Author: Stuart

15-minute delivery now available to all Amazon.ae customers across the UAE Prime members enjoy exclusive discounts on Amazon’s fastest delivery services Amazon establishes neighbourhood micro-fulfilment centres to shorten delivery routes and ease traffic congestion Amazon has announced the rollout of its fastest delivery service yet in the UAE, with the launch of Amazon Now, offering deliveries of everyday essentials in as little as 15 minutes. The expansion marks a major milestone in Amazon’s commitment to delivering speed, convenience, and reliability to customers across the Emirates. To achieve this, Amazon is strategically embedding micro-fulfilment centres within communities across the UAE. These…

A wedding is far more than a celebration — it is the beginning of a story, a legacy that endures. What better place to start that journey than aboard one of the world’s most celebrated vessels — the magnificent Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel in Dubai. Once the pride of the ocean and now transformed into the region’s only floating hotel, the QE2 offers couples a wedding experience that unites heritage and glamour in perfect harmony. Imagine exchanging vows aboard a ship that has hosted royalty, icons, and dreamers from around the world. Permanently berthed in Dubai, this legendary liner has…

Bitget, recognised as the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has revealed that cumulative trading volume for its US stock futures has surpassed $200 million. The figure highlights the accelerating adoption of Bitget’s recently launched stock-linked derivatives. Leading the way among traded assets were Tesla (TSLA) with $71.5 million, NVIDIA (NVDA) with $25.05 million, and Circle (CRCL) with $17.68 million. The achievement follows Bitget’s rollout of USDT-margined perpetual futures on 25 leading US stocks—marking the first time equity-based exposure has been introduced within its crypto trading ecosystem. These products provide leverage of up to 25x, competitive fees capped at 0.06%, and…

The stage is set for one of the Gulf’s most significant platforms celebrating leadership, innovation, and youth empowerment as the 13th Annual GCC GOV HR and Youth Summit & Awards, organised by QnA International, returns to Abu Dhabi. Taking place on the 22nd and 23rd of October at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, the two-day event will once again unite visionaries, policymakers, and changemakers from across the region. Now in its thirteenth edition, the summit has earned a reputation as a driving force for collaboration and transformation—where ideas and innovation converge to advance human potential.…

Systemair Saudi Arabia has officially inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Riyadh, marking a major milestone in the company’s regional growth strategy. Occupying a land area of around 13,000 square metres and featuring a 9,000-square-metre factory, the site underlines Systemair’s long-term commitment to advancing local manufacturing and supporting Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation and sustainability goals. According to research by global management consulting firm IMARC Group, Saudi Arabia’s HVAC market is projected to reach SAR 23.33 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual rate of 7.98% between 2025 and 2033. With the Western Region currently holding the largest market…

Ruaa Home Healthcare L.L.C has been recognised as the Best Home Healthcare Provider at the Health Awards 2025, held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. The accolade reflects Ruaa’s unwavering dedication to excellence, compassion, and innovation in delivering professional medical care within the comfort of patients’ homes throughout the UAE. Founded in 2017, Ruaa Home Healthcare provides an extensive range of home-based medical services, including skilled nursing, doctor-at-home visits, elderly and palliative care, physiotherapy, post-operative rehabilitation, newborn care, chronic illness management, and in-home diagnostic testing. To date, the organisation has completed more than 36,000…

When the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) entered its long-term partnership with the UFC in 2019, the objective was clear: to position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for combat sports. Since then, the emirate has hosted more than 20 major UFC events, introduced the world to the now-iconic Fight Island during the pandemic, and produced some of the sport’s most unforgettable moments. UFC President Dana White famously described Abu Dhabi as the “fight capital of the world,” a statement that resonates even more powerfully six years later. The emirate’s vision extends far beyond…

Entries are officially open for the 2026 Junior Dubai Desert Classic (JDDC), with the fourth edition set to take place at Emirates Golf Club from 16–18 January 2026. The event continues to build its reputation as one of the region’s most exciting junior tournaments, inspiring the next generation of golfers. Organised in collaboration with the Emirates Golf Federation, this year’s competition marks the second time the JDDC will hold World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®) status, offering young players a vital opportunity to progress within the global amateur golf system. The tournament is open to boys and girls aged 18 and…

Ellington Properties has announced the signing of an AED 1 billion+ construction contract with China Railway 18th Bureau Group for its award-winning Mercer House development in Uptown Dubai. The project, which recently earned the International Property Award for Best Mixed-Use Development, represents one of the most significant milestones in Ellington’s growing portfolio. This major agreement reinforces Mercer House’s status as one of Dubai’s most forward-thinking residential developments, combining architectural distinction with an emphasis on wellbeing and design-led living. It exemplifies Ellington’s vision of creating spaces that go beyond housing, offering residents a holistic lifestyle experience. Mercer House consists of two…

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence’s (MBZUAI) Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre (IEC) has launched Build It Demo Day, a new platform designed for creators to exhibit working AI-based solutions within the UAE’s innovation landscape. Departing from the format of conventional pitch sessions, Build It emphasises real products and prototypes instead of presentations. The event’s participation rules are simple: builders must showcase something they take genuine pride in, demonstrate that AI is central to the concept—whether through a model, agent, or workflow—and display tangible progress such as a mock-up, prototype, or short demo video. The first Build It Demo Day…