RTA Launches “Executive Leadership” Programme in Partnership with the University of Arizona - launches executive

RTA Launches “Executive Leadership” Programme in Partnership with the University of Arizona

Programme features applied modules and case studies drawn from global best practices Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 21st January 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the University of Arizona, has launched the “Executive Leadership” Programme. The programme aims to develop the skills of executive leaders and directors, empower them to make strategic decisions, and enhance execution efficiency. It aligns with the rapid global transformations in the smart mobility sector and emphasises RTA’s ongoing commitment to developing national leadership and strengthening future readiness. The

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Yangtze Jiangtun Limited Edition - yangtze jiangtun

Yangtze Jiangtun Limited Edition

Dubai, UAE, January 2026: Oris is proud to unveil the Yangtze Jiangtun Limited Edition, a purpose driven timepiece created in partnership with the Changjiang Conservation Foundation to support the protection of the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise. This release embodies Oris’s enduring dedication to both the planet and the art of Swiss watchmaking. The Yangtze finless porpoise, locally known as Jiangtun, is the last remaining freshwater cetacean in China and a treasured species of the Yangtze River ecosystem. Found only in the Yangtze River, it has faced severe population decline due to habitat loss, pollution, and human activi

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EDGE and Allison Transmission Sign Authorised Dealership Agreement to Support Land Mobility Platforms - edge allison

EDGE and Allison Transmission Sign Authorised Dealership Agreement to Support Land Mobility Platforms

EDGE entity TRUST will collaborate with Allison Transmission to enhance operational readiness Abu Dhabi, UAE: 21 January, 2026 – EDGE entity TRUST, a leading military combat supplier, has signed an authorised dealership agreement with Allison Transmission, a global leader in fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defence applications. The partnership reflects TRUST’s continued expansion of its capabilities, reinforcing its role in delivering reliable, high-performance solutions that enhance operational readiness. The agreement was signed during the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX), currently being held at t

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Tawazun Signs AED 2.36 Billion MoD Deals During First Two Days of “UMEX & SimTex 2026” - tawazun signs

Tawazun Signs AED 2.36 Billion MoD Deals During First Two Days of “UMEX & SimTex 2026”

Abu Dhabi – 21 January 2026 – Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement has announced a new series of contracts concluded on behalf of the Ministry of Defence on the second day of UMEX and Simtex 2026 event. Four deals signed on the second day, valued at AED 1,479,826,000. This brings the total number of deals signed during the first two days of the exhibitions to 8, with an overall value of AED 2,359,611,000. The agreements reflect Tawazun’s strategic commitment to enhancing advanced defence capabilities, fostering adoption of modern technological solutions, and expanding collaboration with both national and international companies operat

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UMEX and SimTEX 2026 Day Two: Pioneering the Future of Autonomy and Defence - umex simtex

UMEX and SimTEX 2026 Day Two: Pioneering the Future of Autonomy and Defence

Abu Dhabi 21 January 2026: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, and Chairman of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, day two of Unmanned Systems Exhibition and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), taking place the Centre Abu Dhabi was the epicentre of global innovation in autonomous systems shaping the future of defence and commercial sectors. A major highlight of the day was the press conference by the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, which announced the signing of four significant defence contracts to

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Casio And G-Shock Unveils Special “Stranger Things” Collaboration Watches - casio g-shock

Casio And G-Shock Unveils Special “Stranger Things” Collaboration Watches

Celebrating the Arrival of Stranger Things Season 5 with Exclusive Limited-Edition Timepieces Casio Middle East and Africa is thrilled to announce the availability of a brand-new limited-edition collaboration with the globally acclaimed Netflix series “Stranger Things.” This marks the second special partnership between CASIO and the hit supernatural mystery franchise, arriving just in time to celebrate the release of Season 5, the final chapter of the series. The collection features two uniquely designed models — DW-5600STT-1 and AQ-800EST-1A — both drawing creative inspiration from the parallel worlds central to Stran

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NBF opens new branch in Ras Al Khaimah, enhancing service and access across the Northern Emirates - opens branch

NBF opens new branch in Ras Al Khaimah, enhancing service and access across the Northern Emirates

20 January 2026: National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) is pleased to announce the opening of its new NBF Ras Al Khaimah Branch, marking an important step in the Bank’s continued expansion across the Northern Emirates. Located in the Golf Apartment Building in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah, the branch is now open and fully operational. The new branch reflects NBF’s continued investment in the Northern Emirates and its commitment to providing easy access to everyday banking and specialised services. Strategically situated in Al Hamra’s Al Jazeera district, the branch offers convenient ground-floor access, ample parking and proximity to residential, com

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This is the Library's first participation at the exhibition. Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Participates in Cairo Internation...

This is the Library’s first participation at the exhibition. Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Participates in Cairo International Book Fair

Dubai, UAE, 20 January 2026: For the first time, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library will participate in the 57th Cairo International Book Fair, under the slogan “Whoever stops reading for an hour… falls centuries behind”. The participation reinforces the Library’s strategy to promote cultural and knowledge empowerment both regionally and internationally. Through its pavilion, the Library will showcase its services, latest publications, and knowledge initiatives, reflecting its vision to empower knowledge, foster cultural exchange, and enhance partnerships with publishers and knowledge institutions. Dr. Mohammed Salem AlMazrooei

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LM Sequential Flyback Evo - sequential flyback

LM Sequential Flyback Evo

A new EVO edition in titanium with an aquamarine dial plate, now sporting flyback chronographs and a tilted dial for the time The quick facts The LM Sequential EVO, released in 2022, was MB&Fs’ first chronograph and 20th calibre; it featured significant technical innovations and an unprecedented combination of timing modes thanks to its “Twinverter” binary switch: independent timing, split-second, cumulative and lap-timer modes. It won that same year the GPHG ‘Aiguille d’Or’, the most coveted prize in watchmaking. In 2024, the Sequential calibre was released in the more classic Legacy Machine case, with an additional technic

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Al Habtoor Motors redefines urban logistics in the UAE with the landmark launch of the all-electric new FUSO eCanter - hab...

Al Habtoor Motors redefines urban logistics in the UAE with the landmark launch of the all-electric new FUSO eCanter

Dubai, UAE: Al Habtoor Motors, the exclusive distributor of FUSO in the UAE, crossed a defining milestone in the nation’s transition towards sustainable commercial transport with the official launch of the Next Generation eCanter a fully electric light-duty truck engineered to decarbonize urban logistics and last-mile delivery operations. Unveiled at the prestigious Al Habtoor Polo Resort, Dubai, under the theme “The Future of Commercial Mobility Electrified,” the launch represents a strategic evolution in the long-standing partnership between Al Habtoor Motors and FUSO. Following the formal unveiling at 11:00 AM, invited media, brou

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