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72 events headline Dubai Club’s Ramadan Festival for People of Determination

 The Dubai Club for People of Determination has officially launched the new edition of its annual Ramadan Festival on Monday, featuring a diverse lineup of sporting, cultural and community events.

The festival includes 72 programmes across various themes designed to serve all categories of People of Determination in an atmosphere that reflects the values of giving, unity, and community spirit. Supported by numerous government and private sector partners, the festival will run until 12 March 2026 featuring 88 podium finishes and honouring 150 winners.

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Leaders at The Majlis of Possible examine how institutions can scale AI and growth

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23rd February 2026: At The Majlis of Possible in Abu Dhabi, senior figures from government, technology and business gathered to examine how artificial intelligence and connected systems are reshaping economic and organisational models across the region.

The forum, hosted by Publicis Groupe Middle East on 12 February at Louvre Abu Dhabi, brought together executives from G42, Publicis Sapient, Microsoft, Snapchat, Nestlé, Amazon Ads and Adobe, alongside policymakers and institutional leaders, to discuss how transformation is being implemented in practice.

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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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