The new collection of Cerruti 1881 novelties introduced this season marks a period of reflection. The brand, which has just completed 50 years of being a game changer in fashion has been growing strong with every collection.The success of Cerruti 1881 is the result of a conscious, inventive decision to push imaginative boundaries to give the brand a new identity that echoes the creative aspirations of its loyal admirers.From a strong Parisian inf... ... Read more
Ten exclusive show highlights and more than 100 product launches mark 22nd edition of region’s largest beauty and wellbeing trade fairDubai, UAE, May 14, 2017: Beautyworld Middle East, the region’s largest international trade fair for beauty products, hair, fragrances, and wellbeing was opened today (14 May 2017) by His Highness Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Information.&nb... ... Read more
. Time to celebrate dad (Dubai, UAE – 2017) Swiss watchmaker Rado is presenting a duo of dapper timepieces to help you celebrate Father’s Day.Featuring handsome angular lines and avant-garde high-tech ceramic construction, the Rado Ceramica is the perfect addition to the modern man’s wardrobe. The iconic timepiece was relaunched last year in collaboration with renowned industrial designer Konstantin Grcic, which gave the un... ... Read more
Innovative cosmetics, skincare, haircare, water, and chocolate to debut at region’s largest beauty and wellbeing showcaseDubai, UAE, May 13, 2017: Beautyworld Middle East, the region’s largest international beauty and wellness trade fair will open tomorrow (14 May), with 1,580 exhibitors from 60 countries out to impress more than 35,000 visitors over three days at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. P... ... Read more
Dubai, UAE, May 14, 2017: Celebrate in style with our beautiful Monsoon Children’s wear collection, bursting with stunning sequin dresses with floral embellishments and the accessories to match, in sweet pink and ivory tones. For our older girls, Storm by Monsoon Children offers a more grown up style with black ruffle blouses teamed with full patterned skirts. Glitter T bar pumps and pearl pendent chokers complete the look.Gold metall... ... Read more
Dubai, UAE, May 11, 2017: Filorga, the first French aesthetic medicine laboratory takes inspiration from the latest advances in aesthetic medicine to develop a cutting-edge serum that can treat all types of wrinkles. By integrating active ingredients usually reserved for aesthetic medicine in a skincare formula, Filorga has created an effective concentrate to erase wrinkles in women aged 35 and above called Time-Zero. Wrinkles are the ... ... Read more
Lifestyle
Dubai, UAE, September 25, 2018: Since their collaboration on 2017 Rallye des Gazelles, ties were reinforced between SAINT HONORE and Kiera Chaplin, now the brand’s new ambassador - discover who she is.
Kiera Chaplin, a multi-talented woman
Grand-daughter of Charlie Chaplin and great-grand-daughter of Nobel Prize winner Eugene O’Neill, Kiera Chaplin remembers a time, while growing up, when she did not grasp the measure of ......
Corum “Eleganza”: Ma che bella!
Dubai, UAE, September 25, 2018: Corum is unveiling a new collection that is 100% dedicated to women: Eleganza. Its particularity: available both in casual chic and precious jewellery versions; as part of a strictly limited edition, these feminine models feature, for the first time in the brand’s history, an automatic regulator movement.
At once precious yet casual, modern yet ......
The star spends time exploring the newest facilities in Bienne, Switzerland.
Dubai, UAE, September 24, 2018: Swapping Hollywood for Bienne, OMEGA ambassador George Clooney recently dropped by the brand’s new factory in Switzerland to explore the state-of-the-art watchmaking inside.
The new facilities were opened in 2017 and this was the legendary actor’s first chance to see exactly how and where OMEGA completes its famous ......
Dubai, UAE, September 20, 2018: Following the success of the past few years with the introduction of the Scafograf 300 and Scafograf GMT, Eberhard & Co. is now expanding the collection with a more feminine version, a new model dedicated to the sporty, dynamic and sophisticated woman.
