People of Determination Lead UAE's First Anti Plastic Awareness Film - people determination

People of Determination Lead UAE’s First Anti Plastic Awareness Film

Dubai, UAE — The Monk, a chain of restaurants in Dubai, has unveiled a powerful public awareness film supporting the Dubai Government’s plastic ban directive—remarkably led by People of Determination, making it the first initiative of its kind in the UAE. The film anchors SHARE TO CARE by The Monk, a movement that unites sustainability, inclusion, and community action. Written and directed by Binesh Babu Panicker, the film titled “Raising Awareness with Rising Spirits” places People of Determination at the forefront of environmental advocacy. “This film proves that when the most inspiring voices lead the mess

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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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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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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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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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