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.
• Move expands the Saudi company’s market presence into Latin America WakeCap, the digital project intelligence and control solution trusted by complex construction and oil and gas programmes worldwide, has announced the acquisition of Trackfy, a Brazilian provider specialising in workforce protection and operational monitoring technologies. The acquisition supports WakeCap’s strategy to scale globally, broaden its technology offering and increase value for customers across the industrial supply chain. The expansion reflects accelerating infrastructure investment in key markets, led by Saudi Arabia’s nearly $1 trillion in construction and urban development under Vision 2030. With the combined strengths of Silicon Valley innovation,…
Al Marwan Developments has introduced “District 11”, a groundbreaking smart business complex and the first in the UAE to be shaped through artificial intelligence-led design. The development sets a new model for integrated commercial environments, offering a forward-thinking blend of innovative infrastructure and human-focused planning to support enterprise growth, community engagement, and sustainable economic development in line with national diversification priorities. The project was announced during a large-scale event recognising Al Marwan Group’s achievements spanning 47 years. The ceremony gathered senior officials, private sector leaders, investors, business owners, and prominent media personalities, demonstrating the dynamic investment climate in Sharjah. District…
The final few days remain to purchase early bird tickets for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, with reduced pricing available until Wednesday, 5 November, while limited availability lasts. Widely regarded as one of the standout events in the UAE’s winter calendar, the Hero Dubai Desert Classic offers much more than a world-class golf competition. Visitors can enjoy a lively blend of sport, entertainment, family-friendly activities, great dining, and a festival-style atmosphere. Weekend General Admission early bird tickets for Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January are currently offered at a 40% saving compared with door prices, costing AED 75 per day.…
Samsung Gulf Electronics hosted a hands-on workshop under the theme “Coding in Action: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics” as part of UAE Codes 2025 at Coders HQ, Emirates Towers. The session strengthened Samsung’s ongoing collaboration with the National Program for Coders and highlighted the company’s commitment to advancing digital education and youth skill development in the UAE. Participants learned how coding and AI work together to create intelligent robotic systems. Students from the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) applied these concepts directly, constructing and programming both face recognition robots and autonomous line-tracking devices, gaining practical experience in emerging technology fields. The initiative…
From Lusail to Muscat, future-focused urban developments are drawing international capital and expanding business potential A new generation of cities across the GCC is reshaping the region’s economic landscape and positioning the Gulf as one of the world’s most compelling destinations for foreign investment. Research from Sovereign PPG – the GCC’s leading provider of corporate services and business setup support – highlights how forward-looking urban centres such as Lusail and Muscat are attracting global investors, catalysing new industries, and strengthening the region’s global economic influence. In 2023, the GCC attracted 1,889 foreign direct investment projects amounting to $47 billion, with…
SAVI cluster’s flagship event to highlight emerging smart mobility solutions across air, land, sea and robotics during Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) will organise the second edition of DRIFTx, the global platform for showcasing smart and autonomous mobility technologies, scheduled to run from 10 to 12 November 2025. The event forms a central part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW), hosted by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), and will bring together leading industry figures to explore mobility advancements spanning aviation, automotive, maritime and robotics. Last year’s DRIFTx welcomed more than 8,000…
Abu Dhabi, UAE — Within the inner circles of the global music industry, one name continues to circulate quietly yet powerfully: Camden Harris.In his mid twenties, Harris has already become a key figure among executives, producers and A&R professionals shaping the future of sound. He is not the face in front of the camera, he is the system behind it. His presence spans from Los Angeles to London, from Dubai to Luxembourg, where he connects record labels, managers and songwriters into a single creative network that never sleeps.Those who know the business describe him as “the silent architect”, a strategist…
Jahez International Company for Information System Technology (“Jahez”, or the “Group”, 6017 on the Saudi Exchange’s TASI – Main Market), one of the GCC’s leading platforms for on-demand services, and noon, a leading regional digital ecosystem and one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing quick-commerce providers, have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing convenience for customers across the Kingdom. Through this partnership, a new “noon Minutes” tile will appear in the Jahez app, providing customers with seamless access to noon’s rapid delivery service and its broad catalogue of everyday products. Orders will be fulfilled through noon Minutes’ network of purpose-built dark…
GEMS Education has confirmed the winners of the 2025 Global Innovation Challenge (GIC) and Plug and Play Tech Center Incubator, marking another successful year of cultivating youth-led innovation. The event attracted more than 10,000 participants, with over 1,500 shortlisted students showcasing their ideas across dedicated pitch events. Created for students within the GEMS Education community, the GIC fosters entrepreneurship by connecting young innovators with global thought leaders, investors, and startup accelerators. Participants develop solutions that directly contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing key areas including climate action, clean energy, inclusive education, sustainable development, and public health. This edition…
Games developer studio The Gang, in collaboration with Big Time Creative Shop, has launched a spectacular new Roblox world inspired by Riyadh Season — Saudi Arabia’s biggest cultural and entertainment festival. The virtual recreation brings the excitement, creativity, and atmosphere of the real-world event into the Roblox universe, combining gaming, tourism, and interactive fun for audiences around the world. Adding to the thrill, several players from the USA, UK, and Saudi Arabia will have the opportunity to win 1 million Robux each. Robux, the official currency of Roblox, carries a value of more than $7,500 per million, offering players an…