News from February 2026

167 stories · All months

• Feb 28
  Dubai to Deploy 1,000 Smart Parking Cameras Across Key LocationsTechnology
• Feb 28
  Dubai’s International City Residents Sell Cars as They Await Dubai Metro Blue Line LaunchGovernment
• Feb 28
  Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media Signs MoU with Ajman Auto District to Boost Emirate’s Investment LandscapeBusiness
• Feb 28
  Energy Week in Riyadh to Bring Together Global Energy Leaders Across Policy, Markets, and TechnologyTechnology
• Feb 28
  The Future of Racing and Business: Jaguar TCS Racing’s Technology-Led Approach to EfficiencySports & Championship
• Feb 28
  Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture, and Media Signs MoU with Emirates Scholar Research Center to Advance Academic and Research CooperationTourism
• Feb 28
  H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi: UAE Education Day Underscores National Vision Prioritizing Education as a Strategic PillarEducation
• Feb 27
  Economic Security Centre of Dubai, Dubai Free Zones Council and Emirates NBD sign MoU to support growth of Dubai’s free zones ecosystemGovernment
• Feb 27
  Arabian Automobiles establishes new benchmark for warranty reliability across Nissan networkBusiness
• Feb 27
  Nvidia earnings underscore accelerating AI infrastructure boomBusiness
• Feb 27
  Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media and Ajman Auto District sign MoU to strengthen emirate’s investment landscapeTourism
• Feb 27
  Dubai Club for People of Determination and ORA Developers sign partnership to support Fazza International Para Athletics Championships 2026Sports & Championship
• Feb 27
  Policybazaar.ae and Watania Takaful launch UAE’s first premium garage-backed motor insurance planBusiness
• Feb 27
  SentinelOne unveils new identity portfolio to secure human and non-human identitiesTechnology
• Feb 26
  EHRDC hosts Aviation Talents 33 retreat to advance Emiratisation in aviationGovernment
• Feb 26
  ICBA and FAO E-learning Academy highlight measurable results of ongoing collaborationTechnology
• Feb 26
  Emirates NBD Provides Green Facility to Arabian Gulf Steel Industries to Expand Low-Carbon Steel ProductionEnvironment
• Feb 26
  Orient Finance Highlights Disciplined Strategy Amid Heightened Market VolatilityBusiness
• Feb 26
  Emirates Gold Marks 34 Years and Unveils Vision for the Future of Gold in 2026Government
• Feb 26
  PureHealth and Yellow Door Energy Sign Master Lease Agreement to Advance Sustainable Healthcare in the UAEHealthcare
• Feb 26
  Royal Kids Nursery Launches Aljada’s First Premium British Curriculum Nursery in Partnership with Reigate Grammar SchoolEducation
• Feb 25
  Al-Futtaim and Siemens Forge Strategic Partnership to Propel Digital Transformation and Sustainability in Real EstateReal Estate
• Feb 25
  Badr Al Ghurair: Driving the Future of UAE Mobility and InnovationEnvironment
• Feb 25
  Dubai Health Accelerates Clean Energy Transition Across 26 Facilities Through Partnership with Positive ZeroHealthcare
• Feb 25
  AtkinsRéalis and Futurecity Forge Global Cultural Partnership to Shape the Future of Middle East CitiesTechnology
• Feb 25
  Als Emirates Ready Mix Concrete Establishes First Factory in Dubai’s Industrial HubReal Estate
• Feb 25
  Addleshaw Goddard Strengthens Middle East Practice with Senior Partner AppointmentBusiness
• Feb 24
  ASMO partners with Arcapita to develop 1.4 million sqm logistics facility at SPARKReal Estate
• Feb 24
  Emirates Islamic and EDGE Group sign landmark growth-focused partnership for Innovative Financing SolutionsBusiness
• Feb 24
  Ford Middle East and North Africa delivers 10% sales growth in 2025, strongest performance in a decadeBusiness
• Feb 24
  Jordan’s TRC and RIPE NCC organise regional advanced IPv6 training in AmmanTechnology
• Feb 24
