Daily Archives: December 29, 2025

Food & Dining

Marrybrown Expands in Sharjah with New Muwaileh Outlet Bringing the Ultimate Chicken Experience Closer to More Fans in Sharjah

Sharjah, UAE – December 23, 2025 – Marrybrown, a Halal quick-service restaurant chain, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest outlet in Muwaileh, Sharjah. Known for its crispy chicken, bold flavors, and family-friendly atmosphere, Marrybrown is bringing its signature experience closer to the Sharjah community.

Yasir Khushi, CFO of Al Abbas Group & Hazem Sorour, Operations Manager of Marrybrown UAE.

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Featured

Hotpack announces alignment of production as UAE prepares to implement phase two of single use consumer plastic ban

Dubai, UAE – December29,2025: As the UAE moves toward implementing the second phase of its nationwide ban on single-use plastic products from January 1, 2026, local packaging manufacturers, including Hotpack, are aligning materials, production processes, and supply chains to meet the expanded regulatory requirements set by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE).

The upcoming phase broadens restrictions to cover a defined range of single-use consumer plastic items such as beverage cups and lids, cutlery, plates, straws, stirrers, and food containers made of Styrofoam. It also establishes a comprehensive ban on single-use bags below 50 microns, regardless of material, including paper. Products manufactured within the UAE using recycled content are among the exemptions, a provision aimed at supporting domestic recycling and local manufacturing capabilities.

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Technologies

du partners with Huawei to launch UAE’s first multi-band indoor 5G solution, advancing 5G+ network construction

Strategic advancement directly addresses the critical need for robust indoor 5G coverage, where users typically experience the most significant connectivity challenges.

Dubai, UAE, December29, 2025:du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a partnership with Huawei to deploy the UAE’s first customized multi-band Indoor Base Station (IBS) solution. This innovative technology marks a significant milestone in du’s 5G-Advanced network construction, delivering enhanced indoor coverage across VIP locations, shopping malls, and tier-1 tourist destinations throughout the UAE.

Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer, du

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Beauty, Health Care

Hydration Isn’t Boring Anymore, Water is Now a Lifestyle Choice

By – Arsh Mehta, Director of CANCRO

For decades, clean drinking water was viewed simply as a daily necessity. Today, particularly in the UAE, water has evolved far beyond basic hydration. It is now a lifestyle marker, a wellness essential, and increasingly a reflection of personal values around health and sustainability. From gym bags and corporate offices to music festivals and supermarket shelves, bottled water has become one of the most visible and widely consumed beverage categories in the country.

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Sports & Recreations

UAE Polo Federation Cup Tournament Fixture Announced at Live Draw at Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club with 8 teams

Dubai, UAE: The excitement for the upcoming polo season officially begins as the UAE Polo Federation announced the teams and match fixtures for the 2026 UAE Polo Federation Cup during a live draw held at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

Recognised as one of the region’s most anticipated local polo tournaments, the UAE Polo Federation Cup will take place from 5th to 17th January 2026, bringing together eight elite teams to compete for the coveted title. This year’s tournament will feature UAE Polo, Noon Polo, Banghash Polo, Bhansali Polo, Jehangiri Polo, El Basha Polo, Equiti Polo and Bindrai Polomany of which are represented by prominent members of the polo community.

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