Health Care

Cancer Run™2026 attempts

The Guinness World Records™ title for the Most Nationalities in a Cancer Awareness run event

The 2026 edition of Cancer Run™ presented by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is expected to unite the highest number of nationalities in a single run in Abu Dhabi to promote collective awareness and encourage regular check-ups

Date: Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE; January 26, 2026

Cancer Run™presented byCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabiand organised by Plan b Group is attempting Guinness World Records™ title for Most Nationalities in a Cancer Awareness Run Event at its Abu Dhabi edition scheduled to be held on February 1, 2026.

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Real Estate

ONE Development Awards Main Construction Contract for Flagship Laguna Project

26 January2025, Dubai –ONE Development has awarded the main construction contract for its flagship development, Laguna, to Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group (SCEGC), one of the world’s leading international construction firms.

The contractrepresents a major milestone in the delivery of Laguna and marks the project’s transition into full-scale construction. The appointment underscores ONE Development’s focus on execution quality, international standards, and long-term delivery confidence through collaboration with globally ranked contractors.

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Education

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Reflects on a Landmark 2025, Sets Course for an Ambitious 2026

Dubai, UAE — 2025 was not just another academic year for BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus—it was a year of reflection, reinvention, and remarkable forward movement. As the campus celebrated 25 years in the UAE alongside 60 years of the BITS Pilani legacy worldwide, the milestone became a powerful moment to honour its past while confidently shaping its future.

Prof Souri Banerjee, Director ,BITS Pilani Dubai Campus

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Technologies

DXC Partners with Ripple to Empower Global Banks with Scalable Digital Asset Custody and Payments

  • DXC integrates Ripple’s institutional-grade blockchain technology into its Hogan core banking platform, which supports $5 trillion in deposits and 300 million accounts globally
  • The collaboration enables financial institutions to bridge legacy finance with enterprise blockchain-based solutions without disrupting core banking infrastructure

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — January 26, 2026 — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple, a financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses, to help banks seamlessly adopt digital asset custody and payment capabilities at enterprise scale.

Sandeep Bhanote, Global Head and General Manager of Financial Services at DXC

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Featured

Holcim UAE joins IRENA’s Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 2026: Holcim has joined the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID) under the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), reinforcing its commitment to play an active role in shaping the future of low-carbon construction in the UAE and beyond.

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