Author: Mahdeehassan

June 2025, United Arab Emirates: There’s a new flame on the beachfront. Nando’s UAE has officially opened its newest location in Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), a two-storey flagship that now stands as the brand’s largest restaurant in the region, anchoring it firmly in one of Dubai’s most high-traffic, lifestyle-driven neighbourhoods. Located on The Walk, the new restaurant spans two levels with both indoor and outdoor seating, and holds the largest capacity of any Nando’s outside the United Kingdom. It brings the brand’s Afro-Portuguese spirit into the everyday rhythm of one of Dubai’s most recognisable neighbourhoods. Surrounded by the beach, hotels, residential…

Abu Dhabi: The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) signed a strategic agreement to advance bilateral cooperation and support the procurement activities of entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the Abu Dhabi SME Champions Programme. The agreement was signed by Mouza Al Nasri, CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and H.E. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, Director General of ADPIC, during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit, held recently at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. The strategic decision reaffirms both entities’ commitment to accelerating industrial development and offering innovative solutions to entrepreneurs…

Dubai, UAE – O Gold, the UAE’s first Emirati fractional gold and silver ownership app, has announced a landmark partnership with Emirates Gold, one of the region’s most respected and long-established refineries. Through this collaboration, O Gold’s rapidly expanding base of more than 75,000 active users will gain seamless access to an enhanced portfolio of certified gold products at competitive refinery‑direct rates, all delivered with the speed and convenience synonymous with the O Gold Wallet. This partnership marks a significant step forward in making precious metals investment more accessible and transparent for everyday investors in the UAE. By directly connecting O…

Paris, France – Archer (NYSE: ACHR) today announced a strategic partnership with Jetex, a leading global aviation services provider, focused on developing infrastructure across Jetex’s international portfolio of private terminals to support Archer’s planned commercial air taxi network. This collaboration, planned to focus initially on infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, is expected to expand to additional sites around the world across Jetex’s global portfolio, which includes 40 private aircraft terminals in more than 30 countries. Building upon Archer’s prior partnerships with other leading infrastructure providers, this approach advances Archer’s plans to scale a vertiport network that can support the growth…

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Repton Dubai is delighted to announce a major campus redevelopment that will transform the student experience and set a new benchmark for education in the region. The transformational campus upgrade is designed to elevate every aspect of school life. Every corner of the school is being thoughtfully reimagined to support world-class learning, creativity, and wellbeing. The new masterplan includes the creation of a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre and an expansive Sports Village – alongside extensive enhancements to Early Years Centre, and main School Reception. Taking place over the summer and due to be completed during Term 1…

Save the date: The show will return to the island next year, from 28–30 April. Last week, SBC Summit Malta transformed the InterContinental Hotel into a powerhouse of industry networking, bringing together 6,000 professionals from Malta and across Europe. This year marked the debut of the event under its new identity, following the rebrand from CasinoBeats Summit. With its expanded focus covering casino, sports betting, regulation, affiliation, payments, and emerging tech, the summit officially opened on Wednesday, 11 June, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Malta’s Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri. Clinton Cutajar, CTO of digital marketing agency MediaTroopers, praised the rebrand: “The…

Dubai, UAE: Emarat, one of the UAE’s most trusted energy brands and a pioneer in the country’s oil and gas industry, has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work®, a globally recognized benchmark of excellence in workplace culture. This certification is based on employee feedback, workplace policies, and the company’s ongoing efforts to foster a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment. “This recognition is a tribute to the people of Emarat,” said Ahmad Ahli Chief People Officer, Emarat. “Our strength lies in our people—from our head office to the fuel stations across the country. This certification reflects their dedication, passion,…

RIYADH – PIF today announced the launch of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), wholly owned by PIF, to build and operate the facilities of Expo 2030 Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s first World Expo – as well as preserving the legacy of the event. The masterplan for Expo 2030 Riyadh covers an area of 6 million square meters, making it one of the biggest World Expo sites. The Expo will be to the north of the city, near the future King Salman International Airport, and with direct connections to the Saudi capital’s landmarks. Expo 2030 Riyadh is projected to attract more than…

Sharjah, UAE – BEEAH, a sustainability pioneer driven by its expertise across environment, energy, technology, real estate, and healthcare, has announced the launch of Khalid Bin Sultan City, its first real estate development – a groundbreaking urban project that redefines sustainable living in the region. Officially unveiled at an event held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the city stands as a tribute to BEEAH’s commitment to sustainable, smart, and…

Sharjah, UAE: The winners and finalists of the Theatre Architecture Competition (TAC) taking place during World Stage Design (WSD) 2025 from 18-25 October in Sharjah, UAE has been announced. This is the 12th edition of the competition with the theme ‘Theatre of Possibilities’ and co-organised by Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) and the International Organisation of Scenographers Theatre Architects and Technicians (OISTAT) Architecture Commission. Charcoalblue – a globally reputed theatre, acoustic, and experience consultancy service is the sponsor of the Competition this year which received 50 entries from 17 countries around the world. The site for TAC is Bait Obaid Al…