Central Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its 2026 growth strategy, prioritising high-yield demand from the CIS and key European markets, alongside a dedicated plan to accelerate growth from France. Built for profitable performance and long-term commercial resilience, the strategy strengthens
63% of homebuyers in Dubai are now placing greater emphasis on location, community amenities, and lifestyle value than on price when making purchasing decisions, according to new data released by TownX Real Estate Development, one of Dubai’s fastest-growing developers with an AED 4 billion project portfolio. Statistics derived from TownX’s proprietary data,
Dubai’s real estate sector remained firmly on a growth trajectory in 2025, supported by steady demand and expanding supply. Reflecting these dynamics, dubizzle, the UAE’s leading online marketplace, has released its Annual Dubai Property Market Report, delivering a data-driven assessment of the emirate’s real estate market performance in 2025. dubizzle’s report
Union Properties PJSC (“Union Properties” or “the Company”) (DFM symbol: UPP) has announced the launch of Mirdad Tower 2, a signature residential tower within its AED 2 billion Mirdad master-planned development in Dubai’s Motor City. Rising G+31 floors, the tower reinforces Union Properties’ long-term vision to deliver design-led, lifestyle-centric communities aligned with
Organic Foods & Café has teamed up with nutritionist Harriet Hills to launch a free 30-Day Detox Challenge, designed to help the community reset after the festive season and build healthier habits that actually last. Running from Monday 12 January to Monday 9 February, the challenge offers a realistic, guided reset focusing on gut health, […]
PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has established a dedicated Health Longevity Advisory Board, uniting internationally-recognised leaders in health longevity science, medicine and AI. The board will play a key role in advancing PureHealth’s mission to unlock time for humankind as it aims to accelerate breakthroughs in healthy ageing and extending
VOSS, the globally recognised premium water brand, has partnered with the 1 Billion Followers Summit, taking place from January 9–11, 2026, as its official hydration partner. The summit brings together global entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, policymakers, content creators and thought leaders united by a shared ambition to shape the future of business, technology, and
The Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) will host a special cultural evening celebrating Pravasi Bhartiya Divas and Vishwa Hindi Divas on 9 January 2026 at India Club, Dubai, bringing together members of the Indian diaspora, corporate leaders and cultural enthusiasts. Curated in association with Consulate General of India, this event will seamlessly
STARZPLAY, the region’s leading destination for premium sports and entertainment, will exclusively stream one of the standout fixtures of the Serie A season as Inter face Napoli at the San Siro, Milan, on Sunday, 11 January, with kick-off set for 11:45 PM GST. The match arrives with unfinished business on the line. Following Napoli’s 3-1 […]
Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. held the final session in its CES 2026 Tech Forum series, “The Human Side of Tech: Designing a Future Worth Living,” at Samsung’s The First Look space at The Wynn Las Vegas. The panel, moderated by Debbie Millman, host of “Design Matters,” featured Samsung Chief Design Officer Mauro Porcini and industry-leading […]
Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, unveiled the 116UXS RGB MiniLED TV and Laser Projector XR10 at CES 2026, placing display innovation at the center of its global showcase and highlighting its latest breakthroughs in human-centric display technology. For the Middle East and Africa, these innovations reflect Hisense’s
FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL), the leading EdTech competition, is set to bring together UAE school students for a month-long competition to design, build and program autonomous robots using LEGO bricks, scheduled from January 10, 2026, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Hosted by ATLAB, a subsidiary of Centena Group, in collaboration with its organisers, […]
In line with national efforts to strengthen the sustainability of family-owned enterprises and reinforce their contribution to the national economy, Abu Dhabi hosted the “Beyond Legacy: Sustaining Family Businesses in the UAE” seminar. The event was organised by Habib Al Mulla and Partners, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Abu […]
Winter in Dubai doesn’t mean staying in; it’s about making the most of cooler days, rainy afternoons, and cozy indoor moments. Whether it’s a day spent discovering new experiences, bonding with family, or simply enjoying a pause from the usual hustle, there’s a perfect way to make every moment feel special. And nothing complements these […]
U.S. Markets US stocks are trading lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.40% and the Nasdaq-100 declining 0.52%, as market participants digest mixed economic signals and geopolitical concerns following Wednesday’s close. Cyclical sectors, Industrials, Materials, and Financials, have softened, while Technology outperformed, reflecting selective risk appetite. Labor
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has signed a new three-year title sponsorship for the prestigious Turkish Airlines Open golf tournament. The tournament will be held between 30 April and 3 May 2026 in Antalya, hosted by the National Golf Club, located within Regnum Hotels. Turkish Airlines Open […]
LG Electronics (LG) is presenting its latest AI-enabled solutions at CES® 2026 under the theme “Innovation in tune with you.” The exhibition focuses on how LG integrates its Affectionate Intelligence with devices, solutions and environments across home, mobility and lifestyle spaces. At CES 2026, LG is demonstrating how its AI systems sense conditions, […]
Students at Dwight School Dubai have raised AED 24,000 for charity through their annual Winter Fayre, a fully student-run social enterprise initiative that empowers young learners to apply real-world skills while supporting families and communities in need. Organised as part of Dwight’s Spark Enterprise Project, the initiative placed Grade 7 and 8 students in […]
To mark Thyroid Awareness Month, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is shining a spotlight on empowering individuals across GCC countries and the wider Middle East region to increase awareness of thyroid disorders – conditions that often go undiagnosed despite their widespread prevalence. Thyroid diseases, particularly
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, will demonstrate the latest innovations in unified physical security at Intersec 2026, taking place 12 to 14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). As organizations across the Middle East continue to modernize and scale security operations across expanding urban, commercial,





























