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EYWA Way of Water to be EMFIS® Certified for Low-Electromagnetic Environment in Dubai’s Business Bay

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Step into a bedroom at EYWA Way of Water and you will feel like entering a sanctuary. The invisible electromagnetic hum that fills every modern home has been filtered out. This allows the body to recover and improve residents’ longevity. Engineered quiet for the nervous system: This is the EMFIS® Certification quality seal, which will be granted to this waterfront residential development on the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay. The project is targeting EMFIS® certification as part of a wider suite of international wellness benchmarks that includes LEED Platinum, WELL Platinum, and WiredScore Platinum.

The appointment builds on EMFIS’s earlier certification of EYWA – Tree of Life, which established the partnership between the two organisations and made EYWA one of the region’s first residential developments to certify electromagnetic hygiene as a measurable, independently verified building standard. At EYWA Way of Water, EMFIS® is applying the same methodology at greater scale across approximately 65 ultra-luxury residences spanning 2– to 5-bedroom apartments, duplexes, and a penthouse, designed by OAD (Zane Tetere-Sulce) with John R Harris as consultant. Delivery is expected around 2028.

At EYWA Way of Water, EMFIS® will pay particular attention to bedrooms, and verifying that shielding and infrastructure choices keep exposure within the bounds EMFIS® considers appropriate for long-term occupancy. All while preserving the aesthetics of the spaces. Where integrated at the design phase, as is the case at EYWA Way of Water, EMFIS’s approach has achieved reductions of up to 98.7% in low-frequency electric fields and 81.8% in high-frequency electromagnetic fields that are verified through independent third-party testing. That’s the difference between a room full of EMF pollution and one fit for a retreat.

Electromagnetic exposure remains the one dimension of indoor environmental quality that most healthy-building frameworks have yet to address. Modern buildings generate a continuous electromagnetic environment from internal wiring, Wi-Fi networks, smart systems, and external 5G infrastructure, operating around the clock regardless of occupancy. The World Health Organization classifies radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic, and mounting regulatory action in Europe, including France banning Wi-Fi in daycare centres and Switzerland writing precautionary EMF limits for schools and hospitals into national law, reflects growing institutional recognition of the issue.

The Global Wellness Institute values the global wellness real estate market at $876 billion, on a trajectory to $1.8 trillion by 2030. In the UAE, the sector has grown from $3.3 billion in 2017 to $14.6 billion in 2025, expanding at 21% annually, making it one of the fastest-growing real estate categories in the region. Wellness-focused properties already command a price premium of 10 to 25% over conventional equivalents. EMFIS’s own benchmarked data across certified projects shows low-EMF certification specifically delivering an average added value of approximately 14%, reflecting a market that increasingly distinguishes between properties that carry a wellness label and those that can demonstrate independently verified wellness standards.

Federico Marangoni, Founder and CEO of EMFIS® commented “Green building told us how a building treats the world outside it. The next question – the one EYWA Way of Water is helping answer – is what a building does to the people inside it over the course of a lifetime. Electromagnetic pollution is the dimension of the indoor environment the industry has not yet had the tools to measure and certify. That is exactly the gap EMFIS® closes, and EYWA Way of Water is one of the clearest examples in the region of a developer addressing it at design phase, where it makes the most difference. EYWA Way of Water is pitched to offer the quietest square meters in Dubai.”

Mariska Stoffel, Director of Design & Development at R.Evolution  commented, “Architecture is becoming much more sophisticated in how it responds to human wellbeing. When people spend around 90% of their time indoors, we are shaping the environment where much of daily life happens. That means looking beyond aesthetics to the invisible conditions created by the building itself. Sleep and recovery are a key part of that, which is why EMFIS® provides an important benchmark for how we address electromagnetic exposure. At EYWA Way of Water, we are designing for people who take a long-term view of both capital and personal wellbeing, while creating healthier, more considered living environments in an increasingly connected world.”

Shailesh Bhandari, Director, John R Harris commented “At John R Harris & Partners, sustainability is embedded in our thinking from the first line of a project. EYWA Way of Water extends that principle into territory the industry is only beginning to navigate seriously: the electromagnetic environment that residents live within every day. Partnering with EMFIS® reflects our belief that truly well-crafted spaces actively support the health and longevity of those who inhabit them.”

