MBZUAI Launches K2 Think V2: UAE's Fully Sovereign, Next-Generation Reasoning System - mbzuai launches

MBZUAI Launches K2 Think V2: UAE’s Fully Sovereign, Next-Generation Reasoning System

G42, Cerebras Systems and the Institute of Foundation Models at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), today announced the release of K2 Think V2. This latest 70-billion parameter advanced reasoning system reasoning system is now built on the K2-V2 base model, IFM’s strongest fully frontier-class open-source foundation model that’s purpose built for K2 Think. This launch marks a major milestone for the UAE’s technological sovereignty. While earlier versions of K2 Think were open and widely accessible, K2 Think V2 (70B) is the first to be open from end-to-end; from pre-training data and curation through post-train

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Gargash Motors Unveils New GAC Motor Showroom in Deira's Automotive District - gargash motors

Gargash Motors Unveils New GAC Motor Showroom in Deira’s Automotive District

Dubai, UAE – January 27, 2026 Gargash Motors, one of the leading car distributors in the UAE, has inaugurated a landmark showroom for GAC Motor in Deira, Dubai. The ceremony was attended by senior management from Gargash Group, members of the GAC Motor International – Middle East team, valued partners, media, and distinguished guests. This new facility is the largest GAC Motor showroom in the United Arab Emirates, marking a pivotal milestone in the brand’s strategic expansion across the country. Strategically located in one of Dubai’s most iconic and historically significant automotive hubs, the Deira showroom underscores GAC Motor’s co

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AED 646 million in tax refunds issued to 7,200 UAE citizens for construction of new homes in 2025

Khalid Al Bustani: Continuously enhancing services related to Emirati families remains among the Authority’s top priorities Abu Dhabi, 26 January 2026: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that the number of approved applications submitted by Emirati citizens to recover the Value Added Tax (VAT) paid on the construction of their newly built homes exceeded 7.2 thousand applications during the past year, with a total value of AED 646 million. His Excellency Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the FTA, stated: “We are keen to ensure that continued attention to – and ongoing enhancement of – Emirati family-related servic

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Where to Get a Free AI Visibility Checker in Dubai - where free

Where to Get a Free AI Visibility Checker in Dubai

As AI-driven search becomes the default way many people discover information, understanding how visible your brand is within that ecosystem has become essential. In Dubai, where investors, partners, clients and stakeholders increasingly turn to AI for answers, being visible to AI systems is now just as important as ranking in traditional search engines. The trouble is, many organisations are still on the fence. So, you may be conscious that you don’t want to spend marketing budget on AI without getting to understand its value first. That’s why one of the first questions many marketers ask is: Where can I get a free AI visibility checke

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Hotpack wins ‘Sustainable Business of the Year 2025 – FMCG Sector' at Sustainability 2040 Awards in Dubai - hotpack wins

Hotpack wins ‘Sustainable Business of the Year 2025 – FMCG Sector’ at Sustainability 2040 Awards in Dubai

Dubai, UAE – January 26, 2025: Hotpack, the UAE-based global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has been awarded ‘Sustainable Business of the Year 2025 – FMCG Sector’ at the ‘Sustainability 2040 Awards in the Middle East’, a platform that recognises governments, corporates, and sustainability leaders from across the region to spotlight businesses that are not only setting ambitious ESG goals but are actively delivering against them through data-backed action, governance, and innovation. The accolade recognises Hotpack’s proactive actions to reduce its environmental footprint and align with the region’s net-zero and sustainability a

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Ghassan Aboud Holding Participates in Gulfood 2026, Highlighting UAE Growth and Food Sector Vision - ghassan aboud

Ghassan Aboud Holding Participates in Gulfood 2026, Highlighting UAE Growth and Food Sector Vision

Monday 26th January 2026, Dubai – Ghassan Aboud Holding is participating in Gulfood 2026, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the UAE’s vision to enhance food security, strengthen supply chain resilience, and reinforce the country’s position as a global hub for food trade and innovation. At Gulfood 2026, the Group is showcasing a selection of its food and catering brands, including Grandiose, Olive Country, Flour Country, and Grandiose Catering. Together, these brands represent Ghassan Aboud Holding’s integrated capabilities across food retail, sourcing, production, distribution, and catering, aligned with the UAE’s strategic prioriti

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Samsung invites Dubai to discover where art meets technology at Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026 - samsung invites

Samsung invites Dubai to discover where art meets technology at Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026

Samsung is the official technology partner of the Art & Tech House, a dedicated exhibition space designed to showcase how technology can expand artistic expression and everyday living Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 January 2026: Samsung Gulf Electronics is inviting Dubai residents and visitors to experience the intersection of technology, creativity and innovation through its new partnership with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority at the Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture. Taking place from 23 January to 1 February

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Jay Vine clinches dramatic Tour Down Under overall victory for UAE Team Emirates-XRG - vine clinches

Jay Vine clinches dramatic Tour Down Under overall victory for UAE Team Emirates-XRG

Australian takes first stage race win of 2026 for Emirati squad News | Team -25thJanuary 2026 In a thrilling and unpredictable finale to the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under, Australian Jay Vine secured overall victory for UAE Team Emirates-XRG today, overcoming chaotic conditions, intense heat, crashes, and even an unexpected kangaroo collision to claim the ochre leader’s jersey and the general classification title on home soil. From the early stages, Vine asserted himself as the rider to beat. After winning Stage 2 with a powerful team-led attack on the Corkscrew climb alongside teammate Jhonatan Narváez, Vine took the overall lead

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14th Sikka Art and Design Festival 14 Brings Dubai Together to Imagine Future Identities - sikka design

14th Sikka Art and Design Festival 14 Brings Dubai Together to Imagine Future Identities

450 artists from the UAE, the region, and the world present 250 artworks Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 January 2026: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has opened the 14th Sikka Art & Design Festival, turning Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood into a showcase of art and design. Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, the festival champions Emirati, UAE-based, and GCC-based creatives, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. Running until 1 February, Sikka 14 brings

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Sharjah Self-Defence takes early lead on opening day of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship - Round 1 - sh...

Sharjah Self-Defence takes early lead on opening day of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Round 1

Dubai, 24 January 2026: The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Round 1 No Gi got underway today at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex (NAS) in Dubai, with strong action across the U12, U14 and U16 categories. Athletes delivered impressive performances throughout the opening day, underlining the steady progress of jiu-jitsu among the youth in the UAE. Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club topped the standings on Day 1, followed by Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in second place and Palms Sports – Team 777 in third. The quality of competition and discipline on display reflected the effectiveness of club programmes and specialised academi

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