Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 13 February, 2026: The Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) – the finals 2026 concluded in Dubai, bringing together hospitality and tourism students, educators, industry leaders and public-sector stakeholders for an international gathering focused on the future of talent and human capital development in the sector.
Co:Creators, overall winners of the Future Leaders Challenge – The Finals 2026, held aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi is set to welcome a new kind of motorsport experience as YUKA Gymkhana Challenge arrives at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit on February 15 from 19:00 to midnight. With free public entry and a family-friendly format, the event aims to introduce audiences in the UAE to the fast-growing discipline of Gymkhana.
Gymkhana is a precision-based racing. In each heat, two drivers start simultaneously on mirror-layout tracks filled with technical obstacles. After switching sides, the winner is determined by the combined time of both runs — creating intense, second-by-second competition.
Dubai, February 2026: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B), through its MOSIP project, and WSO2, a global leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, today announced a strategic collaboration to further the development of the open source single sign-on platform, eSignet, using a common technology stack.
This partnership aims to leverage WSO2’s global expertise in identity and access management (IAM) solutions with IIIT-B’s deep academic and research insights into digital public infrastructure (DPI) and open standards. eSignet, an open source platform designed to facilitate secure and seamless digital interactions, will benefit from this joint effort, focusing on enhanced features, security, and scalability for global deployment.
UAE property data highlights a shift toward focused execution, design quality, and accountability as buyer priorities evolve
Date: Dubai, UAE; February 13, 2026
Dubai’s real estate market is entering a more discerning phase, where confidence, delivery capability, and long-term value are increasingly shaping buyer decisions. With property transactions reaching Dh917 billion across more than 270,000 deals in 2025, the emirate continues to demonstrate depth and resilience. Beneath these headline figures, however, a notable shift is underway: buyers are favouring developers that offer clarity, accountability, and thoughtful execution over sheer scale.
As end-users and long-term investors form a growing share of residential demand, preferences are moving away from volume-driven launches toward boutique developers with focused portfolios and disciplined delivery models. Market observers note that this evolution aligns with Dubai’s broader transition into a mature, end-user-led market supported by population growth, long-term residency initiatives, and enhanced regulatory oversight.
UAE News 24/7 