Author: Sam Allcock
Sam Allcock
Sam Allcock is a seasoned media professional and content strategist with a passion for storytelling across digital platforms. As a contributor to Abu Dhabi Week, Sam brings a sharp editorial eye and a deep appreciation for the culture, innovation, and lifestyle that define the UAE capital. With over a decade of experience in journalism and public relations, he covers everything from local events and business trends to travel, dining, and community highlights. When he's not writing, Sam is exploring the hidden gems of Abu Dhabi, always on the lookout for the next story worth sharing.
42 Abu Dhabi has completed its inaugural Techpreneur Summit, marking a key milestone in the academy’s efforts to empower students, deepen industry collaboration, and inspire technology-driven entrepreneurship with meaningful community benefit. Reflecting Abu Dhabi’s ambition to build a world-class innovation landscape, the Summit enabled learners to pitch and refine concepts with investors, business stakeholders, and entrepreneurship support organisations. Projects on display centred on solving real societal and industrial challenges across sustainability, digital transformation, education, community services, and healthcare. The event also hosted HACK4IMPACT, a dedicated social-impact hackathon run alongside Athar+, which supports innovation for public good. Guided by the UAE’s…
HPE Discover Barcelona 2025 – Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) has announced a major expansion of its AI-native networking portfolio, accelerating its vision for autonomous networking and intelligent IT operations. The update integrates HPE Aruba Networking and HPE Juniper Networking just five months after the completion of the Juniper acquisition—signalling rapid execution against its post-merger roadmap. The new portfolio launches shared AIOps features and standardised hardware across HPE Aruba Networking Central and HPE Juniper Networking Mist. Together with enhanced HPE OpsRamp Software and new data centre switching and routing solutions, HPE is positioning networking as a core performance accelerator for…
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he feels immense national pride as Abu Dhabi prepares to host a dramatic conclusion to the Formula One season, with three drivers still in contention for the world championship title. Reaffirming his commitment to the UAE’s long-term motorsport aspirations, Ben Sulayem said he remains focused on supporting the country’s continued rise as a globally recognised venue for world-class racing. With Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri heading into Sunday’s FIA Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with the title still undecided, Ben Sulayem says he is thrilled to see his home…
Expereo, the world’s leading managed Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, has earned Great Place To Work® UAE Certification™ for the first time, following outstanding feedback from its employees. The accreditation is based entirely on staff perceptions of their working environment, with 94% stating that Expereo is a great place to work—surpassing the UAE benchmark by three percentage points. Great Place To Work® is the global standard-bearer for evaluating workplace culture, employee satisfaction and leadership practices that drive exceptional business outcomes. “Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that reflects consistent and intentional commitment to the employee…
Plenitude has confirmed that it has reached a binding agreement with ACEA S.p.A. for the acquisition of 100 per cent of ACEA Energia, the Group’s company active in Italy’s energy retail sector. The transaction also includes the purchase of a 50 per cent shareholding in Umbria Energy S.p.A. On completion, Plenitude will pay €460 million, alongside recognising up to €127 million in normalised net cash, potentially bringing the total consideration to €587 million. The amount will remain subject to typical adjustments applied in transactions of this nature. The deal provides for an additional performance-linked payment of up to €100 million,…
We believe this further validates our AI-enhanced expertise in safeguarding organisations from advanced email-led threats Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a worldwide cyber security leader and pioneer in threat prevention, has announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Email Security. The ranking reflects the company’s strong performance across key pillars such as core email security, integrated email defence and outbound protections delivered through the AI-powered Harmony Email Collaboration suite. In a digital landscape where enterprises operate in a state of continuous connectivity, CISOs are challenged by increasingly sophisticated email attacks…
Sharjah has rounded off its 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) festivities, finishing a programme that highlighted the nation’s cultural story, progress, innovation and sense of shared community. The celebrations welcomed attendees from across the UAE and around the world. Spanning from 19 November to 2 December, the event delivered more than 250 activities throughout Sharjah’s various regions. Attendance surpassed 233,000 people, underlining the unique cultural atmosphere that distinguishes each part of the emirate. The line-up featured maritime and ground parades, creative educational sessions, and exhibitions showcasing Emirati heritage. Technology-focused zones, led by Emirati youth, offered robotic demonstrations and smart-tech…
Azizi Developments has formalised a new partnership with Dorlet, the esteemed Spanish security technology provider, to install advanced access control systems across Burj Azizi, soon to become the world’s second-tallest tower. Dorlet, headquartered in Spain, is renowned for delivering sophisticated access control, identity management and integrated security solutions to major global clients. Its extensive portfolio spans airports, government buildings, corporate skyscrapers and large mixed-use projects, supported by advanced software, engineered hardware and high-level system interoperability. The partnership underscores Azizi’s objective to equip Burj Azizi with forward-thinking, secure and technology-led infrastructure. Dorlet’s solutions will enhance the tower’s operational performance, ensuring safe,…
A season of joyful gatherings, festive dining and magical memories awaits. This festive season, Central Hotels & Resorts invites guests to celebrate Christmas surrounded by warmth, happiness and shared moments with those who matter most. At its distinguished Dubai properties — Royal Central Hotel The Palm, C Central Resort The Palm and Canal Central Hotel Business Bay — visitors can enjoy enchanting holiday settings, indulgent Christmas menus and uplifting activities tailored for all generations. With Dubai illuminated in festive brilliance, each Central Hotels & Resorts venue becomes a vibrant showcase of holiday cheer. From abundant festive spreads and merry laughter…
On 2 December, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium hosted a breathtaking Opening Ceremony for the 2025 IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships — an evening of power, pride and international celebration that brought together sport, culture and entertainment on an unprecedented scale. With the city’s skyline illuminated behind them and aligning with UAE National Day, spectators welcomed the launch of the IBA’s first-ever Festival of Boxing, running until 13 December. Under dazzling light shows, pyrotechnics and flawless staging, the night marked a defining milestone for Dubai’s global sporting reputation and the dawn of a reinvigorated era for world boxing. The…