Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have declared that Wednesday (February 18) will be the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH.
Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner of Plus VC, has been recognised with a Top Venture Capitalist Award 2026 at the Forbes Middle East Top Advisors & Investors Summit, presented by Beltone, in Abu Dhabi, last week.
talabat Bahrain, a leading on-demand platform in the MENA region, has signed a partnership agreement with Lazer Car Services, one of the Kingdom’s largest car service and vehicle inspection providers, to offer exclusive value-added benefits to talabat’s tPro customers.
The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system, a report said.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced the launch of the official operations of its fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles developed by Chinese group Baidu Apollo Go. Set for public rollout during the first quarter, the system ensures safe and seamless mobility on roads open to live traffic.
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the "Hamdan bin Zayed: The World’s Richest Seas" initiative, aiming to significantly increase fish stocks in the emirate, seeking to achieve one of the highest densities globally by 2030.
An alarming rise in cargo theft and freight fraud across global supply chains is being highlighted by the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) and the Transported Asset Protection Association's Europe Middle East and Africa division, with incidents escalating across Europe, the Americas and Africa.
Qatar has launched two new categories of Residency Visas for high growth entrepreneurs and senior executives, in line with Qatar’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its position as a leading global hub for talent, innovation and investment.
Carlos Alcaraz capped a historic Australian Open campaign by defeating Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final, clinching his maiden title at Melbourne Park and completing a career Grand Slam at just 22.
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced the competition dates and prize model for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), the new global esports competition built around national teams, national pride, and iconic rivalries.
