Daily Archives: February 18, 2025

Business & Investments

National Bonds Survey: Retirement Planning Remains the Top Financial Goal for the Second Year in a Row

  • 40% of respondents report being on track to achieving their 2024 financial goals.
  • Financial confidence is growing across generations, with 40% of Generation Z and 36% of Millennials feeling optimistic about meeting their financial targets, compared to 32% of Generation X.

Rehab Lootah, Group Deputy CEO of National Bonds,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 February 2025: National Bonds, the UAE’s leading Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, has released the results of its annual survey aimed at highlighting savers’ financial aspirations, revealing that retirement planning remains the top financial priority for the second consecutive year. Increasing savings and setting aside funds for high-value purchases such as a home or a car also ranked high among respondents, highlighting the growing awareness of the importance of early financial planning and disciplined smart saving strategies.

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Technologies

HONOR Announces Its Participation at MWC 2025

The Global Technology Brand to Unveil “HONOR ALPHA PLAN“, AI Innovations and AI-enabled products

February 18, 2025 – Dubai, UAE – Global technology brand HONOR announced its participation at MWC 2025 and is set to make a major announcement at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, with a keynote presentation on Sunday, March 2, 2025, where HONOR will introduce the “HONOR ALPHA PLAN”, the brand’s new strategic initiative, followed by the launch of its latest AI innovations and AI-enabled products.

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Events

Italy’s Maritime Innovation Anchors at Dubai International Boat Show 2025

20 Italian manufacturers to present industry-leading advancements in yacht, ship, and boat design

Dubai, UAE – 18 February 2025: Italy’s yachting industry reveals stabilised growth, cementing its leadership in superyacht production and sustainability innovation. “Made in Italy” continues to thrive in the UAE, with over €133 million worth of nautical products exported to the region between January and October 2024.

As a global leader in superyacht production and sustainability innovation, the Italian Marine Industry Association (Confindustria Nautica) is set to highlight its remarkable achievements and ongoing commitment to sustainability at the Dubai International Boat Show 2025, running from February 19 to 23 at Dubai Harbour.

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Business & Investments

The Kalyani Group Unveils, first of its kind, the Revolutionary MArG 155mm/45 Cal Mounted Gun System on 4 X4 HMV offering unmatched mobility, fire power and range, at IDEX 2025 at IDEX Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 18, 2025 – Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, proudly unveiled the MArG 45, mobile gun system mounted on a 4×4 all-terrain platform, at IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025. The prestigious launch was officiated by H.E. Shri Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE, reinforcing India’s commitment to advancing global defense technology.

MArG 45 exemplifies Kalyani Group’s ingenuity in challenging conventions, integrating firepower, range, and mobility into a single, ground-breaking platform. Designedfor rapid deployment and superior manoeuvrability, it is a “go-anywhere” gun with unparalleled shoot-and-scoot capabilities.

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Hotels & Hosppitality

One Za’abeel Launches The Concourse, Home to Beloved Local and International Brands

Dubai, UAE – [18 February 2025] – One Za’abeel, Dubai’s iconic landmark destination, is excited to announce the launch of The Concourse, a bustling hub of retail and dining in the heart of the city. Home to locally owned and globally renowned brands that have become beloved staples in the Emirate’s café scene, The Concourse fulfils everyday dining, shopping, healthcare, and wellness needs where luxury meets urban living.

The perfect place for a coffee with friends, visitors to the destination can sip in style at Saddle Café, where specialty coffee meets tasty treats on their menu crafted to delight. Those looking to enjoy a meal can experience simple indulgence at Home Bakery Kitchen, the renowned brand’s dining concept curating delicious dishes that remind their guests of home. These homegrown favourites are joined by regional gourmet Café Bateel, offering authentic, wholesome Mediterranean flavours in their all-day menu alongside fresh pastries and bakery items. 

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