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Sharjah Ruler witnesses the official ceremony marking Faya inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List

16 December, 2025

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the official ceremony marking the inscription of Faya on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Monday.

Officials and dignitaries receiving His Highness

The official ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Ambassador of the Faya World Heritage Site; Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; Sheikh Majid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Archeology in Umm Al Qaiwain; Sheikh Khalid bin Issam Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Department; Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Districts Affairs Department; Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Statistics and Community Development; Sheikh Salem bin Mohammed bin Salem Al Qasimi, Director of the Commerce and Tourism Development Authority; along with a number of senior officials, representatives of cultural institutions and organisations, and diplomats.

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Travel & Tourism

NextWhat advertising wins exclusive VFS Global contract as UAE OOH market surges on premium audience demand

Deal gives NextWhat control of one of Dubai’s highest dwell-time advertising venues as digital OOH in the UAE accelerates toward a forecast USD126.7 million (Dh465m) market by 2030

Dubai, Nov 25 – Leading Dubai media company NextWhat Advertising has secured the exclusive marketing rights for ONEVASCO. OneVasco hosts concierge services in close proximity to the world’s largest visa application centre at Wafi City in Dubai., This marks one of the company’s most significant portfolio additions as demand rises for high-dwell-time advertising environments in the UAE.

The visa centre receives more than seven hundred thousand visitors a year, a large share of them expatriate professionals, frequent travellers and families applying for visas across more than 40 destinations. “Unlike conventional outdoor formats, the venue offers extended dwell times – often ranging from 20 minutes to several hours – allowing brands prolonged exposure and deeper engagement with premium audiences,” said Mahesh Anchan, COO OneVasco.

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Business & Investments

Qashio Marks European Market Expansion with Dublin Europe HQ Launch

Top Ministers of the UAE and Irish government attend launch, including the UAE Minister of Economy and Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister, accompanied by the UAE Ambassador to Ireland and

16 December 2025: Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management solution, has announced a major milestone in its global growth strategy with the opening of its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. This marks the company’s official expansion in the European market, where they have been operating since 2024, and its fifth new office launch in just 12 months, following new offices in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.

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Shopping & Promotions

Cosplay Con 2 Brings Al Wahda Mall to Life with Creativity, Culture & Community

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Al Wahda Mall once again transformed into a vibrant hub of pop-culture excitement with the return of Cosplay Con 2. The two-day celebration drew hundreds of anime fans, gamers, and performance enthusiasts, cementing the mall’s reputation as Abu Dhabi’s leading lifestyle and entertainment destination.

From dynamic cosplay competitions and catwalks to electrifying K-pop dance challenges, interactive anime games, and panels with international stars, the event offered a feast of imagination. Fans enjoyed meet-and-greet sessions and photo signings with celebrity cosplayers Prince De Guzman and Aiien Iverson, while performances by Horizon Dance, MOSSY_Cosplay, and Sinister 6 Crew kept energy levels soaring.

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Real Estate, Travel & Tourism

HCF Group Unveils Holiday 2025 Initiative Focused on Long-Term Asset Ownership

Dubai, December 2025: As year-end consumer spending reaches its annual peak, HCF Group has announced a Holiday 2025 initiative that reframes seasonal expenditure as a pathway to long-term asset ownership rather than short-term consumption. The initiative reflects a growing shift in financial behaviour as individuals increasingly seek to align holiday budgets with durable, income-generating assets.

The Holiday 2025 initiative positions December as a strategic moment for capital allocation, enabling participants to convert discretionary spending into fractional ownership of global real estate. Rather than focusing on temporary purchases, the approach allows investors to enter the new year with exposure to tangible assets supported by professional management structures.

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