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Charles Park Family Office partners with AES International to establish Dubai presence

News Desk 13/02/2026

Charles Park Family Office, a UK-based multi-family office consulting practice, today announced a strategic partnership with AES International, the Middle East’s only certified investment fiduciary, to establish a Dubai presence and strengthen its Private Wealth service pillar.   The

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Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre Appoints Mohamad Daanish Khan as Director of Outside Catering

News Desk 12/02/2026

Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre proudly announces the appointment of Mohamad Daanish Khan as its new Director of Outside Catering, strengthening the hotel’s ambition to deliver standout, design-led catering experiences across Dubai’s most sought-after off-site celebrations and corporate events. With over 14 years of experience in luxury hospitality and

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Big Bad Wolf Books returns to Dubai this year with millions of books starting at AED 2

News Desk 12/02/2026

Big Bad Wolf Books, the world’s largest book sale phenomenon, is set to return to Dubai Studio City from Thursday, February 26, to Sunday, March 8, 2026, bringing millions of books at prices starting from just AED 2. Returning to the city during the holy month of Ramadan this year, the 2026 edition is anchored […]

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Dubai to Host the 2028 Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Concludes Participation in the Participation in the 19th Edition Held in Jeddah

News Desk 12/02/2026

The Asia-Pacific Federation of the Gifted announced, at the conclusion of the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG 2026), that Dubai has been selected to host the next edition of the conference in 2028. The announcement was made at the closing of the conference, which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 7 to 11 […]

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BCD Global breaks ground in Warsan amidst strong Dubai residential market projections for 2026

News Desk 12/02/2026

Leading international developer BCD Global, held earlier this month, an official ground-breaking ceremony launching their first project in the growing Warsan district of Dubai as the emirate’s buoyant property market continues to attract buyers and investors seeking capital appreciation and rental income. The project marks the start of construction on a freehold housing

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January Records the Highest Single-Day Real Estate Transactions in Dubai’s History

News Desk 11/02/2026

Badar Rashid AlBlooshi, Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties, said that the record-breaking figures recorded by Dubai’s real estate market in late January reflect an advanced stage of market maturity and stability, reaffirming the emirate’s growing position as one of the world’s leading real estate and investment destinations. AlBlooshi referred to data released by the

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ManageEngine Lays Out Its Vision to Enable Enterprises to Be AI-Driven and Autonomous at its UserConf Dubai 2026

News Desk 11/02/2026

ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a leading provider of enterprise IT management solutions, today announced its vision to enable enterprises to be AI-driven and autonomous at the 13th edition of the ManageEngine UserConf Dubai, its largest annual gathering of customers in the UAE. In the rapid adoption of AI-driven, agentic, and autonomous systems, […]

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Janus Henderson expands Middle East presence with strategic Client Group hire

News Desk 10/02/2026

Janus Henderson today announces the appointment of Naveen Kumar M as Senior Associate Director. Naveen, who joined the firm on 9 February 2026, will be based in Dubai and report to Meshal AlFaras, Managing Director, Head of Middle East, Africa & Central Asia.   In this newly-created role, Naveen will be responsible for cultivating relationships […]

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35 Dubai flights affected by fog; passengers urged to check with airlines

News Editor 10/02/2026

Image Credit : KT File Flight operations at Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport were disrupted early Tuesday morning due to heavy fog, impacting both departures and arrivals. Dubai Airports confirmed that adverse weather conditions led to the cancellation of 12 flights, while 23 inbound services were diverted as […]

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Thumbay Medicity Dubai Launched

News Desk 10/02/2026

Thumbay Group today announced the launch of Thumbay Medicity Dubai, a major new academic healthcare destination in Al Qusais that brings together Education, Patient care, Research, Alternative Medicine, Laboratory, Home Care and innovation within one integrated medical city. Designed as a “city within a city,” Thumbay Medicity Dubai marks the Group’s next strategic

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Dubai real estate evolves into dual-track market with homes as lifestyle assets, says luxury developer

News Desk 10/02/2026

Dubai real estate is evolving into a dual-track market in which residential properties will increasingly function as lifestyle assets rather than simply as housing solutions, a luxury developer said today.   Talal M. Al Gaddah, CEO and Founder of the Keturah luxury brand, says developers are moving away from high volume construction toward projects that […]

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Baidu and Uber Partner to Bring Apollo Go Autonomous Ride-hailing to Dubai in collaboration with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority

News Desk 10/02/2026

Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), in partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), today announced the next phase of their global partnership, bringing the Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing service to the Uber platform in Dubai.   Expected to launch in the coming month, the fully autonomous […]

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Cancer Run™ 2026 successfully concludes Dubai edition with 4,500+ attendees

News Desk 09/02/2026

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 […]

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WHX Labs 2026 opens tomorrow, bringing the global laboratory community to Dubai for four days of diagnostics, innovation and clinical excellence

News Desk 09/02/2026

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.  

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Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai officially launches ‘Emirati Smart Human Resource Platform’ to enhance recruitment efficiency and empower national talents

News Desk 09/02/2026

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

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FINAL CALL: MEET LEADING UK BOARDING SCHOOLS IN DUBAI FOR ONE DAY ONLY!

News Desk 09/02/2026

Families considering a UK education for their children have a final opportunity to meet top British boarding schools in person at the UK Boarding School Exhibition Dubai, taking place this weekend – Saturday, 14 February 2026 – at Grosvenor House Hotel from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Places are filling quickly for the event, which brings leading UK boarding schools

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Colors Laughter Night Returns with Abishek Kumar’s stand-up Comedy Special Live in Dubai

News Desk 06/02/2026

Colors Laughter Night, the UAE’s favorite stage for South Asian stand-up stars, returns with a bang as crowd-favorite comedian Abishek Kumar takes the spotlight in an all-new comedy special, “Abishek Wants to Enjoy Life.”   Catch the unstoppable entertainer live on February 21st, 2026, at Dubai Heights Academy, Al Barsha South, the perfect way to […]

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Dubai to host The Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) Finals 2026

News Desk 06/02/2026

Dubai will host The Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) – the Finals 2026, an international event bringing together hospitality and tourism students alongside educators, industry leaders and public-sector stakeholders to address the future of talent and leadership in the sector. The Future Leaders Challenge is a global education-industry initiative that connects students,

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Land prices set to fall or off-plan prices to rise as 2026 becomes pivotal year for Dubai real estate

News Desk 06/02/2026

Land prices will need to adjust or off-plan prices will rise as 2026 shapes up to be a decisive year for Dubai’s real estate market, according to one of the city’s leading property experts.   Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, expects a clear reduction in new project launches this year, alongside a rise […]

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World’s top healthcare leaders to convene in Dubai as World Health Expo launches WHX Leaders in Dubai

News Desk 05/02/2026

World Health Expo (WHX) has announced the launch edition of WHX Leaders in Dubai, an invitation-only leadership platform designed for the world’s most influential healthcare decision-makers.   The initiative will launch with a special preview on Sunday, 8 February, ahead of the full WHX Leaders programme in 2027. It will join WHX in Dubai (formerly […]