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…
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Business & Finance Editor, Dubai Week 📍 Based in Dubai — With over a decade of experience dissecting global markets, fiscal policy, and corporate strategy, Stuart Wagner leads the finance desk at Dubai Week, delivering in‑depth analysis tailored to UAE and GCC audiences.
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…
A new leadership platform aimed at reshaping business dialogue across the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean will make its debut in Beirut this spring. The Beirut Business Forum has announced its first edition will take place on 8 and 9 April 2026, bringing an array of global business leaders, innovators and thought leaders to the Lebanese capital. Organisers revealed on 21 January that the two-day event will be held at the Seaside Arena, positioning Beirut as a hub for future-focused business thinking at a time when the region undergoes significant transformation. The forum represents a departure from conventional conference formats, instead…
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…
A groundbreaking 800 million baht investment has transformed Thailand’s retail landscape into a Disney wonderland, marking what organisers claim is the largest Disney-themed Christmas experience anywhere in Asia. The ambitious initiative, running from 14 November 2025 through 11 January 2026, represents a collaborative effort between Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s premier sustainable property developer, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and The Walt Disney Company’s Thai operations. At its heart lies a strategic push to boost the nation’s economy through what officials describe as a ‘Festival Economy’ approach. CentralwOrld in Bangkok serves as the centrepiece of the extravaganza, hosting Disney The Magical…
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…
On 10 September, DreamiconËŁ – The Startup Sales Playbook convened 15 international experts from five countries, alongside startup founders, marketing professionals, and sales specialists. The event served as a vibrant forum for knowledge sharing, practical learning, and community building, with a strong emphasis on global sales strategies. DreamiconËŁ underscored the pivotal role that sales expertise plays in enhancing competitiveness and enabling Moldovan startups to scale internationally. DreamiconËŁ is built around the practical needs of founders. Each edition focuses on themes that address the challenges facing tech startups in the region. Over the last 18 months, sales have consistently emerged as…
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…