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5 Design Changes to Stay Cool This Summer

Summer in the UAE is not just a seasonal shift, it is a test of how homes are designed to perform. With rising temperatures and longer periods of intense sunlight, residential spaces are increasingly expected to do more than look good; they must actively support comfort. Rather than relying solely on mechanical cooling, small but […]
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Designing the Soul of a Space: The Vision of May Jbara

In a design landscape often driven by aesthetics, Lebanese architect and bespoke designer May Jbara is shaping a more introspective direction, one where spaces are not simply created, but understood. As the Founder and Creative Director of May Jbara Design Studio, Jbara has developed an approach that moves beyond visual composition into something more nuanced: […]
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Six Design Trends Shaping the GCC in 2026

Across the region, interior design and architecture are entering a more deliberate, value-driven phase. Rapid urban expansion continues, but the focus has shifted from visual impact alone to how spaces perform, age, and support modern lifestyles.   Studies show that the global home décor and interior market is projected to grow from $747.75 billion in […]
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Five design factors that make developments investor-friendly

As Dubai’s investor landscape evolves, investors place more emphasis on how homes perform and age. In 2025, the city recorded $250 billion in real estate transactions, with the investor base expanding by 24% year-over-year and welcoming 129,600 first-time investors. As the market matures, global capital has become more selective and focused on long-term value. Interior
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Executive Luxury Meets Efficient Design at the Government Experience Exchange Office by Kart Group

The Government Experience Exchange Office by Kart Group offers a refined interpretation of the modern executive environment, where architecture is guided by discipline, precision, and material integrity. Under the direction of founder and principal architect Mustafa Khamash, the project explores how spatial continuity and crafted detail can support leadership, and
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UAE PAVILION AT EXPO 2025 OSAKA WINS SILVER AT THE DESIGN FOR ASIA AWARDS FOR ITS DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURAL VISION

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 contribution to society. The recognition reflects the international esteem […]
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Innovation, design and sustainability shape industry trends at Paperworld Middle East and Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East

Paperworld Middle East and Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East, taking place this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bring together more than 650 regional and global brands.   Featuring exhibitors from 38 countries, the co-located events are also showcasing national pavilions from Germany, Türkiye, India, Egypt, China, and Hong Kong, underscoring Dubai’s continued
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THE ALL-NEW LINCOLN NAVIGATOR ARRIVES IN THE MIDDLE EAST WITH BOLD DESIGN, REIMAGINED INTERIORS, AND UNPARALLELED CONNECTIVITY

Lincoln Middle East has today announced the highly anticipated arrival of the all-new Navigator to the region, setting a new benchmark for luxury SUVs. The vehicle that created the premium full-size SUV category nearly three decades ago is elevating it once again, with Lincoln’s flagship SUV boasting a bold, confident design, a completely reimagined interior, […]
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Powered by industry, driven by innovation: AUS Senior Design Projects turn ideas into real-world solutions

At American University of Sharjah (AUS), innovation doesn’t wait until graduation. Each year, senior engineering students step into the role of problem-solvers, taking on some of the UAE’s most pressing challenges through the Senior Design Projects Competition organized by the AUS College of Engineering (CEN). Serving as an incubator for innovation, the competition