Dubai South and Sony partner to support UAE startups
Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone has partnered with Sony Middle East and Africa to give entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses access to new technology, professional expertise and practical educational
Qasr Al Watan named among world’s top 100 travel attractions for 2026
Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Watan has been recognised as one of the world’s top 100 attractions and travel experiences for 2026, earning a place in global and Asian rankings published
New travel membership platform offers over $7,000 in luxury hotel perks
A new members-only booking platform is promising to make luxury hotel stays more rewarding by giving travellers access to benefits usually reserved for high-level loyalty members and private travel clients. Travel
Whoop to open new UAE office as it expands across the GCC, Africa and Asia
Wearable fitness technology company Whoop is preparing to open another office in the UAE as part of a wider international expansion strategy. Chief executive Will Ahmed described the new base as
Dubai startups offered more than Dh10,000 in first-year savings
Dubai startups and small businesses can now access a new financial solution offering more than Dh10,000 in first-year benefits, following a partnership between Dubai Founders HQ, Mastercard and Pemo. The initiative
Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai-it Award to celebrate bold ideas and exceptional results
Dubai has launched a new annual award designed to recognise the people, companies, institutions and projects that turn ambitious ideas into measurable achievements. The Dubai-it Award was announced by Sheikh Hamdan
Victory Team wins Kyrgyzstan Grand Prix and takes championship lead
Dubai’s Victory Team has claimed a major international victory after Shaun Torrente won the 2026 Grand Prix of Kyrgyzstan, moving into the lead of the F1H2O World Championship standings. The race
Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund welcomes 17 companies to its latest accelerator
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) has welcomed 17 companies into the 12th cohort of its Innovation Accelerator Program, bringing together founders working across artificial intelligence, healthcare, sustainability, education
Sharjah Police recover Dh500,000 in stolen valuables within three hours
Sharjah Police recovered stolen valuables worth nearly Dh500,000 and arrested the suspects within just three hours of receiving a burglary report. The theft took place at the home of an athlete
UAE representative wins global coffee championship in Italy
The UAE has reached the top of the international coffee scene after Lablibell Bajarias, representing the Emirates, won the 2026 International Finals of the Lavazza Barista Challenge in Turin, Italy. Bajarias