Author: Gerard Urbanozo

The UAE’s startup funding is expected to reach an all-time high this year as projections for 2025 hover above $2 billion, while the funding goals for the 2023 level are tripled. This increase is attributed to increased investor confidence, stabilization of markets and increased potential of the region to become an innovation hub and destination for entrepreneurship. Predicted high-growth sectors namely involve artificial intelligence, fintech, climate technology, and heathcare technology with specialised emphasis put on generative AI technology as a universally applicable advancement expected to transform most industries. Sources including Deepak Ahuja, CEO and Co-founder of iAccel Gulf Business Incubator…

Go Greek Yogurt is set for an important year in 2025, led by co-founder Tanja Subotic. With plans to grow into new markets such as Riyadh and Kuwait, the brand is looking to engage more food enthusiasts across the Middle East. Go Greek Yogurt Arrives in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter In Riyadh, the brand will open its first store in the Diplomatic Quarter, an area celebrated for its cultural significance. “The Diplomatic Quarter offers the perfect setting to introduce our concept to a sophisticated audience,” Tanja said. “It is a clear depiction of the harmony of excellence and tradition that defines…

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set for its busiest January as it forecasts 4.3 million passengers to transact in the first 15 days of January, 2025. This marks a new high and is up 8 percent compared to the same period in calendar year 2024, and up 6 percent compared to pre-COVID 2018-2019 levels. The heaviest passenger traffic to be registered at the airport is expected to be recorded on the 3rd of January, with over 311, 000 passengers using the airport. However, during this period DXB is handling a whooping 287, 000 passengers on daily basis which goes to…

Dubai will celebrate New Year 2025 in a bigway by organizing a parade to appreciate the hardworking and diversified labor force of the city. Sponsored by General Directorate, Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai – GDRFA Dubai, the event has been framed under the title, “Celebrating Achievements: International Women’s Day.” ’Building the Future’ and focuses on the factor of workers in the actualization of the emirate’s vision and prosperity. Organized in the Al Quoz district, the event will open for more than 10 000 visitors of different countries. From 14:00 of December 31, the entertainment will last through the night and…

Although people in the UAE will not witness the weather of ‘White Christmas’ the cooler climates are allowing people to enjoy outdoor activities. However, people who intend to strike a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day out with their family members should be ready to dance in the rain especially for such areas. Christmas Eve Weather The weather on the Christmas eve shall be mainly Fabpartly cloudy all over the UAE. Those planning to move around coastal region or to the islands should best happen to have an umbrella with them since probabilities of light rains cannot be ruled out. This…

Based in Dubai, Qammaruddeen Najmuddeen is an expat of India enjoying a UAE Golden Visa and founder of an application designed specifically to enable Arab and non-Arab persons to study in Arabic in a way that is easy and useful. The genesis of his campaign was an “embarrassing experience he had in 2011 while visiting a Sharjah family court- he failed to understand the basics of Arabic”. This incident where a judge asked Najmuddeen about marriage and everybody in the court laughed due to misunderstanding of some Arabic words made him also vouch for mastery of Arabic and assisting other…

Hayley Atwell is reportedly stepping back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Agent Peggy Carter in Avengers: Doomsday. I was able to get some inside information that Atwell would be starring in the still to be named Marvel film which could have Chris Evans as Steve Rogers. This movie is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo — these heroes were reunited by Marvel’s President, Kevin Feige. While Marvel has not officially commented on the casting news, Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on may 1 2026. As for the plot, we fans are kept in the dark, but…

Dubai skyline was treated to spectacular ariel acrobatics and display of pride as Skydive Dubai athletes made history by flying through the surface of the 301-meter tall Address Beach Resort in Dubai. This amazing performance was performed during the festivities of 53rd Eid Al Etihad of the unified UAE with technical accuracy, sharply synchronized and creative. This one is actually a fun one It’s the address Beach is the name of a resort, an architectural landmark, and a brand that demanded an equally unique promotion First aired in 2007, this commercial is all about letting the viewer take a…

The project known as Brand Dubai, along with DEWA, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, recently revealed the Zayed and Rashid Mural that is by far the world’s biggest mosaic art located in Hatta. Located in the premises of the school an area of 2,198.7 sq m, the mural is dedicated to the founder of UAE Sheik Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan & Sheik Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. This modern sculpture honors these heroes and their vision as a part of the #ZayedAndRashid initiative in the spirit of several significant national dates from Flag Day to the 53rd anniversary…

The Arab Woman Awards have returned for 2024; they honored the achievements of women from the Arab countries at the ceremony that took place in Dubai, at the Jumeirah Mina A’Salam Hotel on October 29. This glamorous occasion gathered 200 – 300 invited guests who were the top managers, leaders, and celebrities to pay tribute to remarkable women in 12 key spheres. Starring the evening, the awards were based on achievements in science, environment, medicine, diplomacy, and economy. This program is both for the purpose of acknowledge those extraordinary women as well as to motivate young women for working hard…