In a continued push toward national sustainability goals, ne’ma – the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative- announced its return as the Food Waste Reduction Partner for the 2026 edition of Taste of Dubai.
Collaborating with the Dubai edition of Taste is aimed at integrating responsible food management into the fabric of the UAE’s large-scale public events. The festival is set to take over the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre from February 6–8, where it expects to draw an audience of over 25,000 culinary enthusiasts.
دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 3 فبراير، 2026: في إطار مواصلة الجهود الوطنية لتحقيق أهداف الاستدامة، أعلنت المبادرة الوطنية للحد من فقد وهدر الغذاء “نعمة” عن عودتها شريكًا للحد من هدر الغذاء ضمن دورة عام 2026 من مهرجان “تيست أوف دبي”.
تأتي هذه الشراكة في سياق السعي إلى دمج ممارسات الإدارة المسؤولة للغذاء في صميم الفعاليات الجماهيرية الكبرى في دولة الإمارات. ومن المقرر أن يُقام المهرجان في مسرح مدينة دبي للإعلام خلال الفترة من 6إلى 8 فبراير، حيث يُتوقع أن يستقطب أكثر من 25ألف زائر من عشّاق فنون الطهي.
On 30 January, the January Expert Dialogues were held for the first time within the Open Dialogue framework at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow. Maksim Oreshkin, Deputy Head of the Russian Presidential Executive Office for Global Trends, presented five key megatrends that, he said, are already shaping global development and will continue to influence the world in the coming decades.
Dr. Selina Neri, the UAE-based Co-founder and Dean of the Future Readiness Academy and Visiting Professor at SKOLKOVO Moscow School of Management
Gross profit up 89% to AED 5.43 billion; EBITDA up 84% to AED 4.40 billion
Cash position increases 135% to AED 8.84 billion
More than 17,000 units sold during FY 2025, making Binghatti Dubai’s top-selling off-plan developer by units sold
Total assets grow 92% YoY to AED 24.37 billion
Total equity more than doubles to AED 6.78 billion, supporting continued pipeline execution
Binghatti’s combined portfolio of completed, ongoing and pipeline developments now stands at nearly AED 100 billion
Katralnada BinGhatti, CEO and Managing Director
“The year that just closed presents a defining period of growth for Binghatti and a clear validation of our strategy, execution discipline, and differentiated approach to development. Our record profitability and revenue performance are a direct outcome of Dubai’s strong market fundamentals and the efficiency of our vertically integrated business model, which enables us to move quickly from design to delivery while maintaining quality and cost control.
Throughout the year, we sustained strong sales momentum, accelerated project handovers, and continued to expand our development footprint across key locations and segments, reflecting both the strength of demand and the market’s confidence in Binghatti’s delivery track record.”
Shehzad Janab, CFO
“FY2025 was defined by disciplined execution and a resilient operating model that continued to perform even as the business scaled rapidly. Profitability remained strong, with a 44% gross margin, 35% EBITDA margin and 29% net margin. This performance highlights the strength of our vertically integrated model, our focus on cost efficiency and the results of a strategically balanced project portfolio.
Balance sheet strength also continued to improve meaningfully over the year. Total assets rose 92% year-on-year to AED 24.37 billion, reflecting the scale-up of our development activity and the continued expansion of our portfolio, while cash balances increased to AED 8.84 billion, providing a strong liquidity buffer and significant financial flexibility. This leaves us with ample liquidity to continue to execute our market-beating growth strategy whilst maintaining strong financial discipline.”
Dubai, UAE, 30 January 2026– Al-Futtaim ACE, the region’s leading home improvement and lifestyle destination, has unveiled its Ramadan Collection, thoughtfully curated to support families through every stage of the Holy Month – from preparation to celebration.
Designed as a complete home edit for Ramadan, the collection brings together traditional influences, contemporary design and practical solutions, offering customers everything they need to prepare their homes for Suhoor, Iftar and meaningful gatherings with family and friends.
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