Daily Archives: February 5, 2026

Fashion & Trends

Hollywood Fashion Designer Jacob Debuts His Celebrity Couture Fashion House “For The Stars” in Dubai with a Runway Show at Burj Khalifa 

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.

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Business & Investments

Investarise Global Hosts High-Profile Business & Investment Summit at Taj Exotica, Palm Jumeirah

Dubai, UAE — 5 February 2026: Investarise Global successfully convened its flagship Business & Investment Summit at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, bringing together a distinguished gathering of investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and international business leaders to advance dialogue on innovation, capital deployment, and cross-border collaboration.

The summit was honored by the presence of Her Excellency Shaikha Moaza Obaid Suhail Al Maktoum as Guest of Honor, whose participation underscored the importance of public-private collaboration in accelerating regional economic growth. The event also welcomed Mr. Sultan Ali Rasheed Lootah, a respected business leader recognized for his contributions to enterprise development in the UAE.

The platform was spearheaded by the leadership team of Investarise Global, including Mr. Kishan Kumar Verma (Founder & CEO), Mr. Sanjay Bhambri (Co-Founder, Global Strategy Lead), Mr. Farid Ahmed (Co-Founder, Intergovernmental Relations), and Mr. Habib Ahmed (Event Director), who collectively drove the strategic vision and execution of the international gathering.

Key ecosystem stakeholders in attendance included Jeet Wagh, Sandesh Sharda, Mudit Kumar, and Ashwin Kumar from Ideabaaz, along with Saeed Hamad Al Hamli from NQUBATOR, alongside global investors, founders, and senior business executives representing the UAE, India, and wider international markets.

The summit received strategic support from a network of partners including Ideabaaz, ARBA, NoWorryTrip, Extrovert Events, Lootah Group, Nuqoosh, Realm Investment, VMC, Sicurezza, Artha, NQUBATOR, GMA, Infispark, and Marwari Catalyst, reflecting strong ecosystem collaboration across sectors.

Discussions throughout the event centered on strengthening the global startup and SME landscape through enhanced investment accessibility, strategic alliances, and pathways for international market expansion. Industry leaders shared actionable insights on innovation, capital flow optimization, and building resilient cross-border partnerships.

The successful convening marks a significant milestone in Investarise Global’s ongoing mission to connect entrepreneurs with global opportunities and foster sustainable international business growth from the UAE as a strategic hub.

Real Estate

Dubai Land Department enriches PropTech Connect 2026

Dubai Land Department enriches PropTech Connect 2026 with strategic discussions on innovation, governance, and the future of real estate investment

  • Signing of strategic agreements and partnerships to support innovation and expand the ecosystem of ownership and institutional investment.
  • Majed Al Marri: Dubai is transforming real estate innovation into sustainable economic value through digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
  • Matthew Maltzoff calls for high-impact partnerships and broader collaboration to accelerate innovation across the world’s largest asset class.
  • Specialised sessions discussing PropTech, asset management, customer experience, and capital flows.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 February 2026: The activities of PropTech Connect Middle East 2026 officially kicked off today, Wednesday, under the organisation and supervision of Dubai Land Department (DLD), marking a strategic step that reflects its efforts to implement the vision of the wise leadership and the strategic directions of Dubai and the UAE to reinforce the emirate’s position as a global hub for real estate technology, accelerate digital transformation in the real estate sector, and align with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033.

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Featured

Sultan bin Ahmed attends closing ceremony of Xposure’s 10th edition

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.

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Education

Canadian University Dubai launches Minors in Business Administration to boost employability

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 Administration to 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 Administration will 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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