Animated by an automatic movement in a 38 mm steel case with a polished, satin finish, the new Scafograf 100 retains some of the features of ......
Dubai, UAE, September 20, 2018: O Boticário, the largest cosmetic franchise in the world, opens its doors for the first time in the Middle East this Saturday at Mirdif City Centre. The company was inspired through the true story of O Boticário’s founder, who more than 40 years ago, began to mix natural ingredients to produce beauty products in a small pharmacy in Curitiba-Brazil. Today, the brand’s products are a ......
Fashion
Marking the elegance of the 80’s from the daily wear to the most elegant mood
Dubai, UAE (September 24, 2018) – Baldinini, the Italian luxury footwear and accessories brand, releases its Fall Winter 18/19 collection in UAE, marking the elegance of the 80’s with strong details from the daily wear to the most elegant mood, from the trend to casual, and sports to the coolest sneakers.
Singular feminine, Feminine ......
Dubai, UAE, September 24, 2018: Marks & Spencer moves into Autumn Winter 18, with a sense of confidence and simplicity; celebrating style and championing quality. Throughout the overall season, there is a subtle synergy, presenting collections that are cohesive and versatile, and tailored to her everchanging needs.
Autumn sees the arrival of Poetic, as top to toe colour takes a new feminine direction. A palette of pinks set the ......
Dubai, UAE, September 23, 2018: The irresistible blend of sensual glamour and grunge attitude of 1990s fashion relives in GUESS’ American Dream capsule collection. The brand’s iconic adverts feature on bold prints in bright colours. Clashing primary hues, such as red, yellow, blue and violet, accentuate the face of pin-up models in true Warhol style, for a modern take on a pop classic. Playfully provocative prints stand out on ......
Zippy stands for Kids. And Parents. Together.
Dubai, UAE, September 20, 2018: Award-winning, Portuguese childrenswear label, Zippy, celebrated the launch of its new Fall 2018 collection with an in-store ‘Mummy Morning’ event that took place on the 18th September 2018 in the Dubai Mall. Zippy International Markets Manager, Marcos Fonseca, welcomed parenting media and ‘mummy’ influencers and their kids to a ......
Dubai, UAE, September 19, 2018: GUESS is excited to launch an update to the FW18 handbags collection. Give your accessories a makeover this fall with colourful totes, sleek crossbody bags, and the very trendy fanny packs. Dependable, practical and stylish, these handbags are perfect for carrying all the essentials a girl needs.
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Technology
New Xerox Brenva HD options boost output, flexibility and applications
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 25, 2018 – With the demand for color inkjet pages expected to grow more than five-fold through 20221, print providers need more productivity and flexibility from their inkjet devices to capture that growth. To respond to the demand, Xerox has increased output capacity for the Xerox Brenva® HD Production Press by 40 ......
Operators can capture potential revenues of USD 3.3 billion from digitalization of industries in UAE, according to Ericsson’s ‘The guide to capturing the 5G industry digitalization business potential’
5G technology will enable digitalization of industries such as energy and utilities, public safety, and manufacturing
Of the ten industries listed in the report, manufacturing is the largest, with a global revenue potential ......
Unique and strategic service, SkyTone, to add ease to Chinese travelers when visiting Dubai
Dubai, 24 September, 2018: Huawei Mobile Services MENA, part of Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has collaborated with Dubai Tourism for the Dubai China Conference 2018 that was held recently at Atlantis, The Palm. At the conference, Huawei CBG announced its strategic service, SkyTone, an inexpensive global mobile data roaming ......
Automobile
Dubai, UAE, 25 September, 2018: In sweet home Chicago on September 25, 1928 brothers Paul and Joseph Galvin incorporated Motorola’s founding company, Galvin Manufacturing Corporation, with only one product and five employees. Flash forward through #90yearsmotorola and there’s no doubt we have transformed the tech industry. Join us as we travel back through 90 years of innovation and technological breakthroughs to see how we ......
