Monthly Archives: December 2025

Business & Investments

“Art of Living” Officially Opens Its Doors Across 3 Floors and Over 50,000 sqm in Dubai

The center caters to furnished residential projects and introduces a new concept of modern living

Dubai, December 9, 2025

His Excellency Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, officially inaugurated “Art of Living,” the first shopping destination in the UAE and the Middle East and North Africa dedicated to innovative home design and furniture. The opening ceremony was attended by senior officials, investors, experts in design and real estate, and members of the media. The event featured an orientation tour showcasing the center’s new concept as an integrated destination redefining the shopping experience in the world of décor, in line with the rapidly growing demand for furnished residential solutions and premium designs in Dubai and the region.

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Real Estate

Nakheel awards AED 400 million construction contract for Palm Crown development on Palm Jumeirah

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 December 2025: Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded an AED 400 million contract to Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast for the construction of 38 Crown Garden Villas, an exclusive collection of grand residences at Palm Crown on Palm Jumeirah. 

Palm Crown Garden Villa’s signing ceremony

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Featured

Thousands from across the globe witness the UAE’s opening of BRIDGE Summit 2025, the world’s largest debut media event

  • “The Summit is a new step in a long path the UAE is building to elevate the value of dialogue, and empower media to play its role in strengthening bonds between people.”
     — H.E. Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed
  • “Before opening day, the numbers from the BRIDGE App spoke for themselves — over 2 million interactions: we went live before we even went live.”
     — H.E. Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi
  • “Bridge is a gift from Abu Dhabi to the world — the first trusted, neutral home for the global media community to think together, debate together, and build together.”
     — Richard Attias
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Business & Investments

Casa Ecuador – The Embassy of Nature concludes successful Abu Dhabi debut

Ecuador makes history with the first-ever national pavilion at a Formula 1 Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 8 December 2025: Casa Ecuador – The Embassy of Nature has successfully concluded its first Middle Eastern edition during the Etihad Airways Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Strategically located behind the Formula 1 paddock, the area saw an approximate flow of 60,000 visitors each day over the four-day activation. This privileged position helped consolidate Casa Ecuador as one of the most impactful cultural activations of this year’s global F1 calendar. In fact, Ecuador became the first country in the history of an F1 Grand Prix to be present within this exceptional environment.

The immersive pavilion, conceived and designed by Ecuadorian NGO Fundación Identidad Nacional, transported guests into the cultural, environmental, and gastronomic richness of Ecuador. Through its blend of digital innovation, sensory storytelling, and natural installations, the activation strengthened Ecuador’s presence on the international stage and deepened cultural connections with the UAE.

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Health Care

500 Aster Volunteers Plant 2,000 Mangrove Saplings to Revive Ras Al Khaimah’s Coast for UAE National Day

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – December 8, 2025: To mark the 54th UAE National Day, Aster Volunteers UAE, part of the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, carried out a Mega Mangrove Sapling Plantation Drive in Ras Al Khaimah. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) – Government of Ras Al Khaimah, Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), and the Media & Communications Dept of Amity University Dubai Campus, as part of the Aster Green Choices Initiative.

Nearly 500 volunteers came together to plant 2,000 mangrove saplings, supporting the restoration of coastal ecosystems in Ras Al Khaimah. Over the past three years, Aster Volunteers have planted 2,500 trees in the region. With this year’s addition, the total now stands at 4,500 saplings across the UAE. Once fully grown, these mangroves are expected to offset over 1,350 MT of CO₂ emissions annually, reflecting Aster DM Healthcare’s long-term environmental commitment.

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