Monthly Archives: December 2025

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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Real Estate

Empire Developments Breaks Ground on Empire Lake Views, a Landmark 31-Floor Residential Tower in Liwan

Launch aligns with Dubai real estate crossing Dh431 billion in transactions in H1 2025 and Dh761 billion in 2024, reinforcing strong demand for mid-market communities

Date: Dubai, UAE; December 16, 2025

Empire Developments has officially broken ground on Empire Lake Views, the company’s sixth major residential project in Dubai, launched at a time when the emirate’s real estate market continues to set new performance milestones. Dubai recorded Dh431 billion worth of real-estate transactions in just the first half of 2025, while 2024 closed at Dh761 billion and 226,000 individual transactions, according to Dubai Land Department. With population growth exceeding 100,000 new residents annually, demand for well-connected, affordable luxury homes remains strong, positioning Liwan among the city’s most promising emerging districts.

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Business & Investments

UBF’s Technical and advisory committees… key pillar in advancing financial and banking industry

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates– 16 December 2025: 

UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has emphasised that its technical and advisory committees constitute a fundamental pillar in the development of the financial and banking industry, and continue to play a vital role in supporting economic development and reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for trade, investment, and innovation.

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