Education

World’s largest book sale, Big Bad Wolf 2026, opens in Dubai with over 1m books

Dubai, UAE – February 26, 2026: Big Bad Wolf (BBW) Books has officially opened its doors at the Sound Stage, Dubai Studio City, marking the start of its 2026 Dubai edition and welcoming visitors to the world’s largest book sale. Running until March 8, the 11-day event returns in partnership with the Sharjah Book Authority and Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.

Bringing together more than one million books under one roof, with discounts of up to 95 per cent and prices starting from AED 2 and free entry, the book fair once again reinforces its founding principle: making reading accessible and affordable for all. Spanning fiction, non-fiction, children’s literature, cookbooks, educational resources, and self-development titles, the expansive warehouse-style layout allows readers to browse freely and discover books across every major genre.

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Real Estate

Smart Investors Eye Dubai Islands and Dubai South, Says Amirah Developments

UAE property data highlights a shift focused toward Dubai Island and Dubai South

Date: February 26, 2026; Dubai, UAE

Dubai’s real estate market is entering a new infrastructure-led growth phase, with Dubai Islands and Dubai South widely regarded as the emirate’s next future hotspots. Backed by long-term master planning, government investment, and large-scale connectivity upgrades, both districts are attracting investors seeking early positioning within high-potential corridors.

Recognising the long-term potential of these master-planned corridors, Amirah Developments has strategically aligned its growth strategy with both locations. Through projects such as Bonds Avenue on Dubai Islands and Crown Palace in Dubai South, the developer identified early-stage opportunities within districts supported by infrastructure certainty and projected population growth.

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Ramadan Kareem

New TV Show Aims to Celebrate the Cultural Diversity Through Dubai’s Ramadan Culinary Storytelling

Haier presents  Foodilicious’ blends Iftar traditions, chef-led dining and cross-cultural storytelling in a format designed for the region’s diverse family audiences

 Dubai, 26 February – A new food and lifestyle television series exploring the culinary traditions of Ramadan has hit screens across the GCC and Middle East, with a vision to celebrate the cultural diversity of the city through the universal language of food at a time  where the region’s all communities come together for the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Production crew on the sets of Haier presents Foodilicious ahead of the show’s debut episode in February 2026.

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Travel & Tourism

ATM 2026 to address rapid growth in the Middle East’s aviation and cruise industries

  • Middle East air demand forecast to rise 23% by 2030, while cruise passenger volumes globally are expected to exceed 42 million by 2028
  • ATM 2026 will address the latest trends in both aviation and cruise tourism, including topics such as Aviation Predictions 2030: Networks, Fleet Futures & the Future of Mobility and Cruising Insight: Ripple effects of the blue economy
  • Major exhibitors for ATM 2026 include Emirates, Qatar Airways, flynas, Icelandair, and Ajet Airlines, alongside Crystal Cruises, NSC Cruises, Cruise Saudi, and Oceanwide Expeditions  

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 February 2026: The Middle East’s aviation and cruise industries are entering a phase of global expansion, solidifying the region’s status as a major international travel hub. These industries are set to be the focus of attention at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 4-7 May.

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Business & Investments

G42 and Publicis Sapient to Explore AI-First Services Joint Venture for the UAE and Global South

Joint venture aims to accelerate enterprise AI adoption through sovereign infrastructure and industry expertise.

 From left to right: (back) His Excellency Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chief Executive Officer, G42 International , Nigel Vaz, Chief Executive Officer, Publicis Sapient, (front) Ricky Thirion, Group Chief Financial Officer, G42, Bassel Kakish, Chief Executive Officer, Publicis Groupe Middle East & Turkey

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