Author: Stuart

Dubai will stage an exclusive professional women’s T100 race from 12–15 November 2026, as part of a new format for the 2026 T100 Triathlon World Tour agreed by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and World Triathlon. The event marks a major step for women’s sport in the region. The Dubai T100 will feature the top female triathletes racing only against each other over the 100km distance, which includes a 2km swim, 80km bike leg and 18km run. The race will place women’s competition at the centre of the programme in Dubai. The women-only event forms part of a revised 2026…

Ebb, a climate and water technology company, has signed a prepurchase agreement with Google to remove 3,500 tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere. The agreement follows Ebb’s recent partnership with the Saudi Water Authority to deploy its system across desalination facilities in Saudi Arabia, with the potential to reach up to 85 million tonnes of carbon removal capacity each year once fully scaled. Ebb’s work builds on recognised science showing ocean alkalinity enhancement as a promising, scalable method for carbon dioxide removal. The process increases the rate at which carbon dioxide from the air converts into stable bicarbonate in seawater.…

Al Haboob (الهَبُوب), the first professional camel racing team operating across the UAE and GCC, has announced a major partnership with international footballer Paul Pogba. Pogba joins as both Ambassador and Shareholder, becoming the first professional footballer to hold ownership in a camel racing team. The partnership marks a significant moment for the sport and brings new global attention to camel racing, which has long been central to regional heritage. Pogba is recognised as one of the most influential footballers of his era, with a career including a FIFA World Cup, UEFA Nations League title, four Serie A championships with…

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced that the UAE National MMA Championship 5 will take place on 13 and 14 December at UAE University in Al Ain, with more than 300 athletes expected to compete across multiple age divisions. Holding the championship in Al Ain supports the Federation’s wider plan to expand mixed martial arts across the UAE by giving athletes increased access to competitions and clear pathways for progress into higher-level events. The two-day event will include several youth categories, beginning with Youth D (10–11 years), Youth C (12–13 years), and Youth B (14–15 years).…

Grand Hyatt Dubai has confirmed that the Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark is now open to the public. The opening marks a notable point in the hotel’s 22-year history and supports its position as a major urban resort. The waterpark covers 20,000 sqm within the hotel’s 37-acre estate in central Dubai, close to Downtown. It has been developed as a space for leisure and recreation where guests can relax, explore, or take part in water attractions. The public opening comes ahead of UAE school holidays and the festive period, when family travel activity increases. Entry is priced at AED 375 for…

Presight, a global AI and data analytics company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HSBC UAE to work together on developing and applying advanced artificial intelligence across key financial services functions. The agreement reflects both organisations’ shared focus on responsible technology use and the role of intelligence-led tools in meeting the needs of the sector. Signed during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the MoU aims to speed up the use of new AI capabilities that improve risk awareness, support operational performance and strengthen customer and business insights. The work will look at how AI can support efficiency, regulatory…

Jeddah has hosted a key international event with the announcement of the winners of the third edition of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water. The announcement took place during the opening ceremony of the fourth Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS2025), marking the conclusion of a competitive year that attracted wide interest from the global water sector. During the ceremony, 14 winners were named. Their solutions met the criteria set by the international judging panel. With total prize funding of 10 million dollars, the award recognises work that advances research into practical water technologies. The two Grand Prizes were…

Dubai Investments, through its real estate subsidiary Dubai Investment Real Estate (DIR), has announced Al Vista, a mixed-use project valued at AED 1.3 billion in Meydan Horizon. The development has been planned to integrate residential, commercial and retail spaces within a single masterplan to form a connected urban community. Al Vista includes two towers: a 39-storey residential tower with 312 apartments, and a 19-storey commercial tower. The residential tower consists of 198 one-bedroom units, 98 two-bedroom units and 16 three-bedroom units. All three-bedroom units include private jacuzzis and lagoon views. The commercial tower offers 120,000 sq. ft. of shell-and-core office…

The announcement follows an additional US$1 million in funding, bringing Tabadulat’s total committed capital to US$3.3 million. Tabadulat Limited (Tabadulat), a Shariah-compliant investment platform based in the UAE, has confirmed it has received full Financial Services Permission (FSP) as a Category 3A licensed firm from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The approval allows Tabadulat to operate as the UAE’s first free Halal trading platform. The licence gives the company approval to offer regulated global halal brokerage services. It aims to provide an alternative for Muslim investors who have previously relied on unregulated platforms,…

A temporary open-access beach club from Joe & the Juice and Deliveroo will operate at Kite Beach on 13 and 14 December, offering beach activities for visitors. Joe & the Juice, known for its health-focused juices and coffee, has partnered with Deliveroo to host a two-day pop-up Beach Club at Kite Beach next weekend. The public event will run under the theme: Catch feels, catch waves, catch Joe on Deliveroo. The Beach Club will welcome visitors between 9am and 6pm on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December. Activities will include kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, a surfboard balance challenge and the Nordic…