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Make the Most of Dubai Winters with Flava Coffee

News Desk 08/01/2026

Winter in Dubai doesn’t mean staying in; it’s about making the most of cooler days, rainy afternoons, and cozy indoor moments. Whether it’s a day spent discovering new experiences, bonding with family, or simply enjoying a pause from the usual hustle, there’s a perfect way to make every moment

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US Stocks Slip as Mixed Data Clouds Outlook; Dollar Firms, Oil Weakens : Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

News Desk 08/01/2026

U.S. Markets  US stocks are trading lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.40% and the Nasdaq-100 declining 0.52%, as market participants digest mixed economic signals and geopolitical concerns following Wednesday’s close. Cyclical sectors, Industrials, Materials, and Financials, have softened, while Technology outperformed, reflecting selective risk appetite. Labor

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Turkish Airlines Signs Three Year Title Partnership for Turkish Airlines Open

News Desk 08/01/2026

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has signed a new three-year title sponsorship for the prestigious Turkish Airlines Open golf tournament. The tournament will be held between 30 April and 3 May 2026 in Antalya, hosted by the National Golf Club, located within Regnum Hotels.   Turkish Airlines Open […]

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LG ELECTRONICS SHOWCASES AFFECTIONATE INTELLIGENCE IN ACTION AT CES 2026

News Desk 08/01/2026

LG Electronics (LG) is presenting its latest AI-enabled solutions at CES® 2026 under the theme “Innovation in tune with you.” The exhibition focuses on how LG integrates its Affectionate Intelligence with devices, solutions and environments across home, mobility and lifestyle spaces.     At CES 2026, LG is demonstrating how its AI systems sense conditions, […]

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Dwight School Dubai Students Raise AED 24,000 for Charity Through Winter Fayre Initiative

News Desk 08/01/2026

Students at Dwight School Dubai have raised AED 24,000 for charity through their annual Winter Fayre, a fully student-run social enterprise initiative that empowers young learners to apply real-world skills while supporting families and communities in need.   Organised as part of Dwight’s Spark Enterprise Project, the initiative placed Grade 7 and 8 students in […]

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St. George’s University Highlights the Importance of Early Detection and Education During Thyroid Awareness Month

News Desk 08/01/2026

To mark Thyroid Awareness Month, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is shining a spotlight on empowering individuals across GCC countries and the wider Middle East region to increase awareness of thyroid disorders – conditions that often go undiagnosed despite their widespread prevalence. Thyroid diseases, particularly

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Genetec to Showcase the latest Innovations and Key Growth Drivers in Physical Security at Intersec 2026

News Desk 08/01/2026

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, will demonstrate the latest innovations in unified physical security at Intersec 2026, taking place 12 to 14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). As organizations across the Middle East continue to modernize and scale security operations across expanding urban, commercial,

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FESPA Middle East 2026 opens next week, showcasing innovation, skills and sustainability

News Desk 08/01/2026

FESPA Middle East officially opens next week at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), welcoming the regional and global digital printing, textile, signage, and screen printing community for three days of technology discovery, skills development and strategic insight. Taking place from 13 – 15 January 2026, the third edition of the event brings together more than […]

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Growing trade ties drive UAE, Gulf business interest in Ambiente 2026

News Desk 08/01/2026

The accelerating pace of UAE-EU free trade negotiations is reshaping commercial strategy for consumer goods businesses in the UAE and the greater Gulf region, with Ambiente 2026 emerging as a critical platform where policy meets practice in the sector’s largest European marketplace.   The fair runs on February 6-10, 2026 in Frankfurt, positioned between the […]

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Whitewill closes 2025 with AED 2.23 billion in real estate deals across Abu Dhabi and Dubai

News Desk 08/01/2026

Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency for developers and partners across the UAE, UK, and USA markets, recorded a landmark year in 2025, closing 965+ transactions worth more than AED 2.23 billion across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The performance reflects strong demand across off-plan, secondary, and rental segments, supported by sustained investor confidence,

