Daily Archives: February 11, 2026

Ramadan Kareem

Union Coop’s ‘Year of the Family’ Ramadan Campaign with Up to 60% Off 3,000 Products

The campaign includes a price freeze on 160 essential items, community initiatives such as Iftar distribution of dates and water, live cooking sessions, digital donations, weekly prize draws, and the chance to win two cars during Ramadan.

DUBAI, UAE:

Union Coop held a press conference at its headquarters in Al Warqa City Mall in the presence of its CEO, Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, representatives from the Ministry of Economy, media, and department leaders, where it unveiled its Ramadan strategy aimed at supporting families and maintaining market stability.

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Education

University of Dubai Signs Strategic MoU with Laura Mazza to Advance Academic and International Collaboration between UAE & Italy

Dubai, UAE – The University of Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Laura Mazza, marking a significant step forward in strengthening international academic cooperation and fostering cross-cultural engagement between the United Arab Emirates and Italy.

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Business & Investments

Over 40% of UAE Organizations Now Rank as AI Leaders, Matching Global Front-Runners

42% of organizations now qualify as AI Leaders, reflecting strategic investments in AI infrastructure and commitment to the AI 2031 Strategy.

  • 39% of all GCC organizations now qualify as AI Leaders and 37% of UAE organizations have reached the critical ‘Scaling’ AI maturity stage, marking a shift from pilots to enterprise-wide implementation.
  • The GCC region sets global standards, with its Public Sector achieving the highest AI maturity level across surveyed markets globally, while Tech, Media and Telecom (TMT) rank first within the GCC.

Dubai, UAE, 11 February 2026 – The UAE has positioned itself as a leading AI market, with 42% of organizations now qualifying as AI Leaders according to a comprehensive new study by Boston Consulting Group. The report, “Unlocking Potential: How GCC Organizations Can Convert AI Momentum into Value at Scale,” reveals that UAE organizations are not only matching global peers but demonstrating exceptional progress in enterprise-wide AI deployment.

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Business & Investments

Exotel Launches ‘Harmony’ in the Middle East, Expanding Agentic AI-Led Customer Experience Platform across the Region

Harmony unifies voice, messaging, and AI into a single integrated platform, eliminating fragmentation across enterprise CX systems.

Conversational AI market in the Middle East & Africa is projected to grow to nearly USD 2.3 billion by 2031

Sachin Bhatia, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Exotel

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