Monthly Archives: January 2026

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Bodour Al Qasimi inaugurates Sharjah Festival of African Literature 2026

In the presence of Zanzibar’s First Lady

Bodour Al Qasimi inaugurates Sharjah Festival of African Literature 2026 and honours Tsitsi Dangarembga recipient of Sharjah Lifetime Achievement in Literature Award

  • Ahmed Al Ameri: The festival is a living expression of the depth of UAE-Africa ties, and offers an opportunity to rediscover them in a  in a future-focussed way
  • H.E. Mariam Mwinyi: Africa’s stories are written in books, woven by its landscapes, crafts and songs, and the way of life of its peoples
  • H.E. Gayton McKenzie: Let us leave this gathering more committed to dialogue, creativity, solidarity, and to strengthening ties
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Technologies

The HUAWEI WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN Royal Gold Edition: A Smartwatch Rewriting Luxury

UAE, 15 January 2026 – Huawei has announced the availability of the HUAWEI WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN Royal Gold Edition. This high-end luxury smartwatch blends cutting-edge technology with classic watch aesthetics, offering premium craftsmanship and high performance. More than just a timepiece, this is the ideal companion for exploring the unknown and living an extraordinary life.

The HUAWEI WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN Royal Gold Edition is available for purchase now starting at 12,999 AED with a free three-month Health+ from Huawei’s online platforms as well as retail stores.

Setting new standards in high-end smartwatch design

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Technologies

Gartner Says Worldwide AI Spending Will Total $2.5 Trillion in 2026

AI Infrastructure Drives AI Spending; Adds $401 Billion in Spending as Technology Providers Continue to Build Out AI Foundations

Dubai, United Arab Emirates., January 15, 2025 — Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2.52 trillion in 2026, a 44% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner, Inc. a business and technology insights company.

“AI adoption is fundamentally shaped by the readiness of both human capital and organizational processes, not merely by financial investment,” said John-David Lovelock, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner. “Organizations with greater experiential maturity and self-awareness are increasingly prioritizing proven outcomes over speculative potential.

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Shopping & Promotions

Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) Concludes Successful Gold Promotion as Dubai Shopping Festival ‘25 Comes to a Close

– 17 Gold Winners Announced Across DSF as the 2025 Campaign Wraps on a High Note


Dubai (January 2026): Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) has successfully concluded its Dubai Shopping Festival 2025-26 campaign, marking the end of a highly engaging retail campaign that ran from 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, reinforcing Dubai’s reputation as the iconic City of Gold.

DJG – Tawhid Abdullah

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Technologies

Polynome Group to Drive AI Adoption Among 1,500+ Global Leaders at ‘Machines Can Think’ 2026

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 15 January 2026 — Polynome Group, a leading UAE-based AI company delivering end-to-end AI solutions, will showcase its intelligent AI concierge and visual analytics tool powered by Machine Vision at Machines Can Think 2026, Abu Dhabi’s premier summit for AI adopters.

These dual-purpose solutions transform both digital and in-person customer service and deliver real-time insights across every interaction.

Alexander Khanin – Founder of Polynome

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