Monthly Archives: January 2026

Technologies

Huawei Partners with Marathon Legend Eliud Kipchoge for the Next Era of Intelligent Running

UAE, 6 January 2025 – The DSM-Firmenich Running Team, home to marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge, announced a revolutionary partnership with Huawei. As their official technology partner, Huawei joins forces with this unparalleled squad, known as the world’s most formidable running team, to elevate the spirit of running, inspire widespread passion for the sport, and advocate for smarter training methods. This fusion of athletic excellence and technological innovation injects fresh energy into the global running movement while signalling Huawei’s bold return to the professional running watch arena.

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Featured

“Here is the World” — Ninth Edition of Sarah Yassin Royal Events Showcases Sudanese Excellence and Honours Distinguished Figures

Abu Dhabi — January 3, 2026

The ninth edition of Sarah Yassin Royal Events, held under the theme “Here is the World,” marked an exceptional cultural and social gathering under the patronage of Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Mualla, with the attendance of Sheikh Humaid bin Abdullah Al Mualla, the special advisor to Sheikh Issa bin Abdullah, alongside dignitaries and heads of international delegations.

The event highlights Sudanese talent, creativity, and achievement on the global stage.

Among the honorees was Dr. Meinas Elmusharaf— a Sudanese-Canadian Family & Aesthetic doctor based in Dubai. Dr. Meinas is well- known in the GCC for her 10 years of experience, knowledge and patient results in the field of aesthetics. Inspired by art yet driven by science , Dr. Meinas has become a leader in her field and an international medical trainer and healthcare consultant for emerging clinics in the gulf region.

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Travel & Tourism

2025 Year-End Analysis: GCC Travel Enters a New Era of Sustained Demand and Decentralised Growth

Dubai, UAE, January 5th, 2026 – Travel across the GCC is undergoing a fundamental shift, with 2025 marking the year the region moved beyond traditional peak seasons and centralised mega-hubs, according to new analysis from Dragonpass, the world’s leading provider of digital airport ecosystem platforms.

Drawing on anonymised traveller data across six GCC markets, Dragonpass’ latest data reveals a region now operating at high travel intensity for more than half the year, while demand increasingly spreads beyond the traditional gateway airports that have long defined regional aviation.

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Health Care

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre expands its Reference Laboratory for Infectious Diseases, Enhancing the Healthcare Ecosystem’s Emergency Preparedness

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 5January 2026: Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has announced the expansion of its Reference Laboratory for Infectious Diseases (RLID-AD), marking a major milestone in enhancing the Emirate’s capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to infectious diseases, while strengthening its public health infrastructure and excellence and reinforcing its position as a global leader in health emergency preparedness and response.

The launch of the expansion was marked by an event attended by senior representatives including Dr Rashed Obaid Al Suwaidi, General Director of ADPHC; Rashed Al Qubaisi, Group Chief Operating Officer  at PureHealth; Arindam Haldar, Chief Executive Officer of PureLab; Dr. Rawya Al Dhaheri, Executive Director Operations otPureLab; and Bader Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Officer of SEHA – Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC).

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Fashion & Trends

KANAA Launches in Saudi Arabia to Redefine Digital Retail for the Kingdom’s Next Generation

Backed by Al Nahla Group, KANAA Introduces an App-First, Experience-Led Multi-Brand Digital Commerce Platform

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — December 2025:
KANAA, proudly announces the launch of its Multi Brand Seller E- Platform, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A brand proudly Born in Saudi Arabia, Kanaa aims to rejuvenate how Saudi consumers discover, engage with, and shop online across lifestyle categories including Toys, Books & Stationery, Gaming, Sports, and Outdoor.

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