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  DUBAI/GULF TIME RRS International Development has announced their collaboration with the football legend Paolo Maldini, a move that reflects his confidence in the project’s vision, the NH Collection brand, and the leadership behind RRS International Development. The approximately USD 100 million mixed-use development, comprising 121 hotel keys and 36 branded residences, is scheduled for completion in 2027 and marks …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Pratham Mittal, Founder of Tetr College and Masters’ Union, has announced the launch of the Tetr Emerging Founders’ Challenge (TEFC), a new entrepreneurship initiative offering equity-free grants of up to USD 7500 to student-led startups across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The USD 100,000+ grant pool has been allocated from Tetr’s Innovation Fund, and is designed …

DUBAI/GULF TIME AI-powered search and shopping agents are rapidly reshaping ecommerce economics, according to new research from Pattern Group Inc., a leader in accelerating brands across global ecommerce marketplaces through proprietary technology and AI. Pattern’s latest study finds that 76% of ecommerce organisations have reduced customer acquisition costs as consumers increasingly rely on AI-driven tools to discover and purchase products. …

GULF TIME Born in Brisbane. Brewed in Dubai. The Coffee Club is starting the year with a limited-time takeover that brings a fresh Emirati flavour twist to the brand’s relaxed, welcoming café experience. Teaming up with the UAE’s youngest Emirati chefs, Abdulrahman and Maitha Alhashmi, better known as the UAE Twin Chefs, The Coffee Club introduces a limited-time menu that blends local favourites …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME ADCOOP, the UAE’s community-centered retail brand, today announced the launch of its Ramadan 2026 campaign, reinforcing its purpose of supporting families, strengthening community wellbeing, and ensuring access to affordable, high-quality food during the Holy Month and throughout the year, in line with the UAE’s designation of 2026 as the “Year of the Family”. The Ramadan 2026 campaign …

DUBAI/GULF TIME May Neama, a Bahrain-based strategic marketing and corporate communications leader, is recognized for translating executive strategy into organizational alignment and brand value creation, with direct implications for enterprise performance and long-term value. She bridges real-world corporate leadership with academic credibility. In a significant milestone for distinguished Bahraini leadership, Ms. Neama recently became the first woman from the Kingdom …

DUBAI/GULF TIME CargoCrew, leaders in global air cargo and logistics, has officially entered the Middle East with the launch of its regional headquarters in Dubai, marking a major step in the company’s international expansion. The move comes as the UAE cements its position as a leading global logistics and air cargo hub, supported by strong trade growth, expanding e-commerce, and …

GULF TIME The celebrations marking Fragrance World’s presence in 150 countries began with a grand event at Expo City Dubai. The celebration logo was unveiled through a spectacular drone show that painted the sky with colors and narrated the history of Fragrance World, carrying the digital signature of Chairman and Founder Poland Moosa. The logo was unveiled in the presence …

DUBAI/GULF TIME After the global success of their first collaboration, Binghatti and Mercedes- Benz have reunited to pursue a far greater vision, one that expands the boundaries of both luxury real estate and automotive innovation. Their partnership now returns with the unveiling of Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City, the world’s first Mercedes-Benz branded city and the developer’s first masterplanned community, …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, has been recognized as Top Employer Middle East for the third consecutive year, reflecting a sustained and deliberate focus on how people are supported, developed, and enabled to do their best work. This year’s certification underpins the company’s commitment to creating an attractive work environment, with employee well-being at …