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As Diwali nears, many UAE shoppers are approaching one of the holiday’s biggest spending seasons cautiously. The UAE is home to about 4.3 million Indian nationals, and for many families who celebrate, buying gold is closely tied to the five-day festival. Dhanteras, which marks the start of Diwali celebrations, is considered an “auspicious” time to buy gold, and even a small purchase around the holiday is broadly accepted as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Gold prices are emerging from a period of volatility after record-high surges at the start of the year. Experts say…
For some, Diwali begins with lighting the first diya. For others, it starts months earlier, with moodboards, guest lists, elaborate decor concepts and countless decisions about how to transform a familiar space into something extraordinary. In Dubai, where the festive season brings with it a calendar of lavish gatherings, hosting a Diwali party has become something of an art form. Private villas are transformed with intricate floral installations, gardens come alive with carefully curated lighting and dining tables are dressed to reflect themes that have been planned down to the smallest detail. From bespoke invitations and personalised beverages to elaborate…
Mete Güney, executive vice president, market development, EEMEA, Mastercard. Across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, digital transformation is well underway. Digital wallets, instant payments, national digital ID programs and mobile money have already put access within reach of millions of people and businesses, many of whom were outside the formal financial system not long ago. The next phase of growth will depend on something less visible: whether those people and businesses feel confident enough to use what has been built. Trust is the infrastructure underneath all other digital infrastructure, and like most infrastructure, we tend to notice it…
More than 239,000 attendees from over 170 countries are expected in Abu Dhabi as global energy leaders focus on energy security, AI, infrastructure investment and industrial growth ADIPEC 2026 will open on Monday, 2 November, bringing together more than 40 government ministers, global CEOs, policymakers and industry leaders for four days of discussions focused on energy security, investment, technological innovation and the future of global energy systems. Hosted by ADNOC and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the event will feature a record 2,260 exhibiting companies, more than 1,800…
Manish Mimani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Protectt.ai. Manish Mimani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Protectt.ai, discusses the strategic investment in AIShield, plans to build a full-stack AI security platform and the growing need for AI governance across regulated industries Protectt.ai is strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving AI cybersecurity market through a majority investment in AIShield, an AI security platform incubated within Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW). The strategic partnership brings together Protectt.ai’s expertise in mobile application security and established relationships with regulated enterprises alongside AIShield’s research-driven capabilities in AI model assessment, red teaming, runtime protection and…
For years, festive decor followed a familiar script. Reds, golds, a flurry of new cushions and a dining table that looked straight out of a décor store’s catalogue. With festivities around the corner, that is now changing. The festive season stretches from Diwali to New Year, and it’s no longer about how much you put out. It is about how much feeling and nostalgia you bring in. The conversation has shifted from what is trending to what will stay. “The home is not something you redo every season,” says Anita Lal, founder and creative director of Good Earth. “But…
Taibah University organized a series of scientific activities to mark Arab Chemistry Week, featuring chemical experiments, interactive exhibits, and knowledge competitions that highlighted the applications of chemistry in industry, energy, healthcare, and the environment, as well as its role in developing scientific and practical solutions. The activities included a panel discussion on chemistry’s contributions to scientific research and innovation and its role in addressing contemporary challenges. The discussion also highlighted chemistry’s importance in advancing technologies and improving practices in fields related to human life and the environment. The activities form part of Taibah University’s efforts to raise awareness of chemical…
Prioritising brain health is key to meaningful and connected ageing, with early awareness, timely diagnosis and stronger healthcare support helping preserve cognitive health and quality of life Published: Fri 30 Oct 2026, 12:28 PM By: Prof. Suhail Al Rukn and Shady Ibrahim | Partner Content When we speak about healthy aging, we often focus on the heart, mobility and the management of chronic conditions. Yet we do not always speak with the same openness about the organ that shapes our memories, relationships, decisions and independence: the brain. That must change. Living a meaningful life full of memories with loved ones…
Saudi Arabia is building the physical foundations of a global logistics hub. The next commercial opportunity is for the enterprises operating across that infrastructure to connect their capabilities, customers and partners into digital ecosystems that can serve more of the supply chain. The scale of investment is substantial. The Kingdom’s Master Plan for Logistics Centres includes 59 centres spanning more than 100 million square metres by 2030. In April 2026, Saudi Arabia Railways launched five new logistics corridors linking Arabian Gulf ports with the Kingdom’s central and northern regions and Red Sea ports. These initiatives support the National Transport and…
Sarah Jessica Parker has brought her latest jewellery collection to Dubai, marking her second collaboration with luxury lab-grown diamond brand Astrea London. The actress, who serves as the brand’s Global Creative Director, unveiled the new collection in Dubai following its debut in New York. Speaking about the collaboration, Astrea London founder Nathalie Morrison praised Parker’s involvement in developing the brand’s jewellery designs. “Working with Sarah Jessica Parker has been instrumental in bringing a distinctive creative perspective to our Maison,” Morrison said. “Her extraordinary sense of style, individuality and imagination allows us to explore new expressions of high jewellery while remaining…