Monthly Archives: December 2025

Business & Investments

Parallel Strategic Agreements to Advance Digital Asset Ecosystem in ADGM

Franklin Templeton, Finstreet Limited, and ADI DLT Foundation Announce Parallel Strategic Agreements to Advance Digital Asset Ecosystem in ADGM

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9 December 2025 – Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset management companies, Finstreet Limited with its regulated entities, which constitute an Abu Dhabi-based Financial Market Infrastructure group; designing the next generation of regulated investment rails for global and capital markets, and ADI Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering governments and institutions in emerging markets through blockchain infrastructure solutions, today jointly announce the signing of two separate but parallel Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).

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Technologies

UAE showcases strong presence at the World FoodTech 2025 Forum in Seoul to shape the future of global food security

AI-powered solutions take centre stage at the Forum

Seoul, December 08, 2025

Leading global companies operating in food technology and agricultural innovation have participated in the World FoodTech 2025 Forum (WFT25), held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from December 4 to 5, 2025.

The strong presence of UAE-based companies at the event reflects the growing interest of Emirati firms in expanding their global footprint in areas such as alternative proteins, smart agriculture, sustainability, and AI-driven food-sector solutions.

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Business & Investments

Dr. Ibrahim Ibn Salamah bestowed with 7th GPCA Legacy Award “Al Rowad” (الرّواد)

The former SABIC Vice Chairman and Managing Director (1983–1998) was honored posthumously at a special Award ceremony during the 19th Annual GPCA Forum

Manama, Bahrain, 9 December 2025 – The late Dr. Ibrahim Ibn Salamah (1940–2021), Vice Chairman and Managing Director (1983–1998), SABIC, was bestowed with the 7th GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” at a special award ceremony on 8 December 2025 during the 19th Annual GPCA Forum at Exhibition World Bahrain. GPCA held its annual award ceremony for the first time in the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Bahrain, and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bapco Energies, and hosted by GPIC.

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Technologies

The HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2: Outdoor Exploration Reimagined

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 9, 2025 – The HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2 is not your average outdoorsy smartwatch. Combining luxury craftsmanship with ceramic, zirconium-based liquid metal, and sapphire glass it rivals the sleekness of high-end swiss timepieces. Yet, it is also the new standard for outdoor wearable safety and reliability, thanks to a myriad of key technological innovations. And with those breakthroughs, the watch turns into an adventure buddy for the depth of the oceans to towering mountains.

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Real Estate

RAK’s Fastest-Selling Project Mondrian Al Marjan Beach Residences sells 200+ units in 2 hours marking AED 704M in sales

Final 100 units set to be released soon to meet surging investor appetite

UAE – [Dec 8, 2025] – ELEVATE, the visionary lifestyle real estate brand, has officially shattered market records in Ras Al Khaimah. Following a spectacular launch event at Atlantis The Royal on 26th November, the Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences became the emirate’s fastest-selling project, recording AED 704 million in sales within just two hours.

The overwhelming response saw more than 200 units snapped up by investors and homeowners almost immediately, validating the project’s status as the most anticipated branded residence in the Northern Emirates. Capitalizing on this extraordinary momentum, ELEVATE has announced that the final 100 units will be released soon.

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