Monthly Archives: November 2025

Business & Investments

GCC Ranks 2nd Globally as an AI Powerhouse: High Adoption, Strong Leadership, and Bold Transformation

  • 78% of frontline employees in the GCC use GenAI regularly – second-highest adoption rate globally and 27 percentage points above the global average.
  • 55% of frontline employees receive clear AI guidance from leadership, more than double the global average (25%).
  • 64% of companies are redesigning end-to-end workflows and processes to reimagine functions, positioning the region as a leader in AI-driven business reshaping.
  • 52% of respondents understand AI agents (vs. 33% globally), and 91% believe they are key to future success.

Dubai, UAE, November5, 2025–As AI becomes more mainstream, optimism and confidence in the GCC are notably higher than global averages, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest “From Pilots to Progress: AI at Work in the GCC” study. The survey reveals that in 2025, the region ranked 2nd globally in AI adoption, supported by strong leadership and effective digital transformation.

The survey highlights that 58% of GCC respondents expressed optimism (up 9 percentage points from 2024)and 45% reported confidence. These figures surpass global averages, indicating a strong regional embrace of AI.

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Business & Investments

DUBAI DESIGN WEEK 2025 UNVEILED

– 11TH EDITION OF THE REGION’S PREMIERE DESIGN FESTIVAL OPENS-

  • The region’s design festival has kicked off at Dubai Design District (d3), featuring over 30 large-scale installations that explore design as a social connector through spatial typologies, material intelligence and cultural nuance, from regional and international architects, design studios, brands and institutions.
  • Downtown Design, the Middle East’s leading design fair for quality and contemporary design opens today, alongside Editions Art and Design, showcasing limited-edition art and design.
  • Dubai Design District (d3) presents the d3 Architecture Exhibition in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Gulf Chapter to showcase works by leading international and regional architectural firms.
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Food & Dining

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Launches Its First Dubai Outlet at Silicon Central Mall

Dubai, UAE – November 2025 – Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, the iconic New York-based pizzeria renowned for its coal-fired brick-oven pizzas, has officially opened its first store in Dubai at Silicon Central Mall. The restaurant brings over a century of authentic Brooklyn pizza-making tradition to the UAE and offers residents and visitors a true taste of New York.

Founded on the tradition of hand-tossed fresh dough and premium ingredients, Grimaldi’s serves pizzas baked in signature coal-fired brick ovens, delivering a flavor and crispness that cannot be replicated by conventional ovens. The restaurant features an open kitchen where guests can experience the artistry behind each pizza. Its family-friendly, casual yet upscale setting creates the perfect environment for any occasion.

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Entertainment & Celebrity

“Ungezogen, unverfroren, unbekannt und ungeschoren…” – Till Lindemann Returns to Dubai for a Birthday Show Like No Other

5 November 2025, Dubai – Legendary Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann is set to perform at the Coca-Cola Arena on 4 January 2026, as part of his “Meine Welt Tour 2026.” This concert is not just another date on the tour; it marks Lindemann’s 63rd birthday, and he has chosen Dubai to celebrate with a unique, one-night-only show that promises to be an unforgettable experience.

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Technologies

New SolarWinds Report: Gen AI Significantly Drops Incident Response Time for ITSM Teams

Findings show a path to more effective and efficient ITSM operations through generative AI

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — November 05, 2025 — SolarWinds, a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, has released its 2025 ITSM Report, which outlines a clear delineation between Information Technology System Management systems that leverage generative AI (GenAI) in their operations and those that do not. The report analyzed more than 2,000 ITSM systems and more than 60,000 aggregated and anonymized customer data points.

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