Jaguar XE sports saloon establishes lap record for a production saloon at the original Circuit de Charade, Clermont Ferrand
Record set on first flying lap of the former GP circuit for 30 years
Vincent Radermecker piloted an XE 300 SPORT around the 8km, 48 turn track in 4min 09sec at an average speed of 116kmh (72mph)
300 SPORT model is powered by a 300PS 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol engine
Feat follows the Nürburgring lap record set by ......
Dubai, UAE, September 25, 2018: The readers' choice "autonis - the best design novelty 2018" of auto motor und sport, the renowned German car magazine, is always a special indicator of the design capabilities of a car brand. During this year's prestigious vote, readers chose the Maserati Ghibli as their number 1 in its “upper-class” segment with more than 20 percent of the 11,990 votes. Overall, ......
Food Industry
Dubai, 24 September 2018: There’s a brand new online one-stop-shop in town looking to satisfy all your carnivorous cravings - CarniStore, part butcher part smokehouse, is taking orders and gearing up for the UAE’s long-awaited BBQ season.
Created by a pair of hardcore meat lovers, CarniStore promises to send its customers into meat-sweat overload with just the click of a mouse. The new website www.carnistore.com allows ......
Dubai, UAE, September 23, 2018: Meats with red wine and fish with white. While this age-old dictum may give you pairing confidence, for a flawless foodie experience, it may be wiser to let the experts take the reins. With true love for the bounty of the sea, and a heartfelt understanding of marrying seafood with wine, Evan Workman takes position as Head Sommelier at Pierchic.
Bitten by the wine bug early on, American-born Evan ......
Real Estate & Retail
Dubai, UAE, September 24, 2018: We are super excited to be sharing upcoming promotions for the month of October.
YALUMBA THEME NIGHTS
If you aren’t aware of Yalumba’s reputation in Dubai insanely diverse food scene, you might be in for a massive surprise. Not only can you expect to have the most delicious food in generous portions, but you’ll also enjoy a rich variety of world cuisine all through the month. Pick ......
42 thousand transactions and services for investors
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22nd September 2018: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that its service centres across Dubai have served more than 39,000 investors, after helping them complete their investments with a total value of AED 131 billion during the period from January to 31st August, 2018.
In the latest report issued by DLD, the number of transactions ......
Travel, Tourism and Hotels
Two new ice TV channels will be dedicated to promoting things to do in Dubai and the UAE
Dubai, UAE, 24 September 2018: Emirates continues to push boundaries with their award-winning ice entertainment system, with the launch of two new ice TV channels dedicated to promoting the wide range of activities in Dubai and the UAE. The channels will be on ice in December. The innovative solution will help Dubai and UAE ......
Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 23 September 2018: Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other airline, hosted the Turkish Airlines Corporate Club Conference on 17-18 September in Istanbul, in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).
The conference is an annual international event where industry leaders come together and discuss the future of business travel. This year’s ......
Banking and Investments
Friends Provident International (FPI) releases protection survey results for the fourth consecutive year
Dubai, UAE, September 25, 2018: FPI’s fourth annual protection survey results show that brand reputation and price have the greatest influence on people’s decision to buy life and critical illness insurance in the UAE. These factors were considered more important than others, such as adviser recommendation, claim......
Dubai, UAE, 19 September 2018: Asahi Yukizai Corporation – Japan’s leading company in industrial resins and plastic valves – successfully held the opening ceremony for its Middle East operations at Dubai Airport Freezone – DAFZA.
The new office will play a key role in expanding the company’s business across the Middle East and North Africa region.
The opening ceremony was hosted by Mr.Nasser Al Madani, As......
Education and Trainings
MBRU welcomed its largest cohort of medical students to date
A 1st for MBRU’s HBMCDM to enroll postgraduate dental students from Kuwait
According to Scopus, MBRU is ranked within the top institutions in UAE in Medicine and Dentistry in just 3 years.
