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Creators Dubai Desert Classic returns as the Middle East’slargest creator-led golf event

Dubai, UAE – January 6, 2026 â€“ The Creators Dubai Desert Classic (CDDC) returns for its second edition from 17-18 January, bringing together 16 of the biggest sporting content creators in social media to compete in their own version of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Expanding from a single-day to a weekend competition, the CDDC is designed to produce deeper, higher-quality storytelling that showcases both world-class golf and Dubai as a global destination.

The two-round strokeplay competition will take place at Emirates Golf Club. Round one tees off under the lights of the Faldo Course on the evening of 17 January, with the iconic Dubai Marina skyline providing a spectacular backdrop. Round two follows on 18 January on the legendary Majlis Course – the same layout where the world’s best will compete for the famous Dallah Trophy just days later.

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Real Estate

Azizi Developments Sponsors ‘HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Ride for Ladies’ for Ninth Consecutive Year

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 January 2026: Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s leading private developers, sponsored the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Ride for Ladies, as part of the 19th edition of the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival, which took place on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, at the purpose-built Dubai International Endurance City in Seih Al Salam.

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Business & Investments

Network International becomes first payments platform to power Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin in partnership with MBank

Dubai, UAE — 06 January 2026: Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has become the first payments platform to enable regulated Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin acceptance, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Maryah Community Bank (MBank). 

The partnership will see the integration of AE Coin, the UAE’s first Central Bank-licensed, fully reserved, AED-denominated stablecoin, into Network’s POS and E-commerce payment platforms, enabling merchants to accept AE Coin seamlessly across physical and digital channels.

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Events

Your January Guide to Events and Experiences at DIFC

Dubai, UAE; 7 January 2026: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) kicks off January with a lively mix of events, pop ups, dining and wellness experiences across Gate Avenue, Gate Village and Gate District. From seasonal activations and retail offers to standout dining and wellness sessions, the district offers plenty to explore throughout the month, inviting visitors to experience Dubai through one gate, from day to night.

January highlights include monthly Yogalates sessions combining movement and post-class networking, the 1 Billion Followers Summit bringing leading content creators and digital platforms to DIFC, the return of viral sensation The Uncommon with its vinyl and cassette-inspired pop-up café, terrace dining at Shanghai Me, and exclusive winter offers in fashion, beauty, food and gifting.

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Sports & Recreations

UAE National Returns from Landmark Antarctic Expedition to Champion National Sustainability Goals

On the 12-day expedition to Antarctica, Dr. Khansaheb encountered the impact of climate change first-hand, emphasising the need for urgent collective action to preserve the environment.

Dubai, UAE, 6 January 2026: Dr. Hussain Khansaheb, a UAE national and a marine engineer with nearly two decades of experience, has returned home following a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Union Glacier in Antarctica. Supported by Dubai Holding, he was one of only eight global changemakers to attend the 2041 Foundation’s Ice Station Expedition 2025 from 1 to 12 December 2025.

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