10 months ago, I launched @ThisisGulfPulse with one clear belief that real estate news coverage in the region should not only be about new launches or upcoming projects. Who doesn't want to know what happens after the launch? I'm happy to say that since our launch, The Gulf Pulse has actively been filling this gap by covering the entire urban and real estate ecosystem in the region. We have asked and industry experts have answered what these changes mean for the community, businesses and the market. Building an independent media platform from scratch is not easy. It was a particularly trying time for businesses, especially startups like TGP, over the past few months. In a nutshell, like all founders would say, there are days when progress is visible, and many days when there is just frustration. But opportunities and achievements like this remind me why I started in the first place. In less than a year, TGP has carved space for itself. I am proud to share that The Gulf Pulse is the official media partner for @IntPropertyShow (IPS Congress 2026) taking place from September 7 to 9 at Dubai World Trade Centre. For us, this partnership is not just a logo placement. It is a step forward in positioning TGP as a serious media platform for the real estate and urban growth conversation in the UAE and wider region. Reaching this status is a big achievement for the publication, the team and for me on the personal front as well. Additionally, as part of this partnership, we are producing The Gulf Pulse x IPS 2026 Special Edition — a focused print and digital publication created around one of the region’s important real estate gatherings. For developers, brokerages, proptech companies, consultants, service providers and industry partners, this is a timely opportunity to build visibility with a highly relevant property audience before, during and beyond the event and their own social channels. The September business season in Dubai will matter. After a period where many companies have been cautious with visibility and spending, the market is moving back into event mode. IPS 2026 gives brands a strong platform to reconnect, and our special edition gives them a credible media channel to extend that presence beyond the exhibition floor. Advertising and feature opportunities are now open for The Gulf Pulse x IPS 2026 Special Edition. Please reach out to me directly or to the team at [email protected] Grateful to the IPS team for the trust, and excited for what we are building next. #TheGulfPulse #IPS2026 #DubaiRealEstate