Dubai, 25 September 2018: Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) held its third annual Board of Trustees meeting chaired by ......
Participants will travel to Washington, D.C. and New York while also touring major cultural attractions in the two cities
Abu Dhabi, September 25, 2018: NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced the 2018-2019 class of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program (SMSP), which enhances existing skills of outstanding students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and provides them with special academic and leadership ......
Government, Legal and Charity
The UAE Innovation Chapter – first of its kind in the UAE & Middle East formed by DQG
Dubai, UAE, September 24, 2018: Dubai Quality Group proudly announces the establishment of the UAE Innovation Chapter, in association with Team Power International. The chapter is a first of its kind think tank to be launched in the UAE & the Middle East to connect & build a community of Innovation Experts & ......
Fifth edition to highlight (CLIX) initiative launched by Ministry of Climate Change & Environment
Dubai, UAE, 23 September 2018: The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2018 is set to emphasise the role of young men and women in global efforts to build a green economy when it opens in Dubai in October. Organizers of WGES made the announcement as the UAE joins the worldwide celebration of the United Nations’ ......
Events and Exhibitions
To ensure it considers global perspectives
Dubai, UAE, September 25, 2018: The Twitter Rules apply to everyone who uses Twitter. In the past, we’ve created our rules with a rigorous policy development process; it involves in-depth research and partnership with the members of our Trust and Safety Council and other experts to ensure these policies best serve every person on the service. Now, we’re trying something new by ......
Dubai, 25 September 2018: The annual School Librarian of the Year Award has opened for nominations. Now in its third year, the Award champions the important role that school librarians have in influencing children to read books for pleasure. It is given by the Emirates Literature Foundation and The Executive Council of Dubai to those school librarians who have been shown to make a difference to literacy in their schools, sharing ......
Healthcare, Fitness and Medicine
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 25, 2018: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed today a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nice University Hospital.
The Mou was signed by HE Humaid Al Qutami, Director-General of the DHA and Charles Guepratte, Chief Executive Officer of Nice University Hospital in the presence of high level officials including Her Excellency Raja Rabia, the Consul General of France in Dubai and ......
627,000 women are estimated to die from breast cancer in 2018 worldwide
This campaign included the book launch “Twisting Fate”, which depicts the inspiring story of Dr Pamela Munster’s research and experience of breast cancer first-hand
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 September, 2018: Zulekha Hospital’s ‘Pink It Now’ breast cancer campaign has attracted 7,600 women to attend ......
Other Top Stories
An average rate increase of 4.9%, effective January 1, 2019
Dubai, UAE September 24th, 2018: DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, announced today its annual price increase of 4.9% for shipments, effective January 1, 2019.
“DHL Express has been significantly investing in our international network to meet highest expectations and to offer an even better service for our customers globally,” said Geoff Walsh, UAE Country Manager, DHL Express. “Our aim is to deliver continuous improvement in quality ......read more
By Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank
Dubai, UAE, September 23, 2018: The Bloomberg Commodity Index, which tracks the performance of 22 major commodity futures, rose from the ashes this past week. The 2% gain occurred after some early weakness after the US announcement of additional tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
The broad-based recovery that followed in global stocks and currencies was driven by a combination of the US tariffs coming in at the lower 10% bracket and China, while responding with its own counter tariffs, announcing plans to ......read more
The International Youth Nuclear Congress and the UAE Permanent Representation to the International Atomic Energy Agency co-hosted a side-event at the 62nd IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austria
Young professionals from the UAE, USA, China, Russia and France share their views on the future of nuclear energy and technology
Dubai, UAE, September 20, 2018: The International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Permanent Representation to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) facilitated a discussion on the role of young people in the future ......read more
ENEC participates in 62nd Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, UAE side event and International Youth Nuclear Congress event
ENEC CEO updated the attendees on the status of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Project
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 September 2018: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) participated in the 62nd Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, taking place at the IAEA International Center in Vienna, Austria, from 17 to 21 September 2018. The ENEC delegation to the Conference is led by Eng. Mohamed Al Hammadi, ......read more
Dubai, UAE; September 19, 2018: Hormann, a leading provider of doors and gates in the region, has introduced a new door type- V4015 SEL Alu-R, that comes with an innovative tubular drive and high-speed process, making it ideal for tight spaces. It is safe and economical as it is equipped with the standard light grille and SoftEdge profile for a high level of security, to prevent door system damage by stopping the door immediately if a person or vehicle is in the door opening. These features make the door suitable for different sectors including general stores, hotels, homes, food ......read more
Dubai, September 18, 2018: As residents look to enjoy their outdoor space during the cooler months, home improvement and lifestyle store, Al-Futtaim ACE has the perfect solution to refresh or revitalize their garden or balcony.
