Dubai Investment Real Estate (DIR), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has announced that Danah Bay, its landmark waterfront community on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, has received the title of “Best Mixed-Use Development” at the distinguished Arabian Property Awards 2025–2026. This recognition highlights Danah Bay’s forward-thinking design, detailed planning, and comprehensive approach to integrated lifestyles, firmly establishing it as one of the region’s most notable coastal destinations. Occupying prime shoreline on Al Marjan Island, the project consists of 189 villas ranging from two to five bedrooms, including exclusive breakwater villas with direct sea views. In addition, two towers…
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Abu Dhabi-based STORY Hospitality, the operator of an expanding collection of luxury hotels and resorts, has unveiled a set of achievements that reinforce its reputation as one of the most innovative players in the MENA and Indian Ocean hospitality landscape. With sustainability, digital innovation, and employee development guiding its strategy, the group demonstrates how prioritising guest experiences can also drive meaningful progress across the industry. At STORY Seychelles, sustainable operations and staff growth have been defining themes this year. The resort marked its 10th anniversary while securing the International Sustainability Award 2025 and its third successive Green Key certification. It…
HONOR and Alibaba have formalised a milestone strategic cooperation agreement in Hangzhou, China. James Li, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd., and Eddie Wu, CEO of Alibaba Group, were present to witness the signing. This ground-breaking agreement is rooted in a shared ambition for expansion and aligned strategic priorities. The two technology giants will pursue a wide-ranging and systematic partnership across key fields, with a focus on AI ecosystems, AI models and capabilities, and intelligent services. The collaboration aims to nurture a robust AI ecosystem while capitalising on the vast opportunities presented by AI-led industrial transformation and the convergence of…
Qatar’s push towards becoming a regional technology hub has gained significant momentum with the Middle East and Africa’s largest financial institution renewing its commitment to one of the world’s premier tech gatherings. QNB Group has secured its position as Diamond Sponsor for Web Summit Qatar 2026, marking a three-year partnership designed to accelerate the nation’s digital ambitions. The collaboration positions the banking giant at the heart of Qatar’s efforts to cultivate a knowledge-driven economy, aligning directly with objectives outlined in Qatar National Vision 2030. The partnership represents more than corporate visibility at a major international event. It signals QNB’s strategic…
Precious metals have surged to fresh record highs as diplomatic tensions over Greenland expose deeper anxieties about fiscal sustainability and the reliability of conventional portfolio hedges. According to Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank, the developments signal a fundamental reassessment of where true safety resides in an increasingly volatile global system. The diplomatic standoff between Washington and European capitals over Donald Trump’s territorial ambitions in Greenland has reignited investor appetite for tangible assets. Yet analysts caution that this latest geopolitical flashpoint merely accelerates a trend that has been gathering momentum for months, rather than creating it from…
A commanding performance at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show has seen Hisense collect 58 industry awards, underscoring the company’s expanding influence across both display technology and home appliances. The accolades span multiple categories, with the electronics manufacturer securing four CES Innovation Awards among its haul. Two products claimed Best Innovation honours—the 163 MX television and the X-zone Master washer-dryer—whilst the 116UXS RGB MiniLED TV and Laser Projector XR10 both earned Innovation Award Honoree status. Beyond displays, Hisense demonstrated considerable strength in the smart home sector. The X-zone Master, described as the world’s first X-in-one heat pump washer-dryer, garnered particular attention…
In a metropolis where schedules collide and time moves at breakneck speed, forgetting a birthday or anniversary has become an almost inevitable consequence of modern life. Yet what many dismiss as poor planning may actually carry unexpected emotional authenticity, particularly when it comes to floral gifting in Dubai. The rise of express flower delivery services across the emirate has fundamentally altered how residents approach spontaneous gestures. Rather than representing oversight or negligence, same-day floral arrangements now offer a unique advantage: they capture genuine, in-the-moment emotion that planned gifts sometimes lack. Behavioural psychology research supports this notion, indicating that receiving flowers…
A man who arrived in Dubai as a domestic helper in 1977 has built a fragrance empire spanning more than 150 countries, marking the achievement with a lavish celebration at Expo City Dubai that brought together thousands of guests from across the globe. Poland Moosa, the chairman and founder of Fragrance World, hosted over 2,000 attendees at the grand event, which featured a spectacular drone show unveiling a commemorative logo that traced the brand’s remarkable journey. The aerial display incorporated Moosa’s digital signature, symbolising his personal stamp on an enterprise that has become one of the region’s most successful entrepreneurial…
A London-based private equity firm specialising in healthcare and consumer sectors has struck a deal to take majority ownership of the Middle East and North Africa region’s largest dedicated sports nutrition manufacturing operation. Alta Semper announced it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a controlling interest in Nature’s Rule, a UAE-based sports nutrition and dietary supplements business with production facilities in Egypt. The transaction centres on Prowell Holding, which serves as the parent entity for Nature’s Rule. The company operates what is described as MENA’s most extensive manufacturing facility devoted exclusively to sports nutrition and dietary supplements. Its infrastructure…
A UAE-based property developer has reinforced its commitment to Dubai’s premier racing season by sponsoring all eight races at the seventh meeting of the Dubai Racing Carnival, held at Meydan Racecourse on 16th January. Azizi Developments backed the Friday night card, which featured the Grade 2 Cape Verdi as its centrepiece – one of the season’s most significant contests for fillies and mares. The sponsorship marks another chapter in what has become a nine-year collaboration between the developer and the Dubai Racing Club. The evening’s racing programme showcased a diverse range of contests. Alongside the Cape Verdi, which was won…