12, Jun 2026
Edibles.com Names Thomas Winstanley President to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Atlanta June 12: Edibles.com™, a first-of-its-kind, wellness-driven online e-commerce marketplace platform delivering the nation’s leading THC and wellness brands to consumers, announced that Thomas Winstanley has been promoted from Executive Vice President and General Manager to President of Edibles.com™, reporting directly to Edible Brands® Chief Executive Officer Somia Farid Silber.
Winstanley brings deep experience across regulated consumer industries, with expertise spanning cannabis, consumer packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, and alcohol. Prior to joining Edibles.com, he served as Chief Marketing Officer at Theory Wellness, where he helped grow one of the largest independent, vertically integrated cannabis companies on the East Coast. Since joining Edibles.com, Thomas has transformed the business into a nationwide leader in the emerging hemp category.
“Thomas has been an incredible partner in building Edibles.com into what it is today, and this promotion reflects the confidence we have in continuing to grow the enterprise,” said CEO Somia Farid Silber. “He brings deep category expertise and the kind of entrepreneurial mindset we value across this organization. We are at a point where consumer interest in hemp-derived THC and functional wellness is growing quickly, and we want to make sure we have the right leader in place to meet that moment. Thomas is that person.”
Since joining Edibles.com as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Winstanley has led the launch, strategy, and infrastructure development of the business, helping establish Edibles.com as a trusted nationwide marketplace focused on high-quality hemp-derived THC products and modern wellness experiences. In his expanded role as President, Winstanley will oversee the companywide vision and strategic direction for Edibles.com, including corporate governance, organizational alignment, and long-term growth initiatives and profit centers. He will continue overseeing sales, operations, marketing, retail, and government relations to ensure cohesive execution and expansion across the portfolio.
“The opportunity in front of us is significant, and we intend to lead it, regardless of headwinds. Consumers are increasingly looking for approachable, trustworthy ways to integrate functional wellness into their daily lives, and hemp-derived THC is becoming a meaningful part of that conversation,” said Edibles.com President Thomas Winstanely. “What we are building at Edibles.com is a platform that meets consumers where they are with education, transparency, and products that actually work. This is not a category you can build overnight, and we have no intention of doing so. We are building something durable that can positively impact consumers’ well-being.”
His promotion comes as consumer demand for functional wellness products and hemp-derived THC alternatives continues to accelerate nationwide. According to Grand View Research, the U.S. nutraceuticals market was valued at $163.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% through 2030, fueled by rising consumer interest in natural solutions supporting sleep, relaxation, mood, and recovery. At the same time, the hemp-derived cannabinoid market is rapidly expanding as consumers increasingly seek approachable, federally legal THC products that fit into modern wellness routines. Edibles.com is positioned at the intersection of two of the fastest-growing consumer wellness categories.
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12, Jun 2026
Veefin Appoints Riddhi Dutta As Chief Revenue Officer To Accelerate Global Growth
Mumbai, India June 12: Veefin Solutions Limited, a global leader in banking, lending and working capital technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Riddhi Dutta as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
As CRO, Riddhi will be responsible for driving Veefin’s global revenue strategy, accelerating growth across international markets, leading the company’s sales and marketing functions, strengthening strategic customer relationships, expanding the partner ecosystem, and scaling Veefin’s go-tomarket organisation worldwide.
Riddhi brings over two decades of experience in enterprise technology, digital banking, and financial services transformation. Over the course of his career, he has led commercial, growth, and transformation initiatives across global banking technology organisations, working closely with financial institutions across Asia-Pacific, India, and the Middle East. He has helped banks modernise customer experiences, digitise operations, and accelerate business growth while building and scaling high-performing teams across multiple markets.
Prior to joining Veefin, Riddhi spent more than seven years at Backbase, where he played a pivotal role in establishing and scaling the company’s business across Asia-Pacific. During his tenure, he led teams responsible for delivering 10x business growth, built and scaled a high-performing go-tomarket organisation, and managed relationships with some of the region’s largest and most innovative financial institutions. His leadership helped strengthen Backbase’s position as a leading digital banking platform provider across key markets in the region.
