Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has been awarded the ‘Best Educational Platform’ for its Alef Pathways platform at the 4th Kuwait Award for Educational Technology Conference & Exhibition 2026 – Sheikh Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Award. The company
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GEMS Education hosts Open Day across 43 schools following strong response to GEMS Genius Scholarship
Building on the launch of the GEMS Genius Scholarship in 2025, GEMS Education conducted a landmark Open Day across 43 of its schools in the UAE and Qatar. The schools welcomed over 500 shortlisted students and their families, selected from the total pool of more than 2,200 applications across the UAE and Qatar, for the […]
MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, hosted its first padel tournament as a targeted industry engagement, bringing together senior brokers from the UAE’s leading real estate agencies for a high-level networking and competition experience. Held at Padel Edition, the invitation-only tournament was designed to strengthen relationships with brokers who
The current sales orderbook of One Broker Group, a Dubai-based exclusive real estate advisory, has exceeded Dh29 billion across 16 projects, including 12 real estate and 4 hospitality projects with a development value of Dh20 billion. This put the company in pole position in the UAE’s high-growth real estate market. It has also acquired […]
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, will participate in the International Real Estate Expo (IREX) 2026, taking place on the 7th and 8th of February at Anantara Downtown Dubai. One of the region’s most prominent property investment platforms, the event will serve as a stage for Azizi to present its diverse portfolio […]
OFZA Fintech Virtual Asset Exchange LLC (OFZA), a UAE-based regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), has joined the Dubai Digital Asset Association (D2A2) as a member and signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to actively support D2A2’s role as a neutral coordination platform for the country’s virtual asset ecosystem. As the UAE’s virtual asset sector
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) announced “Sustainable Future Starts with Family” as the official theme for the 29th National Environment Day 2026. This aligns with the vision of the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who declared 2026 the Year of Family and underscores the central role of […]
According to a global survey conducted by Kaspersky’s market research center, an overwhelming 92% of people in the United Arab Emirates believe that digitalization will fundamentally reshape shared family activities over the next decade. From everyday routines to major milestones, technology is expected to play an increasingly central role in how families connect.* More
The UAE Cyber Security Council successfully hosted the CyberFirst UAE Summit 2026 today in Abu Dhabi, convening CISOs, senior cybersecurity executives, government authorities, and technology pioneers to advance national cyber resilience and reinforce the UAE’s digital leadership amid an increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape. Held as a high-level
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 […]
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 […]
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the Hamdan bin Zayed: The World’s Richest Seas initiative. This programme aims to significantly increase fish stocks in the emirate, seeking to achieve one of the highest densities globally by 2030. The announcement was made on the occasion of the UAE’s National Environment Day and […]
As organisations in the UAE operate in an environment of rapid growth, global connectivity and rising geopolitical complexity, new findings from the International SOS’ Risk Outlook 2026 reveal that business leaders increasingly need to make critical decisions faster, often with less certainty and fewer resources. Backed by four decades of on-the-ground expertise in medical
UWANT, the innovation-led smart home cleaning brand born from a passion for perfection, has launched in the UAE with an advanced line-up of appliances engineered around one simple truth: cleanliness lives in the details. Built to support real homes and real routines, UWANT positions itself as a long-term partner for households — combining powerful […]
The Middle East’s video game industry has now become one of the region’s largest sectors for consumer expenditure on digital media. The gaming sector surpassed the combined value of video-on-demand streaming and digital music services, further showcasing the profound transition in regional digital consumption trends. These insights come from a recent study conducted by
Under the patronage of the UAE Cyber Security Council, the OT Security First Forum will be held on 4 February 2026 at Rosewood Abu Dhabi, bringing together senior government leaders, regulators, Chief Information Security Officers CISOs, and industry pioneers to address one of the most Critical challenges of the digital era: securing operational technology (OT) […]
Albatha Healthcare Group (“the Group”), a leading integrated healthcare solutions provider in the UAE and a subsidiary of Albatha Holding, has acquired a majority stake in Insights Psychology (“Insights”), a neuroaffirming clinic providing world-class neurodevelopmental assessments, individual and group therapy, and training services for individuals across all ages. The
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has celebrated 30 years as a regional leader in advanced naval shipbuilding. The 30th anniversary was marked with a celebration held at ADSB’s shipyard in Abu Dhabi, attended by senior UAE Navy and Kuwait Naval Forces officials, EDGE Group leadership, key partners, and other dignitaries from across the region. The […]
The Emirates Tourism Council convened its first meeting of 2026 in Al Ain, chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, with the participation of heads and directors general of local tourism departments across the UAE. The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the sixth edition of the ‘World’s Coolest Winter’ […]
This Valentine’s Day, McGettigan’s is inviting couples across the UAE to turn up the volume on romance with ‘Valentine’s Got Talent’; a lively, interactive celebration that blends great food, handcrafted drinks, and on-stage entertainment for a night that’s anything but ordinary. Running on 14 February from 8.00 pm onwards at McGettigan’s Dubai Production City, the […]





























