His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, participated in the opening of the 27th ICOM General Conference, Dubai 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Cooler nights, bright lights, and a fresh breeze rolling in from the bay… As the city comes alive and the evenings turn balmy, Barbossa becomes the spot to soak it all in. This season, the energy moves outdoors. From golden-hour sundowners on the waterfront deck to breezy business lunches and Saturday brunches under open skies, […]
Italy is gearing up to make a powerful statement at this year’s Dubai Airshow 2025, bringing its most advanced aviation and aerospace technologies to one of the world’s leading industry gatherings. Taking place at Dubai World Central (DWC) Airport from 17-21 November, the Airshow will spotlight the future of mobility, aviation, and space. For Italy, […]
Eyestem Research Pvt. Ltd., a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering scalable cell therapy solutions for retinal diseases, announced the successful presentation of its groundbreaking phase one clinical trial results at the 3rd China Great Bay Cell and Gene Therapy Forum (Innoxbio CGT 2025), held on November 12–13, 2025, in Guangzhou Knowledge City. Innoxbio China
Voxility, an international Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider, has launched the “Connect Like You Mean It” campaign promoting integrated IaaS that enables telcos to rapidly connect, scale, and serve new demand across global hubs. It provides dedicated hardware on a pay-as-you-grow basis combined with network, colocation, compute, and security. Voxility’s
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and community well-being, NIO, a global leader in premium smart electric vehicles, partnered with Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, to support breast cancer research and patient care in the UAE. Through this initiative, NIO contributed AED 30,000, representing AED 1,000 for every
KORA Properties, the real estate development arm of APPCORP Holding, the parent company of the Apparel Group, has announced the launch of IL VENTO, an architectural icon that will deliver luxury apartments in Dubai Maritime City – the new waterfront community that will become a hub of cruise and leisure tourism in Dubai. IL […]
His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, attended a reception this evening hosted by H.E. Abdulaziz Akkulov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United Arab Emirates, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. The event, held at The St. Regis Corniche Hotel in Abu Dhabi, was attended […]
Bien-Etre Ltd, an emerging longevity diagnostics and wellness company, today announced it has secured an exclusive, multi-year distribution agreement with Beyond Blood Diagnostics (BBD) for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This deal grants Bien-Etre sole rights to integrate BBD’s proprietary rapid longevity test, a breakthrough technology delivering
As digital technology transforms how content is consumed, industry leaders at Paperworld Middle East and Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East this week have explored how print and digital can co-exist, during a session titled ‘Future of Print vs Digital Coexistence’. Held as part of the event’s dynamic industry discussion platform, the Hub Forum, the […]
This National Day, ordinary dining takes a backseat to something truly extraordinary. Mausam at Dubai Mall introduces its Indo-Emirati Fusion Thali, a limited-edition feast that celebrates flavour, culture, and connection in one stunning spread as vibrant as the nation itself. Inspired by the spirit of the Emirates, the menu is a tasteful tribute to unity and artistry,
As the winter weather sets in, plan the perfect Bavarian escape with your loved ones at the newly opened Bruno’s Biergarten at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach. Authentically German in its menu, brews, and music, the venue captures the true essence of Bavarian culture, that of sharing, laughter, and togetherness. Located in the heart of Dubai’s vibrant beachside destination,
Lafarge Emirates Cement has officially rebranded as Holcim UAE, marking a pivotal milestone in the company’s growth journey and reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainable construction in the United Arab Emirates. The rebrand reflects Holcim’s global vision to be the leading partner for sustainable construction and its mission to build progress for people and the
DataCamp, the leading online learning platform for data and AI skill building, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Dubai-based Optima, an AI-native learning platform for building data and AI skills. Optima founder and CEO Yusuf Saber will join DataCamp as Chief AI Officer, with the rest of the company’s employees joining DataCamp […]
Zed, Dubai’s homegrown ride-hailing app, has introduced the emirate’s first-ever ‘1-tap booking’ feature, enabling riders to book a trip instantly in one tap. Designed for people on the go and those needing reliable rides to fit their routines, the new feature is unique to Zed. The feature is now live on Zed’s mobile application, available […]
US Markets US markets opened higher today, with the SPX increased by 0.27% to $6,867, while the NDX increased by 0.50% to $25,675. Market pricing now reflects only one rate cut over the next two meetings, while falling volatility gauges in VIX and easing hedging flows suggest that risk appetite is slowly returning. The S&P […]
In early 2023, the Althoff COLLECTION announced the relaunch of an iconic Frankfurt hotel. Now, the renowned hotel group has revealed further developments at the former “Villa Kennedy.” Built in 1901 by the prestigious von Speyer banking family, the mansion was designed in Gothic and Renaissance style by Frankfurt architect Alfred Günther and was later […]
At this month’s SAP TechEd 2025, SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) brought AI deep into the development process to level up how developers build. New AI-driven capabilities in the SAP Build solution, an expanding data ecosystem and powerful Joule Agents empower developers to move from idea to impact with unprecedented speed and confidence. As AI transforms the nature […]
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team pulled off a late-season hat trick with their one-two-three finish at the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship’s Rally Japan. Eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais led the charge in the No. 17 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1, followed closely by teammates Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin in […]
The Business Culture Awards MENA, a leading global platform recognising excellence in organisational culture, proudly announces its official partners and distinguished panel of judges for the 2026 MENA edition, taking place in Dubai on 12 May 2026. Following its successful global run across 48 countries, including recognition of organisations such as Sony Music,





























