Automibiles & Motoring

YUKA Gymkhana Challenge Brings a New Racing Format to Yas Marina Circuit

Abu Dhabi is set to welcome a new kind of motorsport experience as YUKA Gymkhana Challenge arrives at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit on February 15 from 19:00 to midnight. With free public entry and a family-friendly format, the event aims to introduce audiences in the UAE to the fast-growing discipline of Gymkhana.


Gymkhana is a precision-based racing. In each heat, two drivers start simultaneously on mirror-layout tracks filled with technical obstacles. After switching sides, the winner is determined by the combined time of both runs — creating intense, second-by-second competition.

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Technologies

IIIT-B and WSO2 Announce Collaboration to Advance Open Source Digital Identity

Dubai, February 2026: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B), through its MOSIP project, and WSO2, a global leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, today announced a strategic collaboration to further the development of the open source single sign-on platform, eSignet, using a common technology stack.

This partnership aims to leverage WSO2’s global expertise in identity and access management (IAM) solutions with IIIT-B’s deep academic and research insights into digital public infrastructure (DPI) and open standards. eSignet, an open source platform designed to facilitate secure and seamless digital interactions, will benefit from this joint effort, focusing on enhanced features, security, and scalability for global deployment.

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Real Estate

Amirah Developments Reflects the Rise of Boutique Developers in Dubai’s Maturing Real Estate Market

UAE property data highlights a shift toward focused execution, design quality, and accountability as buyer priorities evolve

Date: Dubai, UAE; February 13, 2026

Dubai’s real estate market is entering a more discerning phase, where confidence, delivery capability, and long-term value are increasingly shaping buyer decisions. With property transactions reaching Dh917 billion across more than 270,000 deals in 2025, the emirate continues to demonstrate depth and resilience. Beneath these headline figures, however, a notable shift is underway: buyers are favouring developers that offer clarity, accountability, and thoughtful execution over sheer scale.

As end-users and long-term investors form a growing share of residential demand, preferences are moving away from volume-driven launches toward boutique developers with focused portfolios and disciplined delivery models. Market observers note that this evolution aligns with Dubai’s broader transition into a mature, end-user-led market supported by population growth, long-term residency initiatives, and enhanced regulatory oversight.

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Business & Investments

AD Ports Group Joins Africa Ports Development’s (APD)

AD Ports Group Joins Africa Ports Development’s (APD) 30-Year Concession for the New Dry Bulk Terminal in Douala Port – Cameroon

  • Port of Douala is a vital link to Central Africa, handling 80% of the Cameroon’s bulk cargo and 85% of national trade volumes
  • Agreement broadens AD Ports Group’s presence and supports long term economic development in Africa
  • The new terminal is expected to create up to 4,000 direct and indirect job opportunities, supporting workforce development and economic growth in Cameroon
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Featured

Bodour Al Qasimi reviews progress of Al Bait Al Westi, a new heritage events venue in the Heart of Sharjah

  • Al Bait Al Westi will serve as a dedicated venue for cultural gatherings, meetings, and community events in Heart of Sharjah.
  • The restored heritage house, set to open in the first quarter of 2026, adds to Shurooq’s world-class cultural hospitality portfolio.

Sharjah, 12 February 2026

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), recently visited Al Bait Al Westi, a historic home in the Heart of Sharjah that has been restored and adaptively repurposed by Shurooq as an events and cultural venue, following its completion and handover in the first quarter of 2026.

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