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As the Managing Director for the UAE operations of two of the most trusted brands in the world –Toyota and Lexus– Brent sees the push for vehicle electrification and AI integration as a means to solidify a legacy that has spanned nearly nine decades.

In June 2025, Samana Developers recorded its best-ever monthly sales reaching a value of AED1.1 billion.

From Europe to the Middle East, Asia to the Americas, governments and developers are reexamining what it means to provide dignified, affordable housing—and in many cases, they're getting creative.

Fuelled by record-breaking investments, ambitious national strategies, and a population craving modern urban living, Cairo's property market is in the midst of a sweeping transformation.

"Mama's kitchen with Mama Rita: Family Recipes from the Mediterranean" is a vibrant, heartfelt celebration of home cooking by mother-daughter duo Jessica and Rita Kahawaty.

Increased investor confidence, backed by clear legal frameworks, new asset types, and digital infrastructure, make Qatar a strategic, long- term bet—especially as the country positions itself as a regional finance and tourism hub.

With six new cities in Spain and a Saudi launch planned, Huspy expects to operate in over 10 cities by end of 2025.

This collection honors humanity's long-standing fascination with the night sky, inspired by a 2021 single-piece edition that portrayed the Leo constellation.

Continuity is no longer about recovery, it is about endurance, and the ability to seize opportunity amid uncertainty.

Many brokers work on commission only – meaning zero salary. Given the competitive nature of the industry, many go several months without earning anything.

Abdulla Lahej's flagship project at Mohammed Bin Rashid City in Dubai is already changing the game when it comes to redefining modern living. But it is just the beginning.

Feel uses a blend of vegan amino acids, vitamins and botanicals that encourage your body to produce its own collagen – no animals involved.

Dubai-based couturier Rami Al Ali becomes the first Syrian designer to be welcomed onto the official Haute Couture calendar.

Gautam Jain, Operating Member, SC Ventures, a venture capital arm of Standard Chartered Bank, on helping accelerate the UAE's digital ambitions.

The joint initiative seeks to advance regional financial inclusion and payment systems sovereignty across Africa.

The future of entrepreneurship isn't invention alone—it's intention.

If a CEO can walk away richer while the company lays off thousands and loses money and value—what exactly are we rewarding?

Samana Developers has consistently been recognized for its dedication to quality and innovation in the real estate sector.

As a flagship platform for bilateral cooperation, the Vision Golfe forum aims to accelerate deals, deepen joint initiatives, and shape a sustainable, shared economic future.

Edge AI changes how a traffic light works, how a building cools itself, or how a shop knows when to restock. And in the Middle East, we have the opportunity to lead.

It took less than a month for ONE Development to sell out Phase 1 of its new Laguna Residence development. But for Ali Al Gebely, this is just the beginning.

"We're not just centralizing culture in the capital. We're spreading it—north, south, east, west. If Saudi is going to evolve, everyone needs to feel it," says Ramadan Alharatani, CEO of MDLBEAST.

"By combining precision engineering with thoughtful design, we are helping create safer, more sustainable spaces for both patients and caregivers."

Where infrastructure meets opportunity and entrepreneurship is shaped by design, not chance.

53% of employees say they would consider quitting if asked to increase their in-office presence, emphasizing the ongoing demand for flexible work arrangements.

Succeeding at jobs 3.0 requires flexibility, vision, and dedication.