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UAE PAVILION AT EXPO 2025 OSAKA WINS GOLD AT THE GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2026

The award jury acknowledged the Pavilion’s architectural environment, material approach and visitor experience

Abu Dhabi / Osaka – February 23, 2026: The United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka was awarded Gold at the German Design Award 2026 in the category of “Fair and Exhibition – Exhibition Design,” presented by the German Design Council.

Under the theme Earth to Ether, the Pavilion brought together material, craft and storytelling, welcoming visitors into a spatial experience. Where the design centred on ninety palm-inspired rachis columns rising up to sixteen metres, forming a shaded canopy inspired by an oasis. Emirati building traditions were reinterpreted through precise wood craftsmanship developed in dialogue with Japanese expertise. Material innovations including Datecrete and Dateform reflected experimentation with local resources.

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ne’ma Scales Up ‘Valuing Our Roots’ Campaign with Largest Nationwide Food Rescue Operation for Ramadan 2026

  • 10,000+ families to be supported through a coordinated food rescue network across seven sites in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
  • The initiative aims to target a 50% increase in food recovery since 2025, contributing to ne’ma’s national food loss and waste goal.
  • Strategic collaboration with Silal, Takatof, and over 20 companies.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 23, 2026:

ne’ma – the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative- has announced the expansion of its ‘Valuing Our Roots’ campaign for Ramadan 2026, marking the most significant geographic and operational rollout of its food rescue program since its inception.

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Sunny Varkey Contributes AED 100m to Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” Initiative

The “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative promotes endowment (waqf) as a catalyst for sustainable social development

  • The initiative aligns with the Year of Family, reinforcing shared responsibility for orphan care

Abu Dhabi, 22 February 2026: Sunny Varkey has contributed AED 100 million in support of Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” campaign, launched under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

This step reflects Sunny Varkey’s long-standing record of philanthropy and giving, as the founder of the Varkey Foundation, renowned for its charitable work in the field of education. It also aligns with the Varkey family’s commitment to fulfilling their responsibility toward the community and with their global mission to empower education.

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Technologies

Ampcus Cyber Launches CISO Intelligence Council in Dubai to Strengthen Regional Cyber Resilience

The invitation-only cybersecurity leadership platform unveils in the Middle East for the first time

Dubai, UAE – 23 February 2026: Ampcus Cyber, a global cybersecurity provider focused on proactive threat mitigation and digital resilience, has established the CISO Intelligence Council in Dubai to address growing security threats as a worldwide cybersecurity company. The Council provides a structured environment where Chief Information Security Officers and cybersecurity executives can exchange intelligence and work together on defense initiatives while discussing enterprise resilience and digital trust.

Mr. Deep Chanda, Chief officer, Ampcus Cyber

As the Middle East accelerates digital transformation across smart cities, fintech, AI, and critical infrastructure, cybersecurity risk is rising at an unprecedented pace. Organizations in the region experience the highest global breach costs because their average incident expenses reach USD 7.29 million which causes cyber resilience to become a vital requirement that board members must address.

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WSO2 Launches ‘Fair Pricing for Governments’ Initiative

New index-based pricing model aims to offer governments worldwide equitable access to world class technology, software independence

Dubai, UAE – February 2026 – WSO2, the leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, today announced a new ‘Fair Pricing for Governments’ initiative, aimed at supporting public-sector organizations’ worldwide access to high-quality, ethical digital services at prices aligned with local economic realities.

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