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Pagani Automobili takes centre stage at Rétromobile 2026 🇫🇷 Four Hypercars. Four souls. One philosophy. From the ultra-rare Zonda HP Barchetta to the extreme Huayra R, timeless design meets pure performance. #Pagani #Retromobile2026 #Hypercars #AutomotiveArt #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

Pagani Automobili returns to THE ICE St. Moritz 2026, showcasing the Utopia Coupé and the iconic Zonda F Roadster on the frozen lake — where art, engineering, and timeless elegance meet. #Pagani #TheICEStMoritz #UtopiaCoupe #ZondaF #HypercarArt #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

Luxury watch brands welcome the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse with striking limited editions from @ArnoldandSon, @IWC, @Longines, @oriswatches and @Vacheron1755 - blending fine watchmaking with zodiac-inspired artistry. #LuxuryWatches #ChineseZodiac #YearOfTheHorse #Horology #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

Ras Al Khaimah closed 2025 with record tourism growth: 1.35 million overnight visitors, double-digit revenue gains, and strong momentum across MICE, weddings, and experiential travel. A big year for the Emirate’s long-term vision. #RasAlKhaimah #RAKTourism #UAETwitter #TravelTrends #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

iCAUR makes its Middle East debut with the new V27 — a bold, retro-styled REEV SUV offering 900+ km of range and 150 km of pure electric driving. Big on design, big on capability, and built for the region’s green mobility goals. #iCAUR #V27 #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

BEDA’A marks Qatar National Day with the Eclipse Qatar Limited Edition — a beautifully detailed 37 mm alternative time-display watch, limited to just 50 pieces. A floating celestial shield, frosted dial and SW300 movement make it a standout tribute to the nation. #BEDAA #QatarNationalDay #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

The White Edition of the @Huawei Mate XT ULTIMATE DESIGN has arrived in the UAE. A pristine vegan-leather finish, gold accents, a 10.2” tri-fold X-True Display and a uniquely crafted camera module make this the most striking Mate XT yet. Available Jan 9 for AED 9,999. #HuaweiMateXT #UltimateDesign #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

A new era for @Defender at Dakar. Warner Bros. Discovery is launching a three-part docuseries following the Defender Dakar D7X-R and its world-class driver lineup — including trailblazer Sara Price — as they prepare for the 2026 Dakar Rally. Narrated by Gillian Anderson, episode one droped on 3 January 2026 on Eurosport and TNT Sports. #Defender #Dakar2026 #Motorsport #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

How the @fia transformed under Mohammed Ben Sulayem: A €24M deficit turned into a €4.7M surplus. Karting participation up 68%. New global programmes, safer racing, stronger governance, and a modernised FIA ready for the future. A defining first term — and a reshaped federation. #FIA #Motorsport #MohammedBenSulayem #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

2025 was a landmark year in watchmaking — from grand anniversaries to groundbreaking complications. After handling dozens of pieces across Dubai, Geneva and India, here are our picks for the year’s very best: 🔹 Lange Minute Repeater Perpetual 🔹 JLC Reverso Tribute Geographic 🔹 MB&F SP One 🔹 Patek Philippe Calatrava 6196P 🔹 Rolex Land-Dweller 🔹 Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Solaria Plus, honourable mentions from AP, Massena LAB, MB&F, Ulysse Nardin, VC, Breguet and more. #Watches #HauteHorlogerie #TCI #TheCorneaImpression #2025Watches

BEDA’A unveils the Eclipse Qatar Limited Edition — a 37 mm tribute to Qatar National Day, featuring a multi-layered celestial shield, maroon alligator strap, and the SW300 automatic movement. Limited to 50 pieces. 🇶🇦✨ #BEDAA #QatarNationalDay #EclipseQatarLE #IndependentWatchmaking #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

iCAUR has made its Middle East debut with the eco-friendly V27 — a bold REEV SUV blending retro design, modern tech, and over 900 km of total range. A future classic with real off-road ability. ⚡🚙 #iCAURV27 #iCAUR #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

Vyntage Horology has unveiled the Strata — an ultra-thin Grade 5 titanium sports watch with an integrated bracelet, a Vaucher micro-rotor movement, and design input from master watchmaker Rexhep Rexhepi. A bold next step for the UAE’s homegrown independent brand. #VyntageHorology #Strata #DubaiWatchWeek #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

Arabian Automobiles and @DamasJewellery have unveiled a ultra-limited Infiniti QX80 54th National Day Edition — only 7 units, each featuring a handcrafted jewel inspired by the UAE’s night sky in 1971. A tribute to heritage, craftsmanship, and ambition. #InfinitiQX80 #UAE54 #DamasJewellery #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

Dubai Airports is seeing strong winter-season growth as DXB and DWC expand connectivity. Direct traffic now makes up 55% of DXB’s demand, with major boosts from Europe, Central Asia, and regional markets. Saudi Arabia shows the sharpest rise, while DWC continues its rapid climb. #DubaiAirports #DXB #DWC #Aviation #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

Emirates Motor Company kicked off the UAE off-road season with the @MercedesBenz Dunes Drive at Tilal Sweihan, bringing owners and enthusiasts together for guided dune drives, G-Class flexing, and desert hospitality. #MercedesBenz #EMC #DunesDrive #UAEOffRoad #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

Phillips’ New York Watch Auction: XIII just made U.S. history – $43.5M in sales, 100% of lots sold, and Francis Ford Coppola’s F.P. Journe FFC Prototype hammering for $10.8M, a new world record for an independent watchmaker. Provenance and independents are clearly the stars of today’s market. #FPJourne #PhillipsAuctions #WatchAuctions #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

Official: Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected @fia President for a second four-year term, after overseeing major governance reforms and turning a €-24m loss in 2021 into a €4.7m operating result in 2024. #FIA #Motorsport #Dubai #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

What a finale. 🏁 Max Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi GP, but the night belongs to Lando Norris – P3 is enough to crown him 2025 F1 World Champion and give McLaren its first drivers’ title since 2008. 🧡🏆 #AbuDhabiGP #F1 #LandoNorris #McLaren #TCI #TheCorneaImpression

A love letter to Las Vegas, drawn at 300 km/h. 🎲✨ The @McLaren 750S VIVA is the brand’s first “sketch in motion” concept – a rolling canvas featuring: 🎲 Founding numbers of Vegas & McLaren hidden in a hand-drawn die ⭐ Ten stars for ten World Constructors’ titles, sketched by Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri 🏁 Silhouettes of every title-winning McLaren along the painted circuits 💜 Bruce McLaren tributes with his Muriwai Trophy, race number 58, and helmet in a heart 🌃 “Vegas Nights” neon paint and “Welcome to fabulous MSO” under the wing It’s not just a spec – it’s a story in motion. #McLaren #750S #MSO #VegasNights #TCI #TheCorneaImpression