Human-centred design has become the clearest marker of quality at the top end of the market. Pedestrian-friendly layouts, usable outdoor spaces, wellness and leisure amenities, and a sense of rhythm between private and shared areas are now central to what buyers expect from high-end developments. The emphasis is less on visual impact and more on how a place feels to live in, day after day.
Strategic collaboration redefines premium dining privileges with assured access to the GCC’s most exclusive restaurants
January 26,2026 : Dubai, UAE: SupperClub, the region’s leading members-only dining and lifestyle platform, has announced a flagship partnership with Visa, introducing guaranteed held tables at the GCC’s most sought-after restaurants for eligible Visa cardholders.
The agreement was signed by Mehreen Omar and Muna Mustafa, Co-founders of SupperClub, and Yuri Topunov, VP and Head of Products & Solutions for MENA – Visa
The collaboration addresses one of the most persistent challenges in premium dining – access. Through SupperClub Middle East, Visa cardholders are assured held tables at top-tier restaurants across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, even during peak periods. The program delivers certainty, discretion, and seamless access to the region’s most in-demand venues.
Continue reading SupperClub partners with Visa to introduce guaranteed held tables for affluent cardholdersThe partnership redefines luxury dining through guaranteed access, positioning hospitality at the centre of the region’s social and business culture
Advertising alums show how human creativity remains key to audience engagement
Two graduates of Canadian University Dubai (CUD) are proving that human creativity remains a driving force in modern marketing, blending advanced technology with their talent for communication to rewrite the rules of audience engagement. Both alumni of the university’s BA Communications in Advertising program, Hala Nsour and Mahdi Shafiei, have emerged as pioneers in fields that barely existed when they graduated and are now transforming their respective domains: artificial intelligence and TikTok marketing.
Mahdi Shafiei, a graduate of CUD’s Communications in Advertising program, is the founder and CEO of Trifid Media, an agency built around TikTok that has helped clients generate more than $100 million in sales
Hala’s journey began in the glamorous world of luxury fashion, working with names like Givenchy, before developing content strategies for projects associated with Dubai royalty. Always looking to be part of the next big thing, Hala joined nybl. This AI startup deploys science-based artificial intelligence solutions across sectors that underpin society, such as energy, healthcare and agriculture. Taking on the role of Marketing Manager at the age of 24, Hala was centre stage at a time when the technology was met with scepticism and uncertainty.
Continue reading Canadian University Dubai media graduates rewrite the rules of modern marketingHala Nsour, a graduate of CUD’s Communications in Advertising program, is now Chief Marketing Officer at nybl, an AI startup that deploys science-based artificial intelligence solutions across sectors
Dubai, UAE – January 26, 2026 – HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, today announced strong overseas performance in 2025, underscoring the accelerating role of international markets as a central pillar of its global growth strategy. According to the latest analysis by leading industry analyst Omdia, HONOR recorded approximately 55% year-on-year growth in overseas smartphone shipments during the first three quarters of 2025, representing the strongest overseas growth among the world’s top ten smartphone vendors. Performance that reflects a fundamental transformation in HONOR’s global footprint.
Continue reading HONOR Accelerates Overseas Growth in 2025, with the Middle East Emerging as a Strategic Growth EngineDubai, UAE – January 27, 2026
Gargash Motors, one of the leading car distributors in the UAE, has inaugurated a landmark showroom for GAC Motor in Deira, Dubai. The ceremony was attended by senior management from Gargash Group, members of the GAC Motor International – Middle East team, valued partners, media, and distinguished guests. This new facility is the largest GAC Motor showroom in the United Arab Emirates, marking a pivotal milestone in the brand’s strategic expansion across the country.
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