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People of Determination Lead UAE’s First AntiPlastic Awareness Film

Dubai, UAE — The Monk, a chain of restaurants in Dubai, has unveiled a powerful public awareness film supporting the Dubai Government’s plastic ban directive—remarkably led by People of Determination, making it the first initiative of its kind in the UAE. The film anchors SHARE TO CARE by The Monk, a movement that unites sustainability, inclusion, and community action.

Written and directed by Binesh Babu Panicker, the film titled “Raising Awareness with Rising Spirits” places People of Determination at the forefront of environmental advocacy.

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World Governments Summit 2026 to Include Largest International Participation Yet

WGS 2026 Hosts High Level Investment Forum Latin America & Caribbean, and World Laureates Summit’s Global First

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 January 2026: 

The 2026 edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) will host the largest ever international participation since its inception and convene several landmark forums, underlining its rising global stature and significance.

The roster of world-leading corporations and knowledge institutions at the global forum includes the International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of The World Bank, as well as more than 35 heads of state, government delegations, and 150+ governments.

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talabat Enabled €20 Million in Rider Tips and €6.45 Million in Charitable Contributions Across MENA in 2025

Dubai, UAE – 22 January 2025 — talabat today announced the results of its 2025 Giving Back Impact Report, revealing that its platform enabled over €20 million in rider tips across the Middle East and North Africa during the past year.

In addition, talabat’s in-app Giving Back features generated €6.45 million in charitable contributions through partnerships with more than 50 licensed regional and international charities and NGOs, making talabat one of the region’s largest digital platforms for everyday giving.

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Arabia CSR Network Launches the 19th Cycle of the Arabia CSR & Sustainability Awards

The “Green Oscars of the Middle East”

Dubai, UAE – 21 January 2026 – The Arabia CSR Network, the Arab region’s most established authority on corporate sustainability and responsible business, officially announced the launch of the 19th Cycle of the Arabia CSR & Sustainability Awards, a programme widely regarded by government, industry and civil society as the “Green Oscar of the Middle East.”

Now entering its nineteenth year, the Awards have become the most respected and rigorous recognition platform for sustainability and CSR excellence across the Arab world, setting benchmarks that influence corporate governance, ESG integration and long-term value creation at both national and regional levels.

The launch event, held at Stella Di Mare, Dubai Marina, brought together senior leaders from government, business, academia and civil society, underscoring the Awards’ role as a convening force for sustainability leadership rather than a ceremonial accolade.

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