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 03 February 2026: The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) organised a graduation ceremony for the first cohort of its ‘International Humanitarian Law’ program, designed specifically for personnel from the Ministry of Defence. The program is the first formally accredited initiative of its kind in the UAE, underscoring DJI’s commitment to advancing specialised legal expertise and strengthening awareness of humanitarian principles ......read full article
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 Abu Dhabi-UAE: 3 February 2026 – The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) participated in the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), held in Houston, Texas, from 25 to 29 January 2026. The meeting brought together leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to exchange knowledge and discuss the latest advances in atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic ......read full article
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February 03, 2026 - The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) is set to organise the seventh edition of ‘Legislative Week’ under the theme ‘Empowering Family and Society: Legislation for a Prosperous Future’. The flagship annual event will take place from 9 to 11 February 2026, bringing together a distinguished group of legal experts, legislators, and specialists from ......read full article
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 3rd International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Majlis to convene world leaders and peacebuilders at Zayed National Museum
Abu Dhabi, 02 February 2026: The 3rd International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Majlis, organised by Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ahead of its annual award ceremony, will take place on 3 February 2026 at Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi.
The International Zayed Award for Human ......read full article
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 Dubai, UAE, 02 February 2026- Registration is now open for the ninth edition of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA). Launched in 2015 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, this award is one of the world’s most prestigious recognitions honoring experts and professionals in science and knowledge. MBRKA seeks to foster creativity and ......read full article
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 This year's Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) featured a special Sustainable Fashion Show, held under the theme 'Green Energy' as part of the Blue Forum co-hosted by Masdar and Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF). The International Youth Innovation Summit (YSS), an international platform integrating cutting-edge technology with sustainable design, joined forces with the global sustainable fashion movement ReVougeX ......read full article
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 31 January 2026: "The Accession Day of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Crown Prince of Dubai, and of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Deputy Ruler of Dubai, stands as a testament to the far-sighted vision and wise leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai. Since their accession, Dubai has witnessed remarkable ......read full article
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 Investments on course to top US$3 billion following expanded three-day Summit that featured 16 dedicated pavilions and multiple co-located conferences
A record 122 start-ups as part of a dedicated AI and technology hub, attracted some of the world’s biggest energy names as prospective investors
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 30 January 2026: RX Global, organisers of the World Future Energy Summit 2026 have confirmed this ......read full article
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A platform highlighting ADQ's role in building critical social infrastructure and advancing community wellbeing
Aligned with the Year of Family, reinforcing social cohesion and intergenerational connection
Seventeen ADQ portfolio companies participating over ten days
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 29 January 2026: ADQ, an active sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, has announced the launch of the ......read full article
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 Abu Dhabi, UAE — 29 Jan 2026 — The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Agility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing energy efficiency and economic performance across data centers and district cooling operations in the UAE; strengthening the UAE's competitiveness regionally and globally.
The MoU was signed by His Excellency Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and ......read full article
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Event aims to clarify the programme's benefits, legal and regulatory framework, implementation readiness, and registration process
Younis Haji AlKhoori: The programme to drive digitalisation across the UAE by streamlining invoicing processes, enhancing tax transparency and compliance.
Lowers operational costs for small and medium enterprises and improves cash flow
The Ministry stresses the necessity of relying on its official ......read full article
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 Working together to validate concepts for autonomous aerial patrolling technologies within ENEC’s established safety and security frameworks
Abu Dhabi, 28 Jan 2026 – The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC), the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), and ASPIRE announced a new Proof of Concept (PoC) project to develop and validate autonomous aerial patrolling and monitoring capabilities for critical infrastructure. This ......read full article
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Up-and-coming prospects Tjen and Sönmez add further international depth to the elite WTA 500 field
Wildcard selections underline Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open’s role in showcasing emerging global talent alongside established champions
Tickets still available for fourth edition of the tournament that takes place from 31 January-7 February 2026 at Zayed Sports City
ABU DHABI, UAE – 28 January 2026: The Mubadala Abu ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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HE Al Zeyoudi: “The UAE and Australia share a mutual interest in empowering our private sectors to take full advantage of our Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.”