The Al-Futtaim company has just launched its exciting Outdoor collection with hundreds of new products that will provide plenty of inspiration for customers to decorate their outdoor living space.
Whether it is alfresco dining, barbeque parties, camping or off-roading, picnics, gardening or celebrating the festive season, the collection includes new ......read more
The renowned French outdoor furniture brand for hotels and resorts will display the latest collections and innovative designs from September 16-18, 2018 - DWTC
Dubai, UAE, September 15, 2018: Mousses Etoiles, a leading French manufacturer of luxurious outdoor furniture, will be exhibiting their latest range at The Leisure Show Dubai, from the 16th to the 18th September in Hall 7 stand number 7E308 DWTC. Mousses Etoiles which has already begun providing UAE’s most prestigious hotels, will be looking forward to meeting and interacting with more hospitality professionals ......read more
Enjoy a wide variety of designs and combinations to suit every budget at one of the biggest bedroom festivals this year!
PAN Emirates launches bedroom festival up to 70 per cent discounts
PAN Emirates offers pre-arranged sets from cost effective
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 12, 2018: PAN Emirates Home Furnishings, the leading home-grown indoor, patio, and outdoor furniture brand in the region, continues to offer great value to it’s loyal customers with the launch of the bedroom festival.
During the festival, shoppers can enjoy ......read more
5MW Ile de Romainville Solar Park being developed with financing worth AED31 million from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development as well as funds from PUC’s own equity
Solar PV project to be integrated with existing 6MW Port Victoria Wind Farm and PUC’s existing power station
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Sept 12, 2018 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, will help the Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) in building a five-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with battery storage in the Republic of Seychelles The project is being financed by ......read more
Renowned interior designer, Perry Hanssen showcases contemporary kitchen spaces with SieMatic UAE
Dubai, UAE, September 12, 2018: The kitchen is probably the most used room in any home, so why not make it a space you enjoy spending time in. Introducing innovative German designed kitchens from SieMatic UAE, which is retailed at Al Gurg Lifestyle.
SieMatic offers customers a unique luxury experience to create and customise their dream kitchen, to fit any space and environment, be it sophisticated, elegant or classic.
Perry Hanssen is the creative force ......read more
Meets every modern bathroom’s desire to balance functionality and aesthetic appeal
Dubai, September 12, 2018: Ideal Standard, one of the leading providers of innovative bathroom solutions operating across Europe, Middle East and Africa, has unveiled Esedra – a classic contemporary ceramic range that ticks every box in the requirement list of a modern bathroom space, which will not compromise on practicality or aesthetics.
The new line designed by Studio Levin exudes a fresh, energetic aura, clean lines and soft rounded shapes, all married ......read more
September 11, 2018 - Dubai UAE: A 2016 report by McKinsey & Company found that 14 percent of millennials said they would not work in the oil and gas industry because of its negative image – the highest percentage of any industry. With millennials set to comprise 75 percent of the workforce by 2025, it is imperative companies within the oil and gas industry do more to attract younger talent.