The appointment reflects Veefin’s commitment to accelerating global growth and strengthening its commercial leadership as the company expands its presence across international banking markets. As financial institutions worldwide continue to invest in digital transformation, lending modernisation, and embedded financial services, Veefin is focused on scaling its global business, deepening engagement with customers and partners, and reinforcing its position as a leading provider of banking and lending technology solutions.
Leadership Statements
Raja Debnath, Co-founder and Managing Director, Veefin Solutions Limited, said: “As Veefin enters its next phase of global growth, building a world-class commercial organisation is a strategic priority. Riddhi brings deep industry expertise, strong customer relationships, and a proven track record of scaling technology businesses across international markets. His experience in driving sustained growth and building high-performing teams will be instrumental as we continue to expand our global presence and strengthen our leadership position in banking technology.”
Riddhi Dutta, Chief Revenue Officer, Veefin Solutions Limited, said: “Veefin has built an exceptional platform and product portfolio that addresses some of the most critical challenges faced by financial institutions globally. I am excited to join the company at such an important stage in its journey and look forward to working closely with customers, partners, and colleagues worldwide to accelerate growth, strengthen market leadership, and create long-term value for all stakeholders.”
12, Jun 2026
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem hails 24 Hours of Le Mans as one of the great landmarks of world motorsport
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem hails 24 Hours of Le Mans as one of the great landmarks of world motorsport
Record line-up of 14 manufacturers set for legendary race which has tested the limits of innovation, performance, and teamwork for more than a century
Dubai, UAE, 12th June, 2026: H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, will attend the 2026 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend as one of the most prestigious and enduring events in world motorsport adds another chapter to its illustrious history.
A record line-up of 14 manufacturers have assembled at the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe for this weekend’s race, which is a cornerstone of the FIA World Endurance Championship and a showcase for innovation, endurance, and sporting excellence.
This year’s edition sees Genesis Magma Racing make its Le Mans debut in front of over 332,000 and a huge global TV audience for an event which continues to bring together leading teams, drivers and fans in a unique celebration of motorsport.
Ahead of the event, FIA President Ben Sulayem, said: “The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the great landmarks of world motorsport. For more than a century it has tested the limits of innovation, performance, and teamwork, while continuing to inspire generations of competitors and fans around the world.
“It is one of the highlights of the FIA World Endurance Championship, a competition that is enjoying a period of remarkable strength and growth, and I would like to extend my thanks to all those involved in delivering this extraordinary event, in particular the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, whose dedication makes it such a success.”
As the FIA World Endurance Championship continues to grow in popularity and competitiveness, the 24 Hours of Le Mans stands as one of the defining events on the global sporting calendar, demonstrating the technological innovation and world-class competition that underpin endurance racing.
The championship achieved a cumulative TV audience of 43.4 million viewers in 2025, representing a 37% increase from 2024. Last year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans was broadcast in 190 countries worldwide, attracting 10.7 million cumulative TV viewers across the race weekend.
The FIA is committed to supporting the continued growth of endurance racing through strong governance, innovation, sustainability and safety, ensuring the discipline continues to thrive at every level.
12, Jun 2026
AutoFlight V2000CG Granted World’s First eVTOL Overseas Type Certificate Validation in Indonesia
June 12| SHANGHAI: AutoFlight’s V2000CG CarryAll has been granted a Validated Type Certificate (VTC) in Indonesia, becoming the world’s first eVTOL to secure overseas type certificate validation.
The certification confirms that the V2000CG’s design complies with the airworthiness requirements of both the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and Indonesia’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Formally issued on 3 June 2026, the certificate clears the 2-ton unmanned cargo eVTOL to begin commercial operations in the Indonesian market.
