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Hi Dubai
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
A.R.M. Holding Unveils Urban Island Project to Transform Jebel Ali Racecourse Site
A.R.M. Holding has announced plans to transform the area around Dubai's Jebel Ali Racecourse into a walkable, community-focused neighbourhood, with construction slated to begin in 2026. The UAE-based investment firm has partnered with global architecture studio Pegg-Bjarke Ingels to deliver a 5 sq km development centered on green living, daily movement, and social interaction. At the heart of the masterplan is a large central park, surrounded by interconnected urban 'islands' designed to blend nature with urban infrastructure. Residents will be able to access key amenities, workplaces, and public spaces within a five-minute walk. The plan prioritises walkability, public health, and social cohesion, and is guided by 17 key performance indicators aimed at improving the environment, economy, and quality of life. Inspired by traditional architecture, the neighbourhood will also integrate equestrian themes and support small and medium-sized businesses across food, retail, and the arts. Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, speaking on behalf of A.R.M. Holding, said the project reflects the company's values of creativity and community-focused development, aiming to create spaces that strengthen human connections in a city home to over 200 nationalities. Bjarke Ingels described the vision as a transformation of the Jebel Ali Racecourse into a 'green oasis' of connected, livable urban islands designed to foster well-being and prosperity. News Source: Khaleej Times
Dubai Eye
09-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
New urban hub to rise around historic Jebel Ali Racecourse
A new urban development is set to reshape Dubai's skyline. UAE investment firm A.R.M. Holding has teamed up with the architecture studio BIG-the Bjarke Ingels Group to design a massive 5-square-kilometre masterplan surrounding the iconic Jebel Ali Racecourse. Announced at a signing ceremony attended by A.R.M. Holding CEO Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi and BIG founder Bjarke Ingels, the project is aligned with Dubai's 2040 Urban Master Plan. It will focus on sustainable growth, community connection and expanding green spaces. The ambitious design reimagines the racecourse area as a network of urban islands surrounded by greenery, anchored by a central park that flows throughout the neighbourhood. Bjarke Ingels described the development as a "new chapter for Dubai" where environmental and social sustainability are front and centre. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026. A.R.M. Holding says the project reflects a blend of Emirati heritage and global innovation, building communities that foster empathy, identity and belonging.
Mid East Info
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
A.R.M. Holding Children's Programme launches fifth edition on World Creativity and Innovation Day - Middle East Business News and Information
The fifth edition of the A.R.M. Holding Children's Programme launches today in schools across the UAE, timed to coincide with World Creativity and Innovation day – a special day marked by the United Nations to celebrate the role of creativity in human development. This year introduces the first collaborative artist pairing for the UAE's largest cultural initiative, that has reached over 30,000 children since its launch in 2021. The programme has been developed by Peju Alatise, a widely recognised contemporary African artist who represented Nigeria at the 2017 Venice Biennale, and Alia Hussain Lootah, an established Emirati artist and educator who co-founded Dubai-based art studio Medaf that offers workshops introducing both children and adults to art, and it will explore the 'Future of Water' with hands-on artist-led workshops running through June 2025. The artist-led sessions are designed for children aged 5 to 17, allowing them to paint or create mixed-media collage on clear plexiglass sheets. As water is stored within these sheets, it interacts with their work, reshaping and distorting the visuals. This process reflects how our relationship with water continues to shift and be influenced by the world around us. This edition also expands to include a masterclass for educators, led by the artists and industry professionals, to embed more creative and flexible teaching strategies into the UAE's classrooms. The programme will also feature a panel discussion during Art Dubai 2025, bringing together educators to reflect on the value of arts education and its impact on future generations. Bridging Art and Education This initiative is developed through a partnership between Art Dubai, the Middle East's leading international art fair, and Dubai-based private investment firm A.R.M. Holding. H.E. Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, Chief Executive Officer of A.R.M. Holding, said: 'Our patronage of the arts goes beyond collecting, and this programme reflects our broader mission to help build vibrant, connected communities. It reinforces our commitment and ongoing support to culture and education, and to empowering the next generation of leaders, cultural ambassadors, changemakers, and creative thinkers who will shape the UAE's future.' Benedetta Ghione, Executive Director of Art Dubai, said: 'Supporting children early in their creative journey is incredibly important and something we care deeply about. We are proud to work with artists, schools and students to produce world-class programmes to inspire and encourage the next generation of creative minds. Dubai is a global city, welcoming people from all over the world. We are proud to be working with two artists – one local, one international – for the first time. This initiative gives young minds the chance to experience art in new ways – through discovery, expression, and meaningful connection – which lies at the core of this long-term partnership.' Artists' Perspectives 'Water is central to life, and through this project. We're inviting children to treat it as a creative medium that reflects their thoughts, hopes, and questions about the future. As artists, we can guide the process, but it is the children who will show us new ways of thinking. It will reflect on their relationship with water—how it shapes their homes, environment, and culture. The programme offers a unique creative lens through which we can reimagine how we care for our shared world,' said Alatise, who is a leading voice in African contemporary art. Lootah, whose work explores meditative expression through patterns and the interpersonal relationships between mother and child, said: 'As both an artist and educator, I believe in art's power to foster connections between people and with the environment. In the UAE, water holds deep cultural significance, with traditional transportation once centred around the Al Khor (the creek). Through this programme, art becomes a gateway for children to explore and share values, helping them reflect on water as a precious resource. We bring these ideas into classrooms in an engaging, thought-provoking way through workshops that encourage reflection and inspire a deeper appreciation for the environment.'
