Winners of First Chapter 2026 announced - winners first

Winners of First Chapter 2026 announced

ELF Seddiqi Writers’ Fellowship has put 50 locally based writers on the path to international publishing success Dubai, 23 January 2026: This winners of First Chapter 2026, the ELF Seddiqi Writers’ Fellowship, were announced today at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The fellowship pairs debut writers with internationally published authors and is open to writers working on their first novel in either Arabic or English. Ten winners were selected from 120 applicants, with the announcements made by five of the programme’s mentors who are participating in this year’s Emirates LitFest. The authors mentoring the 2026 cohort are

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Patrick reed shines with flawless 65 to lead at hero dubai desert classic - patrick reed

Patrick reed shines with flawless 65 to lead at hero dubai desert classic

Dubai, UAE – January 23, 2026: Patrick Reed produced a flawless round of 66 to earn into a one-shot lead at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The American has a great track record around Emirates Golf Club, finishing as runner-up in 2023 and in the top ten last year. Reed began the second round just four shots adrift of overnight leader Francesco Molinari, but he was soon level with the Italian after two birdies and an eagle on his front nine. Two more birdies came at the first and third to reach nine under before parring his way home for a blemish-free 66. He sits one clear of Englishman Andy Sullivan, who carded the joint lowest ro

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Inside Nathan HR's People-First Philosophy: What a Human-Centred Outsourcing Approach Looks Like in Practice - inside nathan

Inside Nathan HR’s People-First Philosophy: What a Human-Centred Outsourcing Approach Looks Like in Practice

Byline: Jasmine Sommers Photo Courtesy of: Nathan HR Talent strategies in the GCC are evolving as employers seek more than transactional efficiency. Traditional outsourcing often emphasizes systems and automation first, yet companies that chart their own path toward workforce management frequently point to a philosophy that comes before technology or process. Nathan HR follows a similar trajectory by placing people and practical clarity at the heart of its service model, shaping how it delivers HR support across the region’s dynamic regulatory and operational landscape. This orientation shapes how Nathan HR works with organizati

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DSF 31 in 31 Images: A Visual Chronicle of Dubai Shopping Festival's Most Defining Edition - images visual

DSF 31 in 31 Images: A Visual Chronicle of Dubai Shopping Festival’s Most Defining Edition

Dubai, UAE — 22 January 2026 – Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) concluded its 31st edition as one of the most visually ambitious, creatively layered and city-wide seasons in the festival’s history. Over 38 days, DSF 2025/26 unfolded across Dubai as a living canvas — transforming skies, streets, waterfronts, cultural districts and natural landscapes into spaces for shared experience, visual storytelling and public celebration. To mark the close of the festival, we are sharing 31 images of DSF 2025/26. The collection serves as a visual record of how the festival evolved this season — not only in scale, but in intent — r

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Veganologie presents watan wild charms: uae endangered species - veganologie presents

Veganologie presents watan wild charms: uae endangered species

VEGANOLOGIE PRESENTS WATAN WILD ENDANGERED SPECIES EDITION UAE Launching 22nd January 2026 AI ANIMATION SERIES More than adornment, Watan Wild is an act of preservation. A portion of every piece is dedicated to safeguarding the habitats that inspired them. The collection features five characters, each represented through a handcrafted charm made from 100 percent bamboo fiber leather. Veganologie introduces Watan Wild, an ode to the endangered species of the UAE. Starring Bill, the Hawksbill Turtle. Leo, the Arabian Leopard. Mr Sakr and Mrs Sakr, the Arabian Falcons. Maha, the Oryx. Five iconic animals pushed from

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Vine and Narváez dominate as Jay Vine wins stage 2 of the Tour Down Under - vine narv

Vine and Narváez dominate as Jay Vine wins stage 2 of the Tour Down Under

First stage win of the Australian’s career in home race News | Team -22nd January 2026 Jay Vine delivered a powerful ride today to claim victory on Stage 2 of the Santos Tour Down Under, leading a decisive UAE Team Emirates-XRG one-two with teammate Jhonatan Narváez on the key uphill finish at Uraidla. The result not only gives Vine the stage win but also propels him into the lead of the general classification on the first event of the WorldTour season. With the 148.1 km stage featuring relentless rolling terrain and concluding after the punishing slopes of Corkscrew Road, Vine and Narváez made their move where it mattered

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e& enterprise and Emergence bring data-sovereign agentic AI to regulated industries in MENAT - enterprise emergence

e& enterprise and Emergence bring data-sovereign agentic AI to regulated industries in MENAT

Dubai, UAE – January 22, 2026 — e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group e& and Emergence, the US-based leading agentic frontier company, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of next-generation AI solutions across enterprises throughout the MENAT region (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye). The collaboration aims to help organizations unlock operational efficiencies, faster and more accurate insights, stronger governance, and higher productivity, through the deployment of advanced autonomous AI agents. Emergence is widely recognized as a leading agentic AI research lab

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MBRF attains remarkable milestones in global knowledge landscape - mbrf attains

MBRF attains remarkable milestones in global knowledge landscape

Dubai, UAE, 22 January 2026: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) concluded another year defined by great knowledge achievements, through the launch of multiple flagship initiatives and the development of its existing innovative programs. These strategic efforts have helped enable the seamless dissemination of knowledge and strengthen its pathways across diverse fields and levels. This demonstrates MBRF’s commitment and continuous efforts to create sustainable, knowledge-based communities supported by science and innovation, while bolstering the UAE’s pioneering position on the global knowledge landscape. The 10th

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One Table, One Spirit: Iftar in Nature This Ramadan - table spirit

One Table, One Spirit: Iftar in Nature This Ramadan

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 22 January 2026 – As the season turns inward, Nara introduces One, By Nature, a Ramadan experience shaped by unity, reflection and the quiet beauty of coming together. Evolving naturally from their Valentine’s Day narrative Two, By Nature, the focus widens from intimacy to community – where love becomes belonging and balance gives way to shared presence. At Nara in the heart of the Dubai desert, Ramadan evenings unfold gently beneath open skies. Guests arrive as the sun begins to set, welcomed into a serene landscape where stillness, generosity and tradition move in harmony. Camel rides across the dunes, falco

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

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 & Unapologetic In 2016, makeup was unapologetically bold. Brows were structured, cheekbones were sculpted, and glow was anything but subtle — and Benefit was right at the heart o

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