Daily Archives: December 9, 2025

Business & Investments

Holcim and 44.01 pioneer carbon capture and mineralisation pilot project in Fujairah

  • Holcim and 44.01 launch the world’s first pilot project to mineralise the CO₂ captured at a cement plant, supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 initiative.

  • The Fujairah pilot unites global and local partners to demonstrate sustainably produced cement and scale up 44.01’s carbon mineralisation technology.

UAE, 9 December 2025 – Holcim and 44.01 have announced the launch of the first pilot project to mineralise CO₂ captured from the cement industry. The initiative supports the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 pathway by advancing permanent carbon storage solutions for the cement sector and marks a major milestone in the region’s industrial decarbonisation journey.

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Business & Investments

“Art of Living” Officially Opens Its Doors Across 3 Floors and Over 50,000 sqm in Dubai

The center caters to furnished residential projects and introduces a new concept of modern living

Dubai, December 9, 2025

His Excellency Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, officially inaugurated “Art of Living,” the first shopping destination in the UAE and the Middle East and North Africa dedicated to innovative home design and furniture. The opening ceremony was attended by senior officials, investors, experts in design and real estate, and members of the media. The event featured an orientation tour showcasing the center’s new concept as an integrated destination redefining the shopping experience in the world of décor, in line with the rapidly growing demand for furnished residential solutions and premium designs in Dubai and the region.

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Real Estate

Nakheel awards AED 400 million construction contract for Palm Crown development on Palm Jumeirah

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 December 2025: Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded an AED 400 million contract to Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast for the construction of 38 Crown Garden Villas, an exclusive collection of grand residences at Palm Crown on Palm Jumeirah. 

Palm Crown Garden Villa’s signing ceremony

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Featured

Thousands from across the globe witness the UAE’s opening of BRIDGE Summit 2025, the world’s largest debut media event

  • “The Summit is a new step in a long path the UAE is building to elevate the value of dialogue, and empower media to play its role in strengthening bonds between people.”
     — H.E. Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed
  • “Before opening day, the numbers from the BRIDGE App spoke for themselves — over 2 million interactions: we went live before we even went live.”
     — H.E. Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi
  • “Bridge is a gift from Abu Dhabi to the world — the first trusted, neutral home for the global media community to think together, debate together, and build together.”
     — Richard Attias
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Business & Investments

Casa Ecuador – The Embassy of Nature concludes successful Abu Dhabi debut

Ecuador makes history with the first-ever national pavilion at a Formula 1 Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 8 December 2025: Casa Ecuador – The Embassy of Nature has successfully concluded its first Middle Eastern edition during the Etihad Airways Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Strategically located behind the Formula 1 paddock, the area saw an approximate flow of 60,000 visitors each day over the four-day activation. This privileged position helped consolidate Casa Ecuador as one of the most impactful cultural activations of this year’s global F1 calendar. In fact, Ecuador became the first country in the history of an F1 Grand Prix to be present within this exceptional environment.

The immersive pavilion, conceived and designed by Ecuadorian NGO Fundación Identidad Nacional, transported guests into the cultural, environmental, and gastronomic richness of Ecuador. Through its blend of digital innovation, sensory storytelling, and natural installations, the activation strengthened Ecuador’s presence on the international stage and deepened cultural connections with the UAE.

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