Shopping & Promotions

Fall into “Sweet Moments” at Bawabat Al Sharq Mall

Abu Dhabi, UAE — 22 October 2025: This fall season, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall is turning up the fun with “Sweet Moments”, a series of vibrant, candy-themed family activations that promises to fill the Mall with beautiful colors, laughter, and lots of candy. 

Running from November 7th to 9th, 2025, the activations invite visitors to indulge in candy-themed games like Ring Toss and the Shape Matching Challenge, in addition to engaging in interactive workshops where kids get to make their own candy slime and craft colorful jewelry made of candy. Moreover, participants will be treated to candy giveaways, offering them a chance to carry their sweet memories back home with them.  

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Business & Investments

Ministry of Economy and Tourism introduces trademark service fees as part of efforts to enhanceUAE’s appeal for national and international brands and support SME owners

  • 50 percent reduction in all fees for National SME Programme members
  • H.E. Bin Touq: “A significant step in facilitating and expediting trademark registration procedures in the country, which saw a 129 percent growth in H1 2025.”

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism

Abu Dhabi, 21 October 2025 –The Ministry of Economy and Tourism held a media briefing at its Dubai headquarters to announce the Cabinet’s decision on the fees for trademark services provided by the Ministry.The briefing was attended by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism; and H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property (IP) Sector at the Ministry.

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Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi inaugurates joint 8th SIF & 29th WAIPA World Investment Conference

Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi inaugurates joint 8th Sharjah Investment Forum & 29th WAIPA World Investment Conference In the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum unites with WAIPA’s World Investment Conference, convening global leaders to shape a sustainable economic future. 

Bodour Al Qasimi: Governments that prioritise investment in their people are best placed to attract sustainable economic growth, and this has been central to our strategy in Sharjah.

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Sharjah hosts WAIPA’s General Assembly and Steering Committee Elections, paving the way for a unified global investment dialogue

The high-level gathering and election took place ahead of SIF x WIC 2025, at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah.


Sharjah, October 22, 2025

The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) successfully concluded its General Assembly and Steering Committee Elections yesterday, October 21, in Sharjah. The high-level gathering was held ahead of the WAIPA World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) held in conjunction with the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) which commenced today at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre.

As WAIPA’s highest decision-making body, the General Assembly brought together member agencies from across the globe to shape the strategic direction of the organisation. The assembly saw the election of a new Steering Committee for the 2025-2027 term, a body essential for guiding WAIPA’s priorities and global outreach, and voted on key amendments to the WAIPA Statutes.

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Line Investments partners with HH Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi and Mulk Int’l to deliver region’s first mixed-use freezone retail hub

The mall of the future – Mirkaaz Mall by LuLu to anchor the region’s first mixed-use freehold and freezone a 2.5 million square feet lifestyle destination – marking a bold step in shaping Ajman’s future

Date: Dubai, UAE; October 22, 2025


In a pioneering move that is set to transform Ajman’s economic and lifestyle landscape, His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Land Department and Ajman Tourism Development Department, LuLu International Holdings Limited through its shopping-malls division — Line Investments & Property LLC — and Mulk International have come together in a joint venture to introduce Mirkaaz Mall, a premier retail destination at the heart of T10 Mirkaaz City.


Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the recently concluded Middle East Council of Shopping Centres and Retailers (MECSR) event, this partnership is set to develop a 2.5 million square-foot mixed-use Freezone and Freehold destination — the first of its kind in the Northern Emirates.

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