Monthly Archives: December 2025

Real Estate

RICHMIND BREAKS GROUND ON OYSTRA AT AL MARJAN ISLAND, RAS AL KHAIMAH

Richmind has begun construction on Oystra, with Phase 1 already fully sold out as the project reaches a major development milestone.

Dubai, UAE: 10.12.25 – Richmind, a premium developer specialising in ultra-niche real estate projects and a flagship business vertical of Richmind Holding, has officially broken ground on Oystra, a landmark residential project on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), Oystra represents a defining moment in the emirate’s emergence as the UAE’s next world-class coastal investment destination and sets an unprecedented benchmark for luxury waterfront living.

With Phase 1 fully sold out, the groundbreaking marks a significant milestone and signals the formal launch of Phase 2, now officially on sale. The sellout of Phase 1, driven by strong global and regional demand, underscores growing investor confidence in high-growth beachfront markets like Ras Al Khaimah and affirms Oystra’s position as one of the most sought-after developments on Al Marjan Island. Construction remains firmly on track for the 2029 handover.

Oystra brings together an exceptional, world-renowned team of partners to deliver a project conceived as a legacy development from day one. Zaha Hadid Architects leads the visionary design, introducing a sculptural, fluid architectural form never before seen on Al Marjan Island, while Dewan Architects + Engineers translates this ambition into technical reality through innovations such as the 40-metre curved steel truss that preserves ZHA’s purity of form. HBA delivers hospitality-grade interiors, and Cracknell creates a landscape that becomes an experiential extension of the architecture, deeply connected to the seafront environment. Together, these partners ensure Oystra is executed not as a conventional development, but as a landmark that will define the future of waterfront living in the emirate.

“Al Marjan Island has always been envisioned as a premier waterfront destination, and the groundbreaking of Oystra marks an exciting milestone in the island’s continued growth. Richmind’s commitment to design excellence and world-class partnerships, reinforces the international appeal of Ras Al Khaimah and elevates the lifestyle offering for residents and investors alike,” says Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli, Group CEO, Marjan.

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Technologies

Saudi Government Institution Achieves NCA Cybersecurity Compliance

Saudi Government Institution Achieves NCA Cybersecurity Compliance, Eliminates 90%+ of Credential Theft Using mPass Fingerprint Authentication, Powered by HID

In Partnership with Cerebra, HID is Helping to Deliver Seamless, Passwordless Access and Enhanced Cybersecurity Across Saudi Organizations

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 9, 2025 – HID, a global leader in trusted identity and biometric solutions, has partnered with Cerebra, a Saudi-based software company specializing in next-generation cybersecurity technologies, to develop the mPass Authentication Platform, a cutting-edge Single Sign-On (SSO) solution integrated with HID fingerprint readers to enable secure, passwordless access across organizations in the Kingdom. The rollout is being enabled in collaboration with HID’s authorized local integrator, Alyam Tech, ensuring high-quality implementation and on-ground expertise.

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Technologies

HONOR Launches Magic8 Pro, Announcing A New Era of Night Photography Powered by AI and 5.5g Performance

Dubai, UAE – December 10, 2025, HONOR, a global leading AI device ecosystem company, today announced the official regional launch of the HONOR Magic8 Pro across the GCC, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion and reinforcing its leadership in AI-powered imaging, flagship performance, and next-generation mobile connectivity.

The launch event, held in Dubai and attended by media, industry partners including Etisalat by e&, creators, and photographers, introduced the HONOR Magic8 Pro as HONOR’s most advanced device to date. The event also marked the regional debut of HONOR’s “Chase Your Light” competition. The competition is designed to reward creativity and imagination with a line-up of impressive prizes.

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Real Estate

MERED partners with NSCC International to kick off Riviera Residences development on Al Reem Island

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10 December, 2025: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has appointed NSCC International as the enabling works contractor for Riviera Residences, its landmark waterfront development designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The appointment marks another significant milestone in the construction of one of the capital’s most anticipated residential projects.

With this appointment, NSCC International will take the lead on the project’s enabling works phase, encompassing all piling and shoring activities. Founded in Abu Dhabi in 1968, NSCC has grown from a marine contractor into a multi-disciplined regional leader in ground engineering. Over the decades, the company has delivered the foundations of some of the Middle East’s most technically demanding and prestigious developments, such as Zayed International Airport Terminal A, Reem Hills, Zayed National Museum, and Al Raha Beach Development in Abu Dhabi, as well as the Etihad Museum and The Address Residence Skyview in Dubai, alongside numerous landmark projects throughout Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.

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Business & Investments

Five Trends Shaping the Future of Warehousing in the Middle East

The Middle East is entering a new phase of logistics expansion as governments accelerate long-term strategies to position the region as a global trade and distribution hub. The Middle East logistics market is set to double this year compared with 2020, reflecting the scale of investment now flowing into infrastructure, technology, and supply chain modernisation. This momentum is reshaping expectations for warehouse performance, energy efficiency, and service reliability. Swisslog outlines the five trends that will define 2026’s warehousing landscape.

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