  T11 appoints Rob Hallett as President of Global Music and FestivalsArt and Culture
• Feb 24
  Tabadulat and Minted Connect sign strategic collaboration to enable Shariah-Compliant Gold-Backed InvestmentsBusiness
• Feb 24
  ROSA eSolutions expands AI-led solutions to meet rising demand for Data-Driven Digital Performance in the UAEBusiness
• Feb 23
  Jordan’s TRC and RIPE NCC Host Advanced IPv6 Regional Training in Amman to Boost Network Readiness in Jordan and SyriaTechnology
• Feb 23
  Arada Awards AED 1.55 Billion Main Construction Contract for W Residences at Dubai HarbourReal Estate
• Feb 23
  Ramadan Spurs Surge in Loyalty Program Adoption and Consumer Engagement Across the GCCTechnology
• Feb 23
  AHS Tower Fully Sold During Development, Generating Over USD 700 Million in RevenueBusiness
• Feb 23
  Quickplus Business Consultants Named Top Grossing Partner of the Year 2026 by Ajman Free ZoneBusiness
• Feb 23
  DHL Express and LODD Sign MoU to Explore Integration of Unmanned Hili Aircraft into Delivery OperationsBusiness
• Feb 23
  UAE Consumers Anticipate a More Affordable Ramadan as Global Commodity Prices EaseFood & FMCG
• Feb 21
  UAE President receives Hungarian Prime Minister’s Chief National Security AdviserGovernment
• Feb 21
  iCAUR V27 makes its first global launch in the UAEBusiness
• Feb 21
  RAK Ports secures landmark investment from APT Global to strengthen Project Cargo ecosystem under Saqr 2.0Government
• Feb 21
  HBMSU celebrates Year of Family with university Iftar alongside UAE Tour 2026 stage finishEducation
• Feb 21
  Local expertise supports responsible advancement of cell and gene therapies across the Middle EastHealthcare
• Feb 21
  Red Hat introduces enterprise-ready build of Podman Desktop for secure local container developmentBusiness
• Feb 21
  NAFFCO Group and MAN Truck & Bus strengthen strategic partnership with expanded MoUBusiness
• Feb 20
  UN General Assembly appoints Dr Tuka Alhanai to Independent International Scientific Panel on AIGovernment
• Feb 20
  Oman named Guest of Honour at 45th Sharjah International Book FairGovernment
• Feb 20
  IT Max Global previews the future of customer experience in an agentic AI-first landscapeBusiness
• Feb 20
  Style and celebration as stars turn out for Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships WTA Players’ PartySports & Championship
• Feb 20
  Gauff beats Eala to join Pegula, Anisimova and Svitolina in Dubai semi-finalsSports & Championship
• Feb 20
  DCO launches global ‘Ctrl+Alt+Delete’ campaign to combat online misinformationTechnology
• Feb 20
  BNW Developments and Radisson Hotel Group unveil first Radisson Blu Hotel and Residences at RAK CentralReal Estate
• Feb 19
  Ajman Declaration 2026 Released as Second India–Arab Universities Presidents’ Summit Concludes at Ajman UniversityEducation
• Feb 19
  Yas Marina Circuit Unveils ‘Ramadan at the Circuit’ — A Celebration of Iftar, Wellness, Motorsport and Family ExperiencesSports & Championship
• Feb 19
  Dubai Culture Concludes “Al Marmoom: Wildlife” Exhibition and Launches Its Virtual VersionArt and Culture
• Feb 19
  Honda turns Dubai Autodrome into CBR performance arenaSports & Championship
• Feb 19
  Timely delivery key for developers amid rising Dubai construction costsReal Estate
• Feb 19
  Dubai South inaugurates state-of-the-art RH Aero facility as part of global expansion strategyReal Estate
• Feb 19
  Dell Technologies and Ooredoo sign MoU to advance AI services in QatarBusiness
• Feb 18
  Ramadan Begins in UAE: Anticipation Builds for 3 or 4-Day Eid Al Fitr BreakOthers
• Feb 18
  Second Century Ventures Invests in UAE PropTech Startup Takeem Through REACH Middle EastTechnology
• Feb 18
  U by Emaar Marks 10 Years of Loyalty Innovation and Lifestyle TransformationBusiness
• Feb 18
