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DUBAI-BORN KOKORO HANDROLL BAR SELECTS LA CROISETTE FOR FIRST INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION IN CANNES, FRENCH RIVIERA

News Desk 25/02/2026

Kokoro Handroll Bar, the internationally acclaimed Dubai-born concept known for redefining the modern handroll experience, will open its first international location in Cannes on the French Riviera. The flagship will occupy a prime address on La Croisette and is being developed through

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Addleshaw Goddard Strengthens Middle East Practice with Senior Partner Appointment

News Desk 25/02/2026

Addleshaw Goddard today announced the appointment of Naji Hawayek as UAE-based Partner in its Corporate team, further strengthening the firm’s transactional capabilities across the Middle East and North Africa. The appointment represents a significant investment in the region and reflects the firm’s continued commitment to scaling its Middle East platform with senior,

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AI Accountability Gets Personal for UAE CIOs as 85% Say Their Role Is at Risk Within Two Years, Dataiku Study

News Desk 25/02/2026

New global research from Dataiku, conducted by Harris Poll, The 7 Career-Making AI Decisions for CIOs in 2026, reveals that Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a business priority for CIOs; it is rapidly becoming their personal accountability test. Nowhere is the pressure more intense than in the UAE, where CIOs increasingly believe their careers, […]

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EHRDC and DIB Host Open Career Day to Advance Emiratisation in Banking

News Desk 25/02/2026

The Emirati Human Resources Development Council (EHRDC) in Dubai hosted an open career day for DIB, in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), Nafis, the Community Development Authority (CDA), the Emirates Institute of Finance, and Dubai College of Tourism. The initiative reflects strong institutional collaboration and integration of

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RX Partners with Endava to Elevate Global Event Operations with Cutting-Edge IT Solutions

News Desk 25/02/2026

Endava (NYSE: DAVA), the technology-driven business transformation group whose AI-native approach combines cutting edge technology with deep industry expertise, has announced the successful go‑live of a multi‑year Managed Services partnership with RX, one of the world’s leading event organisers. The partnership delivers end-to-end IT support across service desk,

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UGO HUMBERT HUMBLES STEFANOS TSITSIPAS AS DUBAI’S DEFENDING CHAMPION CRASHES OUT IN FIRST ROUND

News Desk 25/02/2026

Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday night, falling in the first round to 2024 title-winner Ugo Humbert under the bright lights of Centre Court. The 4-6, 5-7 defeat at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium means the 27-year-old Greek will drop outside the World’s top 40 […]

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Yusuffali M.A. Contributes AED 150 Million to the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” Initiative

News Desk 25/02/2026

Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Lulu Group International, has contributed AED 150 million in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The “Mother of […]

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TOP SEEDS BLOSSOM UNDER AFTERNOON SUN AS BUBLIK AND MEDVEDEV PROGRESS TO ROUND TWO IN DUBAI

News Desk 25/02/2026

Under the afternoon sun, the seeds blossomed. Day Two of ATP 500 week at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships started with Daniil Medvedev showing clinical efficiency to dispatch China’s Juncheng Shang in little more than an hour. The Russian, seeded third this week and champion here in 2023, moved through the match with confidence […]

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Sultan bin Ahmed launches Invest Bank’s new identity

News Desk 25/02/2026

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Invest Bank, witnessed on Monday evening the launch of the new corporate identity and the announcement of Invest Bank’s financial results at the House of Wisdom. In his speech at the ceremony, His […]

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Big Bad Wolf Books 2026 set to open its doors in Dubai Studio City

News Desk 25/02/2026

Big Bad Wolf (BBW) Books is set to open its doors on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Dubai Studio City, marking the start of its 2026 Dubai edition and welcoming thousands of visitors on its opening morning. Returning with more than one million books under one roof and prices starting from AED 2, the world’s […]

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Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation Announces Results of the 8th Edition of the Innovators Competition

News Desk 24/02/2026

Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences announced the results of the eighth edition of the Innovators Competition, held at its Fab Lab UAE. In his remarks on the announcement of the 2025 Innovators Competition results, Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical […]

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Shared table, shared traditions: Tsitsipas and Wawrinka experience Ramadan hospitality in Dubai

News Desk 24/02/2026

Away from the intensity of competition at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, former Dubai champions Stefanos Tsitsipas and Stan Wawrinka shared a meaningful cultural moment as they joined an Iftar gathering in Dubai, embracing local traditions and the spirit of Ramadan.   Hosted by Tournament Director and Deputy Managing Director at Dubai Duty Free […]

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Liwa International Festival 2026 Welcomes Over 700,000 Visitors to the Al Dhafra Region

News Desk 24/02/2026

Liwa International Festival 2026 concluded after 23 days of festivities in the Al Dhafra Region, welcoming more than 700,000 visitors across the festival period, reflecting continued growth in the event’s scale and appeal.   Held from 12 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, the festival once again transformed the area surrounding Tal Moreeb, the UAE’s […]

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Galaxy AI Expands Multi-Agent Ecosystem To Give Users More Choice and Flexibility

News Desk 24/02/2026

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the continued expansion of Galaxy AI, reinforcing its vision for a rich, open and integrated multi-agent ecosystem. Built around Samsung’s vision of AI that reduces effort and steps across everyday tasks, Galaxy AI is designed to help users get things done more naturally with greater choice, flexibility and control. […]

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Frontline Heroes Office: UAE’s Frontline Heroes, an Icon of Humanitarian Giving in Supporting Gaza on the arrival of Ramadan

News Desk 24/02/2026

With the arrival of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the noble humanitarian roles undertaken by the UAE’s frontline heroes in the Gaza Strip come to the forefront. They continue to carry out their mission across the health and relief sectors, working to ease the suffering of the Palestinian people amid one of the most severe […]

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Equities Slide on AI Shock; Dollar Up, Gold Consolidates – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 24/02/2026

U.S. Markets  The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell by almost 1% in yesterday’s session as concerns about the impact of AI hit financial and software companies. A research by Citrini laid out the potential risks AI could pose for the global economy and disrupt payment, delivery, and software companies. This triggered a sector-wide pullback in […]

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Zabadani Real Estate records Dh3 billion worth of land deals in 2025

News Desk 24/02/2026

Zabadani Real Estate, one of the pioneers in the UAE’s land and property sectors, has recorded six land deals, with a combined value of Dh3 billion (US817.43 million) last year, compared to four deals worth Dh1.2 billion (US$327 million) in 2024.   One of its largest land deals has been the sale of a plot […]

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NETSCOUT DELIVERS AI-READY SMART DATA FOR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS

News Desk 24/02/2026

NETSCOUT® SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today announced the extension of the NETSCOUT Omnis™ AI Insights solution to communications service providers (CSPs) to deliver the critical data foundation needed to implement agentic AI for customer experience and network operations.

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MRI Software recognised for accelerating innovation and driving growth across the Middle East real estate market

News Desk 24/02/2026

MRI Software, a global leader in real estate solutions and services, has been named winner of the Dubai Tech Expansion Award at the Global PropTech & ConTech Awards in the Middle East. This award recognises an international technology company making a significant impact on Dubai’s innovation landscape and reinforces its position in the region’s rapidly […]

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SOCO Elevates Ramadan with a Fusion of Gourmet Food & Social Play

News Desk 24/02/2026

Throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan, SOCO, the city’s newest social gaming destination at City Centre Mirdif, invites guests to experience immersive gaming and delectable gourmet options that blend social play and meaningful connection. Starting from Iftar at 06:30 p.m. to Suhoor until 02:30 a.m., SOCO offers evenings of flavour, fun, and endless entertainment.