Author: Mahdeehassan
As Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers district continues to cement itself as one of the city’s busiest business hubs, voco Bonnington Dubai is stepping forward with a clear proposition for the corporate traveller: a hotel built around the rhythm of the working trip, not just the stay. Positioned minutes from DMCC, the hotel sits at the heart of a district that has become shorthand for Dubai’s commercial energy, home to trading floors, corporate headquarters and a steady flow of executives moving between meetings. For business travellers and meeting planners alike, that proximity translates into fewer wasted minutes and more time spent…
Syria has won the bid to host the Arab Cycling Championship from October 2 to 13. The championship will be the first major regional sporting event of this scale to be held in Syria in 19 years, bringing together participants from 14 Arab countries: Syria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Tunisia, Libya and Morocco. Preparations are underway to welcome the delegations and teams participating in the championship, which will feature three main disciplines: road cycling, para-cycling and mountain biking. The event is expected to attract around 10,000 people, including athletes and…
The GCC and North Africa has US$90 billion worth of hotels and resorts in the pipeline, with 200,000 upcoming new rooms set to boost the region’s existing supply by 27 percent, according to HVS data released ahead of the 2026 edition of Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from 29 September – 1 October. With around 88,000 rooms currently under construction and another 25,000 in the final planning stages, over 55% of upcoming hotels in the region are set to be delivered between now and 2030, experts say. Research from global hospitality consultancy,…
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has made a significant leap in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, moving from an overall position in the #301–400 range since 2022 to a top #101–200 ranking in the recent 2026 edition. The university also earned a place among the top 100 institutions against four of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), including SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, while it retains its number one position in Dubai under SDG 1.The 2026 Ratings reflect CUD’s approach to embed…
Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island continues to attract strong investor demand for premium beachfront real estate, with sustained sales momentum. This has further prompted ELEVATE to bring to market limited releases of beachfront residences at their Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences in response to the wider demand in the market. Against a backdrop of increasingly scarce beachfront land on Al Marjan Island, ELEVATE’s previously unreleased two-bedroom beachfront residences at Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences offer prime water views and beach access. Designed for a new generation of beachfront living, the residences feature connected guest suites that offer…
OpoFinance has rebranded as “OPO”, bringing its brokerage business, technology and digital presence under a single identity as it marks five years of operations. The new identity will be unveiled publicly at Forex Expo Dubai on 22 and 23 September, alongside a preview of OPO’s new digital platform, launching later this year, and a new generation of technology designed to give traders more connected access to their trading data and analytical tools. OPO Group Ltd, the company behind OPO, was founded in 2021 and operates an online forex and CFD brokerage serving clients across MENA and English-speaking Africa. The company…
The group reports new market activity, expanding teams, evolving platforms and new ventures across Europe, Asia and the UAE. MNA Ventures continues to build momentum as several of its portfolio companies reach important milestones across international markets. During the third quarter of 2026, the group advanced new operations, corporate structures and product development while strengthening collaboration among its Dubai-based companies through a new office. MNA Ventures Relocates to New Dubai Office After several years at Tameem House in TECOM, MNA Ventures has relocated its Dubai operations to a significantly larger facility spanning approximately 25,000 square feet. Strategically positioned parallel to…
Freelander, the British Premium Intelligent All-terrain Brand, will hold its Global Brand Launch at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi on 29th September, marking a major milestone in the brand’s international expansion. With the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as its first international market, the event will introduce FREELANDER and its first strategic nameplate, FREELANDER 8, to international audiences as the brand enters the next phase of its global journey. The launch event follows FREELANDER’s announcement at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the brand confirmed the UAE as its first international market and outlined plans for its launch…
Biolite Clinic, an established destination for longevity and regenerative medicine in Dubai, is highlighting stem-cell-based therapies within its medically guided longevity programmes. At the forefront of personalised longevity care, Biolite begins with medical consultation and individual assessment rather than a standard treatment pathway. Its programmes bring together diagnostic insights, lifestyle considerations, and selected therapies to […]
Almajdouie Motors, the authorized distributor of Changan in Saudi Arabia, is participating in JIBEX 2026 – the Saudi International Building and Décor Exhibition in Jeddah, with a dedicated business-focused display featuring the Changan Hunter and Alsvin, offering practical mobility solutions tailored to a range of professional applications. The participation reflects Almajdouie Changan’s commitment to providing […]