  DIFC’s 40% Surge in Business Registrations Highlights Momentum — Experts Emphasize the Critical First 90 Days for LongevityBusiness
• Feb 18
  Gargash Enterprises Backs Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships under Mercedes-Benz Global WTA PartnershipSports & Championship
• Feb 18
  Al Fardan Exchange Partners with Sheraa to Empower Startups and SMEs with Tailored Financial SolutionsBusiness
• Feb 18
  Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation Launches Training Phase for Fourth Cycle of Hamdan EFQM Global Educational Model and AwardEducation
• Feb 17
  Azizi Developments strengthens industrial arm with new steel rebar facility in KEZADReal Estate
• Feb 17
  Seven Companies Join REACH Middle East To Build Dubai’s Next Real Estate UnicornReal Estate
• Feb 17
  Gargash Group Partners With Adyen To Advance Payment Innovation In UAETechnology
• Feb 17
  Genetec Releases Saudi Arabia Findings From 2026 State of Physical Security ReportTechnology
• Feb 17
  OMODA Brings Fashion Night to Middle East as All-New C7 Prepares for UAE ArrivalStyle & Fashion
• Feb 17
  UAE Enterprises Accelerate AI Adoption While Building Critical Skills, Says Coursera ReportTechnology
• Feb 17
  SHIFT Car Rental and Amber Connect Sign Strategic Deal to Boost UAE Fleet IntelligenceTechnology
• Feb 16
  WAM Saudi 2026 convenes global leaders in Riyadh to shape future of advanced manufacturing and logisticsTechnology
• Feb 16
  Liv launches multicurrency Visa card for seamless global spending with automatic currency routingTechnology
• Feb 16
  sarcc signs heads of terms with MAWREF for 12,000-bed worker accommodation project in RiyadhReal Estate
• Feb 16
  Sri Lanka uses Gulfood 2026 platform to boost food and beverage exportsFood & FMCG
• Feb 16
  Dubai South records 17% growth in business aviation movements in 2025, sets new recordGovernment
• Feb 16
  Al Khayyat Investments becomes official partner of World Economic ForumBusiness
• Feb 16
  Etihad Arena partners with Nowhere Café as official coffee brandBusiness
• Feb 14
  iCAUR V27 Makes Global Debut in UAE with Launch of New Hybrid SUVTechnology
• Feb 14
  RLC Global Forum and Hamat Honor Retail Leaders at 2026 RLC Honors Gala in RiyadhDubai Expo
• Feb 14
  Middle East Family Office Sector Poised to Grow by $500 Billion by 2030 as Charles Park and AES International Launch Dubai PartnershipReal Estate
• Feb 14
  Ryan Malhan Tops BWF World Junior Rankings in Landmark Moment for UAE BadmintonSports & Championship
• Feb 14
  Orient Insurance Reports AED 836 Million Profit in 2025 as Revenue and Premiums ClimbBusiness
• Feb 14
  Daimler Truck Middle East Africa Sets Performance and Excellence Benchmarks at EliteClass Awards 2025Business
• Feb 14
  HM King Mohammed VI Presides Over Launch of Safran Aircraft Landing Gear Plant in MoroccoGovernment
• Feb 13
  Auriga International Management Consultancy appoints André Erasmus as COO to strengthen hospitality refurbishment expertiseBusiness
• Feb 13
  Emirates Tourism Council reviews ‘World’s Coolest Winter’ results, sets 2026 promotion plansTourism
• Feb 13
  Gulf Business Machines strengthens leadership team with two senior appointmentsBusiness
• Feb 13
  New phase for Saudi equities opens broader GCC investment opportunitiesBusiness
• Feb 13
  H&H and Mubadala partner to launch Eden House on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi 4Real Estate
• Feb 13
  Second Annual India–Arab University Presidents Summit Opens at Ajman UniversityEducation
• Feb 12
  Ajman University launches executive education platform after high-level leadership symposiumEducation
• Feb 12
  Gulf Hotels Group marks Saudi market entry with three hotels in Makkah 4Real Estate
• Feb 12
  UAE Ministry reviews Ramadan 2026 price controls and consumer protection measuresGovernment
• Feb 12
  BlueFive Capital launches BlueFive Leasing aircraft platform in OmanBusiness
