Monthly Archives: May 2026

Real Estate

Understanding Dubai’s Property Market: Trends and Buyer Behavior

Dubai, UAE – Regional uncertainty often triggers a familiar question among property buyers in Dubai: will hesitation in the market finally create underpriced buying opportunities?

So far, the data suggests otherwise.

Even in a more measured environment, Dubai’s real estate market is showing resilience rather than any meaningful pullback. By day 51, data shared by leading UAE platforms Bayut and dubizzle recorded more than 17 million impressions, with active users rebounding to nearly pre-conflict levels.

Analysis of over 14,000 property-related calls by the platforms further reinforces this trend, with the vast majority reflecting clear buying intent and a strong proportion progressing towards positive outcomes. The picture that emerges is one of a market where decision-making may be more deliberate, but genuine demand remains firmly in place.

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Business & Investments

To SMEs: You Are Not Alone — Practical Ways to Stay Ahead

By Sherpa Communications

When it comes to running a small or medium-sized business, the pressure to keep moving forward rarely eases. Limited resources, increasing competition, and constantly shifting customer expectations can make it feel like you are always catching up. If that sounds familiar, it is worth saying clearly: you are not alone.

Despite these challenges, SMEs remain the backbone of the UAE economy. They account for more than 94% of all companies in the country and contribute over 60% of non-oil GDP. Across sectors, SMEs are navigating the same environment. The difference often comes down to how effectively they stay visible, relevant, and connected to their audience without overstretching their capacity. The good news is that staying ahead does not always require large budgets or complex strategies. In many cases, it comes down to a few practical, consistent actions.

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Hotels & Hosppitality

Rohini at Mövenpick JLT Celebrates May with a Month of Meaningful Experiences

From terrarium-making and signature scents to a mango exchange ritual, Rohini invites guests to slow down, create, and connect this May

Dubai, UAE, May 2026: Rohini at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers returns this May with a curated lineup of hands-on experiences, each one designed to bring people together through creativity, culture, and a little bit of magic. Whether you are celebrating Mother’s Day or simply looking for something beyond the ordinary, there is something here for everyone.

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Health Care

Apollonia and Synergy Partner to Improve Oral Health for Children with Autism

Apollonia and Synergy Sign Strategic MoU with Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Special Education to Enhance Autism Care in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi – May 1, 2026

In a step reflecting its leadership in advancing specialized healthcare services, the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Special Education announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apollonia and Synergy Dental Centers. The partnership aims to enhance oral healthcare for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and was formalized during a scientific conference held at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers.

The collaboration aligns with a shared vision to build an integrated oral healthcare ecosystem based on the latest scientific practices and international standards, contributing to improving the quality of life for children of determination.

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Featured

Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sets a Guinness World Record

Ethara’s collaboration with Ma Hawa helped avoid more than one million plastic bottles, serving 339,000 Abu Dhabi GP attendees with drinking water generated from air.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2nd May 2026: A sustainability initiative at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has earned a Guinness World Record for producing the largest volume of drinking water generated from air in 24 hours. The milestone was achieved through a collaboration between Ethara, organisers of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and Ma Hawa, the UAE-based, sustainable water production company owned by Baynunah Watergeneration Technologies SP. This significant achievement was announced during a ceremony held at the headquarters of Ethara in Abu Dhabi in association with MaHawa.

During the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix more than 30 Ma Hawa atmospheric water generation machines were deployed across the Yas Marina Circuit and Etihad Park. Within 24 hours, the system produced 60.75 cubic meters of drinking water from air setting a Guinness World Records for the ‘most water generated by an atmospheric water generation system in 24 hours.’

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