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Golffily Launches in the UAE, Turning Everyday Golf Rounds into Smart Progress and Real Community

News Desk 19/02/2026

Golffily, the newly launched UAE-based golf app, is redefining how players track their progress and connect with others on the course. Built from three real perspectives – a beginner golf student, a golf coach, and backed by professional golfer, Curtis Knipes – Golffily makes it

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Sharing Made Simple: Keeta Launches KeeShare Ramadan Initiative Across the UAE

News Desk 19/02/2026

This Ramadan, Keeta, the on-demand food delivery platform backed by global technology leader Meituan, is introducing KeeShare, a thoughtful meal-sharing initiative on the Keeta app that enables customers, if they choose, to add an extra meal to their order to be shared with their delivery rider. The added meal is prepared by more than 1,200 […]

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AUS and MBRF partner to advance research collaboration, digital transformation and Arabic language initiatives

News Desk 19/02/2026

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) to strengthen collaboration in research, knowledge exchange, capacity building, community engagement and professional development. The partnership supports the UAE’s knowledge economy and advances Arabic as a language of

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Hosts Startup Career Fair 2026, Bringing Together 50 UAE Startups Across 26 Industries

News Desk 19/02/2026

The BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) recently hosted the Startup Career Fair 2026, bringing together 50 emerging startups from across the UAE and creating a vibrant platform for students to connect directly with founders and early-stage teams. The fair recorded a 43% increase in participation compared to last year, reflecting rising student interest in startup […]

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UAE Organisations Prove More Resilient Than Ever as Cyber Attacks Lose Impact in 2025, Acronis Report

News Desk 19/02/2026

New research from Acronis shows that while cyber threats remain highly active across the UAE, organisations are becoming markedly better at stopping attacks before they escalate. Despite continued exposure to phishing links and malicious campaigns throughout 2025, malware execution in the UAE declined steadily after early-year spikes, pointing to stronger defences and

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WORLD NO2 DOUBLES CHAMPION KATERINA SINIAKOVA INSPIRES DURING CHILDREN OF DETERMINATION DAY

News Desk 19/02/2026

With the help of World No2 women’s doubles player Katerina Siniakova, more than 80 children of determination from across the UAE were treated to a morning of action-packed play and energy on the sidelines of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Wednesday.   Part of the wider J.P. Morgan Kids’ Day programme, the inclusive […]

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boAt strengthens UAE presence: Now Available at Lulu Hypermarkets across the region

News Desk 19/02/2026

boAt – World’s No. 3 Audio Company (Source: IDC, CY 2024), has announced its retail expansion into Lulu stores across the UAE, further strengthening its presence in the region. Already available both online and offline across the UAE, boAt’s entry into Lulu Hypermarkets – including key locations such as– Lulu Hypermarket Barsha, DSO Al Wahda […]

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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and Emirates Nature-WWF Sign MoU to Advance Biodiversity Research and Environmental Sustainability

News Desk 18/02/2026

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD), the French-Emirati university recognised for academic excellence and interdisciplinary research, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Nature-WWF, the environmental charity driving science-based nature and climate action across the UAE, to advance collaboration in biodiversity research, environmental

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AI Moves Deeper into Enterprise Sales as the UAE Accelerates Applied Automation

News Desk 18/02/2026

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly embedded across enterprise operations in the UAE, as organisations move beyond experimentation and focus on practical deployment in core business functions such as sales, forecasting and customer engagement. This shift reflects a broader national emphasis on applied AI and automation as drivers of productivity,

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DIFC’s 40% Rise in Business Registrations Signals Momentum, but Longevity Is Built in the First 90 Days

News Desk 18/02/2026

The recently reported 40% increase in new business registrations reflects continued confidence in both DIFC’s and the UAE’s economic fundamentals and its position as a global hub for founders, capital, and innovation. While this growth signals strong entrepreneurial momentum, experts note that the most consequential decisions are often made not at the point of