EMFIS® has certified projects across eight countries in Europe and the Middle East and operates a GCC showroom in the UAE. Founded on research conducted at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) and recognised by Switzerland’s national standardisation body, a member of ISO, it is currently the only organisation in the world dedicated specifically to measuring, certifying, and managing electromagnetic exposure within the built environment. The appointment of EMFIS® to EYWA Way of Water is part of a growing pipeline of UAE and GCC projects in which electromagnetic environment certification is being integrated from the earliest stages of design, rather than treated as a post-occupancy consideration.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT MOON BY SANA THIS WEEK

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A week of dining, entertainment and late-night experiences at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam

Moon by SANA at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam invites guests to experience its weekly line-up of dining and entertainment, with a different offering throughout the week.

From midweek Golden Hours to Ladies Night, weekend Karaoke and Sunday Comedy, Moon by SANA offers a varied calendar designed for after-work drinks, social gatherings and late-night weekends.

WEDNESDAY

Golden Hours | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Ease into the week with Golden Hours at Moon by SANA, offering an inviting setting for drinks, dining and relaxed midweek gatherings.

THURSDAY

Ladies Night | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Thursday evenings are dedicated to Ladies Night, bringing together friends for an evening of dining, drinks and entertainment in the distinctive Moon by SANA setting.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Karaoke Night | 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM

The weekend comes alive with Karaoke Night every Friday and Saturday. Guests can take to the microphone, enjoy late-night dining and drinks, and settle into an energetic weekend atmosphere until 2:00 AM.

SUNDAY

Comedy Night | From 7:00 PM

Round off the weekend with Comedy Night at Moon by SANA, featuring live comedy from 7:00 PM and providing a relaxed and entertaining Sunday evening experience.

With programming throughout the week, Moon by SANA offers a social destination for every kind of night out,  from relaxed midweek gatherings and ladies’ evenings to lively weekends and Sunday entertainment.

Moon by SANA
Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Dubai
Reservations: +971 52 359 5613

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Riverbed Study: 90% of Saudi Organisations Say AI Has Met or Exceeded ROI Goals as Focus Shifts to Execution at Scale

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Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, today announced the results of the Riverbed Global Survey on ‘The State of Autonomous IT Operations’. Artificial intelligence has crossed the threshold from experimentation into the IT operating model, with organisations accelerating efforts to operationalise AI and progress towards autonomous IT. As AI assumes a greater role in enterprise operations, the ability to understand, trust and govern it will become increasingly important.*

The Saudi findings from this new research indicate that organisations in the Kingdom are particularly alert to this requirement. More than half (54%) of Saudi respondents are extremely confident in their organisation’s AI governance and human-oversight capabilities, compared with 42% globally. At the same time, 93% agree that effective AI assurance, observability and governance will become a critical new IT domain to manage, while 77% report internal hesitation about allowing AI to make operational decisions without human approval.

The findings suggest that Saudi enterprises view governance as an enabler of AI adoption rather than a constraint. Establishing visibility into how AI performs and retaining appropriate human oversight will give organisations the confidence to expand automation while maintaining control over operational decisions.

“Riverbed’s new research shows that AI is becoming fundamental to how IT operates, as organizations look to use it to create more resilient, efficient and proactive environments,” said Jim Gargan, Chief Marketing Officer, at Riverbed. “The next phase of AI is not simply more automation, but AI that enterprises can understand, trust and govern. Riverbed is helping customers close these gaps with unified observability, trusted data, AI governance and intelligent automation, accelerating toward zero-disruption autonomous IT operations.”

Saudi organisations move from AI investment to execution

Saudi enterprises are increasing investment in AI and reporting measurable returns from their initiatives. Two-thirds (66%) of Saudi organisations increased their AI investment during the past year, while 90% say their AI initiatives have met or exceeded their original return-on-investment goals. Looking ahead, 85% want to progress to human-supervised or highly autonomous IT operations within the next two years.

These findings indicate that the conversation is shifting from whether organisations should adopt AI to how effectively they can operationalise it at scale. Continued success will depend on translating investment and ambition into more resilient, efficient and proactive IT operations.

Autonomous IT will be judged by the employee experience

Saudi organisations are already reporting strong capabilities in using AI to improve IT operations and reduce employee disruption. Forty-four percent say their IT operations teams are extremely effective at using AI to identify and resolve issues before employees notice a disruption, compared with 34% globally. In addition, 96% expect AI-powered operational intelligence to have at least a moderate impact on frontline IT and service-desk capabilities within the next two years, while 36% expect the service desk to shift from reactive support towards proactive prevention.