The V2000CG first obtained its Type Certificate (TC) from the CAAC in March 2024, following extensive compliance verification and flight testing. AutoFlight submitted its VTC application to the DGCA in July 2025. The validation process drew on comparative analysis of airworthiness standards, multiple rounds of technical consultation, a comprehensive documentation review, and on-site inspections in China by Indonesian authorities, after which the DGCA confirmed full compliance with Indonesian regulations.
With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia faces significant logistics challenges. Maritime transport is slow, while conventional air cargo depends on costly runway infrastructure. With a maximum take-off weight of 2,000 kg, a cruise speed of 200 km/h, and a range of 200 km, the V2000CG addresses these constraints through a fully electric lift-and-cruise configuration that takes off and lands vertically without runways. This makes it well suited to inter-island transport of high-value goods, including fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, and emergency supplies, and delivers a reliable low-altitude logistics solution for Southeast Asia.
The V2000CG is the only ton-class eVTOL in the world to hold the full set of CAAC airworthiness certificates of TC, Production Certificate (PC), and Airworthiness Certificate (AC). It has already demonstrated its operational capability in offshore logistics, island resupply and emergency response missions in China.
The Indonesian VTC accelerates the full industrial chain, from technical validation and airworthiness certification through to overseas commercial deployment. The milestone establishes an operational foundation for commercial eVTOL services in Southeast Asia and advances AutoFlight’s broader strategy for global market expansion.
12, Jun 2026
Rebounce Survey: Do Past Marriages Bring Emotional Wisdom or Baggage?
When it comes to second chances and finding love after divorce, separation, or losing a loved one, the word emotional baggage gets thrown around a lot; mostly, it comes as a form of a warning. But a recent study by India’s homegrown matchmaking and matrimony app for divorced, separated, and widowed singles, Rebounce, shows that every lesson from a previously married single’s lived experience is not all baggage; some are wisdom earned the hard way. Past experience affects people in surprisingly different ways, and this survey proves it. While 59% of the survey participants revealed they emerged with more emotional intelligence and resilience, 41% disclosed being more guarded, cautious, and taking their time to trust. Rebounce’s Founder and CEO, Ravi Mittal, said, “Previously married individuals don’t automatically come with an extra set of baggage. For many users, we see that they have used their experience as a turning point in their lives. They are definitely more emotionally intelligent than first-time daters; yes, there’s some understandable fear and hesitation too, but that really helps them be more emotionally aware and avoid repeating similar mistakes, or recognize toxic patterns and break them sooner. Moreover, this thing that we call baggage has actually helped second-chance seekers focus on sustainable, healthy relationships over fleeting chemistry people mistake as love.”
The study was conducted from April 2026 to June 2026, among 12359 registered users of Rebounce. Participants ranged in age between 28 and 45, and were randomly selected from Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities for a comprehensive and overall understanding of the weight of lived experience on previously married singles looking to remarry or find love again.
Emotionally informed, not emotionally damaged
According to 44% of respondents, the experience they carry from their previous marriage helped them understand what they want in their ideal partner. Instead of viewing their last marriage as a failure, they think of it more as a valuable lesson. Nisha (31) from Delhi says, “I never knew that having good conflict resolution skills would be one of the non-negotiables for me when I think of an ideal partner. For me and my ex, every conflict blew up into a huge issue. But now I know that I want a partner who can handle it calmly.”
8 out of 10 divorced and separated singles are also seen asking deeper questions, like financial standings, family situations, their take on children and parenting style, much earlier in the connection. The previously married singles and their so-called “baggage” have replaced idealism with clarity. The goal now is proper alignment, not absolute perfection.
Trust is an issue
It is not mandatory for all to come out of a difficult situation stronger than before. Some break, but the important part is that they heal in time too. The same goes for 37% of divorced and separated singles between the ages of 28 and 38. These respondents shared that trust is still an issue for them because of how their marriage ended. They clarified that this doesn’t necessarily manifest as insecurity or jealousy. Sometimes it is much more subtle, like taking longer to open up, constantly gearing up for disappointment, and never allowing themselves to become completely emotionally invested. 7 out of 10 said they have become a lot more observant; they pay closer attention to small details like reply speed, consistency, and emotional patterns. While the “defensive approach” can slow down the pace of the connection, it is not necessarily a bad thing. It can also help avoid making the same mistakes or being overwhelmed and opting out. The slower pace also helps these singles build confidence and let their guards down completely when the time is finally right.
