Latest Updates

Hotpack and Dubai Charity Association sign strategic partnership to strengthen humanitarian outreach in the UAE

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 15:02
 Local News 
Hotpack and Dubai Charity Association sign strategic partnership to strengthen humanitarian outreach in the UAE

Dubai, UAE – February 16, 2026: Hotpack, the UAE-based leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai Charity Association (DCA) to strengthen cooperation on humanitarian and community welfare initiatives across the Emirate of Dubai, reinforcing the role of private-sector collaboration in ......Read Full Article

Emirates wishes customers ‘Ramadan Mubarak' and honours the Holy Month

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 14:16
 Travel News 
Emirates wishes customers ‘Ramadan Mubarak' and honours the Holy Month

Dubai, UAE, 16 Feb 2026: Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will share thousands of iftar boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, offer complimentary Emirates prayer mats, screen an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and present traditional ......Read Full Article

The Ministry of Finance Call Centre Achieves Excellence in Customer Happiness and Digital Transformation

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 14:13
 Local News 
The Ministry of Finance Call Centre Achieves Excellence in Customer Happiness and Digital Transformation

97.46% of calls resolved on first contact, exceeding the set targetCalls answered within 11 seconds, with zero customers placed on holdCustomer Happiness Index soars to 96.91%Younis Haji AlKhoori: The call centre stands out as an integrated model, combining operational efficiency, service quality, and advanced digital technologiesAbu Dhabi, ......Read Full Article

Christy's Dubai Experience: Bringing 175 Years of Heritage to the UAE

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 13:37
 Fashion News 
Christy's Dubai Experience: Bringing 175 Years of Heritage to the UAE

Dubai, UAE, February 16, 2026: British luxury home and lifestyle brand Christy hosted a curated brand experience in Dubai, marking a significant moment in its global journey. Envisioned as Luxury That Feels Like Home, the experience reflected Christy’s philosophy of comfort, craftsmanship and timeless product design. The experience was ......Read Full Article

Dubai Science Park concludes World Health Expo 2026, with focus on innovation and R&D

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 12:16
 Information Technology 
Dubai Science Park concludes World Health Expo 2026, with focus on innovation and R&D

Region's leading science-focused ecosystem successfully drove knowledge-building and fostered partnerships at the World Health ExpoThe impactful event reinforced the UAE's and Dubai's role as an international platform for shaping advanced healthcare solutionsDubai, UAE, 16 February 2026: Dubai Science Park, the region's leading ......Read Full Article

Shop & Win AED 50,000 in Cash this Lunar New Year!

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 11:45
 Local News 
Shop & Win AED 50,000 in Cash this Lunar New Year!

10-day shopping promotion launched across 7 key-participating malls in DubaiTen winners to receive cash prizes during the campaign periodDubai (February 16, 2026): Dubai is all set to elevate its Lunar New Year celebrations with the introduction of the 'Shop, Scan & Win' Lunar New Year Rewards Campaign. This exciting initiative ......Read Full Article

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

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 11:14
 Local News 
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai Hosts Inaugural Symposium for Academic Responsibility in a Fragmented World

30 experts from 22 countries convene to examine academia's role in upholding truth, scientific integrity, and social accountability in a fragmented worldDubai, United Arab Emirates – 16 February 2026: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai hosted a landmark symposium titled 'Academic Responsibility in a Fragmented World'. The ......Read Full Article

UNHCR Islamic Philanthropy Annual Report: Islamic Philanthropy and MENA donations offer lifeline to more than 1 million displaced people

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 11:12
 Local News 
UNHCR Islamic Philanthropy Annual Report: Islamic Philanthropy and MENA donations offer lifeline to more than 1 million displaced people

$39 million raised through Zakat and Sadaqah contributions to UNHCR in 2025, with 60% of donations from MENA-based donorsDonations enabled UNHCR to reach the lives of one million people across 25 countriesUNHCR launches new campaign encouraging people to give during the Holy Month of Ramadan to help overcome devastating global funding cutsDubai, ......Read Full Article

GoVisually addresses growing challenges from labelling errors in food and beverage industry with AI‑driven food label compliance platform

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 10:39
 Local News 
GoVisually addresses growing challenges from labelling errors in food and beverage industry with AI‑driven food label compliance platform

February 16, 2026: GoVisually, an AI-powered label compliance platform for food, beverage, and CPG companies, is addressing one of the most persistent operational risks facing manufacturers and exporters today — labelling errors that can delay market entry, disrupt supply chains, and expose brands to regulatory action.This challenge is ......Read Full Article

