Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 29 December 2025: Dubai Calendar, the city’s official event listings platform, is kicking off the new year with an exceptional line-up of events throughout January 2026, featuring electrifying live concerts by globally renowned artists, unmissable world-class sporting events, and an impressive selection of arts and culture experiences.
From the continuation of the 31st edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) to the 37th Hero Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament, January in Dubai promises unrivalled excitement and unforgettable moments for both residents and visitors.
Dubai, UAE: The 11th edition of the Young Entrepreneurs’ Bootcamp (YEB) 2025, organised by BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, concluded after five days of intensive academic engagement, offering high school students a rigorous introduction to startup thinking grounded in structured analysis, technology, and industry-aligned problem solving.
Designed for students from Grades 9 to 12, YEB 2025 moved beyond introductory exposure by adopting a framework-based approach that guided participants through the complete venture creation journey. Students progressed from identifying pressing challenges to developing validated business models, understanding revenue mechanisms, assessing financial feasibility, and delivering investor-style pitches with clarity and confidence.
musafir.com outlines how rising MICE activity, cross-border strategy sessions and high-impact collaboration are reshaping corporate travel in the Middle East
29 December 2025 | Dubai, UAE: Based on its corporate travel data and booking trends, musafir.com reports that business travel spending across the Middle East has surged by nearly 20% in 2025, signalling strong momentum as the region moves into 2026. The growth is being driven by a sharp rise in MICE activity, large-scale industry events, and cross-border leadership and strategy sessions, positioning the Middle East as a preferred hub for global corporate engagement.
Weekly cash prizes and live Spin-the-Wheel experiences, entailing big wins for shoppers of up to AED 1 million throughout the festival.
(From right to left: Mr. Baiju Kurieash, CEO of Raffle-Tech and BUZ Marketing & Management Consulting LLC; Mr. Abdalla Al Ameeri, Assistant Vice President of Raffles & Promotions, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism; and Ms. Maitha Ebrahim, Television Presenter, Dubai TV, during DSF Nights as weekly winners are celebrated on stage.)
Dubai, UAE – 29 December 2025 – Yango Ads, the ad tech division of Yango Group, strengthened its regional footprint by joining the 2025 MENA Effie Awards as an official sponsor and presenter, underscoring its growing role in the region’s advertising and marketing ecosystem. The ceremony, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the Riyadh Season umbrella, brought together the MENA’s leading creatives, agencies, and brands for a night dedicated to celebrating marketing effectiveness and breakthrough campaigns.
As part of its partnership, Yango Ads presented the Gold Award in the Home Furnishings & Household Supplies & Services category, with senior executives from the company taking the stage to honour the winning brand and campaign.
This year’s MENA Effie Awards highlighted the scale and quality of creative and performance-driven work emerging from the region. A total of 94 awards were presented during the evening, including 87 category awards, six special recognition honours, and one Grand Prix. The awards programme received 193 shortlisted nominations and was supported by over 300 jurors from across the industry. The ceremony also featured a special appearance and fireside chat with international comedian, writer, and actor Mo Amer, adding a cultural highlight to the night.
“As we continue to deepen our presence in Saudi Arabia, platforms like the MENA Effie allow us to celebrate the outstanding creative and performance work shaping the region,” said Bassem Yousri, Head of Agency Department, Yango Ads MENA. “Yango Ads’ priority now is to deepen our presence in Saudi Arabia by empowering more partners to unlock real value from our solutions. We’re committed to helping brands across the Kingdom achieve stronger performance and measurable results.”
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