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12th Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial begins Wednesday, featuring 681 artworks and 93 events Al Qaseer: The Ruler of Sharjah’s support has helped bring Arabic calligraphy back to the global art scene Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of the Directorate of Cultural Affairs at Sharjah’s Department of Culture and Director of the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial, announced details of the 12th edition, which begins on Wednesday under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The Biennial will run until mid-November, with events taking place at Calligraphy Square, Sharjah…

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 2 أكتوبر 2026: أعلنت مجموعة ريبورتاج عن إطلاق مشروعي «فيرسو» و«إيبوك» في منطقة «ميدان هورايزن» بدبي، بإجمالي 234 وحدة سكنية، في خطوة استراتيجية تعزّز توسّع المجموعة في الإمارة. ويُعدّ المشروعان أول مشاريع المجموعة في «ميدان هورايزن»، ويقدّمان رؤيتين مختلفتين للحياة العصرية ضمن وجهة سكنية ناشئة تتشكل هويتها حول الواجهات المائية والمساحات الخضراء وسهولة الوصول إلى مختلف أنحاء المدينة. ويقدم «فيرسو» تصورًا أكثر هدوءًا واخضرارًا للحياة في دبي، حيث يجمع بين أسلوب حياة نشط واجتماعي ومساحات تمنح السكان فرصة للابتعاد عن إيقاع المدينة المتسارع. أما «إيبوك»، فيستلهم هويته من جماليات التصميم الكلاسيكي ليقدّم تجربة سكنية تتسم بالأناقة الهادئة والخصوصية في الوجهة نفسها. ويمنح المشروعان المشترين خيارًا بين تجربتين سكنيتين مختلفتين، مع تركيز مشترك على…

Two new fragrances transform the beauty of glaciers into an immersive story of scent, memory and environmental awareness Shaikh Mohd. Saeed Perfume is bringing a different dimension to fragrance storytelling with Glacia, a concept inspired by the extraordinary beauty of glaciers and the need to appreciate and protect these natural landscapes. Rather than treating the glacier simply as a visual inspiration, Glacia translates its atmosphere into fragrance.The concept is built around the phrase “Capture the Essence, Not the Glacier.” The message reflects the central philosophy behind the collection — fragrance can capture an emotion, a memory and the impression of…

Holcim UAE, together with carbon storage innovator 44.01, today held the official commissioning ceremony for the UAE’s first live-condition carbon capture and underground mineralization pilot for the cement industry, hosted at the Holcim Emirates Cement Plant in Fujairah. The pilot brings together carbon capture technology and permanent mineralization to demonstrate a new pathway for industrial decarbonization. The ceremony, marked by an official ribbon-cutting, brought together senior UAE government officials, diplomatic representatives, and industrial leaders, including Guest of Honor His Excellency Ali Qasim, Her Excellency the Ambassador of Switzerland, Her Excellency Eng. Ibtisam Ali Alsaadi, and Her Excellency Aseela Al Mualla.…

BURTVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LAUNCHES BAB AL QASR BEACH RESORT RESIDENCE 77 ON AL REEM ISLAND New beachfront residential destination officially launched in Abu Dhabi, unveiling its architectural vision, branded residences and resort-style offering Abu Dhabi, UAE – 1 October 2026: Burtville Developments has officially launched its latest residential development, Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77, in Abu Dhabi. The project was unveiled yesterday through a launch event that featured the architectural mock-up and provided an in-depth introduction to its residences, resort amenities, beachfront setting and five-star services, attended by members of the UAE’s brokerage community. Set on one of Al Reem…

Dubai, UAE: Union Coop has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its private-label portfolio, which currently includes more than 1,000 products, with additional items under development. The initiative forms part of the cooperative’s efforts to provide high-quality products at suitable and competitive prices while meeting the evolving needs and expectations of customers and shoppers. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, said the cooperative’s private-label range covers a broad spectrum of food and non-food categories. These include poultry, fresh milk, essential grocery items such as flour and pasta, as well as cleaning products and disposable-use items. Al Hashemi said: “We continue…

World’s Sweets and Snacks Brands Converge in Dubai as ISM Middle East 2026 Opens Access to a US$400 Billion APMEA Market More than 250 exhibitors from over 40 countries will bring the breadth of the global sweets and snacks industry to Dubai, connecting European confectionery houses, Asian producers, regional manufacturers and emerging international brands with buyers across APMEA Dubai, UAE, 05 October 2026: With sweets and snacks sales across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (APMEA) set to surpass US$400 billion in 2026, the region is becoming an increasingly important growth market for the global industry. As consumer demand fragments…

British Orchard Nursery (BON) launches UAE Heritage and Values Book at its 42nd branch opening in Dubai Hills and celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with Dubai Police personnel Dubai Municipality BON branch marked its 15th year celebration for the young preschoolers, attended by H.E. Engr. Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality 5 October 2026; Dubai, UAE: Unlocking complex concepts such as heritage, identity and belonging for three- and four-year-olds in a simple and relatable way, British Orchard Nursery (BON) has launched the UAE Heritage and Values Book, specially designed for preschoolers. The book was unveiled by Colonel Abdullah…

From AI Adoption to Workforce Transformation: The New HR Agenda Takes Centre Stage at HRSE Dubai 2026 This year’s edition features an all-new premium stage line-up with 90% new voices, headlined by Mo Gawdat and Stephen M.R. Covey, alongside the Future Workplace Awards UAE, 5th October 2026: HR Summit & Expo (HRSE) Dubai, MENA’s largest and longest-running HR conference and exhibition, returns this October as AI, evolving skills requirements and changing workplace models reshape how organisations hire, develop and lead their people. Across the GCC, HR leaders are navigating the intersection of AI adoption, nationalisation, reskilling and changing employee expectations. Globally, PwC’s…

UAE construction market projected to reach AED 614 billion by 2031 Dubai, UAE; 5 October 2026 – The UAE’s construction sector is set to continue its upward trajectory over the coming years, with the market projected to reach AED 614.38 billion by 2031, according to market intelligence and advisory firm ‘Mordor Intelligence’. The continued expansion is supported by sustained public and private investment, major urban development plans, infrastructure projects and growing demand across residential, hospitality, logistics and other sectors. Dubai remains a key contributor to this growth, accounting for 47.2% of the UAE construction market in 2025, according to the report. As…