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…

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…

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…

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…

A prominent Danish furniture retailer has marked a significant milestone in its Middle Eastern operations with the official launch of a flagship showroom in one of Dubai’s most sought-after retail destinations. BoConcept has formally opened its Dubai Hills Mall location on 19th January, several weeks after a soft launch in November, signalling a fresh strategic direction for the brand in the United Arab Emirates under new ownership. The opening event drew industry professionals from across the design, architecture, real estate and creative sectors, reflecting the brand’s positioning within the region’s contemporary design landscape. The 1952-founded Danish company, which has built…

Ras Al Khaimah is positioning itself as a frontrunner in regional sustainability efforts through an expansive strategy that extends far beyond energy considerations to encompass the emirate’s entire environmental and economic landscape. The Reem office of Ras Al Khaimah Municipality has outlined the comprehensive scope of the Ras Al Khaimah Integrated Sustainability Strategy 2050, an emirate-wide initiative that marks a significant evolution in the region’s approach to balancing rapid development with environmental stewardship. Launched under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the strategy represents a…

As Saudi Arabia races to fulfil its ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification programme, business leaders are being urged to place employee wellbeing at the heart of their growth strategies or risk losing top talent to burnout and disengagement. The warning came as senior executives gathered in Riyadh on 22 January for the 10th annual Wellbeing at Work Middle East Summit, where workplace wellbeing company VIWELL served as headline partner. The event brought together decision-makers from across the region to explore how organisations can build more resilient, human-focused work environments amid the Kingdom’s rapid economic transformation. Saudi Arabia’s sweeping diversification plan…

Dubai—where the desert’s golden sands give way to a coastline that shimmers like a mirage turned tangible. This gleaming metropolis has captivated the world for decades with its architectural audacity and unwavering commitment to luxury. Yet, its most profound secrets remain hidden from those who never venture beyond its shores. Tethered to land, visitors glimpse only half the city’s splendor; perhaps the more intoxicating, the other half reveals itself exclusively to those who drift upon the Arabian Gulf’s cerulean embrace. The yacht rental in Dubai has exploded with kaleidoscopic intensity, shattering conventional tourism paradigms and reconstructing them into something far…

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the inaugural Honorary Doctorate conferral at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), where Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, was recognised for his transformative leadership in artificial intelligence. The honour celebrates a lifetime of achievements that have driven AI’s journey from research labs to impactful real-world applications on a global scale. During the ceremony, His Highness congratulated Sam Altman on receiving MBZUAI’s first honorary doctorate, stating that the award reflects a career of groundbreaking…