Ministry of Finance announces issuance of Ministerial Decision on the designation of Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority i...

Ministry of Finance announces issuance of Ministerial Decision on the designation of Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority in Dubai

Abu Dhabi, 11 February 2026 The Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. (336) of 2025 to add the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, established in the Emirate of Dubai pursuant to Law No. (4) of 2022, to the definition of the competent authority set out in Ministerial Decision No. (229) of 2025 concerning Qualifying and Excluded Activities for the purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. Under the decision, VARA is considered among the competent authorities for the purposes of Qualifying Activities related to fund management services and wealth and inve

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Dubai Health Authority highlights AI-powered ‘Risk Radar' system at World Health Expo 2026 - dubai health

Dubai Health Authority highlights AI-powered ‘Risk Radar’ system at World Health Expo 2026

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 11 February 2026: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) highlighted its AI-powered “Risk Radar” system for its Customer Service Centre at World Health Expo 2026, designed to strengthen service quality monitoring and enhance customer interaction. The system operates as an analytical platform that reviews incoming calls to the Authority’s Customer Service Centre from the moment they begin. It uses artificial intelligence to help assess interaction patterns and identify cases that may require timely follow-up. It analyses a range of factors, including call quality, sentiment, tone of voice, frequency of contac

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Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Spain Visits Mohammed Bin Rashid Library - deputy head

Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Spain Visits Mohammed Bin Rashid Library

Dubai, UAE, 10 February 2026: His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, welcomed Her Excellency Cristina Ruenes Marnías, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Spain to the United Arab Emirates. The visit aimed to strengthen UAE-Spain cultural relations. The meeting addressed Spanish arts and culture, focusing on literature, theatre, and visual arts as fundamental pillars of Spanish identity and key elements of its cultural global presence. The discussion also highlighted the role of cultural institutions in Spain—particularly libraries and museums—in

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Cartier Unveils Its High Jewelry Exhibition “En Équilibre” In Dubai - cartier unveils

Cartier Unveils Its High Jewelry Exhibition “En Équilibre” In Dubai

Dubai, February 10th – Cartier is pleased to unveil En Equilibre High Jewelry exhibition in Dubai, presented within the serene setting of Keturah Park. The collection reveals the Maison’s latest creations, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and savoir-faire. The En Equilibre collection draws inspiration from a world where beauty is both simple and bold, and where the interplay of opposites results in seamless balance. Through its creations, Cartier embraces contrasts – from simplicity to grandeur, symmetry to asymmetry – in a pursuit of perfect harmony. Throughout the exhibition, guests will discover Cartier’s High Jewelry creations

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Royal Kids Nursery Launches Aljada's First Premium British Curriculum Nursery in Strategic Partnership with Reigate Gramma...

Royal Kids Nursery Launches Aljada’s First Premium British Curriculum Nursery in Strategic Partnership with Reigate Grammar School

Now open in Sharjah’s vibrant Aljada community, Royal Kids Nursery is the area’s first premium British curriculum nursery, launched in partnership with the prestigious Reigate Grammar School, an institution with nearly 350 years of educational heritage and a proven legacy of excellence. (Left to right): Esref Temel, Managing Director; Abdelsalam Zainal, Manager – Licensing, Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA); Eng. Tariq Al Hammadi, Head of Buildings Section, Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).

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Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation Students Win UAE Robotics Championship with Participation of 80 Teams - hamdan...

Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation Students Win UAE Robotics Championship with Participation of 80 Teams

Dubai, UAE, February 9, 2026 – The team of Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, part of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, has been crowned champion of UAE Robotics Championship – FIRST LEGO League for 2025-2026 season, following a highly competitive national journey. This year’s championship saw broad participation from across Emirates, with more than 2,000 students taking part, making it one of the largest editions held at national level. Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Mariam Al Ghawi, Director of Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, said: “This achievement reflects a

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

e& Carrier & Wholesale activates 2Africa submarine cable landing at UAE SmartHub

Abu Dhabi, 9th February 2026 – e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS), the international wholesale arm of global technology group e&, today announced the successful landing and integration of the 2Africa submarine cable system at its carrier neutral SmartHub data centre in the UAE. Building on the completion of the core 2Africa system announced by the consortium, this milestone brings the cable’s capacity into service locally, strengthening the UAE’s international connectivity infrastructure and reinforcing its position as a global digital hub. Spanning approximately 45,000 kilometres, 2Africa is the world’s largest submarine cable sys

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Ministry of Finance announces the issuance of a Cabinet Decision exempting certain sports entities from Corporate Tax to s...

Ministry of Finance announces the issuance of a Cabinet Decision exempting certain sports entities from Corporate Tax to support the continued development of the sports ecosystem

UAE, February 09, 2026 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (1) of 2026 on Exempting Certain Sports Entities from Corporate Tax for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The Ministry affirmed that the decision aims to support the continued sustainable development of the sports ecosystem, align with international best practices, enhance the sector’s contribution to the national economy, and consolidate the UAE’s position as a global hub for the development of modern sports systems. The new Cabinet Decision provides an exemption from

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Dubai Customs forges stronger partnership with senior New Zealand officials - dubai customs

Dubai Customs forges stronger partnership with senior New Zealand officials

UAE, Dubai 08 February 2026: Dubai Customs welcomed an official delegation from New Zealand led by Christine Stevenson, Chief Executive Comptroller; Chair of the Border Executive Board, in a visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties and supporting Dubai’s long-term strategic vision. The delegation was received by His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs. The meeting underscored both sides’ shared commitment to expanding international partnerships that reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for trade and logistics. Talks focused on opportunities for closer collaboration in customs operations, includ

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