Following the strong response to their initial collaboration, Levi’s® and London-based designer Kiko Kostadinov return with a second five-piece menswear collection, delving once again into the interplay between casual utility and refined tailoring. This latest Levi’s® x Kiko Kostadinov offering places denim at the heart of the narrative, exploring its expressive possibilities while acknowledging its lasting impact on modern American cultural identity. Inspiration is drawn in particular from 20th-century artistic communities, where denim became a medium through which everyday clothing intersected with the worlds of art, social engagement and personal expression. Historically durable and versatile, denim became an unofficial uniform…
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On behalf of Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Financial Sector Development Program Committee Mohammed Aljadaan, the Chairman of the Insurance Authority, Abdulaziz Al-Boug, officially opened the Global Insurance Conference and Exhibition (ingate) in Riyadh today. In his opening address, Al-Boug stated that the global insurance sector is experiencing rapid and significant change, influenced by technological innovation, shifting economic conditions, and climate-related challenges. He highlighted that the timing of ingate is especially important as the international insurance market now surpasses $8 trillion in value, supported by continued economic expansion and growing understanding of the need for insurance coverage. Al-Boug…
Sharafi Development, a long-standing and well-respected family-owned real estate group in Dubai, has officially launched Marea Residences – an exclusive waterfront living destination situated on Dubai Islands. With a focus on clean architectural detailing, refined materials and a resort-inspired atmosphere, Marea is poised to become one of the most desirable new addresses in the city. Guided by over a century of expertise in craftsmanship and design, Sharafi Development has envisioned Marea as a G+2+12 luxury structure comprising elegant one and two-bedroom apartments alongside a select number of penthouses. Each home features panoramic sea vistas, generous private outdoor spaces, and contemporary…
Dubai Investments Park (DIP Angola), the first fully integrated economic zone in Angola developed by Dubai Investments, a leading diversified investment group listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that Emirates Reportage Development & Investment LLC has acquired two substantial land parcels totalling 10,764,000 sq. ft. within the master-planned destination for the development of two large, gated residential communities. Reportage Group’s projected investment in the development is valued at approximately AED 1.8 billion (USD 500 million), reflecting the scale and strategic importance of the project in realising DIP Angola’s ambition to become a premier residential hub. The signing ceremony…
Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, the boutique luxury escape on Palm Jumeirah, has announced the opening of Bakalis by ENVY, a Greek-inspired beachfront restaurant that brings the relaxed charm and coastal flavours of the Aegean to Dubai’s shoreline. Designed as a true feet-in-the-sand dining concept, Bakalis embraces the easy-going rhythm of Greek island life, offering guests sunset-facing tables, a gentle sea breeze, and the aroma of fresh seafood from the grill. Positioned as the resort’s newest signature dining venue, it invites diners to unwind over shared dishes, enjoy carafes of chilled rosé, and take in uninterrupted views of the Arabian…
Innomotics Contracting LLC and Danfoss FZCO have expanded the scope of the global agreement signed earlier this year between Innomotics GmbH in Germany and Danfoss Drives A/S in Denmark to include enhanced customer service support for users of Danfoss Low Voltage Drives and Innomotics Low Voltage Motors in the Middle East, with a focus on the UAE. The updated agreement, signed by Mr. Rajesh Menon, Division Head of Customer Service at Innomotics Middle East, and Mr. Abdul Rahman Moussa, Country Manager Drives – MENA, marks a key milestone in the strategic collaboration between the two companies. Under the arrangement, Danfoss…
Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Arts, Design & Literature Sector at Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), toured the Dubai Design Week Marketplace during the festival’s 11th edition. The event is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, and is organised in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group, with support from Dubai Culture. This year’s programme features an extensive line-up of design commissions, exhibitions, installations, panel discussions, and live creative showcases. During her visit, Shaima was accompanied by Khulood Khoory,…
Young athletes from Heroes of Hope, the UAE non-profit sports academy supporting people of determination, have contributed to a colourful new mural at the DP World Tour Championship, adding artistic flair to the Earth Lounge at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Before the tournament tees off on Thursday, athletes Noah Evans, Thomas O’Brien and Marwan Al Khaja joined forces with UAE-based abstract artist Rabab Tantawy to apply the final details to the mural, which now brightens the outer façade of the Earth Lounge beside the 16th green. Tantawy, recognised for merging classic approaches such as oil painting with modern styles including spray…
Persivia Inc., a US-based pioneer in AI-driven healthcare intelligence, has introduced its National Health Intelligence Initiative (NHI) at the Global Health Exhibition (GHE) 2025 in Riyadh. The initiative marks a significant step in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to apply artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and real-time health insights to further its Vision 2030 healthcare transformation. Persivia’s newly established entity in the Kingdom, approved by the Ministry of Investment, demonstrates the company’s commitment to localisation, knowledge transfer, and skill development. Through collaboration with leading Saudi health organisations, Persivia aims to accelerate the country’s shift toward Value-Based Care (VBC) and a sustainable, data-centred healthcare…
Flagship Nordic by fäm mansion anticipated to list at AED 275 million as launches of ultra-luxury homes in Dubai exceed AED 140 billion in five years. Dubai’s top-tier residential market is entering a new chapter with the rollout of a AED3 billion collection of high-end homes situated in two of the city’s most coveted districts. Departing from the traditional off-plan model widely used in premium development, each Nordic by fäm villa and mansion is completed before it is made available to buyers, prioritising clean, refined design over extravagant detailing. This shift aligns with data from DXBinteract showing that more than…