Dubai Land Department unveils the agenda for PropTech Connect Middle East 2026 - dubai land

Dubai Land Department unveils the agenda for PropTech Connect Middle East 2026

Set to launch on 4 February with a comprehensive and diverse programme. The event reinforces the DLD’s position as a leading regulatory authority shaping real estate sector trends at both the regional and international levels. Sessions exploring the role of technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainability, with dedicated themes focusing on innovation, governance, and the evolution of real estate investment models. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 27 January 2026: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has unveiled the agenda for PropTech Connect Middle East 2026, a leading international platform dedicated to real estate technology, which

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RAKBANK delivers D 2.6B in profit* (up 26%) and crosses D 100B in total assets - rakbank delivers

RAKBANK delivers D 2.6B in profit* (up 26%) and crosses D 100B in total assets

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, January 27, 2026 – The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK) today reported its financial results for the full year and the fourth quarter of 2025. 50 years of sustainable growth – all-time high profitability… FY’25 performance supported by net interest margin of 4.3%, an industry leading CASA ratio of 65%, and a 29% YoY growth in non-interest income driven by wealth management, FX and investment income …driven by product innovation & balance sheet growth The Bank’s balance sheet grew by D 16.7B YoY with Gross Loans & Advances growing by 11.7% YoY to D 56B, deposits growing by 18% and la

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Mohammed bin Rashid Library Offers Inspiring Knowledge Experience at Cairo International Book Fair - mohammed rashid

Mohammed bin Rashid Library Offers Inspiring Knowledge Experience at Cairo International Book Fair

Dubai, UAE, 27 January 2026: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) platform, participating for the first time in the 57th Cairo International Book Fair, attracted a large number of visitors and senior officials during its first week, highlighting the Library’s growing international presence and its cultural and knowledge-driven role. During its participation, the Library reviewed its programmes, new publications, and knowledge initiatives, including A World in Your Language initiative. The Library also hosted a series of panel discussions that drew strong interest and engagement from the attendees. Dr. Mohammed Salem AlMazroo

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The UAE and Australia Explore Mutual Trade and Investment Opportunities During Second Joint Economic Committee Meeting - a...

The UAE and Australia Explore Mutual Trade and Investment Opportunities During Second Joint Economic Committee Meeting

HE Al Zeyoudi: “The UAE and Australia share a mutual interest in empowering our private sectors to take full advantage of our Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.” HE Don Farrell: “The UAE is Australia’s largest trading partner in the Middle East and a key gateway for our exports to the region.” Non-oil trade between the UAE and Australia grew 32.4% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025 to reach USD$4.3 billion. Dubai, UAE – 27th January, 2026: The UAE and Australia held their second Joint Economic Committee (JEC) in Dubai today, with the aim of enhancing mutual trade and investment opportunities that

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TCL deepens Partnership with Arsenal, Announces Bukayo Saka as Brand Ambassador Kicking off the collaboration with the lau...

TCL deepens Partnership with Arsenal, Announces Bukayo Saka as Brand Ambassador Kicking off the collaboration with the launch of the ‘Inspire Greatness, Together’ campaign

UAE, Dubai – January 27, 2026 – TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No. 1 Mini LED and ultra-large TV brand, proudly announces Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka as its Brand Ambassador. It marks a significant milestone in strengthening the brand’s global partnership with Arsenal Football Club, where TCL serves as Official Global Consumer Electronics Partner. TCL has recently teamed up with Arsenal and Bukayo Saka with the launch of ‘Inspire Greatness, Together’, a new campaign that celebrates how football brings people together through moments on and off the pitch. It reflects the belief that greatness is not defined only by t

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Gulfood 2026 Delivers Landmark Two-Venue Success, Uniting Global Food Trade at Record Scale - gulfood delivers

Gulfood 2026 Delivers Landmark Two-Venue Success, Uniting Global Food Trade at Record Scale

Amid 11.3% CAGR growth in food security technology, Gulfood 2026 stood as a strategic engine for industry advancement as each sector spotlighted breakthrough innovations restructuring the world’s food economies DUBAI, January 27, 2026: Gulfood 2026 delivered decisively on its global mandate, transforming scale into substance through a fully integrated two-venue model that expanded access, accelerated trade and strengthened the foundations of global food security. Operating seamlessly across Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, the event offered a well-connected experience that enabled effortless movement

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

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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