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UAE employers increase housing allowance by 4 percent amid soaring residential rents
Wednesday, September 24, 2025UAE employers are adjusting to rising residential rents by increasing housing allowances, with an average hike of four per cent in 2025 compared to last year, according to global HR and investment consulting firm Mercer. Rents in all the major emirates in the UAE have been rising over the past four years due to an… UAE employers increase housing allowance by 4 percent amid soaring residential rents
New IQOS boutique opens in UAE, supporting Smoke-Free Vision
Wednesday, September 24, 2025The GCC’s first multi-category IQOS Boutique has opened in Dubai. The launch underscores the UAE’s role as a strategic hub for PMI’s global smoke-free transformation, reflecting the country’s position as a center for innovation, design, and consumer experience for legal aged nicotine users. The new IQOS boutique reimagines the retail environment as an immersive, multisensory… New IQOS boutique opens in UAE, supporting Smoke-Free Vision
DAMAC Properties Opens New Luxury Sales Centre at DAMAC Lagoons Community
Tuesday, September 23, 2025DAMAC Properties has officially announced the opening of its new ‘Sales and Client Experience Centre’ at DAMAC Lagoons. The centre is conceived as an immersive experience rather than a traditional sales office. Inspired by Dubai’s journey from the desert to being an oasis, the architecture reflects the city’s evolution from arid dunes to a thriving… DAMAC Properties Opens New Luxury Sales Centre at DAMAC Lagoons Community
Disney On Ice: Into the Magic Ice Show
Friday, September 19, 2025From September 18 to 28, the Coca-Cola Arena will host the famous ice show Disney On Ice: Into the Magic. Guests of all ages will be able to immerse themselves in a magical world of music and wonder and see their favorite Walt Disney characters come to life on the ice. Vibrant scenery, dynamic performances,… Disney On Ice: Into the Magic Ice Show
Dubai Opera’s New Cultural Season opens with La Bohème
Friday, September 19, 2025Dubai Opera proudly opens its 2025–2026 season with La Bohème, Puccini’s legendary tale of young artists, dreamers, and lovers navigating the bohemian lifestyle of 19th-century Paris. Presented by the world-renowned Hungarian State Opera, this production is a crown jewel of operatic history — timeless, romantic, and profoundly moving. Set against the wintry streets of the… Dubai Opera’s New Cultural Season opens with La Bohème
Buccellati opens its doors at Mall of the Emirates
Friday, September 19, 2025The Maison unveils an elegant new retail destination blending historic craftsmanship with modern sophistication Buccellati is pleased to announce the grand opening of its second boutique in the United Arab Emirates, located in the prestigious Mall of the Emirates. This opening marks a significant step in the Maison’s continued expansion in the region and underscores… Buccellati opens its doors at Mall of the Emirates
New UAE Rule: Social media promo posts now require a permit
Monday, September 15, 2025A quick update for content creators and influencers — the UAE has introduced new regulations affecting promotional content shared online. The UAE Media Council has announced that all individuals posting promotional content on social media, whether paid or unpaid, must now obtain an advertiser permit. The new rule, which came into effect on Wednesday, July… New UAE Rule: Social media promo posts now require a permit
Global Village announces opening date for its 30th Season
Monday, September 15, 2025Global Village has announced the dates for its landmark 30th season, opening its gates from October 15, 2025, to May 10, 2026. The multicultural attraction, which welcomed a record-breaking 10.5 million visitors last season, is preparing for what organisers say will be its “most spectacular” edition yet. The new season will also mark the park’s… Global Village announces opening date for its 30th Season
Natuzzi Italia Illuminates Spaces with the Poetry of Light A New Chapter in Lighting Design Crafted in Italy
Monday, September 15, 2025Natuzzi Italia, synonymous with the art of Italian living, unveils a radiant ensemble of lighting creations designed in collaboration with Italamp. Each piece is not merely a lamp, but a sculpture of light—crafted to transform spaces into theatres of elegance, intimacy, and emotion. This new collection embraces the essence of Mediterranean sophistication: essential lines, exquisite… Natuzzi Italia Illuminates Spaces with the Poetry of Light A New Chapter in Lighting Design Crafted in Italy
UAE: Is 12 Years of Schooling Too Much in Today’s Tech-Driven World?
Thursday, September 11, 2025Over the past few years, technology has grown exponentially in every sector, including education. It all started with digital learning during the pandemic to upskilling courses introduced online. Today, many new platforms offer online certification courses, and universities are providing online teaching for their courses from anywhere in the world. Technology has made education more… UAE: Is 12 Years of Schooling Too Much in Today’s Tech-Driven World?
