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Philippine officials and VFS Global formally launch Contract Verification services in the World’s Largest Visa Application Centre, located in Dubai

News Desk 18/02/2026

Officials from the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and VFS Global formally inaugurated the new Contract Verification Centre (CVC) in Dubai this week, marking an important milestone in enhancing support services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) across the UAE. Established through a partnership

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World of Coffee Dubai 2026 Achieves Record Breaking Results, Reinforcing Dubai’s Position as a Leading Regional Hub for Specialty Coffee Trade

News Desk 18/02/2026

DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of World of Coffee Dubai in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association, has announced that the sixth edition of the exhibition will take place from 26 to 28 January 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The announcement follows the remarkable […]

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Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai Named Four-Star Hotel in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards

News Desk 18/02/2026

Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and cruise ships, announced its 2026 Star Awards. Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai has maintained Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating and is showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. Al Habtoor Palace is celebrated for consistently going above and beyond, ensuring guests

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Timely delivery the key for developers in face of rising Dubai construction costs

News Desk 18/02/2026

With rising construction costs reshaping the economics of Dubai’s real estate market, a project in Business Bay has shown that timely delivery remains the most powerful asset for developers.   Century Tower, a 23-floor residential building comprising 210 units, has completed handovers two months ahead of schedule, a rarity in today’s property sector.   Developed

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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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WOOHOO INVITES DUBAI TO EXPERIENCE RAMADAN IFTAR AT THE WORLD’S FIRST AI-DRIVEN RESTAURANT

News Desk 17/02/2026

This Ramadan, Woohoo invites guests to experience Iftar in a completely new way, set within the world’s first AI-driven restaurant and one of Downtown Dubai’s most futuristic dining destinations, located at Kempinski The Boulevard Hotel. Created for a city defined by innovation, Woohoo’s Ramadan experience brings together global flavours, immersive technology, and a

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Seven companies join REACH Middle East aiming to build Dubai’s next real estate unicorn

News Desk 17/02/2026

Dubai has produced global aviation giants, fintech disruptors and e-commerce powerhouses. Now, it is setting its sights on creating the next billion-dollar real estate technology company. REACH Middle East has cherry-picked seven innovative start-ups with a real chance of becoming a homegrown unicorn. The finalists have each received financial backing and were narrowed

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RIT Dubai launches Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations

News Desk 17/02/2026

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations, to prepare students for leadership roles in the transforming sector. Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education, the program combines strategic communications with data-led decision making to equip graduates with the creative and […]

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Dubai Police, DCAA sign MoU to tighten parachute safety standards

News Editor 16/02/2026

Image Credit : Dubai Media Office Dubai Police and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) have signed a new memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening the regulation of parachute activities across the emirate and reinforcing air safety standards. The agreement aligns with national strategic priorities and Dubai’s broader public safety framework, reflecting a

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Dubai Hosts and Concludes 3rd Middle East International Conference on Innovation and Sepsis 2026

News Desk 16/02/2026

Dubai successfully hosted the 3rd Middle East International Conference on Innovation and Sepsis 2026 (TechnoSepsis) from 14–15 February at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, held under the patronage of Prime Healthcare Group and in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The two-day event brought together a distinguished group of regional and

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai Hosts Inaugural Symposium for Academic Responsibility in a Fragmented World

News Desk 16/02/2026

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai hosted a landmark symposium titled “Academic Responsibility in a Fragmented World”. The event, held in partnership with the World Health Summit (WHS) and The Lancet, brought together global health leaders, academia, industry experts and regional stakeholders to deliberate on how academic institutions  can serve

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Colors Laughter Night ft. Rahul Dua set to bring the house down in Dubai!

News Desk 13/02/2026

As Colors Laughter Night, the UAE’s favorite stage for South Asian standup comedy, comes back with another hit show starring the incredibly funny Rahul Dua.   On March 7, 2026, get ready to laugh your heart out at GEMS Wellington International School, Al Sofouh, Dubai.   Dubai’s comedy scene is still going strong, and Colors […]

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Amirah Developments Reflects the Rise of Boutique Developers in Dubai’s Maturing Real Estate Market

News Desk 13/02/2026

Dubai’s real estate market is entering a more discerning phase, where confidence, delivery capability, and long-term value are increasingly shaping buyer decisions. With property transactions reaching Dh917 billion across more than 270,000 deals in 2025, the emirate continues to demonstrate depth and resilience. Beneath these headline figures, however, a notable shift is

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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 partnership combines Charles Park’s expertise in supporting families

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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, […]