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Time Out Dubai
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
KIGO: Chef Izu Ani opens a new Japanese restaurant in Dubai
Every foodie in Dubai knows chef Izu Ani. Whether you've eaten his ridiculously good seabream carpaccio at GAIA, his crab salad at La Maison Ani, or his elevated burger at Time Out Market Dubai, the man's name is practically a guarantee you're in for something interesting. Now, he's turning his attention to Japan — specifically, to the worlds of omakase and kaiseki — with the launch of KIGO at Four Seasons Hotel DIFC this September. KIGO is the latest concept from Fundamental Hospitality and aims to channel Japan's deep reverence for seasonality into an intimate, counter-style dining room. The idea is that you sit back, trust the chef and let the menu unfold in real time. It's going to be led by head chef Akinori 'Aki' Tanigawa, who has more than three decades of kaiseki mastery under his belt, and sushi head chef Daihachiro Ebata, fresh from spending the last five years at the Sushi Wakon in Kyoto. The name comes from Japanese haiku poetry — kigo means a seasonal reference — and the menu follows suit, with ingredients served only at their peak. That could mean snow crab in winter, ayu sweetfish in summer, or something so fleeting you might only see it once. The setting is as considered as the food: a 44-seat space built around an aji stone sushi counter, with a minimalist dry garden entrance and a Rimpa-style artwork by Eiki Kimura. Beverage pairings include rare Japanese rice grape exclusive to the region and mixed drinks tied to the seasons, each served with its own little poetic backstory. Come September, Chef Izu and his team will be serving Dubai a taste of Japan's seasons, so stay tuned and get those reservations in from Monday August 18. Opening soon. Four Seasons Dubai, DIFC, (04 270 7960). Want to make a reservation in the meantime Here's how to eat at 13 expensive Dubai restaurants for less Yes, even at the Burj Al Arab 18 tasty ramen spots in Dubai worth ruining a clean t-shirt for Silky, salty, slurpy – here's where to satiate your raging ramen needs 13 famous Dubai restaurants everyone must experience at least once The iconic spots that should be on every newbie's hitlist
What's On
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- What's On
New Japanese restaurant, KIGO, to open in DIFC, Dubai next month
There's a gorgeous new restaurant coming to the fancy-restaurant-capital of Dubai, DIFC and it's by the group behind GAIA, Shanghai ME, Maison de la Plage and more huge success stories in Dubai. Fundamental Hospitality is bringing KIGO to the Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre and the restaurant offers counter style dining built around omakase, a Japanese phrase meaning 'I'll leave it up to you', where guests entrust the chef to craft a bespoke, multi-course journey that evolves with the seasons. The new restaurant is set to open in Dubai in September. The experience begins before you step into the restaurant, on the terrace, where guests cross a stone path and a minimalist dry garden as they make their way into the 44-seat dining room. In the centre, you'll find a striking sushi counter crafted from rare Aji stone sourced from a single mountain in Japan's Kagawa area, known for its 40,000-year history and enduring strength. Find artwork by Eiki Kimura, drawing on the Rimpa-style. The whole restaurant oozes creativity and authenticity to the Japanese culture. The name KIGO originates from Japanese haiku poetry, encompassing words or phrases that capture the essence of each season, and the restaurant is also doing just that with its concept. KIGO's menu is as carefully created as the decor, ingredients are selected for their cultural resonance and only when they reach their fullest flavour. When you visit KIGO, as you sit at the stone counter, you can witness each dish come to life before your eyes as the chef crafts a personalised omakase in real time or if you prefer, opt for the set kaiseki menu that represents the luxury culture of Japan. For drinks, you'll find rare sakes exclusive to the region, including one produced by a brewery from the birthplace of Head Chef Akinori Tanigawa. You can expect premium cocktails too, each served with a poetic micro story. Chef Izu is loved by the Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and he regularly visits his restaurants. If it's good enough for Sheikh Hamdan, it's good enough for us. Also read: 39 Sheikh Hamdan-approved restaurants in Dubai Images: Provided > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Gaia Inc (GAIA) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Revenue Growth and Strategic Initiatives ...