Healing Compatibility
Emotional healing has emerged as one of the most desirable traits among the previously married singles. 58% of the participants from Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities disclosed preferring a partner who is actively working on or has worked through their past issues. Nearly half of the respondents revealed that they are okay with their matches carrying baggage, as long as, in terms of healing, both are compatible and moving forward instead of clinging to the past.
12, Jun 2026
Australia’s Wage Hike, AI Adoption Set to Reshape Offshore Operations in Malaysia: MABC
Kuala Lumpur/New Delhi, June 12, 2026: Australia’s latest minimum wage increase could accelerate the shift of business operations to lower-cost markets such as Malaysia, while also driving greater adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries, according to an analysis by the Chairman of the Malaysia Australia Business Council.
Australia’s Fair Work Commission announced a 4.75% increase in the national minimum wage as part of its 2026 Annual Wage Review, raising the weekly minimum wage to AUD 1,004.90 and the hourly rate to AUD 26.44. Entry-level workers will receive an effective increase of nearly 5.95%, alongside structural reforms designed to gradually raise the wage floor.
According to Loong Caesar, Chairman of the Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC), the decision, while aimed at addressing domestic economic conditions, is likely to have broader implications for Australian businesses operating overseas, particularly in Malaysia.
The report notes that rising labour costs in Australia are widening the cost gap between developed and emerging markets. Malaysia, with its skilled English-speaking workforce, competitive wage structure and mature business ecosystem, remains an attractive destination for multinational companies seeking operational efficiencies.
As wage pressures continue to mount in Australia, sectors such as finance, human resources, information technology support and customer service are expected to see increased offshoring activity. These functions, which are highly scalable and sensitive to labour costs, could increasingly be relocated or expanded in Malaysia to achieve long-term savings.
Several Australian companies already maintain significant operations in Malaysia, including Telstra, Lynas Rare Earths, AirTrunk, NextDC, BlueScope, Cochlear, SEEK and Lendlease. For these firms, Malaysia has become an integral part of their regional and global operating strategies.
However, the report cautions that wage increases in Australia could also create pressure on Malaysian operations, particularly within multinational organizations seeking to maintain internal pay equity. Employees in Malaysia may increasingly expect compensation adjustments aligned with global salary benchmarks. Nevertheless, Malaysia’s overall cost advantage remains significant, supported by its skilled workforce and business-friendly environment.
The growing influence of AI is expected to further transform the equation. Rising wages are making automation more attractive for routine and process-driven tasks such as data entry, customer support, reporting and basic analytics. Rather than eliminating offshore operations altogether, AI is likely to augment them by automating repetitive work while increasing demand for higher-skilled roles.
The analysis suggests that AI could partially offset wage inflation by reducing dependence on labour-intensive processes. However, it also highlights the need for Malaysia to accelerate workforce upskilling initiatives to remain competitive as automation technologies become more widespread.
“The logic of labour arbitrage remains relevant and, if anything, is reinforced by rising wages at home. At the same time, AI is transforming how that arbitrage is realised, shifting the focus from simple cost savings to productivity through technology,” Caesar said.
Industry observers believe the combined impact of higher wage floors and rapid AI adoption could redefine the future of global business services, prompting companies to reassess the balance between offshore labour, automation and productivity-driven growth.
12, Jun 2026
Antibody May Improve Treatment Response in Lung Cancer
DALLAS June 12: An experimental antibody treatment that binds to a protein known as PCDH7 shrank tumors in preclinical models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), even those resistant to a targeted therapy, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers showed. The findings, published in Science Advances, could eventually lead to a new class of drugs to treat NSCLC and potentially other cancers.
