 2 begins today, featuring support for […]

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TOP SEEDS BREEZE INTO LAST 16 DESPITE WINDY AFTERNOON AT DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

News Desk 18/02/2026

Amid glorious winter conditions at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, WTA1000 week heated up on Tuesday as a raft of seeds booking early passage to the Round of 16 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. With nine matches played in daylight hours on day three, the USA’s Coco Gauff, the World No4 and third […]

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Blue Ocean Corporation Signs Strategic MoUs in Georgia to Develop Human Capital in Aviation, Tourism

News Desk 18/02/2026

Blue Ocean Corporation, the world leader in training and consulting, today announced signing two strategic MoUs with Georgian Aviation University and Georgian Tourism Association, strengthening international collaboration across higher education, aviation, hospitality, and tourism. In a statement, Blue Ocean said the partnerships marked a major milestone in its global

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eToro Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

News Desk 18/02/2026

eToro Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ETOR), the trading and investing platform, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 which ended December 31, 2025. “This was a milestone year for eToro,” said Yoni Assia, CEO of eToro. “We became a publicly traded company and significantly advanced the build-out of our global financial super-app. In 2025, […]

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KnowTalks expands its knowledge mission with lineup of sessions at United Nations House in Kuwait

News Desk 17/02/2026

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized KnowTalks 2026 sessions at the United Nations House in Kuwait on February 16, 2026. This reflects KnowTalks’ expansion at regional and global levels and its commitment to year-round events in the UAE and beyond. Building on the Knowledge […]

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Georgia Strengthens Investment Links with Gulf Markets at 2026 International Real Estate Forum

News Desk 17/02/2026

Georgia strengthened its foreign investment position this month as government leaders, developer companies and international investors convened in Tbilisi for the Georgia International Real Estate Forum 2026, held from February 6–8, to advance foreign participation in the country’s real estate and tourism sectors. Organised by the Business Association of Georgia in

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Veolia strengthens water security in northern Jordan with a major managing contract benefiting around 3 million people

News Desk 17/02/2026

Veolia has signed a four-year performance-based management contract with the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), under the strategic oversight of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI). The contract aims to improve the reliability, efficiency and sustainability of water and wastewater services across northern Jordan, benefiting around 3 million people (around one third of

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sarcc Signs Heads of Terms with Tamimi Global to Develop Staff Accommodation Project in Riyadh

News Desk 17/02/2026

Smart Accommodation for Residential Complexes Company (sarcc), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, announced today the signing of a non-binding Heads of Terms (HoT) with Tamimi Global Company Limited (TAFGA) to develop a 4,000-bed staff accommodation project at the site in North Riyadh. The proposed development will be delivered on a land area of approximately […]

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Hamdan Foundation Concludes Outreach Visits Across UAE Schools

News Desk 17/02/2026

Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has concluded a series of outreach visits introducing its educational awards to 300 potential nominees, including students, teachers, and education professionals, across seven schools and scientific complexes in various Emirates. The field-based programme aimed to strengthen quality participation

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Visit Qatar Welcomes GCC Visitors to Experience the Spirit of Ramadan Across Qatar with Qatar Calendar

News Desk 17/02/2026

Visit Qatar invites visitors from across the GCC to experience the spirit and togetherness of Ramadan in Qatar, where cultural traditions, family moments and memorable experiences come together throughout the Holy Month. From vibrant gatherings and heritage celebrations to culinary experiences, shopping, sports and cultural programmes, visitors are encouraged to explore

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Yango Group’s AI Routing Technology Saved Users 5 Million Hours in 2025

News Desk 17/02/2026

Yango Group, the UAE-based global tech company digitalising urban services, today announced that its advanced AI-powered routing technologies saved urban commuters more than 5 million hours in 2025 across 20+ cities of its presence — the equivalent of 600 years of human time returned to communities. The findings, based on an analysis of millions of […]

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Saudi Hospital KFSH Ranks 12th Globally in Brand Finance 2026

News Desk 17/02/2026

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has further strengthened its global standing after ranking 12th worldwide in Brand Finance’s Top 250 Academic Medical Centers 2026, advancing from 15th place last year and retaining its position as the leading hospital in the Middle East and North Africa for the fourth consecutive year. The ranking […]

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Celebrating Eid at The Mark: A Manhattan Sanctuary for Family and Culture

News Desk 17/02/2026

As families gather around the world to celebrate Eid, The Mark Hotel invites guests to mark the occasion with an elevated escape in the heart of Manhattan, where discreet luxury, intuitive service and thoughtfully curated experiences come together on the Upper East Side. Eid traditions are deeply personal. At The Mark, guests are offered a […]

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Strategic infrastructure investments and sustained demand transform the UAE’s industrial and logistics real estate: JLL

News Desk 17/02/2026

The UAE’s industrial and logistics real estate market is highlighting demand for institutional-grade assets, supported by national industrial priorities, sustained infrastructure investment, and a diversified trade portfolio, according to JLL’s UAE Industrial & Logistics Real Estate: Market Dynamics and Investment Outlook 2026 report. With an ambitious array of mega

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Sheikh Zayed’s vision steered the UAE to become a global player, a new book, Authentic Leadership, shows

News Desk 17/02/2026

An event where His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism was the guest of honour witnessed the launch of Authentic Leadership – Invaluable Lessons from the Life and Natural Leadership Style of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a new book by prominent Emirati business leader and Lootah Holding […]

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Equities Test Support While Oil and Gold React to Iran, Fed Signals – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 17/02/2026

US Markets   Today, S&P500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts are trading lower by about 0.50%and 0.90%, respectively. The Nasdaq declined for a third straight week last week and is now negative for the year, as risk factors stack up. Iran began live-fire naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying fears about a potential disruption […]