FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL), the leading EdTech competition, is set to bring together UAE school students for a month-long competition to design, build and program autonomous robots using LEGO bricks, scheduled from January 10, 2026, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Hosted by ATLAB, a
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In line with national efforts to strengthen the sustainability of family-owned enterprises and reinforce their contribution to the national economy, Abu Dhabi hosted the “Beyond Legacy: Sustaining Family Businesses in the UAE” seminar. The event was organised by Habib Al Mulla and Partners, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Abu […]
The accelerating pace of UAE-EU free trade negotiations is reshaping commercial strategy for consumer goods businesses in the UAE and the greater Gulf region, with Ambiente 2026 emerging as a critical platform where policy meets practice in the sector’s largest European marketplace. The fair runs on February 6-10, 2026 in Frankfurt, positioned between the […]
The second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival continues to draw community members from across the UAE, connected by the threads of stories that unite them through knowledge and shared cultural memory. This scene vividly embodies this year’s festival theme, “A Community Woven by Tales,” which celebrates the power of literature to inspire and unify […]
SustainInsight, a data-driven sustainability intelligence hub founded in Dubai, has been selected to launch as a transactable solution on the Microsoft Marketplace. The decision marks a major milestone in the company’s growth and validates its capabilities as a forward-looking platform aligned with global sustainability, ESG, and digital transformation priorities.
Image Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi, January 7, 2026: The UAE Government has issued a wide-ranging package of updated federal laws aimed at strengthening agricultural and veterinary quarantine systems, protecting new plant varieties, and regulating the international trade of endangered animals and plants. The new legislation forms part of the UAE’s broader effort to modernise
Huawei announced the official launch and immediate retail availability of the HUAWEI Mate XT ULTIMATE DESIGN in the new White edition in UAE strating from 9th of January 2026. This new colourway lends the world’s first trifold smartphone a reimagined aesthetic. Now available on Huawei’s official online platforms and in retail stores, the white version […]
Royal Pharmacy, a leading healthcare retail provider in Kuwait, announced the successful launch of its new eCommerce website and mobile applications, designed to enhance customer experience and improve operational efficiency across its retail network. Techies Infotech, a UAE-based leading AI-driven eCommerce and digital transformation agency, delivered the transformation.
Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s leading private developers, sponsored the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Ride for Ladies, as part of the 19th edition of the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival, which took place on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, at the purpose-built Dubai International Endurance City in […]
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced its acceptance as a member of the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS) under the Supporting Partner category. With this milestone, BHM Capital becomes the first financial institution from the United Arab Emirates to join FEAS, reinforcing its commitment
Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo, released Hexnode XDR, its extended detection and response platform, marking a significant step in its effort to strengthen cyber resilience across organisations in the UAE. As the UAE continues its rapid digital transformation, it has also become a prime target for sophisticated cyber threats. The nation regularly
HONOR, a leading global AI device ecosystem company, has announced the upcoming opening of its new HONOR Experience Store at BurJuman Mall Dubai, further strengthening the brand’s retail presence in Dubai and bringing its immersive AI Smart Living experience closer to consumers. Located at Level 2, Lobby A, BurJuman Mall, the new store will officially […]
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism held a media briefing to review the Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 concerning Commercial Companies, issued by the UAE. The amendments introduce proactive and crucial updates across its 15 articles, along with a new article regulating and legitimising […]
RAKBANK announced today that it has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to issue an AED-backed payment token i.e., stablecoin, subject to the completion of regulatory and operational requirements. This marks an important step in RAKBANK’s digital assets journey and reflects the Bank’s commitment to developing regulated, secure and
AAA Marine, formed through a strategic merger between Al Otaiba Investment and RIC Holding, has been announced as the authorised dealer of Ferretti Group (Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, and Itama) in the UAE and Oman. This partnership aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Maritime Tourism Strategy, which seeks to position the UAE’s capital as a leading […]
As the UAE heads into 2026, its real estate sector is entering the year on the back of robust growth, underpinned by strong population inflows, sustained residential demand, and emerging innovations such as property tokenisation, according to Farhan Badami, Market Analyst at eToro. “The UAE’s real estate market continues to benefit from powerful structural tailwinds,” […]
ME FITOUT, a fast-growing interior fit-out company, successfully completed the joinery and fit-out works at Reem Eleven, a 25-storey residential tower with a built-up area of over 20,000 sqm, developed by SAAS properties at the heart of Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The project serves as a testament to the company’s growing capacity to execute complex, […]
Ziina, the UAE’s leading homegrown consumer and business payments platform, today announced the launch of Ziina Violet, a new lifestyle membership that brings together everyday benefits from the UAE’s most loved brands and introduces zero currency fees on global spending. Violet marks Ziina’s evolution from a payments platform into a unified daily lifestyle companion for
The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) has unveiled Five Trends for 2026, a new report identifying the forces that will redefine competitive advantage for organizations in the UAE and around the world in the year ahead. As 2026 begins, the research shows that uncertainty isn’t slowing business down – it’s accelerating transformation. To […]
Kabrita Goat Milk has expanded its reach among UAE families through a data-driven Retail Media campaign with Yango Ads, the ad tech division of Yango Group, reaching over 208,000 high-intent shoppers and generating more than 847,000 brand-safe impressions across Landmark Group’s Centrepoint, Babyshop, and Home Centre platforms. Daily online shopping has surged





