“Overcoming resistance to molecularly targeted therapies is a critical unmet need for lung cancer patients. We are excited that these antibodies may open another therapeutic avenue for lung cancer, especially for patients whose cancers have become resistant to KRAS inhibitors,” said Kathryn O’Donnell, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Molecular Biology and a member of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern. Dr. O’Donnell co-led the study with first author Nicole Novaresi, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher in the O’Donnell Lab, and collaborators at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
NSCLC accounts for about 85% of lung cancer cases in the U.S. and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The O’Donnell Lab focuses on identifying and characterizing proteins on the surface of NSCLC and other cancer cells due to their potential as therapeutic targets. In 2017, Dr. O’Donnell and her colleagues identified PCDH7 as a driver of NSCLC, especially in tumors with mutations in a gene called KRAS. Found in about 25% of NSCLC cases, these mutations cause uncontrolled cell proliferation that propels tumor growth.
In 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved a drug called adagrasib, which targets NSCLC with KRAS mutations. However, patients inevitably developed resistance to this treatment over time, leaving them with few therapeutic options.
Searching for a new way to attack NSCLC, Dr. O’Donnell’s group collaborated with Zhiqiang An, Ph.D., and Ningyan Zhang, Ph.D., at the University of Texas Health Science Center to develop antibodies that target PCDH7. The teams then worked closely to characterize and functionally evaluate them. Starting with hundreds of antibody candidates, the researchers narrowed their focus to an antibody called mAb7 that bound strongly to PCDH7, reduced intracellular signaling and proliferation in NSCLC cells, and eventually caused the cancer cells to die.
When the scientists treated mice growing KRAS-mutant NSCLC tumors with mAb7, the tumors shrank significantly. This effect was enhanced when mAb7 was delivered with a drug called trametinib, which targets MAPK/ERK enzymes in the cancer-promoting RAS pathway. This treatment also sensitized the KRAS-mutant NSCLC tumors to adagrasib, causing an effect that reduced tumor size significantly more than mAb7 or adagrasib alone. The team also found that PCDH7 was upregulated in tumors that eventually developed resistance to adagrasib and that mAb7 reduced the growth of those drug-resistant tumors.
To get a sense of whether this strategy might work in patients, the researchers tested mAb7 on mice engineered to have human immune systems. A closer look showed that the antibodies brought immune cells to the human tumor cells and effectively eliminated the cancer cells.
These novel antibodies will require significant testing before use in patients, Dr. Novaresi said. But eventually, they may be used alone or in combination with adagrasib or other emerging targeted cancer therapies. Enhancing them by attaching chemotherapy drugs or by engaging immune cells could help the antibodies fight NSCLC even more effectively. She added that mAb7 may also have potential for treating additional cancers that produce PCDH7 on their cell surfaces, including pancreatic cancer, melanoma, and prostate cancer.
Other UTSW researchers who contributed to this study are John Minna, M.D., Director of the Hamon Center for Therapeutic Oncology Research, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pharmacology, and co-leader of the Experimental Therapeutics Research Program at Simmons Cancer Center; Chul Ahn, Ph.D., Professor of Health Data Science and Biostatistics and a member of the Population Science and Cancer Control Research Program at Simmons Cancer Center; and Shayna Thomas-Jardin, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher in the O’Donnell Lab.
Dr. O’Donnell is co-leader of the Development and Cancer Research Program in the Simmons Cancer Center.
This study was funded by grants from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) (R01 CA207763 and P50CA70907), the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (RP250391, RP190610, RP200327, RP250572, RP260660, and RP210041), The Welch Foundation (I-1881), the V Foundation, the Department of Defense (LC190249), the American Lung Association (LCD 1421064), and the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant (P30CA142543).
Dr. O’Donnell is a scientific co-founder and adviser of ProtomAb Therapeutics Inc., a company created to continue this work. The University of Texas System has filed a provisional patent application on the PCDH7 antibodies for cancer care.
