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From AI-driven climate biometrics to the “car-to-couch” automated elevators of the Bugatti Residences, PropTech is no longer an amenity—it is the ultimate luxury.

The region is leading the way on new tech in building.

SBWC also introduced the “Haseelah” initiative during the gathering — an interactive platform connecting women entrepreneurs and business owners with experts, entrepreneurs, and influential figures from the UAE and internationally.

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

In 1994, Oasis scrapped a perfect album because it was too polished to connect. Thirty years later, founders are making the exact same mistake with their MVPs.

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure stressed the importance of cooperation among governments, private sector, and financial and technology institutions to support the development of a sustainable global hydrogen economy.

Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, said the initiative facilitated more than 6,000 meetings between Dubai companies and international firms by the end of 2025.

The winners were announced in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly, and were recognized for their technology-driven solutions.

The Changemakers Academy is an innovation and entrepreneurship incubator that grew out of Expo 2020 Dubai’s University Innovation Program. It provides training, mentorship, licensing support and grants to help graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable businesses.

As market uncertainty rises, investors face a key question – can a single asset defensive play compete with a diversified safe-haven basket?

Margueritte also emphasized upon how France and the UAE continue to strengthen a long-standing strategic partnership built on trust, investment, innovation, and a shared ambition for long-term transformation and sustainable growth.

Karim Awad, Group CEO of EFG Holding, said geopolitical tensions affected the region during the latter part of the quarter but the group remains focused on “disciplined execution, prudent risk management, and sustaining growth.”

When BEYOND Developments unveiled SIORA, its first beachfront masterplan on Dubai Islands, the announcement marked more than the launch of a coastal destination. It introduced a philosophy-led approach to masterplanning, one that reframes waterfront living around purpose, wellbeing, and long-term urban value.

This year, Arafat Day will be observed on May 26 while Eid al-Adha, which falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, will be celebrated on May 27.

The initiative is expected to further advance the UAE’s healthcare ecosystem through a focus on preventive medicine, digital integration, innovation, and resource optimization.

As the UAE property market scales heights that would have seemed unimaginable just a decade ago, Mohamed Adib Hijazi — the founding chairman of HRE Development — has been quietly doing what he has always done: building homes, nurturing communities, and refusing to be rattled by the world beyond his construction sites.

As geopolitical uncertainty rattled global markets, Ali Al Gebely — Founder and Chairman of ONE Development and heir to a 44-year regional legacy — never wavered. Here, he explains why the UAE is not just weathering the storm but is built to make the storm irrelevant.

As geopolitical tremors rippled through global markets, Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairperson of ANAX Holding, barely flinched. Here is why the man behind one of Dubai’s most dynamic property groups believes the UAE’s greatest chapter is still ahead

When the region’s headlines darkened and lesser markets flinched, the CEO of Innovate Living kept building.

'Turbulence' is an unadulterated deep dive into how faith and feminism intersect in the lives of Muslim women, and the complexities that arise when both are defined from a cultural lens. But beyond Lodi’s writing prowess lies an honest tale of what it takes to choose to become a creative entrepreneur.