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Business & Investments

NBQ’s net profits grew 15% to AED 581 Million in 2025

Umm Al Quwain–11 February2026:

The National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) has delivered a strong financial performance in 2025, with profits after tax reaching AED 581 Mn, a 15% increase compared to 2024.

Total assets reached AED 22.9 billion as of 31st December 2025, are up 28 %compared to AED 17.9 billion by end-December 2024, with net loans and advances rising 17% to AED 9.1 billion, and customer deposits growing 38% to AED 15.7 billion over the same period. Shareholders equity grew by 9% to AED 6.6 billion. 

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Business & Investments

QuicKart Raises US$1.5 Million to Revolutionise Farm-to-Home Fresh Produce Access Across the UAE

Dubai, UAE – 11th Feb 2026– QuicKart, the UAE’s first dedicated fresh commerce platform specialising in dairy and farm produce, has secured US$1.5 million in seed funding to accelerate its farm-to-home model, strengthen operational infrastructure across Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman, and prepare for its upcoming launch in Abu Dhabi. The capital will be deployed with precision toward supply-chain optimisation, technology enhancement, and expanding last-mile fulfilment capabilities to support scalable growth across the Emirates.

The funding round was led by Orbit Ventures, with participation from a diverse coalition of angel investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals who share the company’s vision of transforming everyday food consumption in the region.

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Ramadan Kareem

Emirates Park Zoo and Resort Launches Ramadan Nights with Family Iftar and Kids’ Activities

Abu Dhabi – 11th February 2026: Animals hold a special place in the Holy Quran, where they are mentioned as signs of wisdom, compassion, and balance in Allah’s creation. This Ramadan, Emirates Park Zoo and Resort brings these values to life by blending meaningful learning with joyful family entertainment in a truly unique setting.

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Education, Sports & Recreations

النسخة الحادية عشرة من ماداراثون

في أجواء مليئة بالحماس والعزيمة، شهد مضمار نادي العين الرياضي – هيئة زايد لأصحاب الهمم يوم السبت انطلاق فعاليات “مداراثون” درب زايد، حيث نظمته مدرسة المدار الدولية. الفعالية عرفت مشاركة مميزة من ٢٢ مدرسة، وسط تنظيم احترافي وروح رياضية عالية، حيث تنافس الطلاب بروح إيجابية تعكس قيم الإصرار التحدي، والمساواة في الفرص.

وقد حققت الفعالية نجاحًا كبيرًا على مستوى التنظيم والمشاركة، لتعكس مدى أهمية دعم الرياضة المدرسية، وترسيخ مفهوم دمج المجتمع من خلال الرياضة.

يوم استثنائي وإنجازات نفتخر بها، وخطوة جديدة نحو مستقبل رياضي أكثر شمولا.

Health Care

Global health leaders at WHX highlight the critical role of data-driven policy and collaboration in strengthening public health resilience

  • Discussions demonstrated how policy innovation, value-based decision-making, and the use of trusted data can support the development of stronger, more resilient public health systems
  • Public health experts at the WHX Public Health Conference emphasised the importance of adaptive communication, evidence-based governance, and interoperable systems to improve preparedness
  • The world’s largest healthcare event continues at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) until Thursday, 12 February 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 February 2026: Global public health leaders, policymakers, and practitioners meeting at World Health Expo (WHX), which takes place from 9–12 February at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), highlighted the growing opportunity to strengthen public health resilience through smarter policy design, data-driven governance and sustained cross-border collaboration.

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