Events

Dubai hosts International Tax Conference amid push for corporate certainty

Miguel Hadchity 06/02/2026

Photo Credit: Government of Dubai Media Office Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — Dubai Finance, in partnership with the International Tax Law Research and Policy Network, convened this week the International Tax Conference 2026 at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, timed with the World Governments

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WGS 2026: UAE President presents Most Reformed Government Global Award to Paraguay President

News Editor 05/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presented Santiago Peña Palacios, President of the Republic of Paraguay, with the Most Reformed Government Global Award, one of the highest honours of the World Governments Summit. The award was conferred during the World Governments Summit 2026, being held in Dubai […]

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How invisible design and infrastructure keep millions of tourists returning to Dubai

News Editor 05/02/2026

Image Credit : Gulf News Behind Dubai’s iconic skyline and postcard-ready landmarks lies an often unseen layer of planning and policy that turns the city into a place people want to return to again and again, according to Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality. Speaking during a World Governments Summit session on […]

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World Governments Summit: Dubai Municipality unveils Dh4bn Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030

News Editor 05/02/2026

Photo Credit : Gulf News Dubai Municipality has launched the Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030, a long-term strategy aimed at building a balanced and integrated urban ecosystem, during the World Governments Summit. The roadmap was reviewed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, alongside senior UAE […]

Food & Beverage

Abu Dhabi’s F&B sector enters era of accelerated growth and innovation

Miguel Hadchity 05/02/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — A report from the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry confirmed the emirate’s Food and Beverage sector is in a powerful high-growth phase, driven by strategic investments and a rapidly evolving ecosystem. Key metrics reveal exceptional expansion, including 24,594 active F&B licenses as of September […]

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Ramadan timetable reduces full school days for UAE students

News Editor 04/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, educators across the UAE say this year’s academic calendar has been carefully planned to ease pressure on students while keeping learning on track. Ramadan, expected to begin on February 19, will include 12 full holiday days, alongside four Fridays featuring significantly reduced school hours […]

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ADFD backs Rogun Hydropower project in Tajikistan with AED376m financing

News Editor 04/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a loan agreement with the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan to finance the Rogun Hydroelectric Power Station, reinforcing efforts to enhance energy security and water resilience in Central Asia. The agreement, valued at AED376 million, was signed on the sidelines of […]

Travel

UAE to open new e-visa service center in Beirut, bolstering bilateral ties

Miguel Hadchity 04/02/2026

Photo Credit: X/@rami_rizk Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security will soon inaugurate a new e-Visa issuance center in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. According to the Emirates News Agency, the opening underscores the deep-rooted, brotherly relations between the two nations, built on mutual respect and

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UAE President Welcomes Arab Young Leaders Delegation at World Governments Summit 2026

News Editor 04/02/2026

Photo Credit: WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed a delegation from the Arab Meeting for Young Leaders, held on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2026, during a meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed extended his best wishes to the delegates, […]

Travel UAE

UAE Golden Visa Eligibility and Benefits

Seif Kamel 03/02/2026

 What is the Golden Visa in the UAE?  Considered as one of the prominent procedures carried out by the Federal Authority for Identity, the Golden Visa, or Golden Residency provides the chance to those who are eligible to receive a residency for a long term in the United Arab Emirates. This period of time may […]

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Khalifa University of Science and Technology secures 60 patents in 2025

News Editor 03/02/2026

Image Credit: WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology has been granted 60 patents in 2025, marking the strongest single-year patent performance by any university in the UAE and underscoring the rapid growth of its applied research and innovation ecosystem. The milestone represents a sharp rise in patent output over recent years, increasing from 22 […]

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UAE–Vietnam CEPA enters into force, boosting bilateral trade and investment ties

News Editor 03/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam has officially entered into force, marking a major milestone in strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries. The agreement is designed to remove trade barriers, reduce tariffs, and create a strong framework for deeper economic cooperation

GCC Tech

Egypt to Host the Region’s First Major AI Summit Under Patronage of President El-Sisi

News Editor 03/02/2026

Ai Everything MEA Egypt reflects Egypt’s national agenda to harness AI for economic growth – creating jobs, future industries, and opportunities for a new generation Cairo, Egypt – 2 February 2026: In a defining milestone for Egypt’s digital transformation and its expanding leadership in the global technology landscape, the inaugural edition of Ai Everything Middle

Transport UAE

Dubai to launch Glydways autonomous transit network this year

News Editor 03/02/2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is preparing to roll out a new autonomous mobility network later this year, as part of ongoing efforts to ease congestion and expand smart transport options across the emirate. The system, developed by Glydways, is expected to begin operations with a pilot phase within the next four months, according to […]

Energy Events Qatar

UAE reinforces LNG cooperation and energy dialogue at Doha conference

Miguel Hadchity 03/02/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — The UAE, led by its Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, is participating in the 21st International Liquefied Natural Gas Conference and Exhibition in Doha, Qatar. The high-level event, concluding on February 5th, convenes global energy leaders, officials, and experts to deliberate […]

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GCC and Middle East set for next wave of global investment, leaders say

News Editor 02/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM The GCC and wider Middle East are positioning themselves for a new surge of global investment, particularly across AI and technology-led sectors, as business-friendly policies and innovation-focused regulation continue to attract capital and talent. The outlook was shared by regional and international business leaders speaking at the ninth edition of

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Kuwait readies 1,700 mosques for Ramadan prayers

News Editor 02/02/2026

Image Credit : Reuters Kuwait is finalising preparations at around 1,700 mosques nationwide to welcome worshippers for Taraweeh and late-night prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, according to local media reports. Departments at the Kuwait Ministry of Islamic Affairs are completing maintenance and readiness works across the country’s six governorates. Efforts include

Finance

Dubai hosts Tenth Annual Arab Fiscal Forum ahead of World Governments Summit 2026

News Editor 02/02/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Tenth Annual Arab Fiscal Forum opened on Tuesday at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, bringing together senior policymakers and economic leaders from across the region to discuss the future of fiscal policy in the Arab world. Organised by the Ministry of Finance in cooperation with the Arab Monetary Fund and the […]

News Tech

Inside Milestone Systems New Dubai Experience Center as AI Reshapes Public Safety

Nishitha Rachel 02/02/2026

Milestone Systems has opened a new Experience Center in Dubai Media City, marking a significant expansion in the UAE as Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes central to public safety operations across the UAE. The center comes at a time when the UAE is accelerating the use of AI across law enforcement and urban management.  Driven by […]

Events

World Governments Summit 2026 kicks off with high-level forums and focus on fiscal policy

Miguel Hadchity 02/02/2026

Photo Credit: X/worldgovsummit Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — The preliminary day of the World Governments Summit 2026 commenced on Monday, setting the stage for the official opening of the main event from February 3rd to 5th under the theme “Shaping Future Governments.” The opening day, designated as Day 0, is set to host a […]