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New location, same epic vibesMiami Vibes has long been a favourite on our UAE food festival calendar since it burst onto the scene in 2021. The moving food festival has popped up at locations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, bringing with it colourful decor, food trucks and fun installations.And it’s heading to a new location later this month.Running from September 21 until October 12, Miami Vibes lands at Abu Dhabi’s Marina Mall as a drive-thru concept. And while, of course, you’ll be able to drive through the Miami Vibes district, it’s going to be a pedestrian-friendly activation as well, so…
Imtiaz Developments announces strategic entry into Meydan with landmark AED3bn portfolio
Imtiaz Developments, Dubai’s award-winning luxury real estate developer with more than three decades of construction expertise, today announced its landmark entry into Meydan, unveiling a pipeline of premium projects valued at over AED3 billion. This milestone expansion marks a pivotal moment in Imtiaz’s growth journey, extending beyond its dominant presence in Dubai Islands, Dubailand, and Jumeirah Village Circle, and establishing a stronghold in one of Dubai’s most prestigious lifestyle destinations. Meydan: The pinnacle of prestige Renowned for its proximity to Downtown Dubai and unrivaled connectivity, Meydan has emerged as one of Dubai’s most exclusive addresses. Home to world-class leisure, equestrian…
Take wellness to the water with Glow Deck’s mini wellness retreatsFloating wellness has become quite the trend in Dubai, with meditation, breathwork and even Pilates classes taking place on floating beds in the water.But Glow Deck, a new wellness movement, is taking it up a notch with its curated wellness experiences aboard a chic yacht. Combining a bucket list Dubai activity with the city’s burgeoning wellness scene, Glow Deck introduces a first-of-its-kind wellness experience this month.These curated mini wellness retreats feature sessions designed to enhance each other – all set on a stunning yacht cruising serenely along the Dubai coastline.…
XRP Breakout Signals a Clear Bullish Market Shift: Ripple Price Analysis
Ripple’s XRP has recently experienced an influx of buyers, driving the price above the crucial wedge’s upper boundary. This move marks a significant bullish signal, though a temporary pullback to the broken level remains a likely scenario. Ripple Price Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, XRP benefited from intense buying pressure, with support provided by the 100-day moving average and the wedge’s lower boundary near $2.7. This confluence fueled a fresh spike, culminating in a breakout above the falling wedge’s upper boundary, a clear sign of a bullish market structure shift. Despite this breakout, the asset…
UAE office rents jump 31% in Q2 2025 as vacancies hit record lows, retail demand accelerates: JLL
The UAE’s commercial real estate market saw record momentum in Q2 2025, with office rents in Abu Dhabi jumping 31 per cent and Dubai retail contracts up 9 per cent, as vacancies hit historic lows, according to JLL. Dana Williamson, Head of Offices, Business Space and Retail, MEA at JLL, said: “The UAE’s commercial market is undergoing dynamic shifts, fuelled by changing consumer and end-user expectations, which are driving growth and unlocking new avenues for investment. “While supply-demand imbalances in the Offices sector continue to exert downward pressure on rental values, demand for prime, strategically located office spaces remains strong,…
BTC’s Path to New ATH Depends on Holding These Support Levels
Bitcoin continues to trade with renewed strength, supported by a decisive rebound from demand zones and a confirmed market structure shift. While momentum remains bullish, traders should remain mindful of potential pullbacks into key support zones before continuation higher. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, BTC recently staged a strong rebound from the highlighted order block (demand zone), underscoring that buyers remain firmly in control at this critical level. The bounce was further validated by a clean breakout above the 100-day moving average, which had previously acted as dynamic resistance. This development signals a return…
A Step by Step Guide to Launching a Minimum Viable Product
Launching a Minimum Viable Product is the first step for any early-stage founder. It’s the fastest way to test your business idea and find out what customers really want. A well-planned MVP lets you avoid wasting effort and resources, and the common mistake of building features nobody needs. No business wants to invest in a product and find out it has no market. By launching an MVP you can validate your core hypothesis quickly and save resources. Define Your Vision and Research the Market First you need to clearly define the problem you’re solving and who you’re solving it for.…
Dubai to host Big 5 Global 2025 as $7tn construction projects drive record demand
Big 5 Global, the largest and most influential construction and urban development event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), will return to Dubai World Trade Centre for its 46th edition from November, 24–27. Supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Dubai Civil Defence, Dubai Municipality and the Department of Municipalities and Transport Abu Dhabi, the event will unite more than 2,800 exhibitors and over 85,000 professionals from across the global construction and urban development value chain. The scale of opportunity is significant. The Middle East and Africa account for $7tn in pre-construction projects, powered by…
Here’s How BRC-20 Tokens and Images Are Speeding Up Bitcoin Node Verification
In its latest report, BitMEX Research examined how BRC-20 Tokens and Ordinal images are affecting Bitcoin node verification. The study looked at Ordinal-related data on Bitcoin, including the transaction count and data size, to determine their impact on node operators. BRC-20 Tokens Strain Bitcoin Nodes More Than Images The September 8 report revealed that BRC-20 tokens create more problems for some Bitcoin node runners than Ordinal images. Notably, the former make up 92.5 million transactions while the latter account for only 2.7 million, yet both use about 30GB of storage. However, BRC-20 transactions put greater strain on nodes, while larger…
America’s RWA Tokenization Drive Could See $100T on Ethereum Rails
America is coming on-chain, and it is using Ethereum as its ledger, said Ryan Sean Adams from Bankless on Thursday. “In the coming decades, I believe Ethereum could become the root of trust for $100 trillion in American capital markets,” he added. He said that America’s real-world asset tokenization drive could see as much as $120 trillion in stocks, bonds, and exchange-traded products go on-chain in a “multi-decade transformation.” “In short, tokenization has been mostly illegal in the U.S. through 2024, but not only has it become legal in 2025, it’s now being pushed by the U.S. government in an…
