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This Weekend’s Pick: Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra on Asianet ME

News Desk 22/12/2025

Catch Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra on Asianet ME on 21st December at 8 PM Known for premiering the most talked-about Malayalam films on television, Asianet Middle East adds another standout title to its lineup this holiday season with Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan in a

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The Art of Disappearance: Parvara Elevates Immersive Experiences in the Mountains of Fujairah

News Desk 22/12/2025

Where architecture recedes, silence becomes structure, and luxury is defined by what remains unseen. Fujairah, UAE, December 2025 – On the slopes of Jabal al-Hamri, a new sanctuary has emerged by choosing not to appear. Parvara, the mountain retreat already recognised for reimagining the rhythms of stillness and presence, now unveils the philosophy at the […]

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A Season of Festive Moments by the Sea at Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort & Wyndham Residences The Palm

News Desk 22/12/2025

From Christmas celebrations to New Year gatherings, festive dining and beachside experiences awaits on Palm Jumeirah Dubai, UAE, December 2025: With cooler winter days in Dubai, Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort and Wyndham Residences The Palm invite guests for a month of relaxed celebrations, long lunches, and memorable evenings by the sea. With sweeping beachfront […]

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PeopleStrong appoints Tayfun Topkoc to Head International Operations and Drive Strategic Growth

News Desk 22/12/2025

UAE, December 22, 2025: PeopleStrong, Asia’s leading human capital management (HCM) SaaS company, today announced the appointment of Tayfun Topkoc as Senior Vice President – International. The appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for the company, following strategic investments from Goldman Sachs and the addition of Dinesh Khara, former Chairman of the State […]

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“Tamayouz” Program Launches: Syria’s First Tourism Discount Card with 50% Off

News Desk 22/12/2025

New initiative to boost domestic tourism, starting in early 2026 Minister of Tourism, Mazen Al Salhani: We encourage leading global experiences to enter the Syrian market to spread this international culture. Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, December 22, 2025: The Syrian Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the private sector, has launched the “Tamayouz”

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Cisco Introduces Cisco IQ, a Unified AI Interface to Accelerate Time to Value

News Desk 22/12/2025

News Summary: Cisco IQ brings real-time insights, on-demand assessments, troubleshooting and personalized learning, automation and agents from across professional services and support together in a single AI-powered interface. With Cisco IQ’s purpose-built agentic-AI foundation, agents continually adapt to each customer’s unique operational environment,

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LG SOUND SUITE: THE WORLD’S FIRST SOUNDBAR AUDIO SYSTEM POWERED BY DOLBY ATMOS FLEXCONNECT

News Desk 19/12/2025

At CES 2026, LG Electronics (LG) is transforming home entertainment with LG Sound Suite, a home audio system that gives consumers unprecedented flexibility. At its core is the H7 soundbar – the world’s first with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect – delivering immersive Dolby Atmos sound that adapts to any room layout without complicated setup. LG Sound […]

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New Year Staycation Alert – LEVA Hotel offers 20% off festive stays

News Desk 19/12/2025

Still figuring out New Year’s Eve plans? LEVA Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road is offering a festive staycation option for those who want to stay close to the celebrations without dealing with the crowds. With apartment-style rooms, rooftop leisure spaces, and a central location, LEVA Hotel provides a comfortable base for welcoming 2025. For guests looking to […]

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Record-Breaking Success for HORECA Riyadh and Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Riyadh

News Desk 19/12/2025

The 14th edition of HORECA Riyadh and the third edition of Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Riyadh concluded, capping off a historic week that positioned Riyadh as the beating heart of global hospitality and gastronomy. Held under the strategic partnership of the Culinary Arts Commission (CAC), the renowned and highly anticipated events transformed […]

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Colors Laughter Night Returns with Abishek Kumar’s stand-up Comedy Special Live in Dubai

News Desk 19/12/2025

Colors Laughter Night, the UAE’s favorite stage for South Asian stand-up stars, returns with a bang as crowd-favorite comedian Abishek Kumar takes the spotlight in an all-new comedy special, “Abishek Wants to Enjoy Life.”   Catch the unstoppable entertainer live on January 24, 2026, at GEMS Wellington International School, Al Sufouh, the perfect way to […]

