Author: Stuart

Ellington Properties debuts in Dubai Hills Estate with Ellington House, delivering design-led apartments overlooking the community’s golf course The handover takes place amid Dubai’s record-setting property market, with transactions up 40 per cent in the first half of 2025, totalling AED 326.6 billion (USD 89 billion) The development has earned global acclaim at the 2023–2024 International Property Awards, winning Best Kitchen Design, Best Residential Interior Show Home, and Best Bathroom Design Ellington Properties, Dubai’s leading boutique developer known for its design-driven approach, has begun the progressive handover of Ellington House, its first residential project within Dubai Hills Estate. The milestone…

Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national airline, has partnered with MAHD Academy, the country’s largest institution for nurturing sporting talent, to launch the pioneering Soaring Talents programme. Formalised through a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the collaboration aims to accelerate the development of Saudi Arabia’s sports ecosystem in line with Vision 2030. The partnership combines Riyadh Air’s international sponsorship network with MAHD Academy’s expertise in athlete development to create clear pathways for Saudi athletes and coaches. It will strengthen the Kingdom’s role on the global sports stage through international knowledge exchange and by enhancing the infrastructure needed to support the…

Nuvello Real Estate has made a powerful debut in Dubai’s luxury property sector, closing a AED 15 million transaction just two months after launching operations. The deal signals the company’s rapid emergence as a premium player in one of the world’s most competitive real estate markets. Positioned as “Dubai’s Most Exclusive Real Estate Partner,” Nuvello Real Estate offers tailored services to high-net-worth individuals and investors seeking exceptional properties and lifestyle experiences. The firm specializes in off-plan developments, secondary market acquisitions, investment consultation, legal support, and full-service property management. “Our vision is simple: deliver white-glove service and exclusive access to Dubai’s…

Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME), a leading regional platform championing net-zero and nature-positive action, will join forces with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to host the latest session in its 2025 Decarbonisation Roundtable Series on 7 October 2025 in Manama. The roundtable, titled ‘The Future of Energy: Scaling Green Energy & Funding Mechanisms’, will spotlight strategies for expanding renewable energy and innovative financing frameworks to drive the region’s energy transition. This high-level meeting will bring together senior figures from the energy and business sectors, alongside government representatives, policymakers, and sustainable finance leaders. Discussions will address Bahrain’s and the wider region’s evolving…

The Middle East and North Africa’s appetite for high-end dining experiences has transformed the region into one of Australia’s most valuable red meat markets, with exports reaching an unprecedented A$2.2 billion (AED 5.37 billion) in 2025. What was once primarily a destination for lean, high-volume red meat shipments has evolved into one of the fastest-growing premium markets globally for Australian grainfed beef. The shift reflects changing consumer preferences across the MENA region, where restaurants, hotels and catering operators now account for an estimated 70% of Australian beef consumption. Meat & Livestock Australia revealed the milestone figures as 37 Australian red…

Careem Pay has unveiled a significant expansion of its international remittance capabilities, targeting three major corridors that collectively represent billions of dollars in annual cross-border transfers from the United Arab Emirates. The digital payments platform, integrated within the Careem app, announced on 26 January 2026 that it is rolling out mobile wallet transfers to Egypt, introducing cash pickup services in Lebanon, and enhancing both wallet and cash collection options for the Philippines. The move addresses the needs of UAE residents seeking reliable, fast methods to send money to family members and manage financial obligations abroad. For the Philippines—one of the…

Equipping your home with the right appliances makes daily life easier and more enjoyable. With lifestyles evolving and homes becoming smarter in 2025, choosing multifunctional, cutting-edge appliances helps you cook, clean, and organise your household with less effort. These modern designs are built to save time, simplify everyday tasks, and keep your home running smoothly in today’s fast-paced world. The best choices depend on lifestyle, space, and budget. Families may prioritise dishwashers and multi-cookers, while smaller households often benefit from compact, versatile devices. This blog highlights 11 essential home appliances for 2025 to help you create a practical and organised…

Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a global financial powerhouse are taking a significant technological leap forward with the establishment of the Kingdom’s first dedicated centre for real-world asset tokenization. The facility, set to launch in Al Khobar, represents a concrete step towards achieving the digital economy objectives outlined in Vision 2030. Open World, a blockchain infrastructure company with a track record in large-scale digital asset projects, revealed plans to operate the RWA Tokenization Center of Excellence as a fully licensed in-Kingdom entity. The centre is designed to accelerate compliant digital asset innovation for sovereign, enterprise and institutional clients throughout Saudi…

A clinical hospital lobby became an unexpected sanctuary of laughter and creativity this week, as a dedicated initiative sought to prove that healing extends far beyond medicine alone. Anna Morgenstern, a committed supporter of Al Jalila Foundation’s Child Fund programme, spearheaded an ambitious project to bring emotional wellness directly to young patients at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital in Dubai. Her vision centred on a deceptively simple concept: that joy, imagination and human connection serve as vital components in a child’s recovery journey. The result was The Space of Love, a carefully crafted experience that temporarily reimagined the hospital’s atrium as…

The illusion that natural gas remains a predominantly regional commodity has been shattered over the past week, as extreme winter weather across the northern hemisphere triggered a coordinated price surge that rippled through markets from Texas to Tokyo. What began as a cold snap has evolved into a stark demonstration of how tightly global energy markets have become interwoven through liquefied natural gas trade. Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank, has highlighted how the convergence of surging demand and constrained supply flexibility has forced a rapid repricing of winter risk across multiple continents. The moves have been…