Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 January 2026 – Under the global banner “Be Part Of It”, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ (GWR) and the Dubai Marathon, which this year celebrates its landmark 25th Anniversary, have announced a collaboration offering participants a rare opportunity to attempt official world records during the race on February 1. The partnership brings together the global authority on record-breaking achievements and one of the region’s most established distance-running events, creating a platform where athletic achievement, creativity, and community participation converge on an international stage. Through this initiat
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Dubai Sports Council-backed event shows all signs to ensure a long stay in the region Dubai, UAE (January 12, 2026): Dubai witnessed a landmark moment in global endurance sports as Hood to Coast Dubai 2026 concluded with resounding success, bringing together over 800 runners representing more than 35 nationalities for a 100-kilometre team relay run across the breathtaking desert landscape of Al Marmoom. The event – fully backed and supported by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) – marked the Middle East edition of the legendary Hood to Coast relay series, originally founded in the USA and now spanning continents, including China and th
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East was officially opened today by His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Co-located with Intersec, Light + Intelligent Building Middle East will feature more than 600 brands from 30 countries Beyond the exhibition floor, the Smart Building Summit, InSpotLight stage and THINKLIGHT conference will provide three days of engaging industry insights from over 140 experts around the world Dubai, UAE: Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, MENA’s leading event for lighting and buildin
Platform is managed through a reliable, unified system for federal real estate assets Precise asset classification for streamlined management and documentation of federal real estate Comprehensive request processing and leasing services for managing leasable spaces Seamless integration with federal systems to ensure up-to-date asset data and content Younis Haji AlKhoori: ” The platform represents a qualitative leap in the regulation, governance, and management of real estate assets across the federal government.” Dubai, January 12, 2026 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has officially launched the “Federal Government
Dubai, UAE, 12 January 2026: To celebrate World Flower Day, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library will organise a cultural and artistic event that celebrates the beauty of flowers and their symbolism in poetry, art, and music. The event will feature a diverse program that brings together literary and visual creativity with community engagement, promoting flowers as a shared human language that transcends cultures. The program will include a live painting exhibition titled Petals and a Brush, where flowers become a living subject celebrated as a shared artistic language that brings artist and audience together in one space. The progr
Senior government officials from Barbados and Ukraine join global leaders in digital identity, AI governance, and space infrastructure to discuss how modern statehood is being rebuilt for the AI era. Dubai, UAE – 12 January 2026: The UAE’s digital identity systems, AI-enabled public services, mobility-led residency pathways, and space infrastructure strategy were spotlighted by global ministers and technology leaders as some of the clearest real-world examples of an emerging “Digital State,” during a virtual roundtable hosted by Multipolitan’s Digital State Project. Ministers and senior officials from Barbados, Ukraine, and innov
FUJAIRAH, UAE, 12 January 2026: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, a new phase of the Fujairah Mental Arithmetic Championship has officially commenced, featuring three qualifying competitions in preparation for the final championship at the Emirate level. The initiative is part of an advanced educational programme designed to develop outstanding students’ mental and arithmetic skills. The qualifying competitions commenced on 11 January and will continue on 17 and 18 January, with 100 students participating in each competition. All participants have completed the initiative’s
Government and Semi-Government Entities, Business Community, Educational Institutions, Researchers and Experts are Invited to Participate Four main award categories: Elite, Sustainability, Inclusivity, and Innovation Continuous development approach to operational and evaluation frameworks since the award’s launch Expanding the participation base to include various sectors and educational institutions across the Middle East and North Africa • Simplifying the registration process by offering digital registration via the award website Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 12th January 2026: Under the patronage of His
His Highness reviews various advanced solutions and technologies presented by national, regional and international companies His Highness: “Intersec has become one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to security and safety.” “The scale of international participation reflects the growing confidence in Dubai’s ability to host major global events.” “The rapid evolution of security, safety and emergency response technologies requires constant integration between innovation, institutional readiness and practical application.” Dubai, UAE: His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman o
Al Ain, 10 January: Action got underway on Saturday at the UAE National MMA Championship 6, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, at UAE University in Al Ain, with impressive performances from emerging athletes. The championship marked the start of the new season and saw strong participation from dozens of male and female athletes representing top clubs and academies from across the UAE. The opening day delivered competitive matchups, highlighting athletes’ physical and mental preparation, supported by smooth organisation that allowed competitors to perform at a high level from the beginning. Day one actio