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FOCP rolls out ‘Family of Giving’ initiative to ease cancer treatment costs

Annual Zakat campaign calls on UAE community to support patients and families during Ramadan

Aisha Al Mulla: Each contribution supports continued care and improves patients’ quality of life

Sharjah, February 20, 2026,

The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has launched its annual Zakat campaign to mobilise Zakat funds and charitable donations to provide financial and emotional support to cancer patients and help cover the cost of treatment, while strengthening the psychological and social care system for their families.

Held under the theme ‘Family of Giving’, the 2026 campaign delivers a humanitarian message affirming that communities and institutions form a second family for patients, in alignment with the UAE’s Year of the Family. It underscores the values of generosity and solidarity that surround patients and empower families to continue their treatment journey with resilience and reassurance, while easing the financial strain of care.

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Featured

G42 Joins Forces with Credo AI To Advance Responsible AI Adoption Across Global South

Together, G42 and Credo AI will operationalize Responsible AI across the Global South by turning governance principles into measurable impact

New Delhi, India – February 20, 2026: G42, the Abu Dhabi-based global technology group and Responsible AI champion, and Credo AI, a leader in AI governance and trustworthy AI solutions, today announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance Responsible AI across the Global South. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together world leaders, policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders focused on translating AI progress into real-world outcomes.

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Real Estate

PALAZZO TISSOLI PHASE 1 SOLD OUT; TISSOLI LAUNCHES PHASE 2 SALES AND APPOINTS GRID AS STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Dubai, UAE – February 2026 – Tissoli, the luxury real estate collective renowned for crafting world-class living environments, has announced three major milestones for its AED 1.2 billion flagship development, Palazzo Tissoli. Following the rapid 100% sell-out of Phase 1, Tissoli has officially opened sales for Phase 2 and appointed GRID Properties as its Strategic Development Manager, reinforcing its commitment to delivering an architectural landmark of international calibre.

Palazzo Tissoli, the first residential development in Ras Al Khaimah to be designed by the iconic Italian design house Pininfarina, has quickly established itself as one of the most coveted addresses in the Northern Emirates. The rapid sell-out of Phase 1 underscores the massive demand for branded, high-design residences on Al Marjan Island’s prime waterfront.

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Entertainment & Celebrity

BlingWood Launches as the Middle East’s First Micro-Drama OTT Platform

Dubai, UAE, February 2026: BlingWood launches as Middle East’s first dedicated micro-drama OTT platform, expanding access to vertical short-form series through multilingual and dubbed content for diverse audiences. The platform features original vertical micro-dramas that combine regional storytelling with global production standards, serving changing viewing habits and demand for short-form premium content, with early BlingWood Originals including titles such as Kadak Coffee, Dooriyan Hi Hai Zaroori, and Forget Me Not.

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Education

Sharjah K-12 Enrolment Reaches 251,000 in AY25

Sharjah K-12 Enrolment Reaches 251,000 in AY25, with Private Schools Driving 3.3% Annual Growth Since AY19, Research Reveals at Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education 2026

L.E.K. Consulting Research Shows 83% Private School Penetration and 3.6% Growth in International K-12 Segment, Reinforcing Sharjah’s Position as an Emerging Global Education Hub

Dubai, UAE, 19 February 2026: Sharjah’s K-12 education sector has reached approximately 251,000 students, with 83% enrolled in private schools, according to research and analysis by global strategy consultancy firm L.E.K. Consulting. Since 2019, private K-12 enrolment in the emirate has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%, with the international curriculum segment expanding slightly faster at 3.6%, over the same period

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