Culinary and cultural festivities mark Eid al-Fitr at THE OZEN COLLECTION Resorts in the Maldives

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 10:19
 Travel News 
Culinary and cultural festivities mark Eid al-Fitr at THE OZEN COLLECTION Resorts in the Maldives

Enjoy 20% savings on your ultimate Maldives getaway – just a few short hours awayMaldives, 16 February 2026 – As the holy month of Ramadan concludes, a profound sense of joy and renewal washes over the Maldives, where THE OZEN COLLECTION has woven the spirit of Eid al-Fitr into the very fabric of its two resorts. At the ultra-private ......Read Full Article

Ministry of Culture announces inscription of five new UAE sites on ICESCO's List of Islamic World Tangible Heritage

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 10:17
 Travel News 
Ministry of Culture announces inscription of five new UAE sites on ICESCO's List of Islamic World Tangible Heritage

The inscriptions mark a new milestone that strengthens the UAE’s standing regionally and internationally Abu Dhabi, February 16, 2026: The Ministry of Culture has announced the inscription of five UAE heritage sites on the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (ICESCO) List of Islamic World Tangible Heritage. ......Read Full Article

802 Million Riders Used Public Transport, Shared Mobility and Taxis in 2025

Posted Date Monday, February 16, 2026 : 10:03
 Local News 
802 Million Riders Used Public Transport, Shared Mobility and Taxis in 2025

Average Daily Ridership Reaches 2.2 Million RidersAl Tayer:Our strategic goal is to position public transport as the first choice for mobility in Dubai through continuous service quality enhancement, expanded coverage and stronger multimodal integration.We are developing a smart, sustainable and integrated public transport system aligned with ......Read Full Article

More from the latest postings
Lifestyle

Meet the Foundation of Your Dreams: Benefit Cosmetics Launches POREfessional Foundation

Meet the Foundation of Your Dreams: Benefit Cosmetics Launches POREfessional Foundation

Originally called The Face Place, Benefit was founded by Jean & Jane Ford, twin sisters from rural Indiana with a knack for breaking rules, a passion for people, and a love for all-things beauty. The brand was built as an alternative to the traditional, impersonal, unapproachable beauty brands of the time, in a quest to shake up the status quo and redefine beauty as whatever makes you feel good.The relentlessly innovative, never-say-never spirit of our founders is why over the last five decades, Benefit has served up innovative, uncomplicated beauty products ......Read Full Article

Love at First Swipe: Valentine's Day Gift Guide with Benefit Cosmetics!

Love at First Swipe: Valentine's Day Gift Guide with Benefit Cosmetics!

This Valentine's Day, love is in the little things—fluttery lashes, sculpted brows, sun-kissed cheeks, and gifts that feel as good to give as they do to receive. Whether you're shopping for your bestie, your Valentine, or treating yourself (because self-love always wins), Benefit Cosmetics has curated the ultimate Valentine's Day gift guide filled with dreamy beauty must-haves.The Dream Team That Does It All275 AEDSome teams just work together like a dream—and the Dream Team Bestsellers Makeup Kit is one of them. Available at all Sephora ......Read Full Article

SHEGLAM's Latest Base Drop Is Here, Serving Smooth Skin and Perfect Glow

SHEGLAM's Latest Base Drop Is Here,   Serving Smooth Skin and Perfect Glow

SHEGLAM heads into the new year with the launch of two new complexion heroes designed to sync with real skin, real days and real routines. Meet the SHEGLAM Skin Sync Satin Foundation and the SHEGLAM Melt Touch Ultra-Hydrating Primer, a dream duo created for velvety, hydrated, glass-skin energy from the first swipe to the last selfie.The SHEGLAM Skin Sync Satin Foundation feels like you, only smoother, delivering that perfect in-between finish, radiant, never shiny, never flat. Its second-skin formula glides on effortlessly, evening out tone while soft-focus ......Read Full Article

Soft Girl Energy: The Viral Makeup Trend That's Here to Stay with Benefit Cosmetics!

Soft Girl Energy: The Viral  Makeup Trend That's Here to Stay with Benefit Cosmetics!

Soft, flushed, glowing, and effortlessly romantic — Soft Girl Makeup has been making waves on social media since the beginning of the year, and all signs point to the trend continuing well into 2026. Defined by a delicate, feminine approach to beauty, this viral aesthetic celebrates radiant skin, blush-forward cheeks, luminous highlights, and softly enhanced lips. At its heart, Soft Girl Makeup is about balance: perfected yet breathable skin, blush-forward cheeks, glow that looks lit-from-within, and lips that feel natural and hydrated. And at Benefit ......Read Full Article

Make Up Then & Now: 2016 vs 2026 with Benefit Cosmetics!

