Monthly Archives: October 2025

Business & Investments

Canadian smart building solutions provider 1VALET to disrupt the UAE market

Date: Dubai, UAE; October 18, 2025

1VALET Corp, the Canadian leader in smart building solutions, is set to enter the UAE to redefine urban living. Its proprietary hardware and building operating software solution will introduce a feature-rich, innovative urban lifestyle ecosystem that will maximise convenience, minimise waste and create new revenue streams for developers and asset managers. It will change the way people live in nearly a million homes across the seven emirates.

1VALET’s expansion into the Middle East market through the UAE comes at a time when the global smart home market is projected to be valued at approximately US$162.27 billion in 2025, according to multiple sources. Projections show significant growth to additional hundreds of billions by 2030 and beyond, driven by Millennial homebuyers’ increasing demand for convenience, security and energy efficiency. 

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Beauty

Ajmal Perfumes Reaches 70-Store Milestone in the UAE with Latest Store launch

Dubai, UAE – October 17, 2025: Ajmal Perfumes, the region’s most revered fragrance house with 74 years of olfactory artistry, has further expanded its retail footprint in the UAE with the launch of its 70th store in Ajman. The opening marks a significant milestone in the brand’s growth journey, reinforcing its legacy as a homegrown success story that continues to evolve with the region’s dynamic retail landscape.

From its humble beginnings as a family-run perfumery business, Ajmal Perfumes has grown into a globally renowned brand, with a presence across more than 60 countries. The Ajman store opening is a testament to Ajmal’s ongoing commitment to bringing its heritage of fine fragrance closer to communities across the Emirates, fusing timeless craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities.

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Hotels & Hosppitality

Hospitality Tech’s Next Chapter: AI, Data, and Human Connection

Ahead of Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World in Dubai, technology leaders reveal how AI, automation, and personalisation are driving innovationin hospitality

As the countdown begins to Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World in Dubai later this month, we put the spotlight on Innovation &Technology, one of the content tracks at this year’s conferencedesigned to explore the transformative trends in hospitality.

We asked eight tech leaders what’s next for the industry and their answers paint a picture of an industry on the cusp of transformation, where AI, data, automation, and personalisation converge, but the human touch remains essential.With input fromAsif Alidina, Co-Founder and CEO, Inntelo AI; Daumantas Grigaravicius, Head of Middle East, Adyen; Maarten Edelman, VP International Sales, Dailypoint; Ralp Melis, COO, ExploreTECH; Jack Bowcott, CEO, Goki; Siggi Schrot, VP Sales EMEA, RMS, Darren King, CEO, ROOMNET, and Rosanna Wang, Chief Operating Officer, Aristara.

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Sports & Recreations

Match tickets for the blockbuster DP World ILT20 Season 4 are available now

  • “The DP World ILT20 Player Auction has set us up perfectly for Season 4. In the coming days we will be announcing a number of exciting activities and entertainment options for the fans across our three tournament venues – Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Fans will also have the opportunity of winning big at each of the 34 tournament matches through raffle draws and other fan engaging initiatives,” says CEO DP World ILT20 David White
  • The DP World ILT20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – with the six-team, 34-match tournament set to conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Season 4 match tickets are available here, full match schedule is available below
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Beauty

Beautyworld Middle East Introduces a Health & Wellbeing Section Featuring Nine Groundbreaking Brands

• Beautyworld Middle East debuts its curated Health & Wellbeing zone in Hall 4, spotlighting the global rise of “beauty from within.”
• Nine science-led wellness brands anchor this new area, reflecting beauty’s health-forward shift.
• The zone’s international flavour reinforces Beautyworld Middle East’s role as a true global crossroads for beauty innovation.

Captured by Lights In Motion

Dubai, UAE — Beautyworld Middle East today unveils a pioneering initiative for its 2025 edition: a dedicated Health & Wellbeing zone in Hall 4.

Captured by Lights In Motion

This curated, international platform explores the intersection of inner wellness and outer radiance through ingestibles, nutraceuticals, and wellness innovations. Featuring nine hand-picked brands, the new zone embodies the acceleration of holistic beauty trends worldwide.

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