Emirates to launch flights to Helsinki, Finland - emirates launch

Emirates to launch flights to Helsinki, Finland

Service introduces the sole year-round direct link between Finland and the UAE, deepening the airline’s presence in the Nordics Dubai, UAE, 13 January 2026 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will launch a daily flight between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its footprint in the Nordics. The new service introduces the only year-round, direct link between Finland and the UAE, and unlocking expanded opportunities for both international leisure and corporate travellers. The service will operate with Emirates’ newest aircraft type, the A350, bringing its latest products and highly acclaimed Premium Ec

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Nissan expands Thierry Sabbagh's regional leadership to include Nissan India, alongside Middle East, KSA and CIS - nissan ...

Nissan expands Thierry Sabbagh’s regional leadership to include Nissan India, alongside Middle East, KSA and CIS

Thierry Sabbagh’s remit expands with the addition of Nissan India, while he continues to lead Middle East, KSA and CIS for Nissan and INFINITI Marketing & Sales function reorganized to bring decision-making closer to customers and drive agility Product Planning and Marketing functions combined at regional level to streamline concept-to-launch processes Dubai, UAE (12 January 2026): Nissan has announced a series of senior management changes in its Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region, designed to strengthen delivery of the Re:Nissan transformation plan and enhance operational efficiency, speed and customer

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GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ and Dubai Marathon Unite to Create Record-Breaking Opportunities for Runners - guinness world

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ and Dubai Marathon Unite to Create Record-Breaking Opportunities for Runners

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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Hood to Coast Dubai 2026 makes history: Over 800 runners from 35+ nationalities unite for a 100 km relay across Al Marmoom...

Hood to Coast Dubai 2026 makes history: Over 800 runners from 35+ nationalities unite for a 100 km relay across Al Marmoom

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

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His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer opens the 19th edition of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East - excellency saeed

His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer opens the 19th edition of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East

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

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Ministry of Finance launches "Federal Government Real Estate Assets Platform" to enhance federal asset managemen...

Ministry of Finance launches "Federal Government Real Estate Assets Platform" to enhance federal asset management efficiency

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

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Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Celebrates World Flower Day on January 19 - mohammed rashid

Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Celebrates World Flower Day on January 19

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

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Pegula and Krawczyk swap forehands for fairways at Topgolf ahead of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships - pegula krawczyk

The UAE is Named a Leading Real-World Example of a “Digital State” at Multipolitan Roundtable

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

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Under the Directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Fujairah Mental Arithmetic Championship Launches its Qua...

Under the Directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Fujairah Mental Arithmetic Championship Launches its Qualifiers

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

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Pegula and Krawczyk swap forehands for fairways at Topgolf ahead of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships - pegula krawczyk

Under the Patronage of Hamdan bin Mohammed RTA Opens Registration for 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport 2026

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

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