Author: Stuart

Games, giveaways and family fun – head to Al Barsha for a “pizza the action”. Large classic pizzas for just AED 24, plus a Buy One, Get One Free deal all day long! Little Caesars®, the world’s third-largest pizza brand, is bringing the festivities to Al Barsha as it celebrates the grand opening of its newest restaurant at Belselah Residence, Al Barsha 1. The big celebration takes place on Friday, 10 October, from 12PM to 10.30PM, offering a lively day of activities with prizes, games, giveaways and entertainment for the whole family. Visitors can look forward to a variety of…

The first SaladStop! outlet in the United Arab Emirates won’t open until 2026. That’s two years away—an eternity in the fast-casual dining world, where brands typically race to capture market share before competitors notice. Yet for SaladStop! Group, the Singapore-born healthy eating pioneer, the extended timeline signals something different. This isn’t a land grab. It’s a calculated entry into one of the world’s most competitive and unforgiving food markets, where international brands arrive with fanfare and often depart quietly. The brand announced this week it has appointed Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Investments as its master franchise partner for the UAE,…

Six hundred horsepower. A 1,300-kilometre driving range. Zero to 100km/h in 5.8 seconds. On paper, the specifications read like a wish list that ignores the laws of automotive compromise—the kind where you choose between brutal acceleration and actually reaching your destination. Yet on 2 February, against Dubai’s glittering skyline, OMODA&JAECOO UAE insisted those numbers were real. The Chinese automaker unveiled its flagship JAECOO J8 SHS—Super Hybrid System, for the acronym-averse—at an invitation-only event that gathered government officials, dealers, and industry observers into one landmark venue for what the brand called “Super Hybrid Night.” The vehicle represents OMODA&JAECOO’s most aggressive play…

The rooftop terrace overlooks Palm Jumeirah’s western edge, where the sunset marks more than just another Dubai evening this month. At THREE CUTS Steakhouse, perched atop Palm Jumeirah Mall, the holy month has prompted an unexpected fusion: chophouse cuisine reimagined for Ramadan’s nightly fast-breaking ritual. It’s an unlikely pairing. Steakhouses don’t typically spring to mind when Dubai residents plan their iftar outings. Yet that’s precisely what makes the offering intriguing. Whilst five-star hotels dominate the city’s Ramadan dining landscape with sprawling buffets and traditional Arabic spreads, this rooftop venue has taken a different approach—a four-course sharing menu that bridges Western…

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), delivered the opening address at a high-level ministerial roundtable hosted by WGEO during the 11th World Green Economy Summit in Dubai. The session, held under the theme ‘Delivering Climate Ambition by 2030 and Beyond – United Action for Green Transition’, aimed to advance global climate ambitions and promote dialogue on aligning policies, finance, and innovation with sustainable development goals. The roundtable brought together senior government officials including HE Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment; HE Dr Ayman Suleiman, Minister of…

The Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po VIII, attended her first international trade delegation reception in Dubai at Jumeirah Emirates Towers last night (2 October), marking a significant milestone for indigenous enterprise with the launch of a bold new export initiative led by Māori kiwifruit growers. The occasion in the UAE represents the Queen’s first overseas visit focused on advancing the Māori economy and follows her emergence from a year of mourning after the passing of her father, Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII. Kuini Nga wai hono i te po assumed the role of…

Aligned with Dubai’s Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable logistics, the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), continues to spotlight leading local and international companies driving green mobility across land, sea, and air. Through its dedicated Green Mobility Hall, WETEX 2025 highlighted cutting-edge advances in hydrogen technologies, low-emission fuels, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications designed to boost EV adoption and strengthen the development of essential infrastructure, large-scale projects, and EV charging networks. “In line with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy and the…

EvolutionX Debt Capital, the growth-stage debt platform launched by Singapore’s Temasek and DBS Bank (the largest bank in Southeast Asia by assets), has announced its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This move marks a significant step in EvolutionX’s mission to provide non-dilutive, flexible funding solutions to high-growth, technology-driven businesses in the region’s emerging innovation hubs. Having built a successful track record in India and Southeast Asia, EvolutionX is now focusing on the GCC’s rapidly maturing technology and innovation ecosystem. The fund will direct its efforts towards growth to pre-IPO stage businesses across sectors such as technology, consumer, healthcare,…

Al Ostad Pallet Factory has unveiled its brand-new 8,000-square-metre site in Dubai Industrial City (DIC), marking a significant step forward for the UAE’s manufacturing sector. The new facility signals a commitment to setting a regional benchmark in pallet production, underpinned by innovation in AI and robotics, a focus on sustainability, and robust supply chain solutions designed to meet evolving market needs. The investment represents more than just a physical expansion for the company. For Managing Director Alex George, it underscores both growing customer demand and the factory’s ambition to lead in what is often regarded as a traditional and mature…

Three hundred and twenty-two workers are currently deployed across the Azizi Central construction site in Al Furjan, pushing through the final quarter of a project that promises handover within weeks. The pace is relentless. Cranes swing overhead, MEP teams navigate partially finished corridors, and the sound of installation work echoes through towers that are now 77% complete. The timeline matters here. With handover scheduled for the first quarter of 2026—and the calendar already showing late January—the margin for delay has essentially evaporated. Yet the developer, Azizi Developments, appears confident the schedule will hold. The numbers tell a story of coordinated…