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13/06/2026

A restaurant fire destroyed Nobu Matsuhisa’s first business just 50 days after opening.

Years later, a dish called Black Cod Miso and a partnership with Robert De Niro would help build one of the most influential names in global hospitality.

From heartbreak to a global empire, the Nobu story is proof that success rarely follows a straight line.

Not every part of heritage can be preserved behind glass.Some traditions live in the way Arabic coffee is served. In the...
12/06/2026

Not every part of heritage can be preserved behind glass.

Some traditions live in the way Arabic coffee is served. In the conversations that happen around a majlis. In acts of generosity, hospitality and respect that have been passed from one generation to the next.

They may not appear in exhibitions or archives, yet they remain among the most important parts of the UAEs identity.
Because culture is not only something we remember.
It is something we continue to live.

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Some leaders build successful businesses.Others help shape entire industries.Over the course of his career, Hasan Jasem ...
12/06/2026

Some leaders build successful businesses.
Others help shape entire industries.

Over the course of his career, Hasan Jasem Al Nowais has played a key role in the evolution of healthcare, hospitality and investment across the UAE. From leading Mubadala Health to chairing some of Abu Dhabis most prestigious hospitality assets, his journey reflects a broader story of ambition, innovation and nation-building.

Because the most influential leaders are often the ones creating impact far beyond a single sector.

As temperatures rise, so does the appeal of a good beach club.From long lunches by the water to sunset views, chilled pl...
11/06/2026

As temperatures rise, so does the appeal of a good beach club.

From long lunches by the water to sunset views, chilled playlists and poolside afternoons, summer in the UAE has its own rhythm.

Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or simply looking for a new spot to spend the day, these are the beach clubs worth adding to your summer plans.

Which one are you checking into first?

10/06/2026

“My friends were buying expensive cars. I bought a small Peugeot and invested in my business.”

A story about choosing long-term vision over short-term status.

From taking a bank loan at 23 to becoming her own boss, shares the mindset that shaped her entrepreneurial journey.

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We often celebrate entrepreneurs for their intelligence, vision or ability to take risks.But when you look closely at ma...
10/06/2026

We often celebrate entrepreneurs for their intelligence, vision or ability to take risks.

But when you look closely at many of the world’s most successful founders, a different pattern emerges.
Consistency.

The wilingness to show up every day, make difficult decisions, solve problems and keep moving forward long after the excitement has faded.

Because building a business is rarely about one breakthrough moment.
It’s about what happens after.

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09/06/2026

What happens when talent isn’t the only thing being judged?

A candid conversation on beauty standards, workplace bias, and the resilience required to keep showing up.
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The UAEs rise is often measured through skylines, infrastructure and innovation.But some of its most important investmen...
09/06/2026

The UAEs rise is often measured through skylines, infrastructure and innovation.
But some of its most important investments are far less visible.

They are found in classrooms, leadership programmes and the people being prepared to guide the countrys future.

Because while great nations build cities, the most successful ones also invest in the leaders who will shape them.

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The UAEs rise is often measured through skylines, innovation and global ambition.But some of its most important achievem...
08/06/2026

The UAEs rise is often measured through skylines, innovation and global ambition.
But some of its most important achievements are harder to see.

The traditions that continue to shape everyday life.
The majlis conversations that bring people together.
The Arabic coffee offered before a word is spoken. The values of family, generosity and hospitality passed from one generation to the next.

Because perhaps the UAE’s greatest success is not how much it has changed.
But how much it has chosen to keep.

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