• Feb 12
  Kerno opens UAE’s first enterprise-class technology manufacturing facility in Dubai Silicon OasisTechnology
• Feb 12
  Dubai to Host 2028 Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness After Jeddah SummitDubai Expo
• Feb 12
  ATLAB Announces Winners of FIRST LEGO League UAE 2025–26, Celebrating Young Innovators in Robotics and STEM 4Education
• Feb 11
  Ghassan Aboud Holding and EasyLease Launch Gallega Aftermarket Hub at JafzaBusiness
• Feb 11
  World Governments Summit 2027 Date Announced After Largest-Ever Global ParticipationDubai Expo
• Feb 11
  Basatne launches ORBT to transform digital payouts market in the UAEBusiness
• Feb 11
  Luma AI to Open Riyadh Office, Partner With Publicis Groupe Middle East to Advance AI-Driven Creative Across MENATechnology
• Feb 11
  Palo Alto Networks Revamps NextWave Partner Program to Boost AI-Driven Security and Partner ProfitabilityTechnology
• Feb 11
  7th Edition of Legislative Week Concludes in Dubai, Sets Roadmap for Flexible and Proactive Legislative EcosystemGovernment
• Feb 11
  HONOR Ranks No.1 in Global Smartphone Shipment Growth in 2025: OmdiaBusiness
• Feb 10
  Masarat Mobility Park welcomes FPI Gulf as anchor tenant for advanced automotive parts manufacturingBusiness
• Feb 10
  Geely UAE launches new NEV brand with all-new plug-in hybrid Geely EX5 EM-iBusiness
• Feb 10
  WAM Saudi to supercharge Kingdom’s industrial future, cementing global advanced manufacturing hub statusTechnology
• Feb 10
  One UAE International Business Awards honours Riazul Islam Fihan for real estate and fintech innovationReal Estate
• Feb 10
  Sai Syam Ramachandran honoured with ‘Visionary Leader’ award by Sheikh Saqer Ali Binsaeed Al NuaimiReal Estate
• Feb 10
  Dubai real estate evolves into dual-track market as homes become lifestyle assets, says Keturah founderReal Estate
• Feb 10
  AITO and ADM enter into strategic partnership, marking a new chapter in global intelligent luxury expansionBusiness
• Feb 9
  Riyadh Air and Mastercard partner to redefine global travel experience across payment and digital touchpointsBusiness
• Feb 9
  MoHESR partners with Microsoft to develop AI agents for higher education in the UAETechnology
• Feb 9
  DCT Abu Dhabi signs agreement to introduce Seaglider coastal transport by 2028Tourism
• Feb 9
  Alef Education named Best Educational Platform at Kuwait Award for Educational Technology Conference & Exhibition 2026Education
• Feb 9
  EHRDC launches Dubai Ambition initiative to boost Emirati talent and private-sector employmentGovernment
• Feb 9
  MoHESR Approves Clinical Training Guidelines for Health Profession StudentsEducation
• Feb 9
  Ajman Tourism Department Organises UK Promotional Tour to Boost Global PresenceTourism
• Feb 8
  Day of Dubai Website Relaunched at One UAE Business AwardsBusiness
• Feb 7
  Deloitte Drives Enterprise and Public Sector Innovation Talks at Web Summit Qatar 2026 4Dubai Expo
• Feb 7
  Emirates Hospitals Group Announces Strategic Collaboration With Nice University HospitalHealthcare
• Feb 7
  TASC Group Appoints New CEO to Lead AI-Driven Growth in MENATechnology
• Feb 7
  NMDC Group Net Profit Surges 29% to Cross AED 4 Billion for First TimeBusiness
• Feb 7
  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai City Walk Opens New Luxury Showroom 4Technology
• Feb 7
  Ministry of Culture Announces Recipients of Modern Heritage Research Grants ProgrammeArt and Culture
• Feb 7
  EdUHK President Joins World Governments Summit in Dubai to Advance Future of Education DialogueEducation
• Feb 6
  Four Familiar Champions Await Fresh Battles at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2026 4Sports & Championship
• Feb 6
  Industry Leaders Convene to Address Infrastructure Safety and Intelligence at Safe Dubai 2026Business
• Feb 6
