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
The Dubai Marathon will see the biggest turnout of marathon runners in its history when the 42.195km marquee race gets underway on Sunday (February 1), marking the 25th edition of the Middle East’s oldest international race. Held with the support of the Dubai Sports Council, the 2026 Dubai Marathon expects around 20,000 runners in total
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026) returns this Saturday as a flagship, two-day entrepreneurship gathering, reinforcing its position as the largest festival of its kind in the region. Taking place from 31 January to 1 February 2026 at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), the ninth edition of SEF will convene founders, investors,
Step Dubai 2026 will host nearly 100,000 hours of AI-focused narratives including business insights, dialogue and applied knowledge as the region’s leading technology and startup event, held in partnership with Dubai Internet City, aligns its 14th edition with the UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. Taking place on 11-12 February at Dubai Internet City,
Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) hosted its first panel discussion of 2026 in Dubai, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and youth to examine challenges and opportunities in integrating renewable energy while maintaining grid stability and resilience. In her opening remarks, Dr Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Co-Founder and Chairperson of EEG, said the global energy landscape is
The World Governments Summit Organisation revealed the agenda for the upcoming edition of the World Governments Summit, running from 3rd to 5th February under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’. The agenda aligns with major global shifts and rapid developments across vital sectors, offering a future-forward vision that addresses key challenges and opportunities, while outlining the
Learning artificial intelligence often begins with a promise of speed for most people. Producing more in less time, thinking more clearly, achieving more effective results… AI tools truly make this possible. However, there is a deep but hard to notice risk along this journey: losing our own voice. As technology advances, many people unknowingly begin
