The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has been awarded the Silver Award at the DFA Design for Asia Awards 2025. Organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre, the programme celebrates outstanding design across Asia, honouring projects that carry cultural meaning, creative intent and a clear
In partnership with Publicis Groupe Middle East and Ipsos, Snapchat conducted research in Saudi Arabia to understand what creators want from social platforms, brands, and their followers. The study explored how creators view the different platforms they create on, the tools they use, what they seek in brand partnerships, and how they perceive their audiences. […]
To mark the 54th UAE National Day, Aster Volunteers UAE, part of the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, carried out a Mega Mangrove Sapling Plantation Drive in Ras Al Khaimah. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) – Government of Ras Al Khaimah, Emirates Environmental Group […]
Rostro Group (www.rostro.com), an international diversified fintech and financial services group, has obtained a Category 5 license from the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), marking a significant step in its long-term commitment to shape the UAE’s future financial ecosystem. The UAE’s fintech ecosystem continues to expand at an exceptional pace,
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that Beachfront I in Azizi Riviera, its French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community in Meydan, MBR City, has now reached 94% completion, marking steady progress towards its scheduled completion by the end of the year. Beachfront I’s structures, blockwork, and internal plastering are now fully
Agentic AI is evolving from a support tool into a co-worker that can reason, act, and execute multi-step tasks. The MENA region is well-positioned for this shift due to its high service standards and national digital transformation agendas. The UAE already reports one of the world’s highest AI adoption rates, with 62% of organisations using […]
The global automotive aftermarket community will converge in Dubai tomorrow for Automechanika Dubai 2025, the largest and most internationally diverse edition in the event’s 22-year history. Taking place from 9-11 December at Dubai World Trade Centre, the exhibition is set to bring together leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, suppliers,
The World Realty Congress & Awards returns to Dubai from December 8–12, 2025 at Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan. The five-day conference will bring together global leaders, innovators, and policymakers to examine how technology, sustainability, and digitalisation are reshaping the real-estate industry, with a focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and real
SentinelOne®, today announced a series of new innovations and integrations with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate AI initiatives and fuel AI-powered security outcomes through the intelligent use of data. Unveiled at AWS re:Invent 2025, these announcements include a series of new advance integrations between SentinelOne’s AI-native Singularity cybersecurity platform
Malaysia’s Special Business Mission to Dubai has wrapped up with resounding success, generating significant investor interest and reaffirming Malaysia’s position as a rising global player in the franchise and SME ecosystem. Held recently, the four-day mission brought together Malaysian franchisors, SMEs, government agencies, and strategic partners in a high-impact program
ADNOC Yas in Schools successfully concluded the first-ever Formula Ethara GP Challenge, celebrating creativity and innovation of young students from across the UAE during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. Following a strong response to the competition, the top 20 aspiring designers and engineers were invited to the Yas in Schools Experience Centre to take part in […]
The FIA’s United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Campaign has welcomed Ghada Ashour, a 24-year-old student from Palestine, to its flagship scholarship programme, created to empower the next generation of researchers in the fight against online abuse in sport. Ghada grew up in Gaza where she has been studying remotely until gaining her place on […]
SHRM is proud to announce that the internationally acclaimed CEO Academy will be held in Dubai for the first time on December 10–11, 2025. This milestone marks a defining moment for the region, as SHRM MENA brings one of the world’s most respected CEO-readiness platforms to the GCC, reinforcing the region’s standing as a hub […]
The Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou (LFIGP), a leading UAE educational institution with campuses in Academic City and Oud Metha, has partnered with ENGIE Solutions Middle East to elevate its facilities management capabilities and reinforce its commitment to providing world-class learning environments for students. The three-year partnership brings advanced
Fitness First Middle East, in partnership with Wellbeings Holistic Healing, has expanded its Recovery Zone offering with the introduction of Cryotherapy now available to both members and non-members at Fitness First Bay Gate in Business Bay. The service officially goes live today, marking a new step in making premium recovery experiences more accessible to the […]
AutoData Middle East, a subsidiary of World Automotive Group (WAG) and the region’s leading provider of automotive data solutions, has announced the launch of AutoData Analytics, a new-generation intelligence platform designed to give automotive professionals a sharper, more comprehensive understanding of market performance and vehicle behaviour across the GCC. Developed
Aya Rooftop situated on Palm Jumeirah’s West Beach, the rooftop provides an elevated setting for guests to welcome 2026 with panoramic skyline views, a festive atmosphere, and a refined culinary experience. The evening will feature a specially curated gala dinner menu presented in Aya’s signature style, comprising welcome bites, cold starters, a second course, a […]
Qadi, the Middle East’s first sovereign regulatory compliance platform, today emerged from stealth and announced its pre-seed funding round, led by Incubayt. Qadi’s platform turns local laws, regulations and policies into AI agents that can make compliance determinations, with the goal of transforming how the region’s law firms and institutions manage legal and compliance
As December settles over Abu Dhabi, Taparelle embraces the season with a sense of warmth, creativity, and quiet celebration. The terrace at Manarat Al Saadiyat becomes a gentle winter escape, where Mediterranean flavours meet the soft glow of the festive months. This year, Taparelle marks the season with a special festive brunch on Saturday, 20 […]
Etihad Airways performed a low-altitude flypast over Yas Marina Circuit at 500ft, giving a flying start to the 2025 Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Race day tradition and awe-inspiring spectacle, the manoeuvre has become the signature moment that precedes the final race at the region’s biggest sport-and-entertainment weekend. The Superjumbo was accompanied





