  Manhattan’s Legacy Finds New Address in Dubai as Arthouse Hills Launches in ArjanReal Estate
• Feb 6
  2026 RLC Global Forum concludes in Riyadh, advancing the global retail agendaDubai Expo
• Feb 6
  Dfsa fines Ark Capital Management Dubai limited $504,000 for market abuse controls and reporting breachesGovernment
• Feb 6
  Alef Education named best educational platform at Kuwait educational technology conference 2026Education
• Feb 6
  Dubai’s record real estate day signals deeper and more resilient market structureReal Estate
• Feb 5
  Foodics Reports 54% YoY Growth, Expands Role as Technology Partner for MENA RestaurantsFood & FMCG
• Feb 5
  Alcatel Launches V3 Series in UAE with NXTPAPER Display TechnologyTechnology
• Feb 5
  Siemens Healthineers showcases AI-powered, Patient-centric Solutions at World Health Expo Dubai 2026Healthcare
• Feb 5
  Addleshaw Goddard strengthens Abu Dhabi Presence with Construction, Transport and Energy PartnersBusiness
• Feb 5
  CyberFirst UAE Summit 2026 addresses National Cyber Resilience and Digital TrustGovernment
• Feb 5
  CSC launches OT Security First Forum to strengthen UAE critical infrastructure defenceBusiness
• Feb 5
  The Petshop launches UAE’s first integrated super app for pet careTechnology
• Feb 4
  Sumwon Studios delivers approximately $300 million in net revenue in 2025Business
• Feb 4
  CPX launches digital forensics and incident response solution to strengthen cyber resilienceTechnology
• Feb 4
  Salama secures shareholder approval for strategic investors in mandatory convertible sukukBusiness
• Feb 4
  RLC Global Forum Opens in Riyadh, Exploring the Future of Retail and Consumer Economies Under the Theme ‘Growth Crossroads’Business
• Feb 4
  Emirates Tourism Council Reviews ‘World’s Coolest Winter’ Campaign Outcomes, Sets 2026 Strategy to Boost UAE’s Global Tourism AppealTourism
• Feb 4
  Albatha Healthcare Group Acquires Majority Stake in Insights Psychology to Strengthen Integrated Mental Health Services in the UAEHealthcare
• Feb 4
  Dubai Judicial Institute Celebrates Graduation of First Cohort of ‘International Humanitarian Law’ Program in Collaboration with Ministry of Defence and ICRCEducation
• Feb 3
  Miral to honor talent powering Yas Island at 2nd edition of Ruwad AwardsEntertainment
• Feb 3
  Network International appoints Pinar Alpay as Group Chief Product and Marketing OfficerBusiness
• Feb 3
  RAKWA Signs USD 300 Million PPP Agreement with EWE–SAUR–TAQA Consortium for Ras Al Khaimah’s First Large-Scale Wastewater ProjectEnvironment
• Feb 3
  3rd International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Majlis to Bring Together Global Leaders and Peacebuilders at Zayed National MuseumArt and Culture
• Feb 3
  ‘Eyes Wide Open’: Emirates NBD Group CIO Announces Optimistic Yet Cautious Global Investment Outlook for 2026Business
• Feb 3
  ICBA Launches Good Agricultural Practices as Core Pillar of Red Palm Weevil ManagementArt and Culture
• Feb 3
  Ministry of Culture Launches UAE’s First National Study on Culture’s Role in Climate ActionGovernment
• Feb 2
  Equiom Group named Trust Company of the Year – UAE at Citywealth IFC Awards 2026Business
• Feb 2
  Kempinski Residences Miami Design District marks US debut for luxury branded homesReal Estate
• Feb 2
  Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media hosts Running for the Love of Kuwait to celebrate UAE–Kuwait relationsTourism
• Feb 2
  Al-Futtaim appoints Jorge Navea as President of Al-Futtaim Automotive to accelerate future mobility visionTechnology
• Feb 2
  ACCA warns of fragile global growth outlook as Middle East businesses navigate uncertaintyBusiness
• Feb 2
  DFSA fines reinsurance broker for misleading and deceptive conductGovernment
• Feb 2
  Adcoop launches Ramadan 2026 campaign to support family wellbeing and affordabilityGovernment