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Tadweer Group and Umm Al Emarat Park set new Guinness World Record with the largest ever recycled bottle-cap mosaic

News Desk 19/12/2025

Umm Al Emarat Park and Tadweer Group have jointly set a new Guinness World Record for the largest recycled materials mosaic – a sustainability-focused artwork made from recycled plastic bottle caps. This inspirational community accomplishment was recognised at a special award ceremony held at the Park on 18 December and attended by officials from Tadweer […]

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Red Hat Accelerates AI Trust and Security with Chatterbox Labs Acquisition

News Desk 19/12/2025

Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, announced it has acquired Chatterbox Labs, a pioneer in model-agnostic AI safety and generative AI (gen AI) guardrails. This acquisition adds critical “security for AI” capabilities to the Red Hat AI portfolio, strengthening the company’s efforts to deliver a comprehensive, open source

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From Home Refreshes to Tech Upgrades: dubizzle Shares What’s Trending Across UAE Classifieds

News Desk 19/12/2025

The UAE’s classifieds ecosystem continues to show impressive momentum, shaped by shifting lifestyles, gifting-season habits, and a growing appetite for second-hand value. As the country moves into the busiest time of the year for festive preparations, home refreshes, and tech upgrades, residents are turning to trusted marketplaces to find great deals, discover hidden gems,

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PureHealth Launches Smart Energy Project to Cut Carbon Emissions by 36,000 Tonnes Over Seven Years

News Desk 19/12/2025

PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has launched a new energy efficiency and monitoring project in collaboration with smart building analytics company EPX. The initiative will reduce operational emissions by more than 36,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent over seven years – equal to taking around 6,500 cars off the road for a […]

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AFCON 2025: TOD to Stream Africa’s Biggest Football Tournament Across MENA

News Desk 19/12/2025

TOD, MENA’s leading sports and entertainment streaming platform by beIN MEDIA GROUP, will showcase the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 live on its platform, bringing Africa’s biggest football tournament to fans across the region. Fans are in for four weeks of high-stakes football and unmissable moments. Taking place from December 21, […]

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MEDICAL & MOTOR TO POWER UAE INSURANCE GROWTH IN 2026, SAYS SUKOON INSURANCE AS IT MARKS 50 YEARS OF REGIONAL LEADERSHIP

News Desk 19/12/2025

Sukoon Insurance, celebrating 50 years of shaping the UAE insurance landscape, expects medical and motor lines to drive insurance sector growth in 2026. The outlook is supported by strong economic momentum, population expansion and accelerating digital transformation. Hammad Khan, Interim CEO and CFO at Sukoon Insurance, said, “The year will be defined by rapid

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This Festive Season, Ride for a Cause with Zed’s ‘United in the Journey’ Campaign

News Desk 19/12/2025

As Dubai gears up for the festive season, Zed, the city’s homegrown ride-hailing platform, is inviting residents and visitors to travel with purpose through its month-long community initiative, ‘United in the Journey’. Running from 2nd December 2025 to 2nd January 2026, the campaign transforms 54 Zed cabs into moving artworks, each wrapped in illustrations created […]

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Sultan bin Tahnoon: UAE a Pioneer in Advancing Humanitarian and Charitable Work

News Desk 19/12/2025

His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Frontline Heroes Office, affirmed that the International Human Solidarity Day represents an annual moment to reflect on the values upon which the United Arab Emirates was built and to renew the commitment to continue its global mission of supporting humanity everywhere, without discrimination or […]

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Alef Education Receives ‘Great Place to Work’ Certification™ for the Third Consecutive Year

News Desk 19/12/2025

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in Education Technology, has been certified™ as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the third consecutive year after a thorough and independent assessment conducted by Great Place to Work®, a globally recognised expert in assessing workplace culture.   This prestigious certification underscores Alef Education’s continued commitment to

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Dubai’s branded residences to surge 80% by 2030, new data shows

News Desk 19/12/2025

Dubai is entering a decisive new phase in its luxury property cycle, with branded residences expanding at a rate unmatched anywhere in the world. The city’s branded-residence pipeline is set to grow by 80%, reaching nearly 250 projects by 2030, according to fresh market data from Dubai-based real estate consultancy VVS Estate. According to Savills’ […]