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Stake Raises USD 31 Million in an Oversubscribed Series B to Scale Regulated Global Real Estate Investing

February 19, 2026

Stake, the region’s leading digital real estate investment platform, today announced the successful close of its oversubscribed Series B funding round,…

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Saudia Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Six Flags and Aquarabia Qiddiya City

February 19, 2026

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Six Flags and Aquarabia Qiddiya…

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Check Point Software Earns Leader & Fast Mover Position in GigaOm Radar for Cloud Network Security

February 19, 2026

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced that it has been…

Healthcare

Medcare launches its Second Hospital in Sharjah in New Wave of Expansion in Tertiary Quaternary Care

February 18, 2026

Sharjah, UAE – February 17, 2026: Medcare, the UAE’s on of the leading provider of premium healthcare services, announced the opening of its new Medcare Hospital Sharjah, a purpose-built tertiary care hospital strategically located on Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Street in the heart of the Sharjah emirate. The 90-bed multidisciplinary hospital is designed to meet the evolving and expanding healthcare needs of Sharjah and the Northern emirates, reinforcing Medcare’s commitment to delivering high-quality care. The new Medcare Hospital is expected to meet the needs of the region’s residents, in line with the population expansion and demographic shifts, and the recent healthcare policy changes, including the rollout of mandatory health insurance that broadened access to care for a larger segment of the population, resulting in increase of hospital patient volumes. Ms. Alisha Moopen, Managing Director & Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare, said, “Medcare Hospital Sharjah embodies our strategic response to rising clinical demand and changing healthcare utilisation patterns across the Northern Emirates. We understand the increased need in the region for enhanced tertiary care infrastructure, as more residents seek both routine and complex medical services locally.” “We have witnessed tremendous growth since the launch of our first Medcare Hospital in Sharjah. The strong and sustained demand for our premium healthcare services reflects the trust and confidence that the community placed in us and also underscores the evolving healthcare needs of the region. As leaders in healthcare delivery, we see it as our responsibility to anticipate these needs and proactively invest in infrastructure and capabilities,” she added. “This expansion into a second multispecialty hospital is a strategic decision, more than just adding beds or services. Our vision is to ensure that every individual in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates has access to world-class, patient-centred tertiary healthcare close to home,” Ms. Alisha further said. Dr. Shanila Laiju, Group CEO of Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres, said: “Medcare Hospital Sharjah has been developed to deliver clinical excellence through integrated, multidisciplinary care models that prioritise patient safety, efficiency, and continuity. By aligning advanced diagnostics, specialised disciplines and structured care pathways under a single roof, we are equipped to meet the rising demand for complex medical services locally, reducing the need for patients to travel outside the Northern Emirates for tertiary care.” “Our Medcare’s expansion strategy spans both primary and tertiary healthcare. In 2024 and early 2025, we have launched 11 new Medcare Medical Centres, growing ournetwork to 26 facilities across Dubai and Sharjah. These community-centric centres have been developed with a AED 60 million committed investment and are already witnessing strong engagement, a reflection of the increasing preference for accessible, quality care,” she added. “The expansion is supported by a 28 per cent year-on-year increase in footfall, indicating a robust shift toward high-quality healthcare utilisation. For Medcare, the launch of the new Medcare Hospital in Sharjah marks the addition of the third hospital to our network in the last three years. We are furthermore planning to expand into quaternary care services in 2026 in Sharjah and the Northen Emirates, and a green filed hospital to be launched in Dubai in the next two years,” elaborated Dr. Shanila. Expanding on the medical offering and advancements in technology and medical standards, Medcare has adopted integration of AI technologies in its cardiology diagnostics and breast imaging solutions and has furthermore started its robotic expansion by introducing the latest generation of robotic surgical technologies over a range of specialities before the end of 2026. The new hospital in Sharjah offers a comprehensive range of services across 29 specialties, including emergency and trauma care, ICU, NICU, and PICU units, advanced radiology and imaging, and specialised care in women’s and children’s health. Medcare’s approach ensures patients receive the right care at the right time through well-defined care pathways that promote continuity and evidence-based clinical decision-making. It will also host a PET CT for robust oncological diagnostics Medcare Hospital Sharjah has been developed in line with international healthcare standards, integrating advanced clinical governance frameworks, digital care pathways, and patient-centric design principles that enhance safety, efficiency, and coordination across all levels of care. This opening represents a pivotal milestone in Medcare’s expansion strategy, reinforcing the group’s long-standing commitment to delivering premium, integrated healthcare services across the UAE and supporting healthier, more resilient communities in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates

Medcare, the UAE’s on of the leading provider of premium healthcare services, announced the opening of its new Medcare Hospital…

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Ohana Development Launches USD 4.1 Billion ‘Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana’ in Abu Dhabi

February 18, 2026

Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer, has officially launched ‘Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana,’ a USD 4.1…

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Check Point Unveils AI Security Strategy, Reinforces Platform with Three Strategic Acquisitions

February 18, 2026

Check Point to Embed OpenAI Frontier Cyber Capabilities into Check Point Security Products

The company introduces its four-pillar approach to securing the AI transformation of enterprises, strengthening its platform across AI agent security,…

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Emirates Skywards offers Ramadan rewards and chance to win share of 2 million Skywards Miles

February 18, 2026

In the spirit of giving this month, Emirates Skywards is offering its members the chance to enter a prize draw…

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Emirates Group CFO Michael Doersam to step down

February 18, 2026

Emirates says strategic direction remains unchanged despite leadership exit Emirates Group confirmed that its Chief Financial and Group Services Officer, Michael…

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