B-Heaven by Barceló, the vibrant rooftop restaurant at Barceló Al Jaddaf, is hosting a one-night-only Michelin collaboration on Monday, 26 January 2026, welcoming Chef Kisko García, the one-Michelin-starred talent behind Restaurant Choco in Córdoba, Spain. The exclusive Michelin Tapas: Spanish
New year, new focus on health: Mayo Clinic expert highlights effective treatment options for obesity
In the month of January, people around the world make New Year’s resolutions to improve their health. For some adults living with obesity, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to treat the disease. The World Health Organization reports that 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity in 2022. In […]
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD), has officially declared 2026 as its ‘Year of AI,’ marking a major institutional commitment to embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) across education, research and public engagement. Guided by the slogan, “Choose AI, Choose Critical Thinking,” the initiative positions AI as a tool to enhance learning while strengthening human
By 2028, 50% of organizations will implement a zero-trust posture for data governance due to the proliferation of unverified AI-generated data, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. “Organizations can no longer implicitly trust data or assume it was human generated,” said Wan Fui Chan, Managing VP at Gartner. “As AI-generated data
Looking back on their recent visits to Abu Dhabi, Chris Hemsworth shared how it’s the perfect choice for family travel, with days that mix high-energy fun with quality time you’ll remember for years to come. “I love travelling to Abu Dhabi with the kids because there’s so much on offer. From action-packed thrills to calm, […]
BingX, a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced a remarkable milestone for its TradFi offerings, achieving a 24-hour trading volume exceeding AED 3.67 billion. Among this total, BingX TradFi Gold contributed over AED 1.86 billion, showcasing strong user interest and active engagement. Since launching BingX TradFi, an integrated feature that
VIWELL, an end-to-end ecosystem that enables balanced workplaces through holistic wellbeing, is calling the attention of business leaders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to focus on wellbeing in the workplace to mitigate the rising risk of burnout in high growth sectors. “Ensuring employee wellbeing and preventing burnout demands a shift from reactive fixes […]
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that construction at Creek Views III, its luxury development on the shores of the iconic Dubai Creek in Dubai Healthcare City, has now reached 50%. The project is on track for its delivery in Q2 2026. Structural works have been completed, with blockwork […]
NEOPAY, one of the leading digital payments and merchant solutions providers in the UAE, has announced a strategic partnership with UAE-based Fintech Nymbl to enable Nymbl QX, a QR-based order-at-table and pay-at-table solution designed to simplify dining experiences and streamline operations for food and beverage merchants across the UAE. Through this collaboration,
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) organized the Partners and Supporters Ceremony on Wednesday, 21 January, at InterContinental Dubai Festival City – Al RAS Halls 1 & 2, with the participation of a distinguished group of representatives from government and private sector entities. The event was held in recognition of strategic partnerships and the
HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, successfully concluded a photography masterclass “Master the Light” photography masterclass at its Experience Store in Dubai Mall, reinforcing its commitment to technical education and redefining the role of retail spaces as immersive learning environments. This photography masterclass reflects HONOR’s broader vision of
As grocery retail and wholesale channels across the Middle East scale at unprecedented speed, Gulfood 2026 is set to host Gulfood Grocery Trade, a dedicated platform designed to serve fast-moving consumer goods, private label and grocery segments powering the region’s food economy. Set to take place from 26–30 January 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) […]
Trango Tech, a global technology services provider, has announced the expansion of its mobile app development services across the GCC region, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. With dedicated delivery teams operating from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, the company is strengthening its regional presence to better support startups, SMEs, and large-scale
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it successfully supported the establishment and expansion of 1,690 digital startups in Dubai during 2025. This represents an increase of 39.7% compared to 2024, reflecting the chamber’s significant role in strengthening Dubai’s position as a […]
This Ramadan, Hawksbill Restaurant at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club offers a relaxed Iftar setting along the shores of Saadiyat Island, overlooking the driving range with roaming gazelles. Designed for sharing, the AED 160 per person menu brings together a curated selection of traditional Ramadan dishes alongside international favourites, served in a way that encourages
Heart attacks are no longer confined to a particular age group or lifestyle and increasingly, they strike without warning. Many people who suffer a cardiac event have never experienced symptoms beforehand, leaving little time to react. Cardiologists say this is precisely why the conversation around heart health needs to change from reacting to emergencies to […]
BingX, a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced a remarkable milestone for its TradFi offerings, achieving a 24-hour trading volume exceeding AED 3.67 billion. Among this total, BingX TradFi Gold contributed over AED 1.86 billion, showcasing strong user interest and active engagement. Since launching BingX TradFi, an integrated feature that
Wellness tourism continues to expand as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global travel industry. Recent international research estimates the wellness travel market at over USD 600 billion worldwide, with growth rates that consistently exceed those of traditional tourism. The trend reflects a broader change in traveller priorities, with increasing emphasis on
Mada Media, the official entity for issuing Out-of-Home (OOH) advertisement permits in Dubai, yesterday convened its Strategic Partners Forum, bringing together leading out of home advertising investors and key stakeholders to strengthen strategic partnerships and advance cooperation across the industry ecosystem. The forum was attended by members of Mada Media’s Board of
Arada registered year-on-year sales growth of 199% in the UAE during 2025, with AED17.3 billion worth of homes sold across master-planned communities and luxury developments in Dubai and Sharjah. Driven by strong demand for properties in its existing and newly announced projects, the master developer sold 5,140 homes last year, more than double the 2,171 […]





























