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…
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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…
Dubai Chambers has recently held two legal workshops designed to help businesses better understand legislation and compliance obligations across the emirate’s diverse economic landscape. The first session, conducted in collaboration with PwC Legal Middle East, focused on strategic and practical aspects of corporate restructuring across multiple jurisdictions. Attendees discussed real-life case studies and explored ways to develop effective organisational structures that ensure full legal compliance. The workshop covered a variety of essential topics, including the UAE’s regulatory environment, the difference between the ‘sale of goods’ and the ‘provision of services,’ and the legal considerations of contracting between mainland and free…
Command and Control Centre to Oversee UAE’s Largest Data Centre Portfolio and Power G42’s Global Intelligence Grid Presight, a global leader in artificial intelligence and big data analytics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Khazna Data Centers, a leading provider of hyperscale digital infrastructure, to roll out an advanced AI-driven facility management platform across Khazna’s entire network of data centres. Under the agreement, Presight will deploy an AI-powered command and control system to manage operations across 30 data centres in the UAE. Based out of a secure, state-of-the-art AI hub in Abu Dhabi, the platform will utilise artificial…
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with the Dubai Club for People of Determination, held an awareness walk at Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood to mark White Cane Safety Day, which is commemorated each year on 15 October. The initiative underscores Dubai Culture’s ongoing commitment to empowering People of Determination by nurturing their talents, enhancing their inclusion in cultural activities, and supporting Dubai Government’s ‘My Community… A City for Everyone’ initiative aimed at making the emirate fully accessible and inclusive. The awareness walk formed part of a broader programme of cultural and community events organised jointly by…
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence arm of Alibaba Group, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wio Bank, the region’s leading digital banking platform, to advance innovation across artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and fintech. The announcement was made during GITEX Global 2025 and marks a major step forward in accelerating AI adoption within the Middle East’s fast-evolving financial industry. The collaboration supports Wio Bank’s multi-cloud strategy and accelerates the integration of generative AI by leveraging Alibaba Cloud’s cutting-edge technologies, including its Qwen large language model, Platform for AI (PAI), and agentic solutions. Together, both entities aim…