Monthly Archives: January 2026

Sports & Recreations

Pepper, Narine put Abu Dhabi Knight Riders one win from the final with 50-run win over Dubai Capitals  

  • Michael Pepper and Phil Salt’s 122-run partnership proved too much for the Dubai Capitals
  • Jason Holder, Sunil Narine and Liam Livingstone took three wickets each to seal the deal
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae 
  • For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here   
Michael Pepper of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders plays a shot during the Eliminator of the DP World International League T20 between Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 1 January 2026.

Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20

Dubai, 1 January 2026: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders stayed in the hunt for the DP World ILT20 Season 4 title after sealing a 50-run win over the Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. After an impressive opening partnership between Michael Pepper and Phil Salt, the spin department of the Knight Riders ensured that the Capitals were unable to recover from their early blows. 

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Health Care

GLOBAL KNEE SUMMIT TO CONVENE WORLD LEADERS IN KNEE SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE IN DUBAI, JANUARY 22-24,2026

Dubai, UAE – January03, 2026 — The Global Knee Summit, a MECOMED CVS approved congress, the world’s premier international gathering dedicated exclusively to advancing knee health, innovation, and surgical excellence with world-class medical and scientific exchange is hosting its inaugural meeting January 22–24, 2026, in Dubai.

This three-day first ever Summit brings together 125 Globally recognized faculty and Orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, fellows, residents, physical therapists, physician assistants, rehabilitation professionals, researchers, from the Middle East region and beyond.  Joining us will be our global industry partners to collaborate on the latest research, technologies, and clinical strategies shaping the future of knee preservation, traumatic reconstruction, and knee arthroplasty.

A Global Platform for Innovation in Knee Care

This year’s program features expanded sections on:

  • Knee Arthroplasty & Robotics with live surgery
  • A dedicated advanced ultrasound workshop with live models
  • Sports Medicine: Ligament, Meniscus & Cartilage Restoration
  • Biologics & Regenerative Medicine
  • Rehabilitation, Return-to-Sport & Performance Medicine
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Travel & Tourism

AIR INDIA EXPRESS LAUNCHES SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOREXCESS BAGGAGE

The special offer allows guests to pre-book 5 kg/10 kg extra baggage at attractive rates for travel from the Middle East to India.

03-January-2026:New Year, new offers, and more reasons to pack for longer holidays. Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, announces a special limited-period offer for guests travelling from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to India, allowing them to pre-book 5 kg or 10 kg additional baggage at attractive discounts. This offer is open for bookings made till 31st January 2026 for travel between 16th January and 10th March 2026, and can be made on the airline’s award-winning website, www.airindiaexpress.com, mobile app and on all major booking channels and is subject to availability.

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Featured

MBRF concludes 13thedition of ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative with huge turnout


Dubai, UAE, 31December 2025:The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) successfully concluded the 13th edition of ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative, which was held across nine major shopping malls throughout the UAE, along with parallel events in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Pakistan. The initiative featured a distinguished lineup of events,activities, and competitions that delivered modern insights and intellectual content, reinforcing the position of the Arabic language and underscoring its aesthetic beauty,along with its historical and cultural significance.

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Shopping & Promotions

e& MOTB Season 13 Opens DSF 2026 with a High-Energy Weekend of Culture, Creativity and Crowd-Pulling Performances

Dubai, UAE — 31 December 2025 –  As a cornerstone of the 31st edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), e& MOTB (Market Outside The Box), the region’s leading open-air retail and lifestyle event, returns from 1 January to 11 January 2026 at the iconic Dubai Design District (d3) Waterfront. Now in its 13th edition, e& MOTB unveils its most ambitious transformation yet, introducing a redesigned layout, immersive futuristic activations, expanded retail and F&B offerings, and a dynamic entertainment programme for all ages.

With free entry, extended operating hours, and a curated selection of more than 95 retail and F&B brands, e& MOTB continues to champion homegrown talent while delivering world-class experiences that celebrate innovation, creativity, and Dubai’s vibrant winter culture.

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