The findings suggest that the success of autonomous IT should not be measured simply by the number of processes automated or the volume of service-desk activity reduced. Its impact will increasingly be determined by whether organisations can anticipate problems, prevent disruption and provide employees with a consistently high-quality digital experience.

A unified operational foundation will be essential to scale

As organisations in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia progress towards more autonomous IT, unified visibility and simpler technology environments will become increasingly important. Almost all Saudi respondents (95%) consider multi-domain visibility at least somewhat important for successful AI-driven IT operations, but only 22% currently have fully unified visibility across networks, applications, endpoints and cloud environments. Encouragingly, 94% agree that tool consolidation can reduce operational friction, while 94% also agree that a unified platform can simplify problem identification and resolution.

Closing this gap will require organisations to consolidate fragmented tools, establish trusted and accessible data, and create unified visibility across their IT environments. These capabilities will give AI the operational context required to make reliable recommendations, support faster decisions and enable greater levels of autonomy.

“Saudi Arabia has built tremendous momentum around AI, supported by ambitious national programmes and organisations focused on translating innovation into measurable outcomes,” said Salman Ali, Senior Manager – Solution Engineering, GCC, at Riverbed. “The next stage will be defined by how effectively enterprises can govern AI and apply it to improve everyday operations. By unifying their data and observability capabilities, Saudi organisations can progress towards autonomous IT while maintaining appropriate human oversight, strengthening digital experiences and ensuring their AI investments deliver lasting business value.”

The findings point to a more operational phase of enterprise AI adoption in Saudi Arabia. As the Kingdom continues its digital transformation journey under Vision 2030, its organisations have an opportunity to accelerate human impact by building a globally competitive organization from the ground up to unlock new levels of creativity, achievement, and human potential through accessible AI technologies.

* Note: Unless otherwise noted, all data and percentages referenced in the press release are based on a sample of 100 Saudi Arabia responses to the Riverbed Global Survey 2026: The State of Autonomous IT Operations. Survey respondents included business and IT leaders and technical specialists.

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From Pups to Parents: Stomping Grounds Celebrates Howl-O-Ween with a Family-Friendly Day Out

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This Halloween on Saturday, 31st October, Stomping Grounds is inviting families, friends and their four-legged companions to celebrate together with a full day of costumes, food, and treats for all ages. 

Running from 9am to 9pm, the Halloween celebration will turn Stomping Grounds into a family-friendly destination where dogs, kids and adults can all get involved in the festivities, with a costume competition open to all three. 

A Costume Competition for the Whole Family

Rather than limiting the Halloween fun to pets, Stomping Grounds is opening its costume competition to dogs, children and adults, with prizes awarded across three categories:

  • Best Dog Costume — Halloween plushie
  • Best Kids Costume — Halloween plushie
  • Best Adult Costume — AED 200 Stomping Grounds dining voucher for two

Halloween Treats for Costumed Guests

The Halloween celebration will come with a few extras for guests who arrive in costume.

Costumed adults will receive one complimentary espresso-based coffee, while costumed children will receive one complimentary babyccino or kids’ hot chocolate, plus a chocolate goodie bag.

Adults can also receive a complimentary gooey chocolate cookie or muffin with their coffee when they share a photo taken at Stomping Grounds on Instagram and tag @stompinggroundsdxb. Guests simply need to show the tagged post or Story to the team to redeem.

Halloween Specials on the Menu

Alongside the regular Stomping Grounds menu, guests can enjoy a selection of Halloween specials from 9am to 4pm, including:

  • BBQ Brekkie — AED 101
  • Steak Sandwich — AED 99

A DIY Halloween Photo Corner

Adding to the atmosphere will be a simple DIY Halloween photo area within the venue, designed as an easy spot for families, kids and dogs to capture their costumes and create their own Halloween content.

With activities and offers designed to include the entire family, Stomping Grounds’ Halloween celebration aims to make the occasion as much about spending time together as it is about dressing up.

Details: 

Location: Villa 98, 12D Street (corner of 51st Street), Jumeirah 1, Dubai

Phone: +97143444451

Instagram: instagram.com/stompinggroundsdxb 

Website: stompinggrounds.me 

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