12, Jun 2026
Checkmarx and Carahsoft Partner to Deliver Prevention-First Approach to Application Security for Government Agencies
PARAMUS, N.J. and RESTON, Va., June 12: Checkmarx and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Checkmarx’s Master Government Aggregator®, making the company’s application security solutions available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, E&I Cooperative Services Contract and The Quilt contracts.
“Partnering with Carahsoft enables us to expand access to our application security platform across the Public Sector,” said Jonathan Kozimor, VP of Channel Americas at Checkmarx. “Carahsoft’s deep expertise in Government procurement and its extensive reseller ecosystem make the company an ideal partner to help agencies strengthen their application security posture. Together, we can empower organizations to integrate security seamlessly into modern development environments, reduce risk across the software lifecycle and accelerate the delivery of secure, mission-critical applications.”
Checkmarx delivers a unified, AI-native application security platform designed to secure modern software development across the agentic development lifecycle (ADLC)—from code creation through runtime. The platform consolidates multiple security capabilities, including static and dynamic application security testing (SAST and DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), API security, container and infrastructure-as-code security and application security posture management (ASPM), into a single, integrated solution. By correlating risk signals across the ADLC, Checkmarx provides real-time visibility into vulnerabilities and prioritizes the most critical risks. Its agentic AI-driven capabilities embed security directly into developer workflows, enabling continuous detection, automated remediation guidance and policy enforcement without slowing development velocity.
Built to address the increasing complexity of AI-driven and cloud-native environments, the platform helps organizations eliminate fragmented tooling and replace it with a centralized, always-on security layer. This unified approach enables teams to reduce noise, focus on exploitable risks and remediate issues earlier in the development process, minimizing rework and improving overall software resilience. With seamless integration into existing DevOps ecosystems and real-time governance dashboards, Checkmarx supports secure, scalable innovation while ensuring continuous compliance, visibility and control across even the most complex application environments.
“We are pleased to partner with Checkmarx to bring its innovative application security platform to the Public Sector,” said Brian O’Donnell, Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions at Carahsoft. “As agencies continue to modernize their development environments, it is critical they have access to solutions that embed security throughout the software lifecycle. Together with our reseller partners, we are enabling Government organizations to adopt a proactive, integrated approach to application security—helping them reduce risk, protect sensitive data and accelerate the delivery of secure, mission-critical applications.”
Checkmarx’s application security solutions are available through Carahsoft’s SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, E&I Contract #EI00063~2021MA and The Quilt Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F. For more information, contact the Carahsoft Team at (703) 889-9710 or Checkmarx@carahsoft.com; or register for this complimentary webinar, Application Security for Federal Environments. Explore Checkmarx’s solutions here.
12, Jun 2026
Luxury off-plan homes bring AED5 billion May sales
Keturah founder says Dubai shows its global standing with apartment, villa deals above AED 5 million
Dubai, UAE, June 12: Dubai’s luxury real estate market continued to attract strong investment in May, with developers recording almost AED5 billion in off-plan sales for homes priced above AED5 million.
A market analysis from the Keturah luxury brand today shows villa buyers accounted for AED2.51 billion across 184 transactions, while apartment sales reached AED2.45 billion from 207 deals.
The strongest villa activity came in the AED10-20 million bracket, where 60 transactions generated AED834.2 million in developer off-plan sales, with a further 23 deals worth AED746.3 million recorded in the AED20-50 million range.
Data from DXBinteract shows that apartment sales were concentrated in the AED5-10 million bracket, which accounted for 158 of the 207 transactions recorded during the month.
With a total of 391 apartment and villa sales amounting to AED4.96 billion, it means an average of 12 off-plan homes each worth more than AED5 million were sold every day of the month, at an average of AED12.7 million per property.
“This is the equivalent of almost 400 homes each worth more than £1 million in London, and $1.36 million in New York, being sold in a single month,” said Talal M. Al Gaddah, CEO and Founder of the Keturah luxury brand.
