Author: Sam Allcock
Through intimate class formats and injury-conscious training, the studio is advancing the art and science of movement in the UAE. MyCore Studio is redefining fitness in Dubai by combining expert instruction in Pilates, Gyrotonic®, and mobility work with a warm, community-centred approach. The studio integrates evidence-based movement science with mindful practice to help people gain strength, enhance mobility, and recover from injury with confidence. Nestled in Dubai Science Park, the studio’s programme includes Pilates Reformer, Tower, and Chair work, as well as Gyrotonic® and mobility training. This diversity of equipment and methods allows members to improve posture, balance, and movement…
Binghatti Holding Ltd (“Binghatti Holding”), a major UAE property developer, has celebrated the listing of its USD 500 million 5-year Senior Unsecured Sukuk on the London Stock Exchange with a bell-ringing event, highlighting an important step in its global funding strategy. The sukuk is issued under the USD 1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme and was met with exceptional demand, achieving a fivefold oversubscription and attracting USD 2.5 billion in total orders. It carries a profit rate of 8.125%, with Binghatti rated BB- by Fitch and Ba3 by Moody’s, both stable. The London event featured Dr Hussain BinGhatti, Muhammad BinGhatti,…
SAIC Motor, the parent company of MG Motor, has been ranked 138th on the 2025 Fortune Global 500 list, achieving USD 87.2 billion in revenue during 2024. This marks its 21st straight year on the list, highlighting its sustained global presence and strong market performance, including in the Middle East. As the only Chinese carmaker to exceed sales of 1 million NEVs and 1 million overseas units annually for three years running, SAIC’s achievements have boosted MG’s standing in the region. Since its re-entry into the Middle East in 2015, MG has quickly climbed into the GCC’s top five carmakers,…
Travanleo, a leader in ESG and sustainability technology with a presence in both the UAE and India, has announced the release of Carbon Xpress — a specialised feature within its Ecodrisil ESG Xpress platform — for organisations needing rapid greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions capture, calculation, and reporting. With a focus on simplifying and accelerating the disclosure of emissions, Carbon Xpress helps organisations respond swiftly to RFPs, supplier qualification checks, investor information requests, and climate finance opportunities. The solution enables teams to produce audit-ready carbon reports aligned with globally acknowledged standards, avoiding the complexity, manual labour, and delays typically associated with…
First-of-its-Kind UAE Internship Programme to Foster Innovation and Industry Skills Alibaba Cloud, the technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has partnered with the University of Birmingham Dubai through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at delivering advanced cloud computing and AI learning opportunities to students and faculty. The collaboration will integrate Alibaba Cloud’s expertise into the university’s curriculum, offering a blend of technology workshops, flexible online and in-person training, and certification courses. The University of Birmingham Dubai will also be the first academic partner for Alibaba Cloud’s inaugural UAE internship programme. At the heart of the initiative is “Future…
Informa Connect Academy has teamed up with the CIPD, the leading global professional body for people development, to bring its internationally acclaimed HR and L&D qualifications to professionals in the MENA region. The agreement arrives at a time of significant change for workplaces globally, from the adoption of AI to evolving employee needs. The CIPD, with a 160,000-strong membership worldwide and over a century of expertise, brings deep industry knowledge and advocacy for better working lives to the collaboration. “This partnership represents a significant milestone in professional development across our region. By combining Informa Connect Academy’s extensive reach with CIPD’s…
On Saturday, 9th August, the Orient Travel Monthly Stableford once again attracted a strong turnout, with members braving the sweltering summer temperatures to compete. Backed by the Saudi Tourism Authority, the event remains a firm favourite on the calendar, offering a superb selection of prizes from our valued sponsors. The day’s standout performance came from Bimal Jain, who showcased some of his best golf of the year. With eight net birdies on his card, he finished three-under-par for a total of 39 Stableford points, claiming first place and walking away with top-quality prizes courtesy of the sponsors. A close contender…
Cloudera has launched the latest edition of Cloudera Data Services, delivering Private AI directly into enterprise data centres. This release combines the security of in-house infrastructure with GPU-accelerated generative AI, keeping sensitive data within the firewall. Security remains the biggest hurdle for many organisations. According to Accenture, 77% are missing the core security frameworks needed to protect AI models, pipelines, and cloud assets. The new capabilities help enterprises cut infrastructure costs, streamline operations, and achieve faster deployment. Cloud-native agility is now possible within a fully secured on-premises setting. Key highlights include the in-data centre availability of: Forrester Consulting’s Total Economic…
The Space Events and Sports in Dubai was transformed into a powerhouse of competition on 26 July 2025, as the Slap Fighting Championship (SFC) — presented by former World’s Strongest Man and renowned fitness personality Eddie Hall — staged a night that tested the limits of resilience, strength, and willpower. With 32 fighters representing six nations — the UK, India, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, and the UAE — the championship delivered 16 thrilling matchups. Audiences both in the venue and watching via livestream experienced non-stop action featuring powerful knockouts, tactical finishes, and intense stare-downs. Standout moments included Angelica KO’s commanding technical…
Dubai Chambers has delivered a specialised online session highlighting its unified support services designed to empower businesses and foster sustainable economic growth. The interactive workshop welcomed 180 private sector stakeholders. The event detailed the full scope of services and programmes offered by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Chamber, and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy—three entities working in synergy to strengthen Dubai’s economic competitiveness on both a regional and global level. Attendees were briefed on the advantages of Dubai Chamber of Commerce membership, which provides core services including certificates of origin, ATA Carnet processing, document attestation, and commercial mediation for…