Hotels & Hosppitality

The First Group Hospitality Partners with BB Holding for UAE’s First Franchised Radisson RED on Marjan Island

Deal Broadens the Company’s Portfolio by Expanding Its Hotel Operations To Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 28th October 2025 – The First Group Hospitality, one of the region’s fastest-growing hotel management firms, has announced its partnership with BB Holding to operate the upcoming Radisson RED Marjan Island—the first franchised Radisson RED in the UAE, scheduled to open in 2027. This partnership marks a major milestone for both companies: The First Group’s debut in Ras Al Khaimah and BB Holding’s first hotel development in the UAE, reinforcing investor confidence in the emirate’s rapidly expanding hospitality sector.

Situated on the vibrant Marjan Island, the AED 215 million lifestyle property will feature 261 modern guestrooms and suites, along with four dynamic F&B outlets—an all-day dining restaurant, rooftop specialty venue, lobby café, and poolside bar. Guests will also enjoy a range of premium amenities, including a private beach, outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre, indoor and outdoor play areas for children, and flexible meeting and event spaces.

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Featured

Bodour Al Qasimi appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture

Sharjah, 28 October 2025,

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has been named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, in recognition of her global efforts to promote publishing, and educational development.

As President of the American University of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, Her Highness has long championed access to knowledge, creative expression, and education as pillars of sustainable progress.

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Technologies

DXC Unveils Xponential – A Repeatable Blueprint to Accelerate Enterprise AI Outcomes  

  • Leading global enterprises are already using Xponential to drive real business impact 
  • Enables leaders to deploy AI with speed, quality, and scale 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 29, 2025 – DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has announced Xponential, a next-generation AI orchestration blueprint. Already a proven framework utilized by leading global enterprises, Xponential simplifies the complexity that often stalls large-scale AI adoption. The architecture seamlessly integrates people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable results, accelerate modernization, and helps enable businesses to operationalize AI securely and responsibly. 

“Business leaders are eager to capture the promise of AI, but too often they get stuck in pilots or struggle to scale,” said Raul Fernandez, President and CEO of DXC. “DXC is uniquely positioned to help, with deep industry expertise, proven AI capabilities, and a track record of transforming complex operations. Xponential provides a blueprint that combines human expertise with AI, embeds governance and security from day one, and continuously evolves as AI matures — helping enterprises move from vision to value with speed and confidence.” 

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Beauty

Sothys, La Biosthétique and Wherteimar innovative luxury skincare in the Middle East

Progress Beauty, the Dubai-based retailer reshaping the region’s professional skincare scene, took center stage at Beautyworld Middle East 2025. Showcasing the finest in European innovation and artistry, the company highlighted its exclusive partnerships with Sothys, La Biosthétique, and Wherteimar – three icons of high-performance luxury skincare. The company doesn’t merely represent premium brands – it curates a culture of beauty built on education, partnership, and trust in the Middle East region.

At the exhibition that cements Dubai’s reputation as a global beauty hub, Progress Beauty demonstrated how professional treatments can be both luxurious and accessible. The brands’ latest products and advanced skincare protocols, unveiled during the event, are now available across Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar through progress-beauty.com, with fast and secure regional delivery – a reflection of the Middle East’s dynamic and expanding beauty landscape.

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Business & Investments

O Gold Receives ‘Best Shariah Compliant Gold Investment App’ at Global Takaful & Re-Takaful Awards 2025

  • The award recognizes O Gold’s leadership in ethical FinTech and its commitment to democratizing Shariah-compliant gold investment.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 28 October 2025: O Gold, the pioneering Emirati fractional gold and silver ownership app, has been honored with the award for “Best Shariah Compliant Gold Investment App” at the prestigious Global Takaful & Re-Takaful Awards Ceremony 2025. The accolade was accepted by Ahmed Abdeltawab, CEO of O Gold, at the event, which was held in conjunction with the 7th Global Takaful & Re-Takaful Forum 2025, organized by the AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Economics (CIBE), at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Dubai, UAE.

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