Author: Mahdeehassan
Dubai, UAE, Feb 17, 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 in the current awards cycle. A total of 212 students, 58 teachers, and 30 education professionals benefited from the visits. The sessions focused on presenting award categories, eligibility criteria, and evaluation mechanisms, in addition to clar
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 February 2026: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Aviation University to collaborate on the launch of a Flight Dispatcher Cadet Programme, marking an important initiative in the airline’s long-term commitment to building in-house aviation capabilities and further developing its national workforce. The MoU was signed by Nasser Binkherbash, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at flydubai, and Professor Ahmad Al Ali, Vice Chancellor of Emirates Aviation University. Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, and Mick Hills, Chief Opera
Project Highlights Serves Dubai Silicon Oasis and Nadd Hessa Increases capacity on Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street by 40% Reduces travel time to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road by 60%, from 10 to 4 minutes Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 17th February 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed Al Rowaiyah Street, extending 3.5 km, directly linking Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street near Dubai Silicon Oasis and Nadd Hessa. The project provides direct entry and exit points to both arterial roads, serving Nadd Hessa residential area, Dubai Internationa
This Ramadan, Mercato Shopping Mall welcomes the community to embrace the spirit of generosity, compassion, and togetherness through a heartwarming programme of charitable giving and family-friendly experiences. In collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent, Mercato is hosting a special Ramadan donation drive dedicated to supporting families in need. Visitors are encouraged to contribute essential items such as clothing, toys, books, and non-perishable food — simple acts of kindness that create meaningful impact. Enhancing the festive atmosphere, the mall will offer a rich calendar of engaging experiences for families and children.
A marketing specialist at Eqvilent, a global quantitative trading company, becomes the division’s overall champion, representing the UAE at an FEI-judged event, marking a step toward the Asian Games 2026. [Dubai, UAE – February 2026]: Mohamed Al Serkal, Marketing Specialist at Eqvilent, won first place in the CDI1* Small Tour at the CDI Abu Dhabi competition (6–8 February 2026) and became overall champion of the division. The event was judged by a five-nation FEI panel and became Al Serkal’s third international competition in 2026, scoring 3rd MER for the Asian Games. Al Serkal’s CDI1* title marks an important step…
Dubai – 14 February 2026: Dubai Customs participated in the seventh edition of Dubai Games 2026, competing in an enthusiastic and challenging atmosphere as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen a culture of teamwork and enhance employees’ physical and mental readiness—positively impacting the workplace environment and overall institutional performance. The organization joined 28 other government entities on the second day of the sporting event, which brings together public sector employees on one platform to promote collaboration and a shared sense of belonging. The Dubai Customs team delivered an advanced performance reflecti
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 Company (Emarat), and a Strategic Partnership with the Dubai Sports Council. Participa
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 Doha Dubai, 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 26-year-old is balancing the demands of being the top seed at this week’s WTA 1000 tournament with a
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 corridors, Tanishq’s expansion strategy is clearly gathering momentum. The Dubai South opening fol
Networking reception celebrates UAE’s contribution to German and European energy security and economic growth ADNOC, XRG and Masdar have invested more than €38 billion in energy and industrial projects across the continent UAE’s energy and industrial investments in Germany exceed €18 billion, with plans to increase this to around €30 billion over the next decade Dr Sultan Al Jaber, hosting the event, says UAE “is proud to be a partner that Germany and Europe can count on” The event was attended by 300+ government and business leaders from the UAE and Europe Munich, Germany – February 14, 2026: The UAE