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Real Estate

Five reasons why Abu Dhabi is attracting long-term real estate investors

Abu Dhabi closed 2025 with one of the strongest performances in its real estate history, consolidating its position as a core pillar of the UAE property market. The capital now accounts for approximately 10–12% of the UAE’s total real estate transaction value, a notable shift for a market that was previously viewed as conservative compared to Dubai.

According to ADREC data, total real estate sales rose from $27 billion in 2024 to nearly $39 billion in 2025, while the number of transactions increased by 49%. Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency, attributes this performance to a combination of long-term urban planning, controlled supply, and rising international confidence in Abu Dhabi as a stable investment destination.

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Business & Investments

The 4th Edition of The Great Marketing & Business Minds UAE 2026 Highlights the Evolution of Marketing Leadership

The industry’s leading marketing minds came together in Dubai to celebrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Senior marketing leaders across the UAE gathered in Dubai to celebrate outstanding marketing minds and examine how the profession has evolved into a strategic business function shaped by data, accountability, and artificial intelligence. These conversations took place alongside the awards ceremony at the 4th Edition of The Great Marketing & Business Minds UAE 2026, held on 29th January at Pullman Dubai Downtown.

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Business & Investments

Magna AI and Zchwantech Announce USD 700M Strategic Collaboration to Power Malaysia’s Sovereign AI Future

8 FEBRUARY 2026, Riyadh, KSA:  Magna AI, the global integrated‑value‑chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron in strategic collaboration with NVIDIA, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zchwantech Group, a home-grown technology solutions provider of Malaysia.

The MoU outlines a strategic collaboration to design and develop sovereign-ready AI infrastructure, advanced AI applications, and national-scale AI security capabilities for Malaysia, anchored by the development of a 20MW AI Datacenter in Sarawak estimated at approximately USD 700 million.

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Sports & Recreations

Cancer Run™ 2026 successfully concludes Dubai edition with 4,500+ attendees

Cancer Run™ presented by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi united the community at Dubai Festival City on February 7, 2026, with one shared mission: early detection, early action against cancer.

Date: Dubai, UAE; February 09, 2026

Cancer Run™ presented by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and organised by Plan b Group has successfully concluded the Dubai edition at Dubai Festival City on February 7, 2026. Supported by Dubai Sports Council, the event welcomed more than 4,500 plus attendees, including cancer warriors, runners, families, communities, cultures, and health advocates from across the country who embodied a united spirit in support of a cancer-conscious society.

Following the historic Abu Dhabi edition at Hudayriyat Island where Cancer Run™ 2026 earned the Guinness World Records™ title for Most Nationalities in a Cancer Awareness Run event, the Dubai run ended on a solid note, advocating the importance of raising awareness, urging routine check-ups, and adopting an active lifestyle as measures for cancer prevention. The event’s vision clearly aligns with the nation’s broader goal of establishing a healthier society.

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Technologies

Yango Ads Reveals Ramadan 2026 Demand Playbook for MENA Brands

Dubai, UAE – 09 February 2026: Yango Ads, the AdTech division of Yango Group, has released its Ramadan 2026 demand playbook, outlining how brands across the Middle East can capture one of the region’s most commercially significant periods through a connected, full-funnel advertising strategy.

Ramadan remains one of the most influential demand cycles in the Middle East, marked by a clear shift in daily routines and digital behaviour. While daylight hours are quieter and focused on fasting and reflection, activity rises sharply after iftar, with evenings and late nights becoming prime windows for media consumption, ecommerce, and service usage. According to Yango Ads’ seasonal insights, this day-to-night behavioural shift fundamentally changes how and when brands should engage audiences during the holy month.

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