The showcase features the Sharjah Collection, a homegrown brand of 7 eco-retreats featuring over 150 units, including the soon-to-open Nomad in Kalba, Najd Al Meqsar, Al Rayaheen Retreat, Moon, Al Faya, Kingfisher, and Al Badayer Retreats.
The portfolio also includes The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah, its extension The Serai Wing, and The Lux Collective resorts — LUX* Khorfakkan and LUX* Al Bridi.
Mleiha National Park, part of the UNESCO-listed Faya Palaeolandscape, anchors Sharjah’s identity as a global model for sustainable and cultural tourism.
Tourism contributes over 10% to Sharjah’s non-oil GDP, with 1.9 million visitors expected by end of 2025 — up from 1.47 million — and plans to boost the sector’s economic impact from AED 200 billion (2023) to AED 450 billion by 2031.
Cedar-IBSi Capital announced its First Close in 2024 and is currently backed by multiple Indian institutional investors including Muthoot Finance, IIFL Capital, and a clutch of family offices. The fund is now one of the region’s only sector specialist funds focused on enterprise software for the Financial Services industry.
Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2025:Cedar-IBSiCapital has received a key commitment fromKSH Investments, the strategic Global investment and Wealth Management arm of the Private Department of H. E. Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalid Al Nahyanin Abu Dhabi,for its debut fund. The fund has firmed up its positioning of being one of the region’sonlysector specialist FinTech funds, with a sharp focus on B2B and enterprise software for the Financial Services industry.
An ode to innovation, sustainability, and timeless Italian creativity
Dubai – November 05, 2025: Kartell returns to Downtown Design Dubai 2025 with ‘The Shape of What’s Next’, an immersive presentation that reflects the brand’s vision of design projected into the future. From November 5 to 9, at the Dubai Design District, Kartell invites visitors to discover a new chapter of creativity, one where technology, craftsmanship, and emotion come together to shape the living spaces of tomorrow. Through this year’s exhibition, Kartell reaffirms its identity as a pioneer of innovation and sustainable design, values that continue to define its global legacy.
“Downtown Design Dubai is the perfect stage for Kartell to share our vision of innovation and beauty,” says Lorenza Luti, Marketing & Retail Director of Kartell. “Each new creation speaks to our belief in a design language that is both forward-looking and deeply human, where sustainability, versatility, and creativity coexist harmoniously. With every collection, Kartell reaffirms its role in shaping the homes and lifestyles of tomorrow.”
The K-Food Express Halal Food Truck Campaign, organized by the aT Center – Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, continues its flavorful journey this November, marking another exciting chapter in its mission to bring the authentic taste of halal-certified Korean cuisine to the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
This unique campaign aims to introduce and promote halal-certified Korean food products to local consumers while celebrating the growing connection between Korean culture and Middle Eastern communities.
78% of frontline employees in the GCC use GenAI regularly – second-highest adoption rate globally and 27 percentage points above the global average.
55% of frontline employees receive clear AI guidance from leadership, more than double the global average (25%).
64% of companies are redesigning end-to-end workflows and processes to reimagine functions, positioning the region as a leader in AI-driven business reshaping.
52% of respondents understand AI agents (vs. 33% globally), and 91% believe they are key to future success.
Dubai, UAE, November5, 2025–As AI becomes more mainstream, optimism and confidence in the GCC are notably higher than global averages, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest “From Pilots to Progress: AI at Work in the GCC” study. The survey reveals that in 2025, the region ranked 2nd globally in AI adoption, supported by strong leadership and effective digital transformation.
The survey highlights that 58% of GCC respondents expressed optimism (up 9 percentage points from 2024)and 45% reported confidence. These figures surpass global averages, indicating a strong regional embrace of AI.
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