Monthly Archives: October 2025

Featured

Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), Mubadala and PNC Architects among Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025 finalists

  • The awards see strong turnout with 150 finalists, recording a 58% increase in entries from project owners, including key government authorities
  • Over 20 countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, South Africa, Kenya, Singapore, the UK, the US and Uganda, among others
  • The Sustainable Initiative of the Year award recorded the highest number of entries this year

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 September 2025 – The fifth edition of Big 5 Global Impact Awards, celebrating impact in the built environment, has announced 150 finalists competing across 19 categories. The awards recognize projects, organizations, individuals and teams driving sustainable, collaborative and technology-led achievements, highlighting evolving standards of excellence across both public and private sectors in the urban development and construction landscape.

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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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