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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurates the milestone edition of WHX at Dubai Exhibition Centre, underscoring the emirate’s position at the centre of global healthcare collaboration and innovation Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 February 2026: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, officially opened the 2026 edition of World Health Expo (WHX) on Monday, 9 February. Held under the theme ‘Where the World of Healthcare Meets’, the landmark healthcare showcase will take place

At WHX 2026, Aster DM Healthcare – UAE’s second largest healthcare provider – announced two new hospitals in Dubai and a major expansion in Al Qusais, adding 370 new beds to current strength of 920 beds in UAE Revealed plans to launch the first and only private organ transplant centre in Sharjah and Northern Emirates, an Advanced Robotic Rehabilitation Centre in Dubai, Thrive by myAster, advanced HIS, along with AI and robotic systems Dubai, UAE – February 10, 2026: In alignment with Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), Aster DM Healthcare revealed game changing projects in the pipeline, worth an investment of AED 1 billion, aimed at maki

28 homegrown voices participate in 17 literary platforms abroad Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 January 2026: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with the Emirates Literature Foundation, has enabled 28 Emirati & UAE-based participations in 17 literary events worldwide through its Exporting Local Literary Talent programme. Launched in June 2024, the initiative is opening doors for local talent on the international scene while reinforcing Dubai’s position as a hub for the creative economy. Operating under the umbrella of the Dubai Cultural Grant, the programme highlights the ability of Emirati and UAE based crea

Dubai, UAE, 10 February 2026: His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, welcomed Her Excellency Cristina Ruenes Marnías, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Spain to the United Arab Emirates. The visit aimed to strengthen UAE-Spain cultural relations. The meeting addressed Spanish arts and culture, focusing on literature, theatre, and visual arts as fundamental pillars of Spanish identity and key elements of its cultural global presence. The discussion also highlighted the role of cultural institutions in Spain—particularly libraries and museums—in