January, 2026

• 12 January

  Speedex Tools Unveils Expanded Deira Flagship Store on 35th Anniversary

  

  DUBAI/GULF TIME Speedex Tools, one of the UAE’s long-standing names in industrial tools and hardware solutions, has marked a significant milestone with the grand relaunch of its newly refurbished and expanded flagship store in Deira Souq, the very location where the brand began its journey 35 years ago. The relaunch celebrates three and a half decades of legacy, trust, and …

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• 12 January

  RAK Ruler directs preparation of ‘Saqr Humanitarian Ship’ to support Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has directed the preparation of the Saqr Humanitarian Ship, loaded with humanitarian and relief aid designated for the people of the Gaza Strip. The initiative is being closely followed up by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board …

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• 12 January

  ATARA Development Breaks Ground on GCC’s First Sheraton-Branded Residences

  ATARA Development has officially broken ground on The Residences at Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, marking a major milestone for the GCC’s first Sheraton Residences. With enabling works underway and 5% of overall progress completed, the landmark beachfront project on Al Marjan Island is advancing steadily under the leadership of ATARA’s in-house construction arm, Rakhat Construction. Significant on-site progress has …

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• 12 January

  Barjeel Geojit launches India Opportunities Fund

  DUBAI/GULF TIME Barjeel Geojit’s entry into the Investment Management business marks a significant milestone in its growth journey, building on over 25 years of legacy in the UAE and aligning with the nation’s strategic vision to position itself as a global hub for fund management. Barjeel Geojit received mainland Investment Fund Management license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). This approval …

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• 12 January

  Collective Artists Network Marks One Year Through Partnerships with Key Brands in the UAE

  Collective Artists Network, India’s leading new-age media powerhouse, today marks one year of operations in the UAE, underscoring a strong and successful first chapter in the Middle East. Over the past year, Collective has emerged as a key partner for brands, governments, and institutions seeking to tap into India’s cultural influence and the region’s growing appetite for Indian talent, creators, …

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• 11 January

  Roundtable discussions enrich 4th edition of 1 Billion Followers Summit

  

  DUBAI/WAM The fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creation economy, featured six roundtable discussions. Experts and specialists from leading technology companies, global social media platforms, and top global influencers and content creators explored developments taking place across multiple sectors of the new media content industry, the key challenges they faced, …

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• 11 January

  Creators HQ, Amazon announce Amazon Creators Foundry

  

  DUBAI/WAM Creators HQ, the first dedicated creators’ hub in the UAE and the Middle East, in collaboration with Amazon Ads, announced the Amazon Creators Foundry, an initiative designed to enable UAE-based content creators to launch and scale their own products on Amazon.ae. The new initiative was announced during the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest …

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• 11 January

  Amna Al Dahak: UAE leads new era of renewable energy driven by AI, doubling its renewable capacity

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, affirmed that the United Arab Emirates, in line with the vision of its wise leadership, is today leading a global movement to redefine the renewable energy landscape. This approach goes beyond merely increasing solar panels; it relies on integrating cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and strategic storage …

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• 11 January

  Masdar signs landmark PPA for 150MW Quipungo Solar PV project in Angola

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 150-megawatt (MW) Quipungo Solar Photovoltaic project in Angola, marking Masdar’s first PPA in the country. The Quipungo project represents the first contracted site under Project Royal Sable, a planned 500MW renewable energy programme across three sites …

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• 11 January

  Sharjah Literature Festival 2026 showcases Emirati creativity

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Organised by the Emirates Publishers Association and the Sharjah Book Authority under the theme “A Community Woven by Stories,” the Sharjah Literature Festival stands as one of the region’s most prominent cultural events. It reflects the Emirate of Sharjah’s status as a leading hub for literary creativity and intellectual thought on both regional and international levels. The …

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