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Zawya
29-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
WORKSPACE an ‘ideal platform' to connect with businesses to reimagine their workplaces
Ergonomic chairs, soundproof pods, and rotatable models all on show at three-day exhibition, which runs until today at Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE: Now in its 22nd year, WORKSPACE, the Middle East and North Africa's premier exhibition for workspace design, office interiors, and workplace technology, is championing the industry's latest product launches this week, with engaging panel discussions centred around Artificial Intelligence, employee wellbeing, and human-centric social places at work. The three-day show is running at Dubai World Trade Centre until today (May 29). WORKSPACE is co-located alongside The Hotel Show, INDEX, and HITEC, with organizers dmg events expecting 35,000 visitors and welcoming more than 900 exhibitors from 48 countries. This year, WORKSPACE features exhibitors from across the USA, Germany, Italy, UAE, Türkiye, and South Korea, all of which are showcasing products, including office technology, wellness solutions, and office interiors, with key exhibitors including Haworth, Steelcase, Interstuhl, LAS, Dauphin, Alea, Frezza, Motif Interiors, Treelocate, and Diemme. Haworth, which focuses on designing functional, high-performance spaces that support evolving workplace needs, is showcasing new-to-market solutions that touch on a number of workplace design trends. 'We're pleased to return this year to showcase some of our latest innovations in workspace design,' said Deepak TD, Area Manager – Business Development, Middle East and Africa, at Haworth. 'These solutions reflect Haworth's global legacy of performance, sustainability, and user-centric design. From the Fern Digital Knit, crafted from 100 per cent recycled polyester yarn, to the Breck chair's weight-activated ergonomic support, each product is developed with comfort, flexibility, and the modern workplace in mind.' With privacy becoming increasingly important in larger office spaces, soundproof meeting pods have gained popularity in recent years. 'We've seen growing interest in private meeting spaces that blend in with wider design choices, which is why we are also showcasing our 'BuzziNest Office' privacy booth, as well as our 'YourPlace Echo' for agile environments and 'Hush Free' pods that support hybrid collaboration,' he added. Making its debut at WORKSPACE this year is leading UAE-based furniture wholesaler Arabian Oasis General Trading (AOGT). Speaking on their first participation, Jufeeth Mohammed, Managing Director of AOGT, said: 'WORKSPACE offers an ideal platform to connect with businesses looking to reimagine their spaces and explore more responsive, long-term office solutions. We are showcasing our latest range of wholesale office furniture and customised recliners, including sofas and rotatable models – all designed to support the evolving needs of modern workplaces.' A key highlight of the event, the WORKSPACE Summit, designed by BLUEHAUS is also underway with dedicated sessions and panel discussions on the necessity of human-centric social spaces, the integration of Artificial Intelligence into workplace design, and the evolving needs of employees. In one of the day's opening sessions, Ben Corrigan, Founder and Managing Director of BLUEHAUS, explored the fundamental importance of human connection in a world increasingly reliant on digital communications. According to Corrigan, while much of what we do can be accomplished online – especially evident during the COVID pandemic – he emphasized 'authentic social interaction remains irreplaceable'. 'We're human, no matter what direction we go in,' he said. 'Physical presence fosters genuine engagement that virtual tools cannot replicate.' To illustrate this, Corrigan recounted a personal story about designing a vibrant communal space in London that encouraged social interaction. The space thrived because it energized visitors, becoming the 'soul' of the workspace. When a similar concept was attempted in Dubai, it failed – until a simple experiment was conducted. 'All it took was increasing the background noise on some of the screens that we placed around the space, rather than overhauling the design,' he said. 'This subtle change made the space feel more familiar and comfortable. The quietness of the space before this minor change was putting people off. This led to the space being fully utilized by the company's employees after only one week, ticking that crucial part of the design brief - employee engagement. 'Beyond design and technology, it's how individuals feel in a space that truly matters. Despite technological advancements, the human need for connection, community, and belonging remains central.' With Artificial Intelligence now becoming commonplace in most work environments, the interior design industry is no different. In a session titled 'The AI Revolution – How Intelligent Tech is Redefining the Workplace', Jalil Benkiran, Managing Director, Ultraconfidentiel, said that over the past three years, his approach to AI had been centred around its role as an augmentation of imagination rather than a replacement for his designers. From the outset, Benkiran viewed AI as a tool to enhance the creative process, helping his team to explore new ideas, expand their horizons, and deepen their design insights: 'Our strategy has involved experimenting with a wide variety of AI tools – testing what emerges and identifying those that are most relevant to our workflow,' he said. 'The goal is to elevate the team's creative capabilities and facilitate operating exploration at a higher level. As one expert said 'AI is like a megaphone. If you don't have anything to say, then obviously the output isn't going to be impactful.' In our view, the core of meaningful use of AI lies in the initial input: The art direction, vision, and intent that designers inject into the system. The AI simply amplifies this input, acting as a digital extension of our creative minds. It pushes boundaries, offers new perspectives, and challenges us to think differently.' Benkiran has changed his mindset on what AI means to his business. 'We see AI as a virtual colleague sitting around the table with us: Helping, questioning, provoking, and prompting us not just to find perfect answers, but to ask new questions and explore uncharted territories. This collaborative partnership between human intuition and machine intelligence is shaping a new frontier of creativity, where technology empowers us to go deeper and wider in our design processes.' WORKSPACE 2025 runs alongside The Hotel Show, INDEX and HITEC from May 27-29 at Dubai World Trade Centre. For more information or to register to attend, visit: About dmg events dmg events is a leading organizer of face-to-face events and publisher of trade magazines and information services. Our aim is to create dynamic marketplaces to connect businesses with the right communities to accelerate their growth in today's rapidly evolving landscape. With a presence in over 25 countries and organizing more than 80 events each year, dmg events is a global leader in the industry. Attracting over 425,000 attendees and delegates annually, we organize events in the construction, hospitality, interiors & design, energy, coatings, entertainment, and transportation sectors. To better serve our customers, dmg events has offices in 10 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, South Africa, the UK, Canada, and Singapore. By being on the ground, we can better understand market needs and nurture relationships to create unforgettable experiences for our attendees. Our flagship events including the Big 5 Global, The Hotel Show, INDEX, ADIPEC and Gastech. For more information visit Founded in 1989, dmg events is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT, About WORKSPACE Workspace is the region's premier event for workplace solutions, technology and interiors. Workspace provides international suppliers the opportunity to showcase their innovations and products to a targeted group of buyers from across the MENA region. Alongside the exhibition, The Workspace Summit, brings together key stakeholders in workplace design, interior solutions, and corporate real estate to discuss the latest trends and insights.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Brontë Country art trail marks Bradford City of Culture year
A new art trail has opened on the moors overlooking the village of Haworth, once home to the famous Brontë sisters, as part of Bradford's UK City of Culture Wild Uplands trail at Penistone Hill Country Park features a series of sculptures which will remain in place for the next five pieces, created by four international artists, were inspired by Bradford's landscape and heritage, including its wool industry and the Cottingley Fairies hoax, organisers Earnshaw, executive producer for Bradford 2025, said the trail was "unexpected" and "magical". "People who are not from Yorkshire think of Bradford as just the big industrial city, but two thirds of our district is farms, moorland and hills - and it is exquisite," Ms Earnshaw said. British environmental artist Steve Messam used natural materials from the local area to create one of the a 10ft (3m) tall structure overlooking the moors, is built from rocks and covered in the fleeces of 500 sheep from the surrounding Messam said: "The country park here is a disused quarry, so it is based on those slabs of stone which are left over."They are the building blocks of the city, and the fleece is literally the fleece that built Bradford. It is about those stories and narratives within the landscape." Meanwhile, Brazil-born and London-based artist Vanessa da Silva created another of the works, called Muamba Posy, which reflects Penistone Hill's changing da Silva explained: "I imagined it 300 million years ago when the climate was tropical and hot, and the plants were gigantic and lush."It is meaningful for me as well, because I do not come from England. I am an immigrant here and the history of Bradford - having different communities that live here alongside each other - it is really meaningful to be part of this."An immersive sound walk called Earth and Sky will accompany the sculptures and aims to provide music to match the atmosphere of the Yorkshire by Italian musician Caterina Barbieri and Opera North, it uses geolocation to match sounds to where visitors are standing, and will be available to access via a phone app. The art trail has opened just days after being targeted by vandals, who smashed two marble butterflies, part of an installation of dozens of similar butterflies were the work of Pakistani-born artist Meherunnisa Asad in collaboration with Peshawar-based atelier Studio Lél, known for reviving centuries-old stone-work were carved from pink marble sourced from Pakistan, and were inspired by Bradford's stories of migration and movement and the resilience of its natural have appealed for help finding four suspects in connection with the Earnshaw said: "Everything about this project has been a challenge. In some ways it is a crazy challenge even to have considered doing."We are out here on the moors; there is no power; there are no cabins to keep our crew safe and warm while they are installing things. But that is what is magical: putting something unexpected and joyous out here for five months."Wild Uplands is on display at Penistone Hill County Park until 12 October. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Power of Purple Nonprofit Launches Inaugural Design Event to Support Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Research
NEW YORK, May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On June 4, 2025, the design world will gather at the Haworth Showroom on Park Avenue for an evening of creativity, community, and purpose. Power of Purple: A Design Event for a Purpose marks the official launch of a new nonprofit organization, Power of Purple, committed to raising awareness and funding research for esophageal and gastric cancers—two of the most aggressive and underfunded cancers today. Founded by Victoria Landau of Sequoyah Office Interiors (SOI) ( an affiliate of WB Wood ( Best in Class Haworth ( dealer—Power of Purple was born from a deeply personal mission. "My sister is currently battling stage 4 esophageal cancer," said Landau. "This nonprofit is my way of turning pain into purpose—to raise awareness, accelerate research, and bring hope to families facing these devastating diagnoses." The inaugural Power of Purple event will feature ten of the industry's leading design firms, each reimagining the iconic JANUS et Cie Bell table as a one-of-a-kind work of art. These bespoke creations will be auctioned off during a cocktail reception, with proceeds benefiting the DeGregorio Family Foundation, a leader in funding research for upper GI cancers. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Haworth Showroom, 125 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10017 Tickets: $150 (includes cocktails, networking, and auction access) To attend or become a sponsor, visit: Attendees will include professionals from real estate, architecture, design, construction, project management, and finance—all coming together in support of a shared cause. The event will offer opportunities to network, discover exceptional design, and make a tangible impact in the fight against esophageal and gastric cancers. About Power of Purple Power of Purple is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of esophageal and gastric cancers through the power of design. By uniting the design and business communities, Power of Purple aims to drive support for underfunded cancer research, while honoring those affected and inspiring hope for the future. For more on the Power of Purple, visit About the DeGregorio Family Foundation The DeGregorio Family Foundation funds innovative research aimed at curing stomach and esophageal cancers. Founded in memory of Michael DeGregorio, the Foundation has awarded over $8 million in research grants to scientists and clinicians around the world. For more on the DeGregorio Family Foundation, visit View source version on Contacts Victoria LandauSequoyah Office Interiorsvlandau@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Power of Purple Nonprofit Launches Inaugural Design Event to Support Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Research
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On June 4, 2025, the design world will gather at the Haworth Showroom on Park Avenue for an evening of creativity, community, and purpose. Power of Purple: A Design Event for a Purpose marks the official launch of a new nonprofit organization, Power of Purple, committed to raising awareness and funding research for esophageal and gastric cancers—two of the most aggressive and underfunded cancers today. Power of Purple was born from a deeply personal mission. 'My sister is currently battling stage 4 esophageal cancer,' said Landau. 'This nonprofit is my way of turning pain into purpose—to raise awareness, accelerate research, and bring hope to families." Share Founded by Victoria Landau of Sequoyah Office Interiors (SOI) ( an affiliate of WB Wood ( Best in Class Haworth ( dealer—Power of Purple was born from a deeply personal mission. 'My sister is currently battling stage 4 esophageal cancer,' said Landau. 'This nonprofit is my way of turning pain into purpose—to raise awareness, accelerate research, and bring hope to families facing these devastating diagnoses.' The inaugural Power of Purple event will feature ten of the industry's leading design firms, each reimagining the iconic JANUS et Cie Bell table as a one-of-a-kind work of art. These bespoke creations will be auctioned off during a cocktail reception, with proceeds benefiting the DeGregorio Family Foundation, a leader in funding research for upper GI cancers. Event Details: Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Haworth Showroom, 125 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10017 Tickets: $150 (includes cocktails, networking, and auction access) To attend or become a sponsor, visit: Attendees will include professionals from real estate, architecture, design, construction, project management, and finance—all coming together in support of a shared cause. The event will offer opportunities to network, discover exceptional design, and make a tangible impact in the fight against esophageal and gastric cancers. About Power of Purple Power of Purple is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of esophageal and gastric cancers through the power of design. By uniting the design and business communities, Power of Purple aims to drive support for underfunded cancer research, while honoring those affected and inspiring hope for the future. For more on the Power of Purple, visit About the DeGregorio Family Foundation The DeGregorio Family Foundation funds innovative research aimed at curing stomach and esophageal cancers. Founded in memory of Michael DeGregorio, the Foundation has awarded over $8 million in research grants to scientists and clinicians around the world. For more on the DeGregorio Family Foundation, visit
BBC News
17-05-2025
- BBC News
Bikers sought over Brontë country trail vandalism
Police investigating damage caused by vandals to an art trail in Brontë country have appealed for help finding four marble butterflies, part of an installation of dozens of similar sculptures at Penistone Hill Country Park, near Haworth, were smashed in the attack, with the damage reported to have happened between 19:45 BST and 20:15 BST on said they wanted to trace a group of four people thought to have been in the area on motorbikes or e-bikes at about the time the damage took inquiries into the vandalism were continuing and Keighley Neighbourhood Policing teams would be carrying out patrols in the area, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said. Shanaz Gulzar, creative director of the Bradford 2025 City of Culture team which was behind the trail, previously described the vandalism as "sad and disappointing".However, she added that the trail would still open to the public on 24 May as butterflies which were damaged were part of the Wild Uplands arts trail– a temporary exhibition due to run until by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, the trail features the works of four damaged sculptures near a pond had already been repaired, Ms Gulzar 75 butterflies are the work of Pakistani-born artist Meherunnisa Asad, in collaboration with Peshawar-based atelier Studio Lél, known for reviving centuries-old stone-work the planning application for the trail was considered last year by Bradford Council, there was one objection over concerns it would be targeted by planners said that was not a valid reason for a refusal of a part of Bradford's City of Culture 2025 celebrations. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