Make Up Then & Now: 2016 vs 2026 with Benefit Cosmetics!

Beauty lovers are taking a nostalgic scroll down memory lane — and we’re here for it! The viral “2016 vs 2026 makeup” trend has taken over social feeds, spotlighting just how much our beauty routines (and brow philosophies) have evolved over the last decade. At Benefit Cosmetics, we love seeing how makeup trends shift — and how our iconic products continue to adapt to every era, every face, and every vibe.2016 Makeup: Bold, Sculpted & UnapologeticIn 2016, makeup was unapologetically bold. Brows were structured, cheekbones were ......Read Full Article

Fashion, Lifestyle & Luxury

Christy's Dubai Experience: Bringing 175 Years of Heritage to the UAE

Christy's Dubai Experience: Bringing 175 Years of Heritage to the UAE

Dubai, UAE, February 16, 2026: British luxury home and lifestyle brand Christy hosted a curated brand experience in Dubai, marking a significant moment in its global journey. Envisioned as Luxury That Feels Like Home, the experience reflected Christy’s philosophy of comfort, craftsmanship and timeless product design. The experience was hosted at The Biltmore Hotel Villas, Al Barsha.Vanshika Goenka Misra, CEO, Christy, said, “The Middle East is a priority market for us. Our approach is centered on creating products that are refined, functional and ......Read Full Article

Tanishq reinforces long-term UAE commitment; expands footprint with first Dubai South store at Ibn B ...

Tanishq reinforces long-term UAE commitment; expands footprint with first Dubai South store at Ibn B ...

Dubai, UAE – 14 February 2026: Tanishq, India’s most trusted jewellery brand from Titan Company Limited, has strengthened its UAE footprint with the opening of its 18th store in the country, marking its entry into Dubai South at Ibn Battuta Mall, Andalusia Court. Spanning over 2,000 square feet, the new store represents a significant addition to the brand’s growing retail network and reflects the pace at which Tanishq is scaling its presence across the Emirates.With 18 operational stores in the UAE and continued investments across key growth ......Read Full Article

Terra nova jumping hour

Terra nova jumping hour


STEALTH BLACKBremont expands its Terra Nova collection with a powerful new expression of modern watchmaking: the Terra Nova 38 Jumping Hour, now transformed in full black DLC. This dramatic all-black execution brings an unexpected new attitude to the celebrated Terra Nova Jumping Hour line, available with a full black DLC 904L steel bracelet or a black leather bund strap.

...Read Full Article

Al-Futtaim ACE Unveils Its Ramadan Collection, Bringing The Spirit Of The Season Into Every Home

Al-Futtaim ACE Unveils Its Ramadan Collection, Bringing The Spirit Of The Season Into Every  Home

Dubai, UAE, 30 January 2026– Al-Futtaim ACE, the region’s leading home improvement and lifestyle destination, has unveiled its Ramadan Collection, thoughtfully curated to support families through every stage of the Holy Month – from preparation to celebration.Designed as a complete home edit for Ramadan, the collection brings together traditional influences, contemporary design and practical solutions, offering customers everything they need to prepare their homes for Suhoor, Iftar and meaningful gatherings with family and friends.A Collection ......Read Full Article

Emirates Park Zoo and Resort Launches Ramadan Nights with Family Iftar and Kids' Activities

Emirates Park Zoo and Resort Launches Ramadan Nights with Family Iftar and Kids' Activities

Abu Dhabi – 11th February 2026: Animals hold a special place in the Holy Quran, where they are mentioned as signs of wisdom, compassion, and balance in Allah’s creation. This Ramadan, Emirates Park Zoo and Resort brings these values to life by blending meaningful learning with joyful family entertainment in a truly unique setting.Emirates Park Zoo and Resort invites families to experience Ramadan Nights at the Zoo, offering a wide range of engaging and educational activities designed especially for children. Young visitors can take part in a ......Read Full Article

Automobile & Motoring

Nissan records steady third-quarter progress and lifts FY2025 outlook

Nissan records steady third-quarter progress and lifts FY2025 outlook

Posts positive third-quarter operating profit of 17.5 billion yenRaises FY2025 full‑year outlook with a higher operating profit forecastAnnounced consolidation of seven production sites and acceleratedYOKOHAMA, Japan (13 February 2026) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced financial results for the nine months ended December 2025 and issued a revised full‑year outlook. The company delivered resilient performance with positive third‑quarter operating profit.In the nine months, global sales reached 2.26 million units, mainly led by the US and ......Read Full Article

