Author: Mahdeehassan

Behzadi Boutique, located at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel DIFC in Dubai, has emerged as a specialist seller of luxury watches and collectible handbags, serving regional and international collectors seeking authenticated high-value pieces. Behzadi Boutique operates with an emphasis on transparency and verification in the sale of luxury assets. The boutique’s inventory includes new and pre-owned timepieces […]

Initiated in 2017 with TRT’s vision of “inspiring positive change” and regarded as one of its most significant social responsibility projects, the TRT World Citizen Awards were presented for the seventh time this year. The awards, given to individuals from different countries around the world who expand social benefit on a global scale within their […]

  Oxford Business Group and SFDA examine advances in food safety, health care and biotechnology   Riyadh, February 2026: Saudi Arabia’s efforts to modernise regulation and accelerate innovation across food safety, health care and biotechnology are the focus of a new six-part article series published by Oxford Business Group (OBG) in collaboration with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The series explores how digitalisation, regulatory reform and capacity building are supporting the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives while reinforcing its role in global health and safety governance. Several of the articles examine the SFDA’s use of advanced technologies to…

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, announced the full integration of BingX TradFi into the broader BingX ecosystem, marking a significant step in the convergence of traditional finance and crypto markets. This development reflects a broader industry trend projected for 2026: traditional finance is increasingly embracing cryptocurrencies, while the crypto sector continues to […]

On 25 April 2026, Doha will become the meeting point for some of the world’s most forward‑thinking leaders as it welcomes the Impact Leadership Global Awards organized by Nousheen Mukhtar’s Impact Events. This event is an international celebration of innovation, influence, and purpose-driven leadership. The event is set to gather distinguished changemakers, industry pioneers, and […]

BenQ, a global display technology leader, has announced the extension of its MA Series monitors, including new flagship and 4K Nano Gloss versions designed exclusively for the Mac user experience. The expanded lineup demonstrates BenQ’s commitment to providing colour-accurate, high-performance displays geared to creative professionals, hybrid workers, and content creators in the UAE and around […]

Third‑year Design students at the American University in Dubai (AUD), Interior Design Department, class IDES 392 Smart Design along with their Mentors: Professor Annamaria Lambri, Chair of the AUD Interior Design Department and Dr. Poupak Parvaresh, AUD Assistant Professor of Interior Design, gained a rare, high‑impact insight into global design leadership in a workshop hosted […]

As water scarcity, productivity pressure and food security concerns intensify across the Middle East and North Africa, the 22nd Konya Agriculture Fair offers a solution-oriented meeting point for technology, trade and long-term cooperation. Held on 7-11 April 2026 at the Tüyap Konya International Fair Center, the event brings together regional buyers, global manufacturers, importers, and […]

As water scarcity, productivity pressure and food security concerns intensify across the Middle East and North Africa, the 22nd Konya Agriculture Fair offers a solution-oriented meeting point for technology, trade and long-term cooperation. Held on 7-11 April 2026 at the Tüyap Konya International Fair Center, the event brings together regional buyers, global manufacturers, importers, and […]

Cities are no longer competing only on location, skyline, or population size. They are evolving from static built environments to responsive, intelligent systems — where software, AI, and data continuously optimize buildings, infrastructure, and urban services. This shift will increasingly determine which cities attract capital, talent, and long-term growth. In my first article, I explored […]