Monthly Archives: January 2026

Business & Investments

Network International becomes first payments platform to power Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin in partnership with MBank

Dubai, UAE — 06 January 2026: Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has become the first payments platform to enable regulated Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin acceptance, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Maryah Community Bank (MBank). 

The partnership will see the integration of AE Coin, the UAE’s first Central Bank-licensed, fully reserved, AED-denominated stablecoin, into Network’s POS and E-commerce payment platforms, enabling merchants to accept AE Coin seamlessly across physical and digital channels.

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Events

Your January Guide to Events and Experiences at DIFC

Dubai, UAE; 7 January 2026: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) kicks off January with a lively mix of events, pop ups, dining and wellness experiences across Gate Avenue, Gate Village and Gate District. From seasonal activations and retail offers to standout dining and wellness sessions, the district offers plenty to explore throughout the month, inviting visitors to experience Dubai through one gate, from day to night.

January highlights include monthly Yogalates sessions combining movement and post-class networking, the 1 Billion Followers Summit bringing leading content creators and digital platforms to DIFC, the return of viral sensation The Uncommon with its vinyl and cassette-inspired pop-up café, terrace dining at Shanghai Me, and exclusive winter offers in fashion, beauty, food and gifting.

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Sports & Recreations

UAE National Returns from Landmark Antarctic Expedition to Champion National Sustainability Goals

On the 12-day expedition to Antarctica, Dr. Khansaheb encountered the impact of climate change first-hand, emphasising the need for urgent collective action to preserve the environment.

Dubai, UAE, 6 January 2026: Dr. Hussain Khansaheb, a UAE national and a marine engineer with nearly two decades of experience, has returned home following a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Union Glacier in Antarctica. Supported by Dubai Holding, he was one of only eight global changemakers to attend the 2041 Foundation’s Ice Station Expedition 2025 from 1 to 12 December 2025.

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Real Estate

70-year legacy real estate group BCD Global enters Middle East, names Dubai as regional headquarters

Indian-founded platform that’s delivered over 155 million square feet of real estate, launches regional operations in the emirate as part of its international expansion plans

Dubai, January 8 – BCD Global, the international expansion platform of the leading global developers BCD Group, has announced its formal entry into the Middle East, naming Dubai as its regional headquarters as it accelerates its next phase of global growth.

Dr Angad Singh Bedi, Chairman, BCD Global

Over seven decades, the BCD Group has delivered over 155 million square feet of real estate across more than 300 residential, mixed-use and large-scale developments in seven countries. Building on that legacy, BCD Global will lead the group’s international ambitions from the UAE – a market, the company’s founders say, is defined by economic stability, capital access, regulatory clarity, and future-ready urban planning.

Amit Puri, Chief Executive Officer, BCD Global

“Dubai represents the convergence of global capital, governance and long-term urban vision,” said Amit Puri, Chief Executive Officer, BCD Global. “For a legacy group, where we expand is as important as how we expand. Establishing our regional headquarters here reflects our conviction in the UAE as one of the world’s most resilient and forward-looking real estate and infrastructure ecosystems.”

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Featured

UAE Uniquely Positioned to Fuel UK’s Green Hydrogen Growth

World Future Energy Summit provides platform to explore UAE-UK collaborative solutions

  • UK aims to expand its low-carbon hydrogen production to 10GW capacity by 2030
  • At least half (5GW) will be fully green hydrogen powered by renewables
  • Demand is driven by major industrial decarbonisation projects and data centre growth
  • UAE brings expertise in large-scale CCUS and renewable energy integration projects
  • Strengthening UAE-UK ties lay groundwork for joint venture projects and direct funding

6 January 2026, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: As the global energy transition accelerates, the World Future Energy Summit, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 13-15 January and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week hosted by Masdar, is set to highlight the pivotal role of green hydrogen in industrial decarbonisation.

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