Al Masaood Automobiles and Al Jazira Club Renew Partnership

Al Masaood Automobiles and Al Jazira Club Renew Partnership

Abu Dhabi, 10 February 2026: Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor of Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Al Dhafra Region, and Al Jazira Club, one of the most successful and prestigious sports clubs in the United Arab Emirates, have announced the renewal of their partnership, reaffirming Al Masaood Automobiles as the Club’s Official Automotive Partner.Building on a successful collaboration established in 2020, the renewed partnership continues to support community initiatives through fan activations and sports development programmes, ......Read Full Article

Arabian Automobiles' Ramadan Campaign Puts INFINITI Luxury on Your Terms

Arabian Automobiles' Ramadan Campaign Puts INFINITI Luxury on Your Terms

QX80 and QX60 buyers can choose from attractive leasing options, complimentary aftersales packages, or direct savingsDubai, UAE, 05 February 2026: Marking the Holy Month, Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC), the flagship automotive company of AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, has launched a Ramadan campaign that gives customers more ways to benefit.Starting now, buyers considering an INFINITI can choose between lease packages, meaningful savings, or added ownership advantages across two standout ......Read Full Article

Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future: Gargash Redesigns its Mercedes-Benz Deira Showroom

Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future: Gargash Redesigns its Mercedes-Benz Deira Showroom

Home to the region's first MANUFAKTUR Lounge, the showroom enters a new chapter in personalisation and craftsmanshipDubai, UAE – January 28, 2026Gargash Enterprises unveils its redesigned Mercedes-Benz Deira showroom today, marking a significant milestone for one of Dubai's most established automotive destinations. The showroom welcomes stakeholders, long-time customers, collectors, families and brand enthusiasts, offering an experience rooted in heritage, while reflecting a future-focused retail environment.The showroom has stood as a trusted ......Read Full Article

Supersports debuts in dubai for ‘full send' premiere

Supersports debuts in dubai for ‘full send' premiere

28 January 2026The launch car, in its ‘Daybreak’ specification of Jetstream Matte with a livery in Arctica and Portofino, opened the evening as guests arrived. At 21:00 local, the new Supersports: FULL SEND film, featuring a Supersports driven around the Bentley factory campus by Travis Pastrana, was launched across Bentley’s global channels while the film was played on a 12-metre wide screen at the event. As the film finished, the modified Supersports featured in the film was driven into the event by Pastrana himself, to a rapturous reception ......Read Full Article

Information Technology

Dubai Science Park concludes World Health Expo 2026, with focus on innovation and R&D

Dubai Science Park concludes World Health Expo 2026, with focus on innovation and R&D

Region's leading science-focused ecosystem successfully drove knowledge-building and fostered partnerships at the World Health ExpoThe impactful event reinforced the UAE's and Dubai's role as an international platform for shaping advanced healthcare solutionsDubai, UAE, 16 February 2026: Dubai Science Park, the region's leading science-focused hub, concluded its highly impactful participation at World Health Expo (WHX) 2026, held from 9 to 12 February at Dubai Exhibition Centre.During the event, Dubai Science Park successfully drove ......Read Full Article

Why Sweeps Casinos Feel Like Video Games

Why Sweeps Casinos Feel Like Video Games

Why Sweeps Casinos Feel Like Video GamesA Familiar Feeling for First-Time PlayersSweeps casinos borrow design cues from mobile games: bright menus, quick taps, and a steady sense of progress. The goal is to help a beginner feel oriented in minutes, not hours.Many platforms emphasize simple choices, clear icons, and short sessions that fit into a commute. Familiar patterns help when the rules are still new.Quick Picture: It often feels less like learning a new hobby and more like picking up a new app.Progress Bars, Not Payout TablesVideo games keep players engaged ......Read Full Article

Vòya Launches as the First Unified AI-Driven Ecosystem Transforming the Student Experience

Vòya Launches as the First Unified AI-Driven Ecosystem Transforming the Student Experience

Vòya, a groundbreaking education technology platform, today announced its launch as the first unified digital ecosystem designed to integrate academics, career development, finances, productivity, and community into a single intelligent interface. Built for the modern learner, Vòya marks a significant advancement in how students interact with information, resources, and opportunities throughout their academic journey. According to Dhrushi, Founder of Vòya,“Students don’t struggle because they lack ability — they struggle because ......Read Full Article

