Seeds Coco Gauff (3), Jessica Pegula (4), Mirra Andreeva (5) and Belinda Bencic (9) all progress Last year’s beaten finalist Clara Tauson (12) and rising American star Iva Jovic (16) remain in the hunt Dubai, UAE – 17 February 2026: Amid glorious winter conditions at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, WTA1000 week heated up on Tuesday as a raft of seeds booking early passage to the Round of 16 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. With nine matches played in daylight hours on day three, the USA’s Coco Gauff, the World No4 and third seed this week, defeated Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4 in little more than an hour

A Ramadan retreat in the heart of the city at Millennium Lakeview Hotel, Dubai Investment Park The sumptuous Iftar spread for AED 119 per person enjoying a stunning sunset backdr Guests can enjoy 10% off the Best Available Rate along with specially prepared Iftar and Suhoor during their stay This Ramadan, Millennium Lakeview Hotel, invites guests to indulge in a Ramadan experience that brings together timeless luxury and approachable sophistication, where every detail is curated for comfort, connection, and elevated dining. For a surreal and memorable Iftar experience, embrace the spirit of togetherness a

Programmes reach 117 million individuals in 60 developing countries by 2025-end Dr. Tariq Al Gurg: Dubai Cares’ worldwide contributions reflect Mohammed bin Rashid’s vision to advance international education and Global South-South cooperation Organisation continues emergency interventions in crisis-affected zones in Lebanon and Gaza to support vulnerable children and families Dubai Cares establishes 4 schools in Nepal and Senegal and 6 libraries in India this past year Organisation engages 3,879 volunteers and participants, including 17 schools involving 2,112 students across the UAE, while enabling the UAE community to launch 55

17 February 2026- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized KnowTalks 2026 sessions at the United Nations House in Kuwait on February 16, 2026. This reflects KnowTalks’ expansion at regional and global levels and its commitment to year-round events in the UAE and beyond. Building on the Knowledge Summit’s vision, KnowTalks provides a global platform for intellectual discussion and future development. The initiative aims to maintain knowledge dialogue and transform data into practical tools with tangible societal impact. His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaire