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Gulf Business
27-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
BEYOND Developments named official real estate partner for Ascot and Royal Ascot
Image credit: Supplied Ascot Racecourse has today announced a landmark partnership with BEYOND Developments, a pioneering real estate brand born in Dubai. The collaboration sees BEYOND become the Official Real Estate Partner of Ascot and Royal Ascot across all 26 race days, including the globally renowned Royal Ascot in June. This partnership represents a convergence of legacies – on one side, the enduring heritage of Ascot, a symbol of British tradition; on the other, BEYOND, established in Dubai, a city where the love for horses runs deep and equestrianism is an integral part of its cultural fabric. 'We are thrilled to welcome BEYOND as an Official Partner. It's very much a natural fit for both brands, with our focus on quality and luxury. We're excited to work with BEYOND across our global network and on our race days throughout the year, and I'm sure that racegoers will be impressed by their activation at Royal Ascot,' Felicity Barnard, CEO, Ascot Racecourse, said. Image credit: Supplied 'It is an honour to join the Ascot family as an Official Partner. This collaboration represents our commitment to connecting cultures through vision, heritage, and thoughtfulness. Horses have long symbolised grace, strength, and forward motion, values deeply embedded in the culture of the UAE, and echoed in how we approach progress and bold expression. In many ways, this partnership is a reflection of shared ideals shaped by legacy and driven by purpose,' Adil Taqi, Chief Executive Officer of BEYOND Developments, added. Guided by Dubai's bold vision and shaped by commitment to exceptional waterfront living, BEYOND, brings a fresh perspective to Ascot, one that blends refined design with a lifestyle shaped by clarity, creativity, and connection to place. At Royal Ascot 2025, BEYOND will offer racegoers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of modern living in the UAE, where coastline, lifestyle experiences, human connections, innovation, modern architecture, nature and community come together in harmony. BEYOND, a new venture under the OMNIYAT Group, represents the next evolution in Dubai's real estate landscape, committed to creating spaces that go beyond living, offering experiences that inspire, connect, and elevate the everyday. Royal Ascot 2025, taking place from Tuesday, June 17 to Saturday June 21, remains one of the most anticipated events on the international racing and social calendar, welcoming over 300,000 racegoers and reaching a global audience of more than 650 million households. A true celebration of heritage, ceremony, and tradition on a world stage.
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
RBWM council rejects new 5G mast near Ascot racecourse
Council rejects new 5G mast near racecourse 7 minutes ago Share Save Ruth Lucas Local Democracy Reporting Service Share Save Getty Images The council admitted a new mast was needed A council has refused plans to install a new 5G mast close to a racecourse. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) rejected Cornerstone's proposal to use land at Winkfield Road, near Ascot Racecourse. It argued the 17.5m (57ft) high tower would be overly bulky for the scenery of the area. The telecoms firm said it was reviewing its options and added it had given "great consideration to the location and design". It said it had been given a tenancy notice at its current base at St George's Landfill, to allow for redevelopment at the site. RBWM admitted the new mast was needed "to avoid an urgent situation where there is no coverage for the operator in this busy location". But it refused the plans on 24 April, with planning officers saying the applicant had not demonstrated that alternative sites had been assessed, and whether the site proposed was the "least harmful option available". Representatives from Ascot Racecourse objected to the plans. It wrote to the council stating the tower would have "a considerable detrimental impact". A spokesperson said the racecourse "contributes significantly" to the town's tourism industry and is a large employer in the area, and takes "considerable care" of the appearance of the site. Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Council also raised concerns with the plans. It suggested other sites like Ascot United Football Ground would be more suitable. A Cornerstone spokesperson said the firm understood its mobile infrastructure "impacts communities and can lead to concern about proposed developments". "For this reason, we give great consideration to the location and design of our infrastructure," they added. "Cornerstone are reviewing the options locally to ensure that members of the public, businesses and visitors to Ascot can access the most up-to-date digital services." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, , or Instagram. More on this story Chinese-owned masts to be replaced on tower block