HE Don Farrell: “The UAE is Australia’s largest trading partner in the Middle East and a key gateway for our exports to the region.”
Non-oil trade between the UAE and Australia grew 32.4% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025 to ......read full article
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18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship key event on 2026 calendar
Abu Dhabi to host IMMAF Youth World Championship for fifth consecutive year
Abu Dhabi, 27 January 2026: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced its 2026 competition calendar, which includes more than 30 local and international championships in jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. The season is designed to deliver a structured ......read full article
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 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Announces Third Honoree for 2026 Edition: Palestinian organization Taawon
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / January 26, 2026— The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity today announced Palestinian non-profit organization Taawon as the third honoree of its seventh edition. The organization will be honored alongside the historic peace agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the ......read full article
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 Dubai, UAE – January 26, 2025: Hotpack, the UAE-based global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has been awarded ‘Sustainable Business of the Year 2025 – FMCG Sector’ at the ‘Sustainability 2040 Awards in the Middle East’, a platform that recognises governments, corporates, and sustainability leaders from across the region to spotlight businesses that are not only setting ambitious ESG goals but are ......read full article
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 H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum: The momentum of matches and the high competitive standards in the University Games reflect the development of the university sports experience and reinforce its role in discovering national talent.
The second season of the championship sees the participation of 47 universities and more than 2700 male and female students, with a growth rate exceeding 68% compared to the first season.
The ......read full article
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 Abu Dhabi, January 26, 2026: His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, affirmed that the ‘National Plan for Registration of Cultural Heritage Elements on UNESCO Lists (2026-2036) reflects the wise vision of the UAE’s leadership to safeguard and promote the nation’s rich cultural heritage. The plan positions national heritage as a key driver of cultural and economic development, ......read full article
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 Khalid Al Bustani: Continuously enhancing services related to Emirati families remains among the Authority’s top priorities
Abu Dhabi, 26 January 2026: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that the number of approved applications submitted by Emirati citizens to recover the Value Added Tax (VAT) paid on the construction of their newly built homes exceeded 7.2 thousand applications during the past year, with a total value ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 Australian takes first stage race win of 2026 for Emirati squad
News | Team –25thJanuary 2026
In a thrilling and unpredictable finale to the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under, Australian Jay Vine secured overall victory for UAE Team Emirates-XRG today, overcoming chaotic conditions, intense heat, crashes, and even an unexpected kangaroo collision to claim the ochre leader’s jersey and the general classification title on home ......read full article
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 Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23 January, 2026: The National Rehabilitation Center (NRC) announced its participation in the Military Police Exhibition for Combating Drugs and Cybercrimes 2026, organised by the Ministry of Defence, represented by the Military Police Command. The exhibition will take place from 27 January to 4 February 2026 at Zayed Military City in Abu Dhabi.
The exhibition aims to raise awareness among Ministry of Defence personnel, ......read full article
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 Abu Dhabi, 22 January 2026: The Board of Directors of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation held its first meeting of 2026 following the restructuring of the Board, setting the direction for the year ahead. Chaired by H.E. Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, Chairman of the Federation, President of the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union, and Senior Vice President of the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation, the meeting outlined key priorities, reinforcing renewed ......read full article
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 January 2026 - The International Day of Education is observed annually to highlight the vital role education plays in advancing sustainable development, fostering social progress and prosperity, and strengthening societal stability and cohesion. By ensuring the sound upbringing of children as the architects of the future and empowering youth as the drivers of progress, education remains the cornerstone of resilient and thriving ......read full article
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 Organised by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with ADNEC Group
ICMM To take place in Abu Dhabi from 9 to 13 November
Global participation from medical leaders, experts, researchers, and practitioners representing 120 countries
Congress to showcase latest scientific advancements to enhance healthcare systems and operational efficiency
Platform to expand international partnerships and strengthen responses to health and ......read full article
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 Dubai, UAE – January 22, 2026 — e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group e& and Emergence, the US–based leading agentic frontier company, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of next-generation AI solutions across enterprises throughout the MENAT region (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye). The collaboration aims to help organizations unlock ......read full article