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
A.R.M. Holding Children's Programme launches fifth edition on World Creativity and Innovation Day
The fifth edition of the A.R.M. Holding Children's Programme launches today in schools across the UAE, timed to coincide with World Creativity and Innovation day ( - a special day marked by the United Nations to celebrate the role of creativity in human development. This year introduces the first collaborative artist pairing for the UAE's largest cultural initiative, that has reached over 30,000 children since its launch in 2021. The programme has been developed by Peju Alatise, a widely recognised contemporary African artist who represented Nigeria at the 2017 Venice Biennale, and Alia Hussain Lootah, an established Emirati artist and educator who co-founded Dubai-based art studio Medaf that offers workshops introducing both children and adults to art, and it will explore the 'Future of Water' with hands-on artist-led workshops running through June 2025. The artist-led sessions are designed for children aged 5 to 17, allowing them to paint or create mixed-media collage on clear plexiglass sheets. As water is stored within these sheets, it interacts with their work, reshaping and distorting the visuals. This process reflects how our relationship with water continues to shift and be influenced by the world around us. This edition also expands to include a masterclass for educators, led by the artists and industry professionals, to embed more creative and flexible teaching strategies into the UAE's classrooms. The programme will also feature a panel discussion during Art Dubai 2025, bringing together educators to reflect on the value of arts education and its impact on future generations. Bridging Art and Education This initiative is developed through a partnership between Art Dubai, the Middle East's leading international art fair, and Dubai-based private investment firm A.R.M. Holding. H.E. Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, Chief Executive Officer of A.R.M. Holding, said: 'Our patronage of the arts goes beyond collecting, and this programme reflects our broader mission to help build vibrant, connected communities. It reinforces our commitment and ongoing support to culture and education, and to empowering the next generation of leaders, cultural ambassadors, changemakers, and creative thinkers who will shape the UAE's future.' Benedetta Ghione, Executive Director of Art Dubai, said: 'Supporting children early in their creative journey is incredibly important and something we care deeply about. We are proud to work with artists, schools and students to produce world-class programmes to inspire and encourage the next generation of creative minds. Dubai is a global city, welcoming people from all over the world. We are proud to be working with two artists - one local, one international - for the first time. This initiative gives young minds the chance to experience art in new ways - through discovery, expression, and meaningful connection – which lies at the core of this long-term partnership.' Artists' Perspectives "Water is central to life, and through this project. We're inviting children to treat it as a creative medium that reflects their thoughts, hopes, and questions about the future. As artists, we can guide the process, but it is the children who will show us new ways of thinking. It will reflect on their relationship with water—how it shapes their homes, environment, and culture. The programme offers a unique creative lens through which we can reimagine how we care for our shared world,' said Alatise, who is a leading voice in African contemporary art. Lootah, whose work explores meditative expression through patterns and the interpersonal relationships between mother and child, said: 'As both an artist and educator, I believe in art's power to foster connections between people and with the environment. In the UAE, water holds deep cultural significance, with traditional transportation once centred around the Al Khor (the creek). Through this programme, art becomes a gateway for children to explore and share values, helping them reflect on water as a precious resource. We bring these ideas into classrooms in an engaging, thought-provoking way through workshops that encourage reflection and inspire a deeper appreciation for the environment.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Art Dubai. Notes to Editors: Press Kit - A.R.M. Holding Children's Programme 2025 ( Media Contacts: Art Dubai International: David Field david@ +44(0)7843673393 UAE / MENA: Sheila Tobias sheila@ +971 55 567 4158 About A.R.M. Holding: A.R.M. Holding is a private investment firm and a multi-focused economic enabler investing in partnerships that reinforce Dubai's position as the global capital of culture and innovation. It collaborates to that end with Art Dubai on several initiatives that foster young talent and creativity in the emirates. The A.R.M. Holding Children's Programme brings together artists and designers to closely collaborate with schools across the UAE through bespoke workshops. It provides school children from ages 5 -17 with important opportunities to grow and develop their interest and understanding of the arts through interactions with international artists and introductions to a wide range of art and design practices. To learn more about A.R.M. Holding, please visit: About Art Dubai: Founded in 2007, Art Dubai is the most significant global art gathering in the Middle East. A catalyst for the rapid growth of the region's art scene and creative economy, Art Dubai provides an important gateway for discovery, learning and exchange, championing galleries and artists from less-represented geographies. Each year Art Dubai spotlights around 120 contemporary, modern and digital galleries from over 40 countries. The gallery programme is accompanied by artist commissions, an ambitious education programme and the most extensive talks programming of any international art fair. Art Dubai reflects the robust growth and spirit of its home city – a cosmopolitan hub of innovation and the Gulf region's financial and commercial hub. With over 40 commercial galleries, global auction houses, and a rapidly expanding private and corporate collector base, it is also the centre of the region's art market. Art Dubai works in partnership with government and business to develop and deliver ambitious long-term initiatives to support the long-term growth of the UAE's cultural sector. These include Dubai Collection - the first institutional art collection for the city of Dubai; Dubai Public Art, a multi-year and city-wide public realm commissioning programme; the most extensive cultural education programmes in UAE schools, developed in partnership with A.R.M. Holding, and Campus Art Dubai, which supports the next generation of cultural leaders through professional development, training and mentoring. Art Dubai is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Art Dubai is held in partnership with A.R.M. Holding. The fair is sponsored by Swiss Wealth Management Group Julius Baer. Art Dubai's exclusive high jewellery and watch partner is Piaget. Culturally driven lifestyle developer HUNA Living is a partner of Art Dubai. The Dubai Culture&Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is the fair's strategic partner. Madinat Jumeirah is the home of Art Dubai.