In recent years, the oil and gas industry has seen the landscape in which it operates undergo significant change, marked by a West-East shift in socio-political and economic power ......read more
As per the latest industry recommendations to reinforce UAE’s prominent position
The first event of its kind that gathers decision makers in the maritime industry to discuss methods to develop the legal and procedural framework of the UAE ports in addition to improving the efficiency of its infrastructure and technology
Dubai – United Arab Emirates – 11th of September 2018: Under the patronage of the Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime “FTA”, Tactics Maritime Media and Marasi News have successfully arranged “The UAE Maritime ......read more
Hughes and Yahsat to provide commercial Ka-band satellite broadband service across Africa, Middle East and southwest Asia
Dubai, UAE, September 10, 2018: Yahsat, a leading global satellite operator based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, and Hughes Network Systems (HUGHES), a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), today announced an agreement to enter into a joint venture to provide commercial Ka-band satellite broadband services across Africa, the Middle East and southwest Asia. This new venture combines Hughes deep ......read more
Dubai, UAE, September 09, 2018: SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a framework agreement for project support services with LUKOIL Mid-East for the West Qurna phase 2 oil field in Iraq.
“We continue to build on our long-term relationship with LUKOIL and to help them realize their projects successfully. Once again, we look forward to demonstrating our expertise in the delivery of professional services and our enviable reputation that has been earned in the region for over 50 years,” said Christian Brown, President, Oil & Gas, ......read more
Effective 11 September 2018, employment across four sub-sectors within the retail sector in Saudi Arabia will be restricted to Saudi nationals only. Foreign nationals will be prohibited from working in forty-three different professions.
September 09, 2018: Thirteen professions across three additional sub-sectors will be subject to restrictions effective from 9 November 2018, and forty-four designations within five other sub-sectors will be affected from 7 January 2019 onwards.
Affected sub-sectors
Professions restricted to Saudi ......read more
Dubai, UAE; September 06, 2018: Hormann, a leading provider of doors and gates in the region, has introduced V2012 - a specialized door for supermarkets. This fully equipped door is a safe internal door for commercial enterprises with high customer frequency. The door comes with an operator and shaft cover manufactured with standard light grille (monitoring height 350 mm) and automatic emergency opening via a counter weight. These features make the flexible plastic curtain door a safe choice for indoor areas with high customer footfall. It is also possible to print the curtain ......read more
Dubai, UAE, September 05, 2018: Gazprom Neft, Mubadala Petroleum and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF, the sovereign wealth fund of the Russian Federation) have announced the completion of a transaction establishing a joint venture to develop oil fields in the Tomsk and Omsk regions of Western Siberia.
Further to an agreement announced on 24 May 2018, Gazprom Neft has now completed its sale of a 49-percent interest in Gazpromneft-Vostok LLC, operator of 13 fields, to Mubadala Petroleum and RDIF. Following the completion of this transaction Gazprom Neft now holds a ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 5th September, 2018: Eros Group, distributor of world-renowned brands like Samsung, Hitachi, Linksys, TCL, Midea, Sonos and many more unveiled exciting promotional offers for Midea products. This offer will run from the 6th of September till the 6th October 2018 only at Midea Showroom, Eros Digital Home, Level 2, Burjuman.
Patrons will be able to avail a free Midea product with every purchase of a Midea product. Spend (excluding VAT) AED 200 to AED 499 and get a Midea Handheld Vacuum Cleaner worth AED 99, AED 500 to AED 999 and get a Midea ......read more
Dubai, September 05, 2018: Caparol Paints, a global provider of German paint and coating solutions, provided professional training to a group of 15 Architects and Interiors stream students of Ajman University in infrastructure painting system as part of the Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME) competition.
The team of 15 students under the name “Team Aqua Green” received training lessons from experts at Caparol in innovative painting systems using Caparol’s latest range of products. They were also taught the practical lessons on how to paint their houses by ......read more
