Author: Stuart

The UAE’s under-16 jiu-jitsu national team, supported by Mubadala Investment Company, has increased its overall medal haul to 11 at the 2025 World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship (U16-U18-U21), currently being held in Bangkok from 8 to 14 November. The latest success follows a strong performance from the girls’ U16 team on Saturday, adding one silver and three bronze medals to the seven medals secured by the boys’ team on the opening day. In the latest round of competition, Sara Farook earned silver in the 48kg category, while Mathail Alhammadi and Ghaiaheb Alrashdi claimed bronze in the 36kg division. Meanwhile, Maitha Alkarbi…

UAE-founded beauty brand Armaf Beauté, the newly established makeup division from Armaf and Sterling Group, made its regional debut at Beautyworld Middle East in Dubai, showcasing its skincare-driven, inclusive makeup collection as part of its accelerated expansion strategy. With the global cosmetics industry valued at approximately USD 296 billion in 2023 and projected to continue growing, Armaf Beauté positions itself within the affordable luxury segment by offering premium-quality formulations that fuse skincare benefits with everyday wearability. The brand’s standout items include the Hydra Max Serum Primer, Skin Tint with SPF 30, Matte Max Foundation (SPF 20), Master Stroke Mascara, Glide…

Marking a major milestone in strengthening national energy stability, the Ministry of Energy in Syria has signed the final concession agreements for the construction and operation of eight power generation plants with a combined capacity of 5,000 megawatts. The agreements were concluded with an international consortium led by Urbacon Holding through its subsidiary Urbacon Concessions Investment, in partnership with Kalyon G.I.S. Energy, Cengiz Energy, and Power International (USA). The signing builds upon the earlier Memorandum of Understanding of 29 May 2025, which set the strategic framework for collaboration in the energy sector. Since then, preparatory engineering and technical assessments, including…

The Jafza Cup presented by We One is set to return in its biggest format yet, with a record 64 corporate teams from across Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) taking part in a month-long celebration of cricket, fitness, and team spirit as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Organised by DP World and staged at the We One Community Cricket Ground in Mina Jebel Ali, the tournament will run from 1 to 30 November 2025. It forms part of this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), uniting employees, businesses, and local sports enthusiasts in support of the city’s “30 minutes for…

PharmaJet®, a company dedicated to enhancing the delivery and effectiveness of injectable medicines through its needle-free technology, has announced a new Distribution Agreement with ATR, an affiliate of EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical organisation advancing healthcare access and innovation across the Middle East and Africa. The agreement was formalised in Frankfurt during the CPHI event on 30 October 2025, and includes technology transfer, distribution of the Tropis® system, and local manufacturing support. The collaboration is designed to expand access to needle-free vaccination in Egypt and the wider region, while strengthening Egypt’s domestic manufacturing capabilities. PharmaJet’s Tropis intradermal needle-free delivery system…

Former champions Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry set the pace on the opening day of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, both carding superb rounds of 64 to finish in a five-way tie for the lead. The Ryder Cup duo, who were grouped together on Thursday, finished eight under par alongside Kazuma Kobori of New Zealand, South Africa’s Richard Sterne and French contender Adrien Saddier. Fleetwood, the reigning FedExCup champion and now based in Dubai, produced a flawless round with eight birdies and no bogeys. Lowry, meanwhile, recorded nine birdies, dropping just one shot as the latest Rolex Series event…

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 17th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is set to take place from 12–22 November at Mubadala Arena, Zayed Sports City. As the largest and most influential event on the global jiu-jitsu circuit, the championship continues to build on nearly two decades of sporting excellence. The Organising Committee has confirmed that registration has now closed, with a record 10,000 male and female athletes from more than 130 countries preparing to compete. This…

Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s leading private developers, has announced the launch of Azizi Farishta II, a new premium residential project in the dynamic and well-connected Al Jaddaf district. Blending cultural heritage with modern design, the development offers an elevated lifestyle along Dubai Creek, providing residents with exceptional connectivity to the city’s business, leisure and retail hubs. Azizi Farishta II comprises a selection of freehold studios, one-bedroom apartments and luxurious penthouses, each thoughtfully designed to balance elegance, functionality and comfort. With sweeping views of Dubai Creek and the wider city skyline, the residences feature refined layouts, abundant natural light…

Confluent, the data streaming pioneer, has announced the appointment of Karim Azar as Area Vice President (AVP) for the Middle East. In his new role, Karim will lead Confluent’s regional strategy, support customer success, strengthen relationships with partners, and accelerate the adoption of data streaming across the region. “We are delighted to welcome Karim,” said Kamal Brar, Senior Vice President Partners & Technology Group, Confluent. “His deep understanding of the region’s digital priorities, customer-first mindset, and ability to foster trusted partnerships make him the ideal leader for the Middle East. Karim’s leadership will help customers put real-time data to work,…

Pico Play continues to build a strong reputation and lasting presence in the Middle East, delivering high-quality fabricated attraction components for leisure and entertainment destinations across the region. September 2025 marks one year since the company opened its fabrication facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its progress has exceeded expectations. Pico Play, a global leader in attraction design and delivery, established the advanced facility in Al-Kharj, south of Riyadh, to better support rising demand for its services in the Middle East. This increased demand has accelerated the company’s regional development strategy, with a second nearby facility scheduled to…