Big Bad Wolf Books Dubai 2026 ends with record-breaking visitors, showcasing love for the written word in challenging times

Dubai, UAE – March 18, 2026: Big Bad Wolf Books has concluded its 2026 Dubai edition, bringing to a close a large-scale literary showcase that featured over one million books under one roof at Dubai Studio City. The book fair, held under the theme “beyond noise”, has been marked as a massive initiative to make reading more accessible, engaging, and culturally relevant across communities in the city and beyond.

Speaking on the conclusion of this book fair, Mr. Andrew Yap, Co-Founder and CEO of Big Bad Wolf Books, said, “We are happy to deliver a remarkable showcase this time with the highest participation in the history of the Big Bad Wolf. This year’s edition placed renewed emphasis on reading as a tool for focus, learning, and personal growth in an increasingly distracted world. Beyond the scale of the sale, the event underscored the role of books in shaping creativity, encouraging expression, and building lasting reading habits.”

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Huawei XMAGE Awards Return to Inspire Global Mobile Photography, with Upcoming Local Contest in the UAE

UAE, 18 March 2026 – Huawei has announced the return of the global Huawei XMAGE Awards, inviting smartphone photography enthusiasts worldwide to showcase their creativity and visual storytelling between March 23 and August 16.

The highly anticipated competition celebrates the art of mobile imaging and the power of photography to capture meaningful human moments. The announcement follows the remarkable success of the Huawei XMAGE Awards 2025, which culminated in a prestigious ceremony at the iconic Grand Palais in Paris on November 12. The ceremony took place alongside the globally renowned Paris Photo, bringing together photography enthusiasts, artists, and industry leaders from across the world.

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ATM 2026 rescheduled to August at the Dubai World Trade Centre

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 March 2026: RX has confirmed that the 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, originally scheduled to take place from 4–7 May 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place from 17-20 August 2026, with the venue remaining unchanged.

The decision to reschedule the event has been made to prioritise the safety and well-being of customers, partners and colleagues, and to give the global travel and tourism community greater confidence and flexibility to attend.

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Wio Bank PJSC reports AED 61 billion assets and record revenue of AED 1.24 billion in FY2025

  • In its third full year of operations, Wio Bank reported net profits of AED 622 million, reflecting 57% growth over 2024
  • More businesses and individuals chose Wio as their primary bank, with customer deposits soaring to AED 57 billion
  • Wio ranked as the most loved bank in the UAE across segments, with an NPS of 75 for Wio Business and 76 for Wio Personal, the highest in the industry
  • Wio’s robust balance sheet, impressive profitability, and strong shareholder base give it resilience and support the focus on long-term strategy
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20 new showrooms in 20 days; Malabar Gold & Diamonds Announces Major Expansion with USD 172 Million Investment

Set to create 725 jobs across emerging and high-growth markets, strengthening Malabar’s leadership in jewellery retail

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 5th largest jewellery retailer globally has announced a major retail expansion with the launch of 20 new showrooms in just 20 days, marking one of the fastest showroom rollout initiatives in the Indian jewellery sector. The latest expansion drive will take the total global showroom count to 445 showrooms across 14 countries, with presence in 22 states and Union Territories across India further reinforcing its position as one of the most trusted and expansive jewellery retail chains in the world.

The expansion entails a total investment of USD 172 Million and is expected to generate over 725 employment opportunities, underlining the group’s continued commitment to India’s economic growth, job creation, and retail sector development.

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