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Dubai Property Market 2025: Sustained Growth Momentum, Record Off-Plan Activity and High-Yield Returns

News Desk 08/01/2026

Dubai’s real estate sector remained firmly on a growth trajectory in 2025, supported by steady demand and expanding supply. Reflecting these dynamics, dubizzle, the UAE’s leading online marketplace, has released its Annual Dubai Property Market Report, delivering a data-driven assessment of the emirate’s real estate market performance in 2025. dubizzle’s report showed

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Amirah Developments achieves key construction milestone at Bonds Avenue Residences

News Desk 08/01/2026

Amirah Developments, a premium Dubai-based real estate developer, has advanced into the final piling and shoring works for its first residential project Bonds Avenue Residences, marking a significant construction milestone at Dubai Islands – the emirate’s emerging waterfront destination near the historic Deira district and the iconic Gold Souq. The works are overseen

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InSpotLight at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East to showcase innovation, education and industry dialogue

News Desk 08/01/2026

Following its success last year, the InSpotLight stage will return to Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026, bringing together lighting designers, manufacturers, educators, associations and emerging talent to exchange knowledge, explore new technologies and discuss how the industry is adapting to changing project demands.   Spanning three days, InSpotLight

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Khalifa Fund supports participation of 16 Emirati projects in “The Rage” Festival 2026

News Desk 08/01/2026

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) announced its support for the participation of 16 Emirati-led projects in ‘The Rage’ Festival 2026, in line with its strategy to empower national entrepreneurship, expand the growth opportunities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), foster innovation, and equip Emirati brands with vital tools required to enhance

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Nakheel and Bildits Inspire the Next Generation of Sustainable Innovators through “Blueprint for the Future”

News Desk 08/01/2026

Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has partnered with Bildits, the creator of realistic construction learning kits, to launch Blueprint for the Future, a hands-on sustainability and construction initiative designed to equip high school students with practical skills in sustainable development and responsible design. Blueprint for the Future supports the UAE’s

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Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori Introduces the Sushi Unlimited Experience in Abu Dhabi

News Desk 08/01/2026

Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori, the award-winning Japanese dining destination at Marina Mall, is introducing a new weekend ritual with the launch of Sushi Unlimited, a relaxed Saturday afternoon experience built around easy, unhurried dining. Available every Saturday from 3pm to 7pm for AED 149 per person, Sushi Unlimited invites guests to enjoy a focused selection […]

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LG ELECTRONICS UNVEILS ITS APPROACH TO “AI IN ACTION”

News Desk 08/01/2026

LG Electronics (LG) presented its approach to “AI in Action” at the recently held LG World Premiere, the company’s annual pre-CES event in Las Vegas. The company highlighted three core pillars behind its strategy: Affectionate Intelligence that evolved into action-oriented AI, industry-leading products grounded in core technological excellence, and a seamlessly

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Dubai real estate industry surge signals market maturity, says luxury developer

News Desk 08/01/2026

Record-breaking Dubai property sales in 2025 were matched by unprecedented growth across the real estate industry, with a luxury developer saying this shows the market is maturing beyond speculation.   New data from DXBInteract reveals that the number of Dubai real estate agencies increased by 39.7% to 9,728 last year, while registered agents climbed by […]

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Micro Mitti Launches Dubai Office, Hosts NRI Realty Meet to Position Indore as India’s Emerging Investment Destination

News Desk 08/01/2026

Micro Mitti, India’s first real estate co-investment platform headquartered in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, will host an exclusive NRI Realty Meet in Dubai, while simultaneously announcing the launch of its Dubai office to serve Indian NRIs and global investors seeking structured exposure to India’s fast-emerging real estate markets, particularly capital-appreciating mid-Tier

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Second Edition of Sharjah Literature Festival Showcases the Depth and Diversity of Emirati Creativity

News Desk 08/01/2026

The second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival continues to draw community members from across the UAE, connected by the threads of stories that unite them through knowledge and shared cultural memory. This scene vividly embodies this year’s festival theme, “A Community Woven by Tales,” which celebrates the power of literature to inspire and unify […]