“It says a great deal about Dubai’s standing among the world’s leading real estate markets, and about the depth of confidence that continues to exist here.”
Added Al Gaddah: “This market has proven over many years that its resilience is structural rather than cyclical. When conditions become more challenging, that foundation holds, and serious capital continues to move.
“At the same time, the definition of luxury in real estate is evolving, as global investors focus more on wellness, liveability, environmental quality, privacy, and long-term residency potential.”
Keturah currently has two major residential developments under way in Dubai that sit directly within this market segment. Keturah Reserve is an AED5.7 billion bio-living community in Mohammed Bin Rashid City’s District 7. The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Keturah Resort is a wellness-certified waterfront community along Dubai Creek adjacent to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.
“Both projects were conceived with exactly this shift in mind,” said Al Gaddah. “Buyers are now asking more of the developments they choose. They want to know how a home will actually serve them day to day, how it is built, what surrounds it, and whether it will hold its value over time.
“Developers who answer these questions honestly will earn long-term trust, and Dubai will attract long-term capital because the fundamentals are genuinely strong. The regulatory environment is transparent, the infrastructure is world-class, and the city is planned with genuine foresight.”
12, Jun 2026
Saudi Pro League Golden Boot winner Julian Quinones ready to shine as Mexico open 2026 FIFA World Cup
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 12: When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at Mexico’s iconic Mexico City Stadium this evening, among the stars taking to the pitch will be a player recognised by Roshn Saudi League (RSL) fans as the finest of the 2025-26 season.
Julián Quiñones, the Mexico international and Al Qadsiah forward, concluded a sensational 2025-26 RSL campaign as the division’s top scorer with 33 goals, being named Fans’ Player of the Season as well as clinching the Golden Boot. He outpaced two-time consecutive Golden Boot winner Cristiano Ronaldo and Ivan Toney in a race that went to the final whistle of the final matchday. It was, fittingly, a hat-trick that sealed it, his fourth of a remarkable season.
Now, on football’s grandest stage and in front of an expected capacity 81,000 fans at the Mexico City Stadium, and millions more watching worldwide, co-hosts Mexico will look to the prolific forward to translate that lethal form into a World Cup campaign that begins against South Africa in Group A this evening.
“It’s a result of so many years fighting to be in the big leagues,” Quinones said in an interview with the Saudi Pro League website when discussing his Golden Boot achievement. “I have shown it day by day. I dedicate this to all the people who never doubted me. To all my coaches who supported me, to my family, to all those people who have always been there in the worst moments of my career.”
The numbers behind his 2025-26 season are staggering. Quinones averaged a goal every 83 minutes and converted once for every 1.8 shots on target. He also registered a league-high 14 Man of the Match awards and was voted Fans’ Player of the Season by RSL supporters. Beyond the personal statistics, the 29-year-old also created 10 big chances for teammates, underlining a selflessness that belied his elite individual output.
That combination of quality, commitment and team-first mentality has earned the admiration of Al Qadsiah manager Brendan Rodgers, the former Liverpool and Celtic coach who played a significant role in elevating Quiñones’ game this season.
“We were able to help Julián be the top goalscorer, and he knows more than anyone that he could not do that without his teammates,” Rodgers said. “It’s an incredible achievement considering he hardly takes any penalties, but also what else he gives the team, in terms of pressing, commitment, running.”
Such was the confidence his club placed in him that Al Qadsiah moved swiftly to secure his future, with Quiñones signing a new contract, through to 2029, before departing for international duty.
The Roshn Saudi League arrives at this World Cup as the most represented league outside football’s traditional ‘Big Five’, a testament to the competition’s growing stature on the global stage. And in Quiñones, the league has a player ready to announce himself to the world in the most high-profile setting the sport can offer.
“Representing my country is the most important thing,” Quiñones said in an earlier interview. “That’s why I work hard every single day. I give everything in training to make that happen.”
