Dubai, United Arab Emirates- 17 February 2026: With nominations now open for the fifth edition of the World Police Summit Awards, the organising committee is inviting People of Determination (people with disabilities) from police and law enforcement agencies around the world to apply for the Excellence for People of Determination Award. The category recognises officers who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement while overcoming personal and operational challenges, celebrating their resilience, commitment, and meaningful contributions to the security sector. The award stands among the summit’s most prominent categories, h

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.