Gulf Today
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Jebel Ali Racecourse set for spectacular finish to season with high-stakes finale
A spectacular 2024-2025 season at Jebel Ali Racecourse reaches its crescendo on Sunday with a cracking seven-race card where the highlight is the Jebel Ali Stakes, a Listed contest over 1950metres sponsored by A.R.M. Holding, which has attracted a maximum field of 16 runners. Among the contenders are a number of distinguished middle-distance horses, each with a rich history of stellar performances over the years. Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi's Daramethos, who claimed back-to-back victories in the Listed Jebel Ali Stakes last year, holds an edge with his impressive rating and track familiarity. Michael Costa's Alhzeem stands as a formidable force in this contest, while lurking in the shadows is Simon and Ed Crisford's Base Note. Besides Liam's Map's son, Costa saddles two more, including Home Brew and Saayedd. 'It's a true pleasure to host the final race meeting of the season at Jebel Ali Racecourse. This marks our second premier meeting, showcasing four prestigious races, including the Jebel Ali Stakes, Jebel Ali Classic, Jebel Ali Distaff, and Al Wasl Classic,' said Mohamed Al Ahmed, General Manager of Jebel Ali Racecourse. 'I would like to thank our sponsors—Emirates Airline, A.R.M Holding, and Commercial Bank of Dubai—for their unwavering support throughout the season. 'On this thrilling day, we will also announce and crown the winners of the Emirates Sprint Series for the 2024-2025 season. 'With a stellar lineup of international runners, the races promise to be fiercely competitive. We look forward to an exciting day filled with action, celebrations, and activities. 'Fans will be treated to an abundance of festivities and activities, ensuring that every moment spent at the venue is filled with joy and excitement. It's going to be a memorable conclusion to an incredible season,' he added. The main support race, the Jebel Ali Classic, sponsored by Emirates Airline, promises another gripping contest with a field of 15. The race sets the stage for an electrifying showdown, as the UAE's finest trainers unleash their top contenders in pursuit of glory. The second-biggest race of the card features a formidable line-up of horses. Bhupat Seemar's The Camden Colt, along with New Kingdom and Morning, will lock horns with Musabbeh Al Mheiri's charges — Mersaal, Mountbatten, Secret State, and Street Mood. Adding further intrigue, Costa fields Remaadd and Sadaaty, while Ahmad Bin Harmash enters Andreas Vesalius and Quality Humor into the fray. Doug Watson, who claimed victory in the Jebel Ali Classic with Al Tariq last season, returns with Rawy, seeking to repeat his past triumph. The Jebel Ali Distaff, a race for three-year-old fillies over a 1400-metre distance, has drawn a competitive field of 11. All eyes will be on Seemar's Flama Sunshine, fresh off a dazzling victory in the Al Nayifat Stakes just 13 days ago at the same track. Julio Olascoaga's promising Devassa and Costa's Arryaaf also emerge as strong favourites. Another interesting race of the day is Al Wasl Classic, a 1400- metre contest for three-year-old colts and geldings. Mheiri's African Candy and Costa's Daamiss are poised to dominate the field, while Don Vaccaro and Arabian Angel bring a spark of unpredictability to the mix. The action kicks off with the Wathba Stallions Cup, where top Purebred Arabian horses will battle it out in a 1950-metre race. Mohammed Al Mahrooqi's Inqath, armed with a wealth of experience and a calm, calculated approach, enters the race as a force to be reckoned with. Next up, the Al Shafar Investment Stakes is a thrilling 1200-metre sprint that promises to set the pulse racing. El Nasseeb, trained by Mheiri and carrying an impressive rating of 103, enters as a highly-touted favorite, but standing in his way is the Watson's Billy Webster. The 2024-2025 Jebel Ali Racecourse season culminates with the Commercial Bank of Dubai Stakes, the final race of the card. Sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai, this race will feature a highly anticipated battle between Laasudood and Regheeb, both of whom boast formidable ratings.
