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For the first time in the 11 years since Emirati Women’s Day was first celebrated, the annual event will span an entire month in 2026. This year’s theme —“Together, We Rise Stronger and Better”— puts the spotlight on the lasting partnerships and workplace policies that support and empower women in both their personal and professional lives. Four Emirati business leaders unpack how these elements go beyond the annual event to create a gender equity blueprint that has bolstered the UAE’s growth and innovation.

Public monuments may continue to be encountered after particular events leave the headlines. Their meaning can depend on their design, location, and how communities respond to them. Local consultation and cultural context may therefore help determine whether a work becomes a place for remembrance, reflection, or public conversation.

Today, Green Living Global presents itself as a premium eco-conscious real estate and lifestyle business. Its work encompasses property advisory, investment, residence and relocation, alongside bespoke renovations and ground-up developments.

For most of his career, Kamal Saleh built stories. Today, he's applying the same principles to one of healthcare's biggest challenges: helping people know what—and who—to trust.

Rather than providing clinical services, the new facility will serve as a research and development hub focused on artificial intelligence, biomedical research, and clinical practice.

Businesses were becoming increasingly data-driven, yet many people still made important decisions about their health based on broad advice intended for millions of different bodies.

"Arab Beauty has been missing from the global beauty conversation for too long. We believe it deserves to stand alongside Korean Beauty, Japanese Beauty and Ayurveda as one of the world's defining beauty movements, and we're building AÏZA to help take it there," said Shubham Poddar, founder and CEO of AÏZA.

Every health journey begins with a question. It may start with an unexpected symptom, a recent diagnosis or a desire to sleep, eat or live better. The instinct is almost universal: we search. Within seconds, thousands of answers appear. Medical journals sit alongside personal blogs, while qualified specialists compete with opinions, anecdotes and social media […]

The collection marks the brand’s new creative chapter.

How the founder of SIX Concept Store is proving that in today's retail landscape, experience—not inventory—is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Based in Sharjah, the venture brings performance training, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and recovery services together under one roof.

The program will address topics including healthy ageing, brain health, accessibility, age-inclusive work, intergenerational living, financial resilience, caregiving, AI and technology, lifelong learning, the silver economy, and urban and policy adaptation.

Rather than relying on imported concepts or ingredients, RAWA would build around resources already embedded within the region's identity. Date seed oil became the clearest expression of that thinking, transforming an underutilized by-product into the foundation of a wellness brand.

Despite widespread adoption of AI-assisted shopping, consumers remain cautious about allowing AI to complete transactions on their behalf. Only 32% said they would trust AI agents to handle checkout independently.

Al Ain Farms Group plans to reformulate several existing products, including flavored milk, yogurt, and laban sold under the Al Ain Farms and Marmum Dairy brands.

As international capital pivots away from traditional hubs, the Spanish capital is stepping into a transformative era of prestige.

Today, the true mark of prestige in Dubai’s real estate market is the health of the water that laps against those private shores. The “Waterfront 2.0” movement is not merely a construction trend; it is a profound shift in how the emirate views its greatest natural asset: the Arabian Gulf.

Luxury handbags may anchor the visual identity of Old Bags Luncheon™ , though Eileen Cornacchia has always viewed the concept through a far wider lens. Philanthropy, in her belief, succeeds most effectively when generosity feels social and deeply communal all at once. “People return to experiences that make them feel good,” Cornacchia says. “If somebody […]

From better goods to better wardrobe bests, every issue, we choose a few items that make the approved executive selection list. In this edition, our picks are from COS, & Other Stories, and Rolls-Royce.

Gadgets and doodads that you might’ve missed out on, sourced by a tech aficionado

The latest Chronomat lineup includes three main models: the Chronomat B01 42, the Chronomat Automatic B31 40, and the Chronomat Automatic 36.

For many individuals, mental health need not mean continual disruption, but rather an opportunity to restore capacity, contribution, and independence. In economic terms, this translates into fewer disruptions, stronger workforce participation, and greater societal resilience.

“FemTech in Dubai" maps 90 companies, 20 leaders, 17 clinics, 15 investors and 10 accelerators, offering a structured overview of Dubai’s femtech and digital health landscape.

As loneliness emerges as a growing yet often overlooked challenge of aging in an increasingly modern life, UAE-based startup Rafeeq Connect is rethinking elderly care by offering in-person and virtual companionship services designed to complement family support.

Packages include resort credit, flexible check-in and check-out, and discounts on dining and wellness experiences.

"Everything around us has evolved except the tools we rely on to protect ourselves in an emergency. That felt like a problem worth solving.”