Author: Arabian Media staff
In a world where business rarely pauses, the Polo Classic Cup offers something increasingly rare: a moment for global leaders to slow down, connect with intention, and build relationships that endure far beyond the event itself. Debuting this December at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi, the Polo Classic Cup serves as the ADFW Speakers’ Welcome — a curated gathering designed to unite C-suite executives, investors, family offices, policymakers, and international guests in a refined, high-touch environment. Set against the grandeur of one of the region’s most iconic hotels, the event seamlessly blends Arabian hospitality with a sport rooted…
Anis Al Habshi, vice president of Arabian Dyar, speaking to Gulf Business As Saudi Arabia accelerates the transformation of its holy cities under Vision 2030, developers are redefining what urban living, mobility, and community experiences will feel like for millions of Muslims visiting Makkah each year. Among the early movers shaping that future is Arabian Dyar, the developer behind Dayar Al-Haram — a multi-phase residential and mixed-use destination within Masar, the 3.5-kilometre urban spine being built by Umm Al-Qura. Speaking at Cityscape Global 2025, Anis Al Habshi, vice president of Arabian Dyar, reflected on the company’s long-term commitment to the…
Cityscape Global has rapidly evolved into one of the most influential real estate platforms in the world, mirroring the scale and ambition of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transformation. At the centre of this growth is Tahaluf, the organiser behind the mega-event’s expansion in size, scope and economic impact. Speaking with Gulf Business at Cityscape Global 2025, Rachel Sturgess, senior vice president at Tahaluf, outlined the indicators of success shaping this year’s edition — from record-breaking deal value to new sector pavilions, networking formats and long-term industry initiatives. The momentum was clear from day one. “What we did announce on the…
Tahaluf CEO Mike Champion talking to Gulf Business at Cityscape Global 2025 Cityscape Global has rapidly become one of the most influential real estate platforms worldwide, and at the centre of this transformation is Tahaluf — the events company behind several of Saudi Arabia’s most high-impact convenings, including LEAP, Black Hat, DeepFest, and Money20/20. Speaking with Gulf Business at the 2025 edition in Riyadh, Mike Champion, CEO of Tahaluf, detailed how the company is reshaping event standards in the Kingdom and aligning them with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agenda. Champion made it clear that the event’s success is rooted in…
As Saudi Arabia pushes ahead with one of the world’s most ambitious housing programmes, the National Housing Company (NHC) has emerged as a central driver of the Kingdom’s built-environment transformation. Speaking with Gulf Business at Cityscape Global 2025, Mohammed Albuty, chief executive officer of NHC, detailed how the company is scaling at unprecedented speed — from unit delivery and community design to global partnerships and supply chain localisation — all in support of Vision 2030’s economic and social targets. Albuty began by setting the broader context for NHC’s expanding mandate. “NHC currently is playing more than a real estate developer…
Image: Supplied Abu Dhabi-based Multiply Media Group (MMG), a subsidiary of 2PointZero Group, has acquired 100 per cent of UK digital out-of-home operator London Lites, giving the company full ownership of one of the capital’s most prominent DOOH portfolios and fast-tracking its expansion in the market, it said on Wednesday. The deal positions MMG’s Backlite UK as a premium digital outdoor network in London, adding scale in a sector where programmatic buying and data-driven ad delivery are becoming central to growth. London Lites currently operates more than 65 digital sites across central London, including The Cube at Flannels Oxford Street,…
Image: Dubai Airports Dubai International (DXB) is bracing for a heavy year-end travel surge, with the airport forecasting over 10 million passengers between November 27 and December 31, Dubai Airports said on Thursday. Traffic is set to rise from the UAE National Day weekend, when daily volumes are expected to average more than 294,000. December alone is projected to exceed 8.7 million passengers, which would mark the airport’s busiest month on record. Daily throughput is expected to cross 300,000, with December 20 estimated to be the peak day at 303,000 travellers. Outbound traffic is likely to dominate in the days…
Image credit: Getty Images Employers across the UAE are gearing up for a pivotal year in workforce management as 2026 approaches, with compensation strategies reflecting a blend of economic growth, digital transformation, and mounting pressure to retain skilled talent. Korn Ferry’s latest UAE Salary Forecast 2026 provides a comprehensive view of how organisations are navigating rising costs of living, the acceleration of new skill requirements, and intensifying competition for high-impact professionals. The report highlights a shift from reactive pay adjustments to deliberate, strategic workforce planning. Organisations are no longer focusing solely on immediate talent retention; they are rethinking how to…
Image courtesy: WAM/ For illustrative purposes Abu Dhabi city plans to deliver 8,000 new residential units by the end of 2025, with another 12,800 scheduled for 2026, research from real estate advisory Cavendish Maxwell showed on Thursday. Around 2,700 apartments, townhouses and villas were handed over in the first nine months of the year amid continued demand from end-users and investors. A further 12,400 units are slated for 2027 and 21,400 for 2028, although actual handovers may trail initial forecasts. “Based on recent handover trends, we could see fewer-than-planned properties being delivered in the next couple of years. This staggered…
Image: getty Images Acronis has released its 2025 Women in Tech Report, revealing sharp differences in how men and women perceive opportunity, advancement and bias in the technology sector, with more than eight in ten women saying representation at the top could reshape culture. The report, FOMO at Work: The Opportunity Gap Between Men and Women in Tech, surveyed more than 650 IT professionals globally and found women still feel a significantly narrower path to leadership compared with men, despite broader industry conversations around inclusion and workplace equality. Only 60 per cent of women say men and women have equal…