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DUBAI/GULF TIME There is a way to close out the year that isn’t a race to the finish line, but a soft landing into the one ahead. That’s the one Eri Maldives is building this December. This December, Eri welcomes guests for its debut festive season since opening, a programme built around La Dolce Vita, running from 22 December to …

ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME UAE organisations are moving beyond AI experimentation, but building the right infrastructure, security and data controls will be critical as adoption expands, according to SUSE executive Shady Khattab. Speaking at AI Everything Abu Dhabi, Khattab, Director of AI Sales, Architecture and Solutions at SUSE, said the UAE’s push towards sovereign cloud and locally controlled data infrastructure …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME VDURA is expanding its presence in the UAE and wider Middle East as investment in artificial intelligence and digital transformation accelerates across the region. Speaking at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi, Matt Swalley, Senior Director at VDURA, said the company was excited to establish a stronger presence in the region, describing the exhibition as its first major event …

GULF TIME New 12-month graduate programme will give UAE nationals experience across the medicines’ business, equipping them with the skills and exposure to pursue future opportunities at Lilly and across the wider sector. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 5th October, 2026: Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly Gulf) has announced the launch of Nujoom Al Ghad, a new graduate programme designed …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Amwaj Development, the Dubai‑based boutique real estate developer known for crafting thoughtfully designed residential communities, has announced the successful handover of Starlight Park in Meydan, completed during the first week of October. The handover marks the company’s first project handover in Dubai and a defining milestone in its growth journey. The completion underscores Amwaj’s commitment to disciplined execution …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Bloom Holding, a master developer committed to curating premium communities that provide a high standard of living, has achieved Great Place to Work Certification™️, a globally recognised distinction based on employees’ experience of the organisation and its workplace culture. The achievement reflects Bloom Holding’s commitment to fostering a workplace grounded in trust, shared purpose, accountability and collaboration, …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME LuLu Retail and Kody Middle East Holding have signed an MoU to launch the UAE’s first in-store robotic advertising network, introducing a new interactive retail media platform for brands and advertisers. 62 AI-enabled Odigo robots deployed across 30 LuLu stores in the UAE. The new network features 62 AI-enabled Odigo robots deployed across 30 LuLu stores in …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Reem Mall and Curate, in partnership with startAD and Agility, have officially announced the launch of the second edition of ‘The Emirati Concept at Curate.’ Launched following an exclusive gathering in celebration of Emirati Women’s Month, the initiative gives selected Emirati women entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their businesses through Curate’s physical and online retail channels. First launched in 2025, The Emirati …

DUBAI/GULF TIME From opening Dubai’s first private IVF center to expanding to more than eight fertility clinics across the UAE, Fakih IVF marks 15 years of advancing reproductive care by giving back to the community it serves. Fakih IVF is marking 15 years in the UAE with the launch of “15 Years of Family,” a community initiative providing 15 complimentary …

Sharjah/ Gulf Time From sunrise yoga on quiet islands to sunset coastal runs, Sharjah’s open-air destinations are offering residents a simple, powerful prescription for modern living: space to breathe, move, and connect. When searching for the best things to do in Sharjah, regular visitors are discovering what many call “The Sharjah Effect.” Across the emirate’s coastline, heritage districts, and urban …