Business & Investments

Top Table returns to Gulfood’s 30th edition with world-class chefs and culinary futurists

The landmark event will welcome culinary royalty – 21 Michelin Star Chef Alain Ducasse for the first time, among a line-up of 120+ world-renowned chefs holding 50 Michelin Stars combined

DUBAI – 11th February 2025: Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing event, welcomes the return of global culinary icons to Top Table – its flagship culinary exhibit that aims to rediscover gastronomy under the theme ‘Culinary Futurism’. For the first time in the mega event’s history, international culinary legend Chef Alain Ducasse, the most awarded Michelin Star chef (21), will take to the spotlight along with a line-up of celebrated global and UAE-based chefs holding a combined 50 Michelin Stars. Top Table will see these F&B icons display their expertise through live cooking demonstrations, masterclasses and other activations across all 5 days of Gulfood (February 17 – 21 2025) from 10AM – 6PM at Al Mustaqbal Plaza near Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

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Featured

TAF – The Art Fest International: A Global Celebration.

Dubai, UAE – February 14-16, 2025

TAF – The Art Fest International is set to take Dubai by storm from February 14 to 16, 2025. This global art extravaganza promises a transformative experience, bringing together artists from around the world to showcase their creations. TAF is not just another art fair—it is an interactive, dynamic celebration of creativity, culture, and connection.

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Technologies

stc Unveils Revolutionary AI-Powered Agentic Solutions for Saudi Market at LEAP 2025

UAE, 11 February 2025 – Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, stc, is introducing AI-powered agentic solutions to the KSA market through a partnership with Shaffra, a leading deep-tech AI company and a participant in stc InspireU Advanced accelerator program. Through this collaboration, announced at LEAP 2025, local enterprises will be able to reduce operational costs, enhance efficiency, and streamline complex workflows across key industries in the Kingdom through AI-driven workforce automation.

As part of this partnership, a Vice President of Digital Solutions of stc, Saud Alsheraihi, stated that “stc AI Employee will also provide a demonstration of how agentic AI helps businesses tailor their AI workforce to meet their unique needs by making sure that AI employees are fully aligned with corporate culture, industry-specific expertise, and operational workflows of our enterprise customers.”

Alharith Alatawi, CEO of Shaffra, emphasized Shaffra’s unique AI capabilities, stating: “Shaffra’s AI Workforce solutions provide businesses with a fully integrated AI ecosystem—from LLM hosting and structured AI knowledge management to AI Employees that seamlessly automate workflows, optimize decision-making, and integrate across corporate systems. Our technology enables enterprises to deploy AI Employees that not only assist but enhance operations, improving efficiency at every level.”

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Life Style & Leisure

Places to experience timeless romance in Switzerland this Valentines

With its stunning landscapes, quaint villages, majestic snow-capped mountains and tranquil lakes, Switzerland provides the perfect natural setting for romance! This month of love, explore these mesmerizing romantic experiences to create unforgettable memories with your significant other.

Glacier Express

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Sports & Recreations

Highly Anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Returns After 8 Years

Streaming live on STARZPLAY: Eight nations battle for the coveted white jacket.

Dubai, UAE, 11 February 2025: STARZPLAY, the leading subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in the MENA region, has secured exclusive streaming rights for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, taking place from February 19 to March 9. Returning after an eight-year hiatus, the tournament will feature eight of the world’s top cricketing nations competing for the trophy and iconic white jacket.

This year’s Champions Trophy promises high competition, with Pakistan looking to retain their title against strong opposition. Challengers include India, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, battling it out in the ODI format.

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