Food Industry

AED 2 Dim Sums Take Over Business Bay

AED 2 Dim Sums Take Over Business Bay

Sizzling Wok is dropping the ultimate that deal Dubai foodies won’t be able to resist - AED 2 dim sums that are fresh, flavourful, and dangerously addictive.Starting 4th February, diners can dive into steaming baskets of vegetarian or chicken dim sums for just AED 2 each, with a minimum order of six pieces, making it one of the best-value weekday treats in the city.Available from 12pm to 2:45pm and again from 7pm to 11:45pm (until sell-out), this offer turns lunchtime breaks and evening cravings into a deliciously affordable ritual.Whether you're ......Read Full Article

ÇáãØÈÎ ÇáÐí íÞÏã áß ÎíÇÑÇÊ æÇÚíÉ Ýí ÔåÑ ÇáÕíÇã: ÑãÖÇä ÈÕÍÉ ÃÝÖá: ÃØÚãÉ ÊÚÒøÒ ÇáØÇÞÉ æÇáÕÝÇÁ

ÇáãØÈÎ ÇáÐí íÞÏã áß ÎíÇÑÇÊ æÇÚíÉ Ýí ÔåÑ ÇáÕíÇã:  ÑãÖÇä ÈÕÍÉ ÃÝÖá: ÃØÚãÉ ÊÚÒøÒ ÇáØÇÞÉ æÇáÕÝÇÁ

ÈÏà ÇáÚÏ ÇáÊäÇÒáí áÔåÑ ÑãÖÇä. ÝÝí ÍÇá ÊÔÚÑ ÈÇáÞáÞ ÈÔÃä ÅÏÇÑÉ ãÓÊæíÇÊ ÇáØÇÞÉ æÇáÍÝÇÙ Úáì ÇáÊÑßíÒ ÎáÇá ÓÇÚÇÊ ÇáÕíÇã ÇáØæíáÉ æãÊÇÈÚÉ ÊÍÞíÞ ÃåÏÇÝß ÇáÕÍíÉ¡ áä ÊÊÍãá ÇáÚÈÁ ÈãÝÑÏß¡ ÅÐ Úáíß ãÚÑÝÉ Ãä ÇáÓÑ æÑÇÁ ÔåÑ ÑãÖÇä ãáíÁ ÈÇáÑæÍÇäíÉ æÇáÍíæíÉ ÇáÌÓÏíÉ áÇ íÞÊÕÑ Úáì ãÇ ÊÞæã Èå ÎáÇá ÇáÔåÑ ÇáãÈÇÑß æÍÓÈ¡ Èá íßãä ÃíÖÇð Ýí ßíÝíÉ ÅÚÏÇÏ ÌÓãß ÎáÇá ÇáÃÓÇÈíÚ ÇáÊí ÊÓÈÞ ÞÏæãå.íÊãÊÚ ÌÓãß ÈÞÏÑÉ ßÈíÑÉ Úáì ÇáÊßíÝ¡ æáßä ÇáÊÛííÑÇÊ ÇáãÝÇÌÆÉ æÇáÌÐÑíÉ Ýí ÃäãÇØ ÇáØÚÇã ÞÏ ÊÄÏí Åáì ÇáßËíÑ ãä ÇáãÔßáÇÊ¡ ÈÏÁÇð ãä ÇáÅÑåÇÞ ÇáÔÏíÏ æÕæáÇð Åáì ÇÖØÑÇÈÇÊ ÇáÌåÇÒ ÇáåÖãí. æÚäÏãÇ ÊäÊÞá ÈÔßá ãÝÇÌÆ ãä ãæÇÚíÏ ......Read Full Article

Buddha-Bar Dubai marks Chinese New Year with a special set menu celebration

Buddha-Bar Dubai marks Chinese New Year with a special set menu celebration

Dubai, 3 February 2026 - Buddha-Bar Dubai invites you to welcome Chinese New Year with a refined dining experience celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse, running from 16 to 22 February at its iconic Grosvenor House location.This year’s celebration focuses on culinary tradition and atmosphere, pairing Buddha-Bar Dubai’s signature Pan-Asian cuisine with a carefully curated Chinese New Year set menu, accompanied by music from the venue’s resident DJ.Priced at AED 400 per person, the set menu brings together a selection of symbolic and celebratory ......Read Full Article

Real Estate & Construction

Emaar achieves another record year with highest ever Sales, Revenue and Profit in 2025

Emaar achieves another record year with highest ever Sales, Revenue and Profit in 2025

