L.E.K. Consulting Research Shows 83% Private School Penetration and 3.6% Growth in International K-12 Segment, Reinforcing Sharjah’s Position as an Emerging Global Education HubDubai, UAE, 19 February …
Sharjah K-12 enrollment reaches 251,000 in academic year 2025
Sharjah’s K-12 education sector has reached approximately 251,000 students, with 83% enrolled in private schools, according to research and analysis by global strategy consultancy firm L.E.K.
Abu Dhabi real estate hit record $39bn in 2025 as transactions jump 44 per cent
Abu Dhabi real estate transactions hit a record $38.7bn in 2025, up 44 per cent, with foreign investment reaching $2.23bn …
Dubai confirms final phase of single-use plastics ban
Dubai has enforced the final stage of its phased single-use plastics ban, expanding regulated products to include plastic plates, cups and lids, and single-use cutlery.
Dubai draws surge of Chinese emigration amid graft crackdown
Dubai has emerged as a preferred destination for Chinese emigrants seeking to relocate assets abroad, as Beijing intensifies anti-corruption campaign.
G-Dragon’s Middle East debut marred by chaotic planning at Dubai show
The South Korean artiste’s event was organiser Pu1se Events’ first K-pop concert in the Middle East. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Eala earns third Top 10 win, outduels Paolini in Dubai night session
It was a Filipino frenzy on Tuesday night in Dubai, as Alexandra Eala captured one of the biggest wins of her career to the delight of the Center Court crowd. She defeated Jasmine Paolini in straight …
WTA Dubai semifinal predictions including Coco Gauff vs Elina Svitolina
We are down to four women at the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships and we are guaranteed a first-time finalist in this event when Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova face off in an all-American clash.
Bitcoin Mining Helps the UAE Achieve $344 Million in Unrealized Profit
The UAE sits on $344 million in unrealized profit from its bitcoin mining operations, showcasing a strong crypto push.
Three Americans charge into Dubai semifinals
Americans Amanda Anisimova, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula reached the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships along with Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina.
Coco Gauff candid about what in her game needs fixing after latest Dubai display
Even though Coco Gauff has made it through to the quarterfinals in Dubai, her serve remains a talking point. The American’s return to action has not gone smoothly since the Australian Open.
‘One match can change everything’: Gauff knocks out Eala to reach Dubai semis
Coco Gauff delivered a masterclass as far as bounce back performances are concerned with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 victory over Alexandra Eala on Thursday night to advance to the Dubai semifinals for the …
Channeling pro-Alexandra Eala crowd, Coco Gauff storms into Dubai semifinals
Awaiting Gauff in the semifinals could be a rematch of her Australian Open quarterfinal against Elina Svitolina. A former champion in Dubai, Svitolina dropped just three games to Gauff in Melbourne …
Elina Svitolina’s heartfelt message to Belinda Bencic after their match in Dubai
Elina Svitolina advanced to the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals on Wednesday after defeating Belinda Bencic in three sets. Bencic, 28, took a 6-4 lead in the match before 30-year-old …
WTA Dubai, UAE Betting Odds and Match Previews for February 18, 2026, Women’s Singles
Find the 2026 WTA Dubai, UAE betting odds and previews, plus tournament favorites and more for matches on February 18.
Sharjah Charity Association distributes 30,000 Iftar meals on first day of Ramadan
Sharjah Charity Association distributed 30,000 Iftar meals at 129 locations across the Emirate of Sharjah on the first day of Ramadan, as part of its plan …
Alexandra Eala has beautiful message for Coco Gauff ahead of Dubai encounter
Eala comments on facing Gauff in the Dubai quarterfinal.