Revenue: $24.6 million, up 12% year over year. Gross Profit: $21.3 million, increased 16% from the previous year. Gross Margin: Improved to 86.7% from 84.5% in the prior year. Net Loss: $1.8 million or $0.07 per share, compared to $2.2 million or $0.09 per share in the previous year. Free Cash Flow: $1.6 million, more than doubled from the previous quarter. Operating Cash Flow: $2.3 million. Cash Balance: $13.9 million at the end of June 30, 2025. Member Count: Increased to 878,000. Annualized Gross Profit per Employee: $814,000, up from $695,000 in the prior-year quarter. Igniton Valuation: $106 million post-money valuation, with Gaia owning approximately 2/3 equity. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with GAIA. Release Date: August 11, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Gaia Inc (NASDAQ:GAIA) reported a 12% increase in revenue and a 16% increase in gross profit for the second quarter of 2025. The company's gross margin improved by 120 basis points to 86.7% from 84.5% in the previous year. Member count grew to 878,000, with a focus on high lifetime value members. Gaia's subsidiary, Igniton, raised $6 million at a $106 million post-money valuation, significantly increasing Gaia's ownership value. Free cash flow more than doubled quarter-over-quarter, reaching $1.6 million in Q2 2025. Negative Points Gaia Inc (NASDAQ:GAIA) reported a net loss of $1.8 million or $0.07 per share, although this was an improvement from the previous year's loss. The company is planning a price increase in March 2026, which may impact customer retention if not managed carefully. There are inherent risks and uncertainties in the company's forward-looking statements, as highlighted by management. The launch of Igniton products has been delayed, impacting expected revenue contributions in the third quarter. General and administrative expenses increased due to one-time events like the Biohacking conference, affecting overall profitability. Q & A Highlights Q: Can you provide a little bit of your background and your main focus for the next three to six months? A: Kiersten Medvedich, CEO, explained her background in content, having worked at Sony for 15 years before joining Gaia. Her focus for the next six months includes improving early tenure engagement, enhancing AI capabilities, and investing in community building. Q: How do you plan to use AI within Gaia? A: Kiersten Medvedich, CEO, stated that Gaia is looking at AI both as a tool to enhance user experience and as an AI companion to deliver meaningful value to members by providing better content recommendations and engagement. Q: What are your plans regarding pricing changes in Q1 2026? A: Ned Preston, CFO, mentioned that Gaia plans to raise prices in March 2026, with added value for customers through AI solutions and new content, ensuring the price increase is justified by enhanced customer experience. Q: Can you provide updates on Igniton's go-to-market strategy and recent capital raise? A: Jirka Rysavy, Executive Chairman, highlighted the successful introduction of Igniton products at a Biohacking conference, leading to a decision to raise capital for a larger launch planned after Labor Day. The funds will support product launch and growth. Q: How much pricing increase do you expect to implement in March? A: Ned Preston, CFO, indicated a potential $2 increase on monthly subscriptions, similar to previous adjustments, with variations depending on the country, affecting approximately 80% of customers. Q: What is the revenue opportunity for Igniton following the Biohacking conference? A: Jirka Rysavy, Executive Chairman, noted that while the initial response was positive, it's too early to predict revenue impact. A more comprehensive assessment will be available after the official launch in September. Q: How will the $6 million raised for Igniton be utilized? A: Jirka Rysavy, Executive Chairman, explained that the funds will be used to enhance production capacity and support sales and marketing efforts, particularly in preparation for a larger product launch around Christmas. Q: How is Gaia's marketplace performing, and what are its goals? A: Kiersten Medvedich, CEO, stated that the marketplace is a foundation for community building rather than revenue generation. It supports subscriber retention and engagement by offering products and experiences aligned with Gaia's mission. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
The Province
29-07-2025
- Business
- The Province
Bitget Launchpool Features GAIA with over 4.7M Tokens in Rewards
Bitget Launchpool Features GAIA with over 4.7M Tokens in Rewards GNW VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget , the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the feature of Gaia (GAIA) on its launchpool as well as a listing for spot trading. Gaia is a decentralized computing infrastructure that enables everyone to create, deploy, scale, and monetize their own AI agents. Trading for the GAIA/USDT pair will begin on 30 July 2025, 09:00 (UTC). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Bitget's GAIA Launchpool campaign is offering 4,741,300 GAIA in total rewards. Eligible users can participate by locking BGB during the event, which runs from 30 July 2025, 09:00 to 1 August 2025, 09:00 (UTC). In the BGB locking pool, users can lock between 5 and 50,000 BGB, with maximum limits determined by their VIP tier, for a chance to earn a share of 3,858,300 GAIA. Alongside the listing, Bitget will launch a CandyBomb campaign with 633,000 GAIA available in rewards. Of this, 211,000 GAIA will be allocated to the GAIA, BTC and BGB trading pool for new users, while 422,000 GAIA will be up for grabs in the GAIA trading pool for existing users. The campaign will run from 30 July 2025, 9:00 till 6 Aug 2025, 9:00 (UTC). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bitget will also run an X Giveaway, where 750 qualified users will have the chance to win a share of 125,000 GAIA. The campaign runs from 30 July 2025, 9:00 to 1 August 2025, 9:00 (UTC). To participate, users must follow Bitget and Gaia on X, quote the giveaway post with the hashtag #GAIAxBitgetLaunchpool, tag a friend, sign up, deposit or trade GAIA on Bitget, and complete the form linked in the post. In addition, a community campaign will run from 30 July 2025, 9:00 to 6 Aug 2025, 9:00 (UTC), offering another 125,000 GAIA to be shared among 750 qualified users. To join, users need to become members of both the Bitget Discord and BGB Holders Group, sign up, make a net deposit of over 100 USDT, and complete any GAIA/USDT spot trade. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Gaia is a decentralized AI network that enables users to host, own, and interact with autonomous AI agents in a secure and transparent environment. Built on blockchain technology, Gaia ensures each AI node operates independently while contributing to a broader, interconnected ecosystem. Users can deploy advanced models such as Qwen2 0.5B Instruct and customize them using personal or business data to create tailored AI services. By prioritizing data sovereignty and privacy, Gaia introduces a new model for decentralized AI development and monetization. Its user-friendly infrastructure allows individuals to easily install node software, configure models, and participate in domain-based AI collaboration, unlocking new possibilities for innovation in the Web3 space. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bitget continues to expand its offerings, positioning itself as a leading platform for cryptocurrency trading. The exchange has established a reputation for innovative solutions that empower users to explore crypto within a secure CeDeFi ecosystem. With an extensive selection of over 800 cryptocurrency pairs and a commitment to broaden its offerings to more than 900 trading pairs, Bitget connects users to various ecosystems, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base, and TON. The addition of Gaia into Bitget's portfolio marks a significant step toward expanding its ecosystem by embracing decentralized AI innovation, empowering users with greater control over data privacy, and supporting the next generation of AI-driven Web3 applications. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. For more details on Gaia, visit here . About Bitget Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price , Ethereum price , and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™ , one of the world's most thrilling championships. 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Toronto Star
29-07-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
Bitget Launchpool Features GAIA with over 4.7M Tokens in Rewards
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the feature of Gaia (GAIA) on its launchpool as well as a listing for spot trading. Gaia is a decentralized computing infrastructure that enables everyone to create, deploy, scale, and monetize their own AI agents. Trading for the GAIA/USDT pair will begin on 30 July 2025, 09:00 (UTC). Bitget's GAIA Launchpool campaign is offering 4,741,300 GAIA in total rewards. Eligible users can participate by locking BGB during the event, which runs from 30 July 2025, 09:00 to 1 August 2025, 09:00 (UTC). In the BGB locking pool, users can lock between 5 and 50,000 BGB, with maximum limits determined by their VIP tier, for a chance to earn a share of 3,858,300 GAIA. Alongside the listing, Bitget will launch a CandyBomb campaign with 633,000 GAIA available in rewards. Of this, 211,000 GAIA will be allocated to the GAIA, BTC and BGB trading pool for new users, while 422,000 GAIA will be up for grabs in the GAIA trading pool for existing users. The campaign will run from 30 July 2025, 9:00 till 6 Aug 2025, 9:00 (UTC). ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Bitget will also run an X Giveaway, where 750 qualified users will have the chance to win a share of 125,000 GAIA. The campaign runs from 30 July 2025, 9:00 to 1 August 2025, 9:00 (UTC). To participate, users must follow Bitget and Gaia on X, quote the giveaway post with the hashtag #GAIAxBitgetLaunchpool, tag a friend, sign up, deposit or trade GAIA on Bitget, and complete the form linked in the post. In addition, a community campaign will run from 30 July 2025, 9:00 to 6 Aug 2025, 9:00 (UTC), offering another 125,000 GAIA to be shared among 750 qualified users. To join, users need to become members of both the Bitget Discord and BGB Holders Group, sign up, make a net deposit of over 100 USDT, and complete any GAIA/USDT spot trade. Gaia is a decentralized AI network that enables users to host, own, and interact with autonomous AI agents in a secure and transparent environment. Built on blockchain technology, Gaia ensures each AI node operates independently while contributing to a broader, interconnected ecosystem. Users can deploy advanced models such as Qwen2 0.5B Instruct and customize them using personal or business data to create tailored AI services. By prioritizing data sovereignty and privacy, Gaia introduces a new model for decentralized AI development and monetization. Its user-friendly infrastructure allows individuals to easily install node software, configure models, and participate in domain-based AI collaboration, unlocking new possibilities for innovation in the Web3 space. Bitget continues to expand its offerings, positioning itself as a leading platform for cryptocurrency trading. The exchange has established a reputation for innovative solutions that empower users to explore crypto within a secure CeDeFi ecosystem. With an extensive selection of over 800 cryptocurrency pairs and a commitment to broaden its offerings to more than 900 trading pairs, Bitget connects users to various ecosystems, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base, and TON. The addition of Gaia into Bitget's portfolio marks a significant step toward expanding its ecosystem by embracing decentralized AI innovation, empowering users with greater control over data privacy, and supporting the next generation of AI-driven Web3 applications. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW For more details on Gaia, visit here. About Bitget Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world's most thrilling championships. For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet For media inquiries, please contact: media@ Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
