Author: Mahdeehassan
Gulfood operated as a high-velocity trade floor, where global buyers and producers converted conversations directly into commercial agreements. DUBAI, January 29, 2026: Day 4 of Gulfood 2026 affirmed that real food system transformation is built on scale, policy and commerce, uniting global ministers, government institutions and market-shaping companies across two mega venues to convert international reach and commercial deal-making into actionable change. The landmark food and beverage show was also graced with a visit from His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence who attended Dubai Worl
G42, Cerebras Systems and the Institute of Foundation Models at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), today announced the release of K2 Think V2. This latest 70-billion parameter advanced reasoning system reasoning system is now built on the K2-V2 base model, IFM’s strongest fully frontier-class open-source foundation model that’s purpose built for K2 Think. This launch marks a major milestone for the UAE’s technological sovereignty. While earlier versions of K2 Think were open and widely accessible, K2 Think V2 (70B) is the first to be open from end-to-end; from pre-training data and curation through post-train
26 January 2026, Dubai – ONE Development has awarded the main construction contract for its flagship development, Laguna, to Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group (SCEGC), one of the world’s leading international construction firms. The contract represents a major milestone in the delivery of Laguna and marks the project’s transition into full-scale construction. The appointment underscores ONE Development’s focus on execution quality, international standards, and long-term delivery confidence through collaboration with globally ranked contractors. SCEGC, ranked No. 12 on the ENR Top 250 Global Contractors list, brings extensive experience across large-scale residential, mixed-use, and infrastructure developments in international markets. Its appointment reflects…
Dubai, 24 January 2026: The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Round 1 No Gi got underway today at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex (NAS) in Dubai, with strong action across the U12, U14 and U16 categories. Athletes delivered impressive performances throughout the opening day, underlining the steady progress of jiu-jitsu among the youth in the UAE. Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club topped the standings on Day 1, followed by Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in second place and Palms Sports – Team 777 in third. The quality of competition and discipline on display reflected the effectiveness of club programmes and specialised academi
US-Jordanian no-code voice orchestration platform Breez AI has raised $1.3 million in a pre-seed round to scale its voice automation system for enterprises. The round was led by Wamda Capital, with DASH Ventures, FENA Holdings and other strategic angel investors. Founded in 2025 by Karim Malhas, Breez AI is building a no-code system for voice orchestration that enables companies to deploy real-time Voice AI across phone operations without stitching together fragmented telecom and AI systems. The platform unifies global routing, carrier connectivity, media delivery, and AI processing, addressing reliability issues such as dropped calls, latency, and inconsistent performance at scale.…
SBC Summit Malta 2026 will redefine the conference experience through a blend of strategy and practice, with the closing day devoted exclusively to workshops. Returning to the InterContinental Malta from 28–30 April, the summit goes beyond learning to connect 6,000 senior executives for three days of strategic networking and product exploration at Europe’s iGaming hub. Building on its 2025 transformation into SBC Summit Malta, the 2026 edition will strengthen its coverage of marketing, affiliation, casino and betting product innovation, regulation, and compliance. However, this time, delegates will experience a dual-structure programme that blends theory with real-world application, featuring strategic discussions…
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 26, 2026) – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced the Company showcased its FF 91, the Company’s new First Class EAI-MPV, FX Super One, and its innovative EAI robotics solutions at UMEX 2026 (Unmanned Systems Exhibition & Conference), held in Abu Dhabi from January 20 to 22. The event allowed the Company to present its forward-looking vision for EAI-driven mobility to the Middle East region, showcasing its new era of EAI vehicles and EAI robotics. During the…
Dubai, UAE — 22 January 2026 – Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) concluded its 31st edition as one of the most visually ambitious, creatively layered and city-wide seasons in the festival’s history. Over 38 days, DSF 2025/26 unfolded across Dubai as a living canvas — transforming skies, streets, waterfronts, cultural districts and natural landscapes into spaces for shared experience, visual storytelling and public celebration. To mark the close of the festival, we are sharing 31 images of DSF 2025/26. The collection serves as a visual record of how the festival evolved this season — not only in scale, but in intent — r
Over AED 500k awarded to date and AED 1.5mn confirmed in upcoming challenge value Ignyte’s challenge-led initiative reinforces Dubai’s position as a launchpad for next-generation Web3 start-ups Multi-party partnership with Binance, CoinW, Ripple Labs, Solana and Ton Foundation underpin the programme Dubai, UAE:January 2026 – Ignyte – the region’s leading global digital start-up ecosystem, has successfully concluded major programmes culminated in a landmark Demo Day at the Museum of the Future, where selected start-ups presented their solutions before a panel of industry leaders, investors, and global partners. The challenge tracks were delivered in partnership with du Business, Solana, Ton Foundation and Avalanche, providing…
January 14, 2025 – SHEGLAM proudly unveils its latest lip essential: Silk Slip Lip Oil Balm, a modern hybrid designed to meet the everyday beauty needs of the GCC consumer. Created for effortless wear and all-day comfort, Silk Slip Lip Oil Balm combines the nourishment of a lip balm with the glossy payoff of a lip oil. The formula melts seamlessly onto the lips, delivering a juicy hint of color, a silky-smooth finish, and lasting hydration, without any sticky feel. Perfectly suited for the GCC’s warm climate and on-the-go lifestyle, this lightweight lip oil balm is enriched with squalane, agave extract, and peptides, helping to keep