Dubai: Bearys Global’s maiden real estate project in the UAE, Bearys Wafira, has been honoured with the International Property Award for Sustainable Residential Development. The award was presented at a ceremony held on September 11, 2025, at the Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Dubai Marina.

The project, located next to Wafi Mall in central Dubai, has been recognised for its focus on sustainability and eco-conscious design. The recognition comes even before the project’s official launch, placing Bearys Global on the international real estate map.

Chairman Syed Mohamed Beary, along with Mazhar Beary, Ashraf Beary, and other members of the leadership team, received the award at the event.

Speaking on the occasion, Syed Mohamed Beary said the project was aimed at combining modern luxury with sustainable living. “With Bearys Wafira, we aim to create timeless spaces where sustainability becomes a way of life,” he said.

The company said that the project seeks to set new benchmarks in sustainable residential development across the Gulf region.

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Mangaluru: This year’s Karavali Utsava will commence on December 20, with a wide range of cultural, adventure, and tourism-focused programs planned across Mangaluru and other parts of the Dakshina Kannada district, Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V. said.

He was speaking while presiding over a Karavali Utsava preparedness review meeting held at the District Commissioner’s office.

The main event will be held at the Karavali Utsava grounds in the city. In an effort to promote beach tourism, special programs will be organised at six beaches across the district, which include Panambur, Ullal, Someshwara, Sasihitlu, Tannirbhavi, and the Blue Flag Beach.

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Outlining the schedule, the Deputy Commissioner said adventure sports will be held at Sasihitlu Beach, while a wine, cheese, and cake festival will take place at the Tannirbhavi Blue Flag Beach.

A music festival and triathlon are planned at Tannirbhavi Beach. Football, volleyball and other sports events will be organised at Ullal Beach, cultural programs at Panambur Beach, and a music evening and yoga program at Someshwara Beach.

In addition, food festivals featuring a variety of local and regional cuisines will be held at all beaches. The Kala Parba program and a flower and floriculture exhibition will be organised at Kadri Park, while a film festival is also planned in Mangaluru city.

A football tournament will be held at Nehru Maidan on December 27 and 28, and special programs will be organised at Pilikula Nisargadhama. To attract tourists, helicopter joyrides have also been arranged, the Deputy Commissioner said.

The review meeting was attended by Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narvade Vinayak Karbari, Mangaluru Deputy Divisional Officer Meenakshi Arya, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mithun H.N., Deputy Conservator of Forests Antony Mariappa, and other officials.