Dubai will host The Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) – the Finals 2026, an international event bringing together hospitality and tourism students alongside educators, industry leaders and public-sector stakeholders to address the future of talent and leadership in the sector.
The Future Leaders Challenge is a global education-industry initiative that connects students, schools, industry, and institutions through challenge-based learning and dialogue, with a focus on developing future-ready talent for hospitality and tourism.
Dubai, UAE, February 2026 – ECOVIS JRB and Tax Star successfully hosted the CFO Forum: The New Compliance Stack, bringing together senior finance leaders to examine what compliance readiness looks like in practice as the UAE advances toward mandatory e-invoicing and increasingly digital tax and audit frameworks.
Designed as a working forum rather than a traditional conference, the event convened 70–80 CFOs, Finance Directors, Heads of Finance, and senior decision-makers from across sectors. The forum focused squarely on execution and operational impact, addressing how e-invoicing, corporate tax, VAT, and evolving audit requirements are reshaping finance functions, systems, and team structures. Discussions went beyond theory, with speakers and participants sharing real-world experiences, challenges encountered, and practical approaches that have delivered results.
Dubai, UAE – 4 February 2026 – Hollywood fashion house For The Stars, led by legendary designer Jacob, will make its highly anticipated Middle East debut with an exclusive one-night event in Dubai.
Fashions For Love: For The Stars by Jacob takes place on Valentine’s Eve, Friday, 13 February 2026 at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, transforming the base of the world’s most iconic tower into a stage that celebrates love, fashion & legacy. Guests can expect a red-carpet arrival, followed by live performances from global music icons including Deborah Cox, before the night builds to a couture runway show featuring Jacob’s collections.
For select ticket holders, the evening continues with an exclusive VIP after-party, complete with a museum-style display of iconic designs worn by the stars, private buyer access, celebrity DJ and curated cocktails.
Tickets for Fashions For Love: For The Stars by Jacob are now available via Q Tickets limited tickets starting at AED 1,500, seated packages from AED 3,500 and VVIP experiences with full after party access priced at AED 15,000.
His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, attended on Wednesday evening the closing ceremony of the 10th edition of Xposure International Photography Festival, which attracted 34,000 visitors over its run, including photographers, filmmakers, visual arts enthusiasts of various disciplines, and those interested in the field of photography. The ceremony was held at the Photography Gallery in Al Manakh area.
New multidisciplinary academic pathway to broaden students’ skills and experience
February 05,2026 : Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of Minors in Business Administrationto allow students to build their academic and professional foundations beyond their subject major. The initiative embeds multidisciplinary learning into the academic experience for both Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and non-BBA undergraduate students. The minors are designed to deliver essential business and management skills, enabling students to complement their primary field of study with a structured program that broadens their academic exposure and enhances their employability.
Reinforcing the university’s Canadian-inspired curriculum, the Minors in Business Administrationwill offer students the opportunity to explore additional areas of interest while aligning academic knowledge with real-world demands. BBA students in the School of Management can pursue a minor in one of the eight majors currently offered within the School, in addition to their primary specialization. By combining two core business disciplines, students will graduate with an academic transcript reflecting both their major and minor fields of study.
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