Business & Investments

O Gold and botim Launch MENA’s First Fintech Gold Investment Feature

  • The Partnership makes botim the first fintech platform in the MENA region to offer integrated gold investment services through its digital ecosystem
  • The new feature allows over 8.5 million botim UAE users to begin their gold investment journey with a minimum of just 0.1 grams, making wealth-building accessible to all
  • The UAE is emerging as a key hub for global gold trade, with a total export value of $53.41 billion in 2024–2025
  • The feature offers yields of 3% in grams annually, in line with prevailing global gold lease rate benchmarks

Dubai, UAE – 27 August 2025 – O Gold, the UAE’s first Emirati app for fractional gold and silver ownership, has partnered with botim, Astra Tech’s flagship AI-powered fintech and leading communication platform, to bring gold investment capabilities directly into the botim ecosystem. Backed by an agreement signed in 2023, this launch makes botim the first fintech in the UAE to officially offer gold investment solutions, reinforcing its leadership in the region’s evolving digital finance landscape.

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Real Estate

MERED Partners with Bond Interiors for Fit-Out of ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina

Dubai, UAE; 27 August, 2025 – MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has appointed Bond Interiors as the official fit-out contractor for ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, its flagship ultra-luxury residential development in Dubai Internet City. The agreement spans the complete scope of interior fit-out works across residential units and shared common areas within the landmark 290-metre tower — set to become the tallest in the district.

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Life Style & Leisure

The Experience Store Unlocks New Dimensions of Adventure and Connection in the UAE

Reimagining Luxury: Why Shared Experiences with Loved Ones Matter More than Material Possessions

Dubai, UAE – August 26, 2025:  In a world where luxury is often measured by material possessions, The Experience Store (TES) is reshaping perceptions by focusing on the timeless value of shared adventures and meaningful connections. From breathtaking desert journeys and private yacht escapes to wellness retreats and Michelin-starred dining, the brand has become a trusted gateway to moments that matter most.

As global and regional trends shift, experiential luxury has emerged as the new currency of fulfillment. According to a recent report by Bain & Company, a global management consulting firm, the global market for experiences is projected to grow twice as fast as the luxury goods market over the next decade, with spending on travel, dining, and wellness predicted to exceed US$1.5 trillion by 2030. In the Middle East, a survey by Deloitte found that nearly 78 percent of high-net-worth individuals now prioritise spending on experiences rather than goods, reflecting a growing desire to live deeply and meaningfully. The UAE, with its cosmopolitan community and reputation as a global hub for luxury, has become the natural centre of this lifestyle transformation. TES has stepped into this moment with a mission to curate opportunities that go beyond extravagance, giving families, couples, and individuals access to journeys that bring people together, strengthen bonds, and create lasting memories.

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Life Style & Leisure

Step In for the Day, Stay for the Stillness — Näama Now Open to Day Visitors

Whether drawn by flavour or calm, discover the essence of Näama through a day spent in elevated, soul-soothing serenity.

For the first time, Näama Beach Villas & Spa invites discerning guests to experience its world of Mediterranean serenity without an overnight stay. Through a carefully curated day-pass offering, select spaces within Näama are now accessible for a refined daytime escape, allowing guests to savour the soul of Näama, even if only for a few treasured hours.

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Automibiles & Motoring

أومودا سي ٧ ترتقي بمعايير التصميم والابتكار في سوق المركبات الرياضية متعدّدة الاستخدام في دولة الإمارات

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 26 أغسطس – تستعد علامة أومودا لإحداث نقلة نوعية في سوق السيارات الإماراتي، مع الإطلاق المرتقب لطرازها الجديد أومودا C7 الذي يُعدّ الأحدث والأكثر تطوّراً وإبهاراً ضمن فئة المركبات الرياضية متعدّدة الاستخدام حتى الآن. بفضل تصميمها السابق لعصره وهندستها الذكية، تعد أومودا C7 بتجربة قيادة استثنائية تلبّي تطلعات السائقين الباحثين عن الأناقة في شوارع المدن وعشاق المغامرات في آن واحد.

تجسّد أومودا C7 روح الأناقة العصرية في أدق تفاصيلها؛ إذ ينحني هيكلها الديناميكي بسلاسة نحو المؤخرة، فيما يضفي السقف العائم إحساساً مبتكراً بالتوازن والانسيابية. ويكتمل التصميم بمقابض أبواب مخفية وخط إضاءة LED متواصل يرسّخ هوية بصرية راقية ومتفرّدة. فهي لا تُعدّ مجرد مركبة رياضية متعدّدة الاستخدام، بل رؤية متحرّكة للتميّز، تنطلق بثقة وتفرض حضورها على كل طريق.

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