Fashion & Trends

Shalky Launches Spring/Summer 2025 Collection “Al-Wathiqa”

Dubai – 19- 03- 2025 – Shalky is proud to unveil its Spring/Summer 2025 collection, titled “Al-Wathiqa,” which radiates joy through vibrant hues.

Designed by the talented fashion designer Qassim Al-Qassim, the collection embodies a feminine essence that exudes elegance and modernity, reflecting the confidence and refined taste of a woman who is both chic and selective when it comes to her fashion choices. The brand has long been known for creating exquisite couture pieces for special occasions, merging timeless luxury with modern sophistication.

This season’s “Al-Wathiqa” collection invites women to shine on any occasion, offering a range of dresses that blend romance and the beauty of nature, with colours inspired by the land and sea. The designs emphasize comfort and ease, making them perfect for all occasions while maintaining an air of effortless elegance.

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Business & Investments

Sovereign investors’ outlook for 2025 around White House policy, tariffs, China and the rise in private credit

  • Sovereign investors still attracted to the US but recent policy volatility has led to growing concerns over the impacts of a tariff war on inflation and increasing trade tensions
  • There are both economic transition challenges and opportunities seen for China
  • Private credit moving from a tactical allocation to a more strategic one for sovereigns, with infrastructure debt emerging as a key focus area

Dubai, UAE, 08 April 2025 – Despite increasing uncertainty in trade and geopolitics, sovereign investors remain optimistic about opportunities in the US and China, and are shifting their strategic allocation within fixed income in 2025, according to Invesco.

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Food & Dining

Indulge in Elegance: Coco Grill & Lounge

Opens its Door in Downtown Dubai

Dubai, UAE – Coco Grill & Lounge, the latest addition to Downtown Dubai’s vibrant culinary landscape, has officially opened its doors, set to redefine the dining and lounging experience in the city. Boasting an impressive capacity of 300 seats, Coco Grill & Lounge fuses luxury with innovative dining, offering a menu that reflects the rich cultural tapestry of the World cuisine.

With a proven track record in creating exceptional culinary experiences, previously realised with the distinguished Coco Tower Bridge, Coco Asia in Essex, and Coco Canary Wharf, NazCorp proudly unveils the renowned Coco brand in Dubai, marking another milestone in the region’s gastronomic scene.

Coco Grill & Lounge aims to transport its successful culinary concepts, honed in London’s competitive dining scene, to Dubai’s discerning elite.

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Technologies

Gartner Forecasts Spending on Information Security in MENA to Grow 14% in 2025

Analysts Explore Security and Risk Trends During Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, April 7-8 in Dubai

Sam Olyaei - Gartner

Dubai, UAE, April 8, 2025 — Information security spending by Middle East and North Africa (MENA) enterprises is projected to total $3.3 billion in 2025, an increase of 14% from 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc. Security software will remain the largest spending category in MENA, forecast to reach nearly $1.5 billion in 2025. 

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Technologies

Riverbed Unveils Next-Generation AIOps, Adding Predictive, Agentic and Generative AI to the Riverbed Platform  

Company Also Introduces Next Three Data Observability Modules for Unified Agent: Unified Communications, Network Packet Capture and Aternity for Intel® Thunderbolt™ and Wi-Fi

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 8, 2025 – Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, today announced a major expansion of the Riverbed Platform—delivering a bold set of AI-powered observability solutions that bring together Riverbed Generative, Predictive and Agentic AI, along with innovative data observability modules for unified communications applications, network packets and Intel® Thunderbolt™ and Wi-Fi connected devices.

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