Property sales up by 16% to AED 80.4 billion (US$ 21.9 billion); Net Profit before tax increased by 36% to AED 25.7 billion (US$ 7 billion)Revenue increased by 40% to AED 49.6 billion (US$ 13.5 billion)EBITDA increased by 33% to AED 25.6 billion (US$ 7 billion)Revenue Backlog increased by 39% to AED 155 billion (US$ 42.1 billion)Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 12 February 2026: Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) reported a solid financial and operational performance for the full year 2025, supported by sustained demand across its core businesses. Emaar's ......Read Full Article

Manhattan's Legacy Finds a New Address in Dubai as Art House Hills Launches in Arjan

Manhattan's Legacy Finds a New Address in Dubai as Art House Hills Launches in Arjan

Dubai, 5 February 2026: Following the strong market visibility generated during its soft launch, Arthouse Hills Arjan has now entered its official vision to market phase with the release of pricing, unit mix and payment plan details to buyers and investors following strong market interest.The AED 550 million development brings the creative and design heritage of Arthouse Hotel New York into one of Dubai’s fastest-growing residential districts through a wellness-focused, amenity-rich residential concept. The project marks the third Arthouse-branded residence ......Read Full Article

Dubai Land Department enriches PropTech Connect 2026 with strategic discussions on innovation, gover ...

Dubai Land Department enriches PropTech Connect 2026 with strategic discussions on innovation, gover ...

Signing of strategic agreements and partnerships to support innovation and expand the ecosystem of ownership and institutional investment.Majed Al Marri: Dubai is transforming real estate innovation into sustainable economic value through digital transformation and artificial intelligence.Matthew Maltzoff calls for high-impact partnerships and broader collaboration to accelerate innovation across the world's largest asset class.Specialised sessions discussing PropTech, asset management, customer experience, and capital flows.Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 ......Read Full Article

Travel & Tourism

Emirates wishes customers ‘Ramadan Mubarak' and honours the Holy Month

Emirates wishes customers ‘Ramadan Mubarak' and honours the Holy Month

Dubai, UAE, 16 Feb 2026: Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will share thousands of iftar boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, offer complimentary Emirates prayer mats, screen an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and present traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges.Emirates Iftar boxes at Boarding GatesFor the comfort of all fasting customers, complimentary iftar boxes to help break the fast containing water, laban, a banana, and dates are distributed at ......Read Full Article

Culinary and cultural festivities mark Eid al-Fitr at THE OZEN COLLECTION Resorts in the Maldives

Culinary and cultural festivities mark Eid al-Fitr at THE OZEN COLLECTION Resorts in the Maldives

Enjoy 20% savings on your ultimate Maldives getaway – just a few short hours awayMaldives, 16 February 2026 – As the holy month of Ramadan concludes, a profound sense of joy and renewal washes over the Maldives, where THE OZEN COLLECTION has woven the spirit of Eid al-Fitr into the very fabric of its two resorts. At the ultra-private OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and the vibrant OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, the festival is reimagined through a symphony of curated experiences – perfect for GCC travellers looking for a long weekend getaway.At the ultra-luxurious ......Read Full Article

Ministry of Culture announces inscription of five new UAE sites on ICESCO's List of Islamic World Ta ...

Ministry of Culture announces inscription of five new UAE sites on ICESCO's List of Islamic World Ta ...

The inscriptions mark a new milestone that strengthens the UAE’s standing regionally and internationally Abu Dhabi, February 16, 2026: The Ministry of Culture has announced the inscription of five UAE heritage sites on the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (ICESCO) List of Islamic World Tangible Heritage. The announcement was made during the 13th session of the meeting of the Islamic World Heritage Committee (IWHC), held in Uzbekistan. The newly inscribed UAE sites include Saruq Al Hadid in Dubai, alongside four sites in ......Read Full Article

Business & Economy

Orient Insurance Achieves AED 836 Million Profit in 2025, Up 14.4% Amid Strong Financial Results

Orient Insurance Achieves AED 836 Million Profit in 2025, Up 14.4% Amid Strong Financial Results

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 13 February 2026: Orient Insurance, the leading UAE insurance provider and a subsidiary of Al-Futtaim, today has announced its preliminary financial results for the year ending 31 December 2025. The company demonstrated remarkable growth and operational excellence, underscoring its strategic focus and resilience in a dynamic market environment.Key Financial Highlights for FY 2025:• Gross Written Premium: AED 10.78 billion, a 19.3% increase from AED 9.04 billion in 2024• Insurance Revenue: AED 9.23 billion, up 21.4% from AED ......Read Full Article

Tabreed Reports FY 2025 Revenue of AED 2.46 Billion as Capacity Growth and Strategic Execution Drive ...

Tabreed Reports FY 2025 Revenue of AED 2.46 Billion as Capacity Growth and Strategic Execution Drive ...