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 First stage win of the Australian's career in home race
News | Team –22nd January 2026
Jay Vine delivered a powerful ride today to claim victory on Stage 2 of the Santos Tour Down Under, leading a decisive UAE Team Emirates-XRG one-two with teammate Jhonatan Narváez on the key uphill finish at Uraidla. The result not only gives Vine the stage win but also propels him into the lead of the general classification on the first ......read full article
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Year-long initiative will embed AI across learning, research and campus life
The programme aims to develop graduates fluent in AI, critical thinking and ethical judgement, supporting the UAE's vision for responsible, human-centered innovation
Launched following the successful conclusion of Marine AI and Robotics for Innovation and Sustainability (MARIS-AI) Symposium
United Arab Emirates- Abu Dhabi, 22 January ......read full article
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Held alongside the 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day events, 28–29 January 2026
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 22 January 2026:
Abu Dhabi will take center stage in the global calendar of arbitration events as the Court of Arbitration of the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) convenes for its flagship Annual Court Summit on 28 January 2026 from 4–6 pm (followed by a reception). The Summit is ......read full article
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 Abu Dhabi 21 January 2026: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, and Chairman of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, day two of Unmanned Systems Exhibition and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), taking place the Centre Abu Dhabi was the epicentre of global innovation in autonomous systems shaping the ......read full article
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 Abu Dhabi – 21 January 2026 – Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement has announced a new series of contracts concluded on behalf of the Ministry of Defence on the second day of UMEX and Simtex 2026 event. Four deals signed on the second day, valued at AED 1,479,826,000.
This brings the total number of deals signed during the first two days of the exhibitions to 8, with an overall value of AED 2,359,611,000.
The agreements ......read full article
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EDGE entity TRUST will collaborate with Allison Transmission to enhance operational readiness
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 21 January, 2026 – EDGE entity TRUST, a leading military combat supplier, has signed an authorised dealership agreement with Allison Transmission, a global leader in fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defence applications. The partnership reflects TRUST’s continued expansion of its capabilities, ......read full article
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Nasser Al Neyadi: The CIPS accreditation reinforces the Corporation’s leadership in governance and ethical procurement. It also reflects our commitment to transparency and integrity across procurement and supply chains
The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) announced that it has been awarded the International Ethical Procurement and Supply Accreditation (Corporate Ethical Procuremnet and Supply) by the Chartered ......read full article
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 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 19 January 2026 – The Ministry of Economy and Planning announced that it will launch the SUSTAIN Platform in beta form in 2026 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting during a NextOn talk at Saudi House in Davos. SUSTAIN is an AI-enabled matchmaking partnership network designed to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and accelerate the delivery of sustainable development initiatives.
SUSTAIN ......read full article
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MoF successfully fulfils all requirements and principles of the strategic and operational framework for future readiness and business agility across all sectors and departments.
Abu Dhabi, January 19, 2026
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has been awarded the International Accreditation for Future Readiness and Business Agility – Gold/Leading Level by the International Business Agility Institute (TIBAI).
The accreditation was ......read full article
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UAE-DRC non-oil trade reached USD$2.1 billion in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting a 19.2% year-on-year increase.
The two countries sign 16 memorandums of understanding to enhance cooperation in promising sectors including mining, solar energy, agriculture, food security, digital transformation, infrastructure, housing, pharmaceuticals, fisheries and sports.
HE Al Zeyoudi: “The UAE remains eager to strengthen our already ......read full article
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Aside from watching some of the world’s best WTA tennis stars, there are lots of activities and activations for the family to enjoy
This year will be the first time there is a wheelchair tennis tournament running alongside the main tournament and the Road to MADO.
The first day of the event is the Family Day and is free entry for all.
ABU DHABI, UAE – 19 January 2025: The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is returning to ......read full article
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29% Growth of Italian companies in Abu Dhabi during 2025, reaffirming the emirate’s attractiveness to investors and entrepreneurs
Abu Dhabi - 19 January 2026: The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) is leading a high-level economic delegation to Italy from 19–22 January 2026 as part of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to deepen strategic partnerships and expand international economic engagement to ......read full article
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