Branding with Purpose: Abbas Al-Hazeem on Creativity, Culture, and Conscious Leadership

By Shereen Shabnam   Abbas Al-Hazeem is not your typical CEO. As a Kuwaiti-born serial entrepreneur, media strategist, and the visionary behind On The Way Media Agency, Abbas blends Eastern values with Western innovation to create purpose-driven campaigns that connect deeply with audiences.   From his early ventures selling candy in school to spearheading dynamic, cross-cultural marketing content, his journey reflects a rare balance of business acumen, emotional intelligence, and social consciousness.   In this exclusive interview, Abbas shares how his agency is redefining short-form content, integrating AI ethically, and fostering a company culture where mental well-being is just as … Continue reading Branding with Purpose: Abbas Al-Hazeem on Creativity, Culture, and Conscious Leadership

Growing Demand for Personalized, Immersive Experiences in Luxury Travel

Jovial Travels, a luxury travel agency in the Middle East, is witnessing a fundamental shift in how travelers define and pursue luxury. Today’s discerning guests are moving away from traditional notions of opulence and instead seeking journeys that are deeply personal, restorative, and culturally immersive. Duleepa Naveen Jayasundera, Operations Manager, notes that this transformation is especially visible in the UAE and GCC, where family values and a desire for meaningful connection are driving new travel patterns. “We are witnessing a real appetite for travel that feels restorative, not rushed. Our clients want to slow down, savor each moment, and create lasting … Continue reading Growing Demand for Personalized, Immersive Experiences in Luxury Travel

Line Investments & Property Heats Up the Season with the UAE’s Biggest Summer Shopping Carnival – Your Passport to Prizes!

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Line Investments & Property SP LLC, the shopping mall development and management arm of Lulu International Holdings Ltd, has officially launched the much-anticipated Summer Shopping Carnival, a month-long retail festival set to transform the shopping experience across 12 malls in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra from 30 May to 29 June 2025. The Summer Shopping Carnival is designed to celebrate community, culture, and commerce by offering an immersive retail experience combining exclusive promotions, cultural festivities, and life-changing raffle draws.  Shoppers who spend AED 200 or more at any participating outlet can register their receipts and enter a digital raffle draw for the chance to … Continue reading Line Investments & Property Heats Up the Season with the UAE’s Biggest Summer Shopping Carnival – Your Passport to Prizes!

Abu Dhabi at the Heart of a Promising Real Estate Market in 2025

With the UAE rapidly becoming a global hub for business, finance technology, sustainability, and more in the past few decades, the country has witnessed a substantial increase in its population count, which rose from 2,222,093 million people in 1993 to 10,483,751 in 2023 according to World Bank Group. This rapid increase in population came hand in hand with a real estate boom as investors rushed in from the four corners of the world to claim their share from the UAE’s flourishing property sector. In 2024, the overall UAE real estate market registered 331,300 property transactions amounting to USD243 billion, including USD21.6 billion in … Continue reading Abu Dhabi at the Heart of a Promising Real Estate Market in 2025