Daily Archives: October 2, 2025

Food & Dining

Bavarian Beerhouse Opens Dubai’s First Authentic German Restaurant at Towers Rotana

A Taste of Germany in the heart of Dubai expanding to Abu Dhabi, GCC and India

Dubai, UAE – 2nd October 2025: Bavarian Beerhouse has officially opened its doors at Towers Rotana, Sheikh Zayed Road, introducing Dubai to its first authentic German restaurant and beerhouse experience. Featuring the city’s largest selection of ice-cold German draught beers, traditional Bavarian cuisine, and a lively Oktoberfest-inspired atmosphere, the venue is poised to become a must-visit destination for residents and visitors alike. Adding to the authenticity, waitresses in traditional Bavarian Dirndl dresses provide table service, bringing the spirit of Oktoberfest to life throughout the year.

The restaurant occupies the former home of TEATRO, which stood as one of Dubai’s most iconic dining venues for almost 25 years. Bavarian Beerhouse steps into those shoes with a refreshed concept, offering 250 seats in a setting that combines rustic Bavarian charm with warm hospitality.

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Shopping & Promotions

Up to 90% Off: Dubai Home Festival 2025 Launches Tomorrow with Mega Sale Weekend

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 October 2025: Calling all home décor enthusiasts, design aficionados, DIY lovers, and first time home buyers – Dubai Home Festival (DHF) 2025 launches its spectacular 7th edition tomorrow with an epic opening weekend featuring the season’s biggest bargains of up to 90% off. The Mega Sale Weekend runs from 3-6 October, bringing major markdowns at leading brands across the city on furniture, décor, accessories, electronics, home appliances, and more. It’s the ultimate start to the city’s largest home retail celebration that runs until 16 October, where shoppers can enjoy mega prizes, exclusive bundles, loyalty bonuses, cashback rewards, spend-and-win promotions, and brand-new activations.

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Automibiles & Motoring

VinFast Deepens Middle East Presence with Long-Term Strategy

Dubai, UAE, 02 October 2025 – VinFast, the pioneering Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is deepening its presence in the Middle East by sharpening operations and setting out a long-term growth strategy for the region. With the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as its first market, VinFast views the Middle East as an essential part of its global expansion roadmap.

The UAE serves not only as a business hub but also as a strategic gateway for VinFast to showcase its EV portfolio to customers seeking innovation, sustainability, and premium mobility. This move reflects the company’s confidence in the region’s increasing commitment to clean energy and smart mobility adoption.

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Technologies

WSO2 Appoints Kristian Györkös as Senior Vice President & Global Head of Channel

New appointment supports long-term expansion goals of WSO2’s global partner ecosystem

Dubai, UAE, Oct 2025 – WSO2, the leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, announced the appointment of Kristian Györkös as Senior Vice President & Global Head of Channel. In this strategic leadership role, Kristian will be responsible for shaping and accelerating the growth of WSO2’s global channel and partner ecosystem as the company continues to expand its reach across enterprises and markets worldwide.

Kristian Gyorkos

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Sports & Recreations

Andre Fletcher commands mega payday of USD 260,000 at historic DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction 

  • Andre Fletcher (MI Emirates, USD 260,000), Scott Currie (Dubai Capitals, USD 250,000) and Liam Dawson (Gulf Giants, USD 170,000) among the top signings at the DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction. 
  • UAE pacers were in top demand as Junaid Siddique fetched USD 170,000 with Sharjah Warriorz, Muhammad Rohid was secured by MI Emirates for USD 140,000 and Wasim Akram joined Warriorz for USD 55,000 
  • Squads were required to secure a minimum of 19 and up to a maximum of 21 players, split as a minimum of 11 from Full Member nations, four from the UAE including one U-23 UAE player, one from Kuwait, one from Saudi Arabia, and two from other ICC Associate Nations. Two further Wildcard signings are permitted outside the auction as well. 
Richard Madley, Auctioneer during the DP World International League T20 Auction held in Dubai, UAE, on October 1, 2025. Photo by CREIMAS for ILT20

Dubai, Oct 2, 2025: West Indies’ Andre Fletcher capped a day of high-stakes drama at the first-ever DP World ILT20 Player Auction, emerging as the most expensive player with a whopping price tag of USD 260,000. MI Emirates outbid rivals to secure the explosive batter for a fourth consecutive season with the franchise. Close behind was England’s Scott Currie, snapped up by Dubai Capitals for USD 250,000. England’s Liam Dawson led the pack amongst the pacers acquired for USD 170,000 by Gulf Giants while Naveen-ul-Haq was acquired for USD 100,000 by the MI Emirates. 

Mubashshir Usmani, ICC Director & Chair of Associates and Richard Madley, Auctioneer during the DP World International League T20 Auction held in Dubai, UAE, on October 1, 2025. Photo by CREIMAS for ILT20

UAE pacers were the flavour of the auction, with Junaid Siddique going to Sharjah Warriorz for USD 170,000 (Right-to-Match), making him their most expensive buy. Muhammad Rohid also drew a six-figure deal, going to MI Emirates for USD 140,000 (Right-to-Match), marking a massive milestone for UAE cricket. 

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