Gulf Craft, the globally renowned yacht and boat manufacturer headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, has been honoured in the Manufacturing Category at the Emirates Labour Market Award 2025. The award, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, is organised annually by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). This year’s ceremony took place on 13 November in Abu Dhabi and celebrated organisations demonstrating excellence in elevating the UAE’s labour market practices. This distinction represents the first time Gulf Craft has…
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Thoughtfully designed one-, two- and three-bedroom residences, including exclusive garden homes and premium penthouses offering expansive views of Downtown Dubai and the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary Interiors inspired by quiet luxury and Swiss craftsmanship, featuring generous floorplans, smart home systems and high-quality materials such as oak wood, travertine, marble and bronze metal A lifestyle concept aligned with Dubai’s growing demand for wellness-centred, community-focused living, reflecting the city’s move toward integrated “vertical village” neighbourhoods that prioritise wellbeing, convenience and seamless connectivity DHG Properties has unveiled the interior concept and living experience of Helvetia Verde, following its introduction within the forward-thinking…
A new market analysis has reinforced Dubai’s position as a uniquely international city, where residents from all backgrounds establish both professional and family lives. The study, released by fäm Properties, presents Dubai as a network of distinct micro-communities, with the rental landscape clearly segmented in a way that enables different nationalities to settle in neighbourhoods that best reflect their cultural preferences, financial considerations and lifestyle needs. According to data from DXBinteract, tenant demographics vary significantly by location. Neighbourhoods such as Al Warsan 1st and Jebel Ali First are predominantly home to South Asian residents. In Al Warsan 1st, 34% of…
New Hilton property to open in Manama’s Al Seef District Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the opening of the Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences, marking the arrival of a new concept that blends residential-style comfort with premium hospitality in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Located in the vibrant Al Seef District of Manama, the property brings together the conveniences of home with Hilton’s signature service. The hotel was officially inaugurated by Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking an important addition to Bahrain’s expanding luxury tourism and hospitality offering. Hotel owner…
STORY Hospitality, a hospitality management company under the Abu Dhabi Capital Group, has announced the appointment of Ameer Rehman as its new Vice President of Finance. Ameer, a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) who qualified with PwC, brings over two decades of financial leadership across the international hospitality industry. His career has taken him through the UK, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider EMEA region, where he has become known for his expertise in strategic financial governance, operational optimisation and high-performing team leadership. Victor Abou-Ghanem, CEO of STORY Hospitality, says: “We are thrilled to welcome Ameer Rehman to STORY Hospitality.…
At the Dubai Airshow, RoyalJet confirmed CFM International as the engine supplier for its future fleet The CFM LEAP-1A engine will power RoyalJet’s three firm ACJ320neo orders and six purchase rights RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based premium private jet operator, has confirmed that the CFM LEAP-1A engine will power its incoming fleet of ACJ320neo aircraft currently on order with Airbus. The LEAP-1A engine is produced by CFM International, a joint venture equally owned by GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. The LEAP family has achieved the fastest production ramp-up in commercial aviation, powering 4,000 aircraft within nine years. Its use of…
Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s foremost private developers, has confirmed a new partnership with Al Rostamani Communications to oversee the supply and installation of Hanwha Vision CCTV surveillance systems for Burj Azizi, set to become the world’s second-tallest tower. The collaboration includes the rollout of high-definition cameras, advanced network video recorders, intelligent video analytics and an integrated monitoring platform designed to ensure high performance, low latency and long-term operational reliability across the entire development. Hanwha Vision, a globally recognised South Korean surveillance technology leader, is renowned for its cutting-edge imaging systems, AI-driven analytics and strong cybersecurity framework. Its solutions…
SIBEC 2025 opens today in Abu Dhabi, uniting sector leaders and hundreds of attendees to discuss how smart technologies are reshaping everyday safety across the UAE. Hosted by SIBCA, the event is centred around the theme “Smart Solutions for Safer Communities.” SIBCA, a leading regional provider of fire, life safety, and ICT solutions across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Egypt, has announced the official start of SIBEC 2025 today at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi. The major industry gathering brings together top fire and safety specialists, influential innovators, and international participants to explore breakthroughs…
Breakthrough collaboration unlocks carbon removal, higher freshwater yields, and valuable industrial chemicals from previously discarded desalination brine. Ebb, an innovative water technology company, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), the national regulator of the Kingdom’s water sector, to introduce large-scale desalination decarbonisation. With Saudi Arabia responsible for 22% of global desalination output, the initiative aims to achieve megaton-scale CO₂ removal within ten years while improving freshwater production and overall plant efficiency. The collaboration centres on integrating Ebb’s electrochemical platform into Saudi desalination operations, enabling the conversion of brine into valuable products that support sustainability,…
This early approval underscores SunTec’s contribution to nationwide e-invoicing rollout and strengthened tax governance. SunTec (Xelerate) Business Solutions DMCC, the Dubai subsidiary of SunTec Business Solutions and a global authority in enterprise revenue management and regulatory automation, has received pre-approval from the UAE Ministry of Finance as an authorised e-invoicing provider. The recognition reinforces the company’s ongoing efforts to support the UAE’s transition towards a fully digital tax environment. The UAE’s upcoming e-invoicing requirement, which mandates businesses with annual transactions above USD 100,000 to adopt certified digital invoicing platforms by July 2026, is set to significantly redefine financial management practices.…