Author: Stuart

It is easy to recognize the billionaires who thrive on headlines. They are photographed stepping out of private jets, sparring on social media, or making grand pronouncements about the future. Enzo Zelocchi doesn’t fit that mold. For a man whose global net worth has been estimated at $1.5 billion, he has kept an astonishingly low profile. His influence is felt more than it is seen, his presence recognized more in the circles that track power than in celebrity culture. Ask around on Wall Street or in Singapore’s financial district, and you will hear his name. Analysts in London are studying…

People usually think of big malls and tall structures when they think of Dubai. But if you want an experience that will last a lifetime, spend time in the desert’s vastness and quiet. A trip through Dubai’s desert is more than just a tour; it’s a must-do on your holiday since it combines the exciting adventure of the desert with the rich culture of Arabia. What is it about the Golden Desert that makes us want to go there? The desert in Dubai is magnificent, with endless golden sand dunes. The sand changes color when the sun goes down, making…

Dubai’s Booming Property Market Meets Its Newest Disruptor: Whatsnap.ai In a city where real estate never sleeps, a revolutionary new tool is redefining the way agents operate. Meet Whatsnap.ai— the first AI-powered Real Estate Agent for WhatsApp trained on over 1 million points of Dubai-specific real estate data, including towers, communities, floor plans, payment plans, views of the skyline, rotation of the sun, and more. In the fastest-growing real estate market in the world, time is money — and Whatsnap.ai is built to make sure no lead goes unresponded, no ROI goes uncalculated, and no opportunity is ever missed, even…

Odoo ERP is a unified modular platform that brings together sales, procurement, logistics, accounting, CRM, and many other business processes. It is a flexible and scalable solution that can adapt to companies of any size—from startups to large enterprises. This is particularly valuable in the dynamic UAE economy, where businesses grow rapidly and expand into new markets. Odoo allows companies to start with the required modules and gradually extend functionality as the business grows, without the need to replace the entire system. The advantages of Odoo for the Dubai market are clear. First, the system fully supports multi-language and multi-currency…

By presenting startups and Hub71’s ecosystem of funding, market access and growth programmes at WebX and the Blockchain Leaders Summit in Tokyo, Abu Dhabi reinforced its position as a hub for global innovation and investment. Hub71, the capital’s global technology ecosystem, has deepened its ties with Japan through a series of prominent engagements at WebX and the Blockchain Leaders Summit in Tokyo. The activities highlighted Abu Dhabi’s role as a gateway for international investment and technological collaboration. This latest programme of activity builds on previous engagements in Japan earlier this year, such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) Tokyo…

Jashanmal Group, a heritage brand with over a hundred years of retail excellence since 1919, partnered with Fissler, the iconic German luxury cookware label, to host an exclusive Coffee Morning at its Jashanmal store in Dubai Festival City Mall on 10 September. The bespoke gathering welcomed food lovers and content creators for a morning filled with flavour, creativity, and live demonstrations. Ms. Christina Schneider, International Trainer and Brand Ambassador at Fissler, led the occasion with an interactive live cooking session. She prepared dishes including Beef Goulash with mashed potato and crispy fried potato, highlighting the precision, innovation, and distinctive qualities…

Emirates District Cooling (Emicool) LLC, a joint venture between Dubai Investments and Actis and a leading provider of sustainable district cooling services in the UAE, has announced the signing of a concession agreement with Al Reef Cooling Company, the holder of the exclusive district cooling concession for Al Reef Downtown in Abu Dhabi. This marks Emicool’s entry into the Abu Dhabi market and highlights its strategy of expanding nationwide through long-term concession-based models. The Al Reef district cooling facility has an installed capacity of 8,005 TR (tons of refrigeration) and a connected capacity of 9,629 TR. Currently, it supplies services…

RA International has entered into a distribution agreement with Swedish company Gaia Biomaterials to bring Biodolomer®, an innovative compostable material developed and manufactured in Sweden, to markets across the GCC. This partnership represents RA International’s first step into the sustainable packaging industry, prompted by pressing environmental concerns. The GCC is one of the world’s highest consumers of single-use plastics, with the UAE pledging to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030 and Saudi Arabia aiming for 82% diversion under Vision 2030 by 2035. “The region is demanding solutions, and we see Biodolomer as a game-changer,” said Soraya Narfeldt, Founder and…

Dubai has rapidly transformed from a city known mainly for skyscrapers and luxury shopping into an influential hub for art and culture.  In the last decade, the art scene has expanded dramatically, drawing artists, collectors and galleries from across the Middle East and around the world. Dubai’s strategic location between East and West has helped it become a vibrant meeting point for both traditional and contemporary artistic expression. One of the most visible signs of this growth is Art Dubai, the city’s flagship art fair. In 2023, Art Dubai generated an estimated AED 143 million in direct economic impact for…

There’s a certain thrill in watching a fight scene that looks like it actually hurts. Not the over-polished CGI battles that fill theaters today, but the kind of bone-crunching choreography that defined the golden age of action movies. That is where Enzo Zelocchi has planted his flag. He’s not interested in spandex or digital shortcuts. He’s chasing the grounded, tactical, lethal vibe that made Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine iconic, Henry Cavill’s Superman physical, and Jason Statham the king of old-school cool. Zelocchi has the body language of someone who has spent hours on mats and in gyms, not in front of…