ABU DHABI / GULF TIME In time for the new season, Villa Sélène and Crafty Fox unveil a fresh calendar of culinary experiences designed to elevate every occasion. From elegant mid-day escapes and happy hour gatherings to Riviera-inspired brunches and intimate dinners, Villa Sélène sets the tone for refined dining in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, Crafty Fox embraces the social spirit …

GULF TIME When the Wool Runner launched, it didn’t just make a mark; it left an indelible footprint on the footwear industry. Ten years later, it remains one of Allbirds’ most enduring successes – and now, in celebration of the brand’s 10th anniversary, the footwear company is delivering a fresh take on the icon that started it all with the …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Interiors UAE, a brand at the forefront of interior design in the region, spotlights the resurgence of Classic and Neo-Classic design with its newest collection. Reaffirming its heritage and design expertise, Interiors highlights why these two distinct yet complementary styles are making a comeback in luxury interiors. Like micro trends, design aesthetics in the age of social media …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Binghatti Holding Ltd. (“Binghatti Holding”), one of the UAE’s fastest-growing real estate developers, announced strong year-to-date sales performance and the successful launch of multiple high-value developments across Dubai, making the company the top seller of residential units in the Emirate by volume. Binghatti sold nearly 12,000 residential units across its portfolio year-to-date in 2025, making it the leading …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/ GULF TIME Award-winning London-based interior designers Bergman Design House have revealed their completed design vision for Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences, developed by ELEVATE in partnership with global hospitality leader Ennismore. Announced last quarter, the project is now moving closer to launch with the much-anticipated unveiling of its interiors. Known for exclusive private villa and beach …

ABU DHABI / WAM Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed a new type of brain implant that can deliver drugs to multiple regions of the brain with high precision, offering fresh possibilities for the treatment of neurological disorders. The device, called SPIRAL (Strategic Precision Infusion for Regional Administration of Liquid), is a thin, flexible tube designed …

DUBAI / WAM Microsoft on Tuesday announced a strategic investment to enable local data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the UAE, exclusively for qualified UAE organisations. This milestone reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s AI vision while helping ensure local processing, security, and regulatory compliance. Microsoft will make this capability available in early 2026, hosted within Microsoft’s state-of-the-art …

SHARM EL-SHEIKH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met with H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the …

SHARM EL-SHEIKH/WAM US President Donald Trump commended the UAE’s prominent role in supporting his peace plan to end the war in Gaza. President Trump declared “peace in the Middle East” as he began a speech to a gathering of world leaders in Egypt to inaugurate his plan to end the war in Gaza. “This is the day that people across …

DUBAI/GULF TIME London Gate, UAE’s premium real estate developer, and Swiss luxury watchmaker Franck Muller have reached major construction progress across their branded residences portfolio, marking another chapter of success in their expanding strategic partnership. Their debut project, Aeternitas, which sold out within three months, is now making impressive headway, having reached the 75th floor. The substructure for the world’s …