Connected capacity increased 19% YoY to 1.57 million Refrigeration TonsRevenue of AED 2.46 billion and EBITDA at AED 1.27 billion, with a margin of 51.6%Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 13 February 2026: National Central Cooling Company PJSC (DFM: TABREED / ISIN: AEA002201018), the world's leading and most diversified district cooling company, today announced its results for the period ending 31 December 2025, reporting revenues of AED 2.46 billion and net profit of AED 465 million. The results reflect continued operational resilience, record capacity ......Read Full Article

Burjeel Holdings Delivers 39.5% Net Profit Growth in 2025

Burjeel Holdings Delivers 39.5% Net Profit Growth in 2025

Reported revenue of AED 5,501 million, up 9.8% YoY for 2025.Full-year EBITDA rose 19.9% to AED 1,089 million, with the EBITDA margin improving to 19.8% from 18.1% in 2024.Q4 2025 delivered particularly strong performance, with net profit surging 159.9% YoY. Abu Dhabi, 10 February 2026: Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in the MENA, today announced its unaudited preliminary financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.Burjeel Holdings delivered robust revenue of AED 5,501 million, up 9.8% YoY, while total patient ......Read Full Article

Education & Learning

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

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

Returning to Dubai from February 26 to March 8, the world’s largest touring book fair is bringing millions of books for book lovers, including families and schools, across the UAEDubai, UAE – February 12, 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 by the theme “Beyond ......Read Full Article

Royal Kids Nursery Launches Aljada's First Premium British Curriculum Nursery in Strategic Partnersh ...

Royal Kids Nursery Launches Aljada's First Premium British Curriculum Nursery in Strategic Partnersh ...


Now open in Sharjah's vibrant Aljada community, Royal Kids Nursery is the area's first premium British curriculum nursery, launched in partnership with the prestigious Reigate Grammar School, an institution with nearly 350 years of educational heritage and a proven legacy of excellence. (Left to right): Esref Temel, Managing Director; Abdelsalam Zainal, Manager – Licensing, Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA); Eng. Tariq Al Hammadi, Head of Buildings Section, Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).

...Read Full Article

The University of Manchester - Dubai Welcomes 2026 Global MBA Cohort

The University of Manchester - Dubai Welcomes 2026 Global MBA Cohort

This cohort brings together students from 27 nationalities across various industries such as finance, technology, manufacturing, and othersThe majority of students reside in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia with 30 female and 59 male studentsAges range from 25 to 55, with 42% of the cohort bringing 11-15 years of professional experienceDubai, UAE – 04 February 2026: The University of Manchester – Dubai has welcomed its latest 2026 global MBA cohort of students to the Middle East, marking another milestone in its commitment to delivering ......Read Full Article

Local & Government News

Hotpack and Dubai Charity Association sign strategic partnership to strengthen humanitarian outreach ...

Hotpack and Dubai Charity Association sign strategic partnership to strengthen humanitarian outreach ...

Dubai, UAE – February 16, 2026: Hotpack, the UAE-based leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai Charity Association (DCA) to strengthen cooperation on humanitarian and community welfare initiatives across the Emirate of Dubai, reinforcing the role of private-sector collaboration in advancing social responsibility.Under the partnership, the DCA will install smart donation kiosk systems across Hotpack’s retail showrooms in Dubai, enabling customers and visitors to conveniently donate to ......Read Full Article

The Ministry of Finance Call Centre Achieves Excellence in Customer Happiness and Digital Transforma ...

The Ministry of Finance Call Centre Achieves Excellence in Customer Happiness and Digital Transforma ...

97.46% of calls resolved on first contact, exceeding the set targetCalls answered within 11 seconds, with zero customers placed on holdCustomer Happiness Index soars to 96.91%Younis Haji AlKhoori: The call centre stands out as an integrated model, combining operational efficiency, service quality, and advanced digital technologiesAbu Dhabi, February 16, 2026The Ministry of Finance's call centre delivered standout performance in 2025, outstripping key targets and demonstrating significant evolution in its customer happiness ecosystem and communication channel ......Read Full Article

Shop & Win AED 50,000 in Cash this Lunar New Year!

Shop & Win AED 50,000 in Cash this Lunar New Year!

10-day shopping promotion launched across 7 key-participating malls in DubaiTen winners to receive cash prizes during the campaign periodDubai (February 16, 2026): Dubai is all set to elevate its Lunar New Year celebrations with the introduction of the 'Shop, Scan & Win' Lunar New Year Rewards Campaign. This exciting initiative presents shoppers with the opportunity to win a total of AED 50,000 in cash prizes. BUZ Management & Marketing Consulting LLC, serving as the official organising partner, has curated and organised this limited-time ......Read Full Article

Events & Entertainment

Australian Open champ Rybakina hoping for a chance to finally celebrate at her ‘home' tournament thi ...