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Sweet Surprise by Aster Raises Awareness on Hidden Sugar as UAE’s New Sugar Tax Takes Effect

News Desk 18/02/2026

As the UAE takes a decisive step towards improving public health with the introduction of its new tiered sugar tax, effective January 1, 2026, Aster Clinics UAE – a leading integrated healthcare provider under Aster DM Healthcare in the GCC, has launched the Aster Diabetes 360 Care Clinic at Aster Clinic, Al Qusais (Damascus Street), […]

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botim money Expands Precious-metals Investing Suite with Digital Silver, Enabling Fractional Access from AED 10

News Desk 18/02/2026

botim money, the financial services arm of botim, today announced the launch of digital silver investing within its ‘Invest’ feature, enabling eligible users to buy, sell, and manage fractional silver holdings from AED 10. The launch follows the in-app gold investing capability introduced in partnership with OGold, expanding botim’s precious metals suite across the UAE.

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Second Century Ventures, the World’s Most Active PropTech VC, Invests in Takeem Through REACH Middle East

News Desk 18/02/2026

Takeem, the UAE-based proptech that takes the anxiety out of renting and owning, has secured investment from REACH, an accelerator created by Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the US National Association of Realtors (NAR) and widely recognised as the world’s most active and one of the largest venture capital investors in real […]

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UAE Becomes First FedEx Market in the Middle East to Deploy Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Vans

News Desk 18/02/2026

FedEx Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, has introduced 14 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vehicles (EVs) into its pickup and delivery fleet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This makes the UAE the first FedEx market in the Middle East to introduce this model of van.   The EVs support daily routes across […]

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Canéza Sells a Perfume Every 60 Seconds Across the Globe

News Desk 18/02/2026

Just days after its official launch, Canéza, the UAE-born digital-first fragrance brand, achieves AED 10 million mark in global sales, underscoring a broader shift in how today’s fragrance buyers define value, loyalty, and luxury. “Achieving AED 10 million in such a short period is more than just a revenue milestone,” said Mr. Anis Abdul Razak, […]

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Layali Ramadan at Saadiyat Nights: A Thoughtful Setting for Corporate Suhoor Gatherings

News Desk 18/02/2026

Across the UAE, organisations are paying closer attention to how they engage employees, strengthen internal culture, and maintain client relationships during the Holy Month. At Saadiyat Nights, Layali Ramadan is shaping suhoor into an environment that supports these priorities, including blending hospitality with opportunities for teams and leaders to connect in a relaxed

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Hamdan Foundation Concludes Outreach Visits Across UAE Schools

News Desk 17/02/2026

Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has concluded a series of outreach visits introducing its educational awards to 300 potential nominees, including students, teachers, and education professionals, across seven schools and scientific complexes in various Emirates. The field-based programme aimed to strengthen quality participation

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Yango Group’s AI Routing Technology Saved Users 5 Million Hours in 2025

News Desk 17/02/2026

Yango Group, the UAE-based global tech company digitalising urban services, today announced that its advanced AI-powered routing technologies saved urban commuters more than 5 million hours in 2025 across 20+ cities of its presence — the equivalent of 600 years of human time returned to communities. The findings, based on an analysis of millions of […]

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Strategic infrastructure investments and sustained demand transform the UAE’s industrial and logistics real estate: JLL

News Desk 17/02/2026

The UAE’s industrial and logistics real estate market is highlighting demand for institutional-grade assets, supported by national industrial priorities, sustained infrastructure investment, and a diversified trade portfolio, according to JLL’s UAE Industrial & Logistics Real Estate: Market Dynamics and Investment Outlook 2026 report. With an ambitious array of mega

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Sheikh Zayed’s vision steered the UAE to become a global player, a new book, Authentic Leadership, shows

News Desk 17/02/2026

An event where His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism was the guest of honour witnessed the launch of Authentic Leadership – Invaluable Lessons from the Life and Natural Leadership Style of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a new book by prominent Emirati business leader and Lootah Holding […]