Australian Open champ Rybakina hoping for a chance to finally celebrate at her ‘home' tournament thi ...

World No3 has barely had a chance to relax after winning in Melbourne, being bed-ridden during a short stopover in Dubai and then going straight back on court in DohaDubai, UAE – 15 February 2026: It may be more than two weeks since Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open in Melbourne, yet such is the demanding schedule of modern-day tennis, the Kazakh star is hoping this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships – her adopted home tournament in the city in which she has lived since 2024 – provides the chance to properly celebrate.The ......Read Full Article

Dubai Games Ignites Global Competition as Battle of the Cities Qualified Teams Pass to the Finals Ku ...

Dubai Games Ignites Global Competition as Battle of the Cities Qualified Teams Pass to the Finals Ku ...

Government of Dubai Media Office – 15 February 2026: The third day of Dubai Games 2026, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, concluded today with two Heats of the Battle of the Cities, featuring teams representing 56 global cities.The 2026 edition of the tournament is held in official partnership with DP World; Diamond Partnership with DAMAC, Beyond Developments and Emirates Petroleum ......Read Full Article

UAE Team Emirates-XRG Return to Home Roads for the 2026 UAE Tour

UAE Team Emirates-XRG Return to Home Roads for the 2026 UAE Tour

Isaac Del Toro leads a strong UAE Team Emirates-XRG line-up on home roads.UAE Team Emirates-XRG set sights on UAE Tour title defence to open 2026.News | Team –12thFebruary 2026UAE Team Emirates-XRG head into the UAE Tour with the sights firmly set on extending a stellar start to the 2026 season as the peloton returns to the Middle East for the region’s only World Tour race. Rising star Isaac Del Toro will lead an impressive UAE Team Emirates-XRG line-up, as he looks to open his year with a strong showing on home soil and write the next chapter in the ......Read Full Article

Healthcare & Fitness

Future lab leaders compete for top prize at LabQ at WHX Labs

Future lab leaders compete for top prize at LabQ at WHX Labs

Students from Gulf Medical University secured first place, demonstrating exceptional pathology and laboratory medicine expertiseEducational Institutions from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar participated in the inter-college quiz competitionWHX Labs concludes today at Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2026: Final-year laboratory science students competed at the third edition of LabQ, an inter-university quiz competition held yesterday at WHX Labs. Students from Gulf Medical University won the top prize and were praised by the panel ......Read Full Article

Dubai highlights unified “Jabr” bereavement support system at World Health Expo

Dubai highlights unified “Jabr” bereavement support system at World Health Expo

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, February 12, 2026: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is highlighting its integrated “Jabr” system at World Health Expo 2026, drawing strong international interest in the government-wide system designed to support families of the deceased through a single, coordinated service model that combines human-centred care with advanced digital infrastructure.Since the exhibition opened, the system has attracted attention from health officials, government representatives, private-sector leaders and specialists from around the world, ......Read Full Article

Clinical chemists at WHX Labs urged to lead data-driven future of healthcare

Clinical chemists at WHX Labs urged to lead data-driven future of healthcare

Experts at the Clinical Chemistry conference at WHX Labs have emphasised the need for laboratories to adapt in order to remain central in AI-driven healthcare landscape Laboratory insights identified as pivotal in clinical decision makingDigital twins, continuous monitoring and AI-driven models spotlighted as emerging drivers of precision medicineDubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 February 2026: A leading regional healthcare expert opened the Clinical Chemistry track today at WHX Labs at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), urging laboratory professionals to evolve to ......Read Full Article

Charity, Humanity & Others

UNICEF and WHO Joint Statement: Second Round of Routine Immunization Catch-up Campaign Begins in the ...

UNICEF and WHO Joint Statement: Second Round of Routine Immunization Catch-up Campaign Begins in the ...

16 January 2025, Jerusalem, the second round of a routine immunization catch-up campaign in the Gaza Strip, led by UNICEF, UNRWA, WHO and partners in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is taking place from 18 to 29 January 2026. This round aims to reach children under the age of three, strengthening protection against vaccine-preventable diseases following two years of conflict and disruption to health services. As winter conditions, heavy rainfall, overcrowding and poor water and sanitation increase the risk of disease outbreaks, the campaign plays a ......Read Full Article

Posted on :  1:27:50 AM UAE local time (GMT+4)
Last updated on: