Dubai, UAE - 09 December 2020: Carrefour UAE signs a Charter with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, representing its long-term commitment to developing local Emirati Talent. The Charter aligns Carrefour more closely to the vision of the UAE’s MOHRE, which entails the hiring and training of 100 locals, 50 of which have already been onboarded. The signing was attended by MOHRE’s official delegation... ... Read more
Business continuity, greater security, seamless services, and significant operational expenditure savings are among the main benefits that await DCAA due to the new partnershipDubai, UAE, 9th December 2020: In line with its role as a Strategic Partner for Smart Dubai Office, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced a new partnership agreement that will see the UAE telco assume responsibility for migrating the ... ... Read more
Customers can now shop with Empay appDubai – Dec 8, 2020: Region’s leading hypermarket and supermarket chain Lulu Group has become the first major retailers to sign up on Empay, the world’s first contactless lifestyle payment ecosystem with instant credit. Empay, designed and developed within the UAE’s Smart Government program framework, is a payment application for secure and cashless transactions.The agreement... ... Read more
Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 08, 2020: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has committed to purchasing carbon offsets, to completely neutralise the CO2 emissions of its flagship “Greenliner” 787-10 aircraft for a full year of operations in 2021.The initiative is the start of the airline’s journey to reduce CO2 emissions to 50 percent of 2019 levels by 2035, and to achieve full net zero emissions by 20... ... Read more
Dubai – 8 December 2020: HE Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation visited Gitex Technology exhibition and toured the Dubai Customs pavilion in the presence of HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and the senior management team.Bin Sulayem highly applauded Dubai Customs’ smart systems and cutting-edge technologies displayed at the renow... ... Read more
December 08, 2020: A young beauty enthusiast and leading influencer, Natalie Sallaum has turned her passion for beauty into an online realm, aiming to inspire and be inspired by connecting with thousands of her followers in Lebanon, the MENA region and all around the world. She uses her social media channels, where she incorporates her love for fashion and lifestyle, as a platform for female empowerment, encouraging women of all ages ... ... Read more
Lifestyle
January 26, 2021: Everyone deserves to feel loved on Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s for a lover, friend, family member or yourself, a thoughtful gesture or sparkling surprise might seem small, but can mean so much.
Pandora’s latest study* on how we express and celebrate our love found that around 50 percent of participants feel loved when their significant other shows that they are thinking of them and ......
January 26, 2021: Inspired by the dunhill man's spirit of adventure, ICON RACING was launched in 2018. The ICON RACING man enjoys a casual, yet sophisticated lifestyle and takes pleasure in spending weekends revelling in the freedom of the open road. Now, the journey that inspired the creation of dunhill ICON RACING continues with the addition of two new distinctive fragrances. Introducing dunhill ICON RACING SPORT, a fragrance ......
United Arab Emirates - January 25, 2021:
OJAR, founded by Sheikha Hind Bahwan, is a fusion of fragrances from the East and the West.
Created as a statement of modernity and traditional harmony, the brand pays tribute to the art and rituals of Middle Eastern perfume making.
The Omani founder is behind the fragrance collection, design, and visual campaign.
“I see perfume ......
United Arab Emirates - January 25, 2021: In 2016, in celebration of their 20th anniversary, Parmigiani Fleurier joined a small but prestigious group of manufactures with the introduction of the Tonda Chronor Anniversaire, featuring the Maison’s first-ever in-house integrated chronograph- the PF361 caliber. Only seven brands in the watchmaking world have the expertise necessary to develop, manufacture and meticulously ......
** Get the New Year glow with this pampering duo from FILORGA **
United Arab Emirates - January 24, 2021: With all the frolicking of the holiday season and the stresses of re-adjusting to the work climate of 2021, it’s no surprise that our skin has borne the brunt of it all. Furthermore, lack of sleep and the chilly weather can add to the aggressions on your skin which include dark circles, puffiness around ......
Fashion
1920 - 2020
United Arab Emirates - January 24, 2021: Sportmax propone per la stagione Pre-Fall Autunno Inverno 2021 un viaggio attraverso il tempo, quello dal 1920 al 2020, attraverso le quattro città chiave del mondo: New York, Parigi, Berlino e Shanghai. Una trasposizione di tutte le influenze artistiche e culturali più caratteristiche dei ruggenti anni Venti nel contesto attuale, rendendo così omaggio a ......
United Arab Emirates - January 20, 2021: Steve Madden is ready to celebrate Valentine's Day with the quintessential colours of the occasion - red, blush-beige and black.
Celebrate with yourself, love yourself and be generous to yourself. If you call yourself a shoe lover, then treat yourself to trendy shoes that are perfect for this special day.
If red is the first colour that comes to your mind when ......
United Arab Emirates - January 18, 2021: No other garment symbolises the heritage of Arabian culture as much as Jalabiyas. The traditional Jalabiyas, hand-crafted by master artisans, trace their origin to ancient times and were loved and treasured by royalty.
The grandeur of the spectacular tunics has been documented and preserved by many historians and museums. It is perhaps the most enduring and iconic garment ......
United Arab Emirates - January 17, 2021: Forty years of fashion, forty years at the side of women, teaching them how to love themselves every day. In 1980, Marina Rinaldi designed the first collection that would reach the public the following year with a clear objective: eliminate prejudices that saw elegance as a matter of size.
From that point onwards, the brand has always stayed loyal to that objective and to a vocation ......
United Arab Emirates - January 14, 2021: It's time to get your Valentine's Day shoe game in order. You think it's premature? We say it's simply rational.
Your date, the dress, dinner reservation, you have it all planned for the most romantic day of the year. But let's not forget those statement shoes and accessories that are vital to your overall get-up.
Steve Madden has a carefully ......
Technology
The travel and tourism industry has been severely affected by COVID-19. As soon as the WHO declared it as a pandemic, the countries around the world started closing borders and inducing transport limitations.
However, things are getting better now as “Dubai” the world’s sought-after destination for tourists started welcoming holiday-makers from July 7 following the successful management of the Covid-19 pandemic and ......
United Arab Emirates - January 20, 2021: The paparazzi are known for often taking covert photographs of celebrities and selling them to tabloids or gossip magazines. In a similar vein, could the increasing number of smart, connected devices coming into our lives start acting like covert “data paparazzi”? And what can we do to avoid it? Find out here.
Today, our devices collect and forward information ......
Samsung is bringing a popular Family HubTM feature to smartphone users with SmartThings Cooking
United Arab Emirates - January 20, 2021: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced at CES 2021 that it is making one of its most popular Family Hub™ features available in the SmartThings app. Family Hub won its sixth consecutive CES Innovation Award this year—a testament to Samsung’s innovative strides in ......
Automobile
New truck series to further bolster waste management services across UAE
Dubai, January 25, 2021 – Al Tayer Motors, the official Ford Trucks importer-dealer in the UAE, delivered Ford Trucks’ vehicles to Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies that provides integrated, sustainable Facilities Management (FM) services that enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets, to bolster their waste management operations across the ......
ABU DHABI RACING’S AL QUBAISI SECURED TWO PODIUM FINISHES
THE CIRCUIT ALSO HOSTED HANKOOK 6H ABU DHABI AND GULF RADICAL CUP ACTION
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 25 January: Hamda Al Qubaisi secured her maiden victory of the 2021 F4 UAE Championship, as part of the first round of Yas Racing Series, at Yas Marina Circuit.
The second of five rounds of race action took place at the home of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ......
• Hyundai Motor and Rhizome of the New Museum will collaborate on platforms purpose-built to exhibit digital art by leading international artists
• The partnership will be anchored by ‘World on a Wire,’ a new group exhibition premiering in Hyundai Motorstudio Beijing and online, January 28, 2021
• Additional exhibitions will be held at Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul and Moscow
Dubai, 25 January 2021 ......
Food Industry
The Kissaten styled coffee house brings coffee mixology and bespoke brewing
Dubai, January 18, 2021: Dubai residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to coffee shops, but for bespoke brews and mixology that provide the perfect taste after every sip, there’s little to no competition—introducing Third Wave Cafe, a new hidden gem tucked away inside the award-winning Seventh Heaven complex of AlBarari. Meaning the ......
The brand promises to delight Banana Pudding fans with this new gluten-free edition
Dubai - United Arab Emirates - 14th January 2021: Famed New York institution, Magnolia Bakery has today announced the launch of a gluten-free version of their world-famous Banana Pudding. The heavenly new dessert comes after years of requests from Magnolia Bakery fans following a gluten-free diet.
Magnolia Bakery’s Gluten-Free Banana Pudding, features ......
Real Estate & Retail
With Dubai Civil Defence approval, Alucopanel A1 Non-Combustible Aluminum Composite Panels becomes the first and only Non-Combustible External Wall Façade System to be approved by government authorities in the Middle East region, which will eliminate the spread of fire and reduce casualties in buildings
Date: Dubai, UAE, January 21, 2021
Key Highlights
1. Dubai Civil Defence approves the Middle ......
Complimentary virtual and offline activities
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 January 2021: Join us at BurJuman as we enter 2021 in style! This Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the Mall invites visitors to discover the new through its interactive pop-up installation-The Style Closet- in the main atrium until 30 January 2021, daily, between 2 pm and 10 pm.
Every day, ‘The Style Closet’ will introduce visitors to ......
Travel, Tourism and Hotels
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Effective 15 February 2021, Etihad Airways will recommence passenger flights from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Doha, Qatar, subject to the applicable government approvals. The service will operate daily using an Airbus A320 and a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Global Sales & Cargo, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “With ties between the UAE ......
Abu Dhabi, UAE – January 19, 2021: Following the purchase of 80,000 tonnes of Carbon Offsets in November, Etihad Airways is expanding its offset programme in collaboration with Shell. Separately, the airline is also setting up a guest programme to allow guests to purchase additional voluntary offsets.
Shell’s nature-based carbon offsets
Through its participation in Shell’s carbon credit programme, Etihad ......
Banking and Investments
United Arab Emirates - January 26, 2021: Arab Bank Group closed 2020 reporting net income after tax of $195.3 million as compared to $846.5 million in 2019, recording a drop of 77%. Group equity grew to reach $9.4 billion.
The Board of Directors has recommended to the shareholders the distribution of 12% cash dividends for the financial year 2020.
The year 2020 was challenging for the global and regional banking secto......
Dubai - January 25, 2021: Alpen Capital and Alpen Asset Advisors (Alpen) announce the formation of their Shari’ah Supervisory Board (SSB). The SSB will supervise and advise on Shari’ah related matters in conducting Islamic Financial Business including Shari’ah Review & Consultation and Shari’ah Audit. Alpen has engaged Minhaj Advisory, a firm specialized in providing Shari’ah financial advisory services, as......
Education and Trainings
Running from 20 January 2021 until 20 February 2021, the University’s ‘ADU Innovates!’ 2021 competition will see students from across various disciplines put their creativity to the test
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates—26 January 2021: Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) Innovation Center has launched its annual ‘ADU Innovates!’ competition to celebrate UAE Innovation Month 2021. In line with the ......
United Arab Emirates - January 24, 2021: Innoventures Education student Isha Reddy engaged more than 700 students across the UAE in a contactless, 10-day eco drive to collect and recycle waste. Reddy, 17, is a student of Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills and founder of Go Akhdar, a platform that encourages sustainable living through community initiatives. The ongoing pandemic resulted in the recycling drive taking ......
Government, Legal and Charity
• Enhances governance of procedures to ensure customer convenience and save time
• Establishes centralized geographic database between various licensing bodies
Dubai, 25 January 2021: Dubai Municipality and Dubai Land Department have launched a project for unified comprehensive map for lands in the Emirate of Dubai. The project was launched in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin ......
Dubai, UAE, 25 January 2021: In line with the directives of the wise leadership to accelerate the pace of digital transformation in the emirate, the Rental Disputes Center (RDC) at Dubai Land Department (DLD), has launched two new e-services developed by Emirates Real Estate Solutions Company (ERES). This step aligns with RDC’s comprehensive plan to automate its services and provide them through digital channels, across ......
Events and Exhibitions
~ Johnson Charles speaks about playing in the upcoming season of the Abu Dhabi T10 ~
Abu Dhabi, 26 January 2021: West Indies' wicketkeeper-batsman Johnson Charles, who has scored over 4,000 runs in T20s, is all set to turn up for the Bangla Tigers in the upcoming season of the Abu Dhabi T10, powered by sky247net. The competition will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi from 28th January - 6th February 2021. Charles ......
Juma Al Muhairi: Expect four days of excitement in Al Marmoom as local Saluki race pedigrees put on a show of speed and stamina
Dubai, 26 January 2021: Dubai’s Al Marmoom racetracks will host one of the most popular heritage sports in UAE – the 14th Saluki Championship – for four consecutive days from January 29 until February 1.
Salukis, the Bedouin hunting dogs, will once again put on a show of speed ......
Healthcare, Fitness and Medicine
Launched in-house on Friday 22 January to provide its employees with the Covid-19 vaccine
Dubai, 24 January 2021: In line with the UAE government’s drive to inoculate all residents against the COVID-19 virus, Emirates Post Group launched a vaccination programme on Friday, providing the vaccine to its employees across the emirates.
“Emirates Post Group is committed to serving the UAE while taking the necessary ......
Dubai, 24 January 2021: Kidneys are reddish-brown bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine, below the ribs, and behind the belly. They are vital organs that filter the blood and remove toxins from the body. These toxins then move to the bladder, which goes out of the body through urination. Kidneys are also responsible for regulating the blood pressure, balancing the electrolyte level in the body, and stimulating red ......
Other Top Stories
By Western Furniture
United Arab Emirates - January 26, 2021: Tonin Casa does not make products but, it designs solutions for your home décor. The craftsmanship is blended with the innovative present-day Italian design, creating exceptionally novel collections with the essence of timeless elegance.
Every piece by Tonin Casa is unique and original ranging from tables, coffee tables, chairs, and armchairs, to beds, sideboards, bookcases, as well as lighting and many other accessories and furnishing accessories.
Western Furniture recommends a complete and ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 26 January 2021: Trina Solar Co., Ltd. ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, has released the TrinaTracker Intelligent Tracking Technology White Paper on SuperTrack. According to the white paper, the SuperTrack algorithm has three distinctive technical features - including both smart tracking and backtracking technologies, “Broadcast + Polling” communication strategy, and extreme weather protection techniques. Certified by the industry recognized third-party ......read more
• Carbon capture of 250 billion kilograms targeted over next decade of one billion trees planting
• Teams with world’s first blockchain enabled digital tree planting platform in decarbonisation drive
• Initiative encourages personal and corporate participation
Dubai, UAE – Sunday 24th January, 2021: The UAE’s The Storey Group (TSG) has launched an ambitious initiative to encourage the Emirates’ residents and corporates to come together to help plant one billion trees globally by 2026 in a transformational project designed to help ......read more
Developers invited to submit Expression of Interest
Project supports UAE Vision 2021 to divert 75 percent of waste away from landfills
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 January 2021: The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing and supply of water and electricity across the UAE, and Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer), the competent authority for waste management activities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, today announced the commencement of a competitive tender process for the development ......read more
Agency’s 11th Assembly brings almost 2000 participants including 70 Ministers together virtually to set the course for a year of critical energy discussions
19 January 2021 – The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) Eleventh Assembly started today (Monday) and takes place virtually setting the course for a critical year of global commitments to low-carbon development. With the postponed COP26 set to take place later this year, 2021 is seen as an important moment for countries to raise climate mitigation ambition including renewable energy deployment, to ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 19th January 2021: Trina Solar Co., Ltd. ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, has recently obtained dual “Environmental Product Declaration” (EPD) certifications from UL, the global independent safety science certification institute, and EPDItaly, which is the first UL and EPDItaly mutually recognized EPD in photovoltaic industry, proving the Company’s environmental performance and sustainability. The recognition ceremony was held on Jan, 13rd in ......read more
The two highly-endangered bears are settling in Al Ma'wa for Nature and Wildlife in Jordan after a temperature-controlled multimodal journey from Islamabad
DHL took care of the customs clearance and logistics, while global animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS provided animal expertise
Dubai, 14 January, 2021: Bubloo and Suzie, two 17-year old highly-endangered Himalayan brown bears, took the flight of a lifetime and have safely arrived at Al Ma'wa for Nature and Wildlife in Jordan. After months of extensive planning, which included health ......read more
The announcement follows the signing of the historic Abraham Accords, establishing peaceful relations between UAE and Israel
14 January 2021: Following the official agreement and establishment of full diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel, Emirates Post Group has added Israel to its global operations network. The organization has tied up with its local counterpart, Israel Post, to facilitate access to cities and destinations across the country, providing a reliable channel to the new market.
“The signing of the Abraham ......read more
● Full face Rain spray which covers the whole body
● 250 mm diameter in round or square design
● Sustainable enjoyment thanks to the water-saving GROHE EcoJoy technology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 January 2021: Gentle, delicate droplets of water caress the skin and cover it completely: GROHE’s new Tempesta 250 head shower now ensures a warm summer rain in your own shower – even in winter. Relax under its full face Rain spray and generous diameter of 250 mm, confident that your luxurious shower is also eco-friendly, thanks ......read more
• Schneider Electric unveils new sustainable energy products at CES 2021, focuses beyond smart to resilient and sustainable Homes
• The leader in digital transformation of energy management evolves smart home technology to focus on efficiency, resilience and sustainability
• New solutions bring enhanced safety and control while delivering sustainable energy management choices directly to homeowners
13 January 2021: Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced at CES 2021 the ......read more
New simplified features and processes provide customers greater convenience
Existing corporate and individual customers urged to renew PO Box subscriptions online before 28 February 2021
10 January 2021: Emirates Post has announced that customers can renew their PO Box subscriptions starting from today until 28 February 2021. Subscriptions can be renewed at any Emirates Post Customer Happiness Centre, via the website www.emiratespost.ae or the Emirates Post mobile app.
The service by Emirates Post offers customers – corporates and individuals – an official and ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 04th January, 2021 - Trina Solar has recently built three Vertex Super Factories in Yiwu, Zhejiang, as well as Suqian and Yancheng in Jiangsu, China. By the end of 2020, Trina Solar witnessed its 210mm-module production capacity exceeding 22GW, and will further shoot over 50GW in 2021 across the globe.
The development of the 210mm industry chain has matured, where most customers recognize and accept the related products.
1. Super Factory, Super Speed
The Vertex Super Factory project in Yiwu has progressed rapidly, ......read more
Abu Dhabi -27 December 2020: After decades of successful work and a plethora of significant initiatives, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has won the Outstanding Contribution to Biodiversity Global 2020 Award, by Capital Finance International (CFI.co).
EAD, the region’s largest environmental regulator was recognised for the role it has played in championing the conservation of biodiversity in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Examples of EAD’s efforts in preserving biodiversity include continuing the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Dec 27, 2020: Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, is announcing that it is leading a joint initiative to promote the standardization of 210mm size silicon wafer, modules in the photovoltaic industry. Trina Solar is hopeful that this technical standard will be actively adopted by the industry, enabling it to develop and make excellent photovoltaic products on this basis.
Over the past decades, the global solar industry has constantly ......read more
By Robert Minter, Investment Strategist, Aberdeen Standard Investments
United Arab Emirates - December 23, 2020: Countries around the world are rightly racing to announce aggressive climate change plans. The energy transition resulting from these plans has driven excitement about, and significant investment in, electric vehicles (EVs). These are seen as having a crucial role to play in reducing pollution and our dependence on oil.
Certainly, some of our appetite for oil stems from our cars. Passenger vehicles account for 25% of global oil demand ......read more
• Consumer-centric thinking is key to any design process.
• Ten Design awards for GROHE: SmartControl kitchen honored with most design awards in 2020.
• Precise control with a minimalistic design: Juries particularly acknowledged the kitchen faucet line for its intuitive operation.
21 December 2020: Answering the “why” of a product is essential in the beginning of a design process in order to create meaningful and relevant product solutions to the consumer. To understand how they want to live and what they expect from their living ......read more
– Membership will enable Kazakhstan to increase exports to Latin America and Africa
– Kazakhstan is the third country to formally join the initiative, after Colombia and Senegal. Brazil, Uruguay and South Africa are also registered as partners
United Arab Emirates - December 21, 2020: The Republic of Kazakhstan is boosting its position as a trade hub for Europe and Asia by joining the World Logistics Passport (WLP), a major initiative established to increase trading opportunities between developing markets.
His Excellency ......read more
United Arab Emirates - December 17, 2020: The year 2020 has undoubtedly been unique, given how we've had to grapple with such drastic life changes. It's not surprising that ‘unprecedented’ has become the most favoured descriptor for this year! One thing which has helped us get through has been spending time with our loved ones, whether at home, or through connecting on digital platforms.
This year also caused a shift in priorities for many. While staying at home with loved ones became the new normal, we also began to focus more on our ......read more
Springboard for UAE and Israel companies to access new sources of capital and investment, and to collaborate in the development and commercialization of innovative financial technologies.
United Arab Emirates - December 16, 2020: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) have, today, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the first time an Arab exchange has entered into a commercial relationship with the state of Israel. The MOU will facilitate the development of channels of communication to foster co-operation between the two ......read more
• Organised by Dubai Chamber, 360 Dialogue Series sheds light on key trends and technologies reshaping supply chains during Covid-19.
• Virtual session attended by 100 participants and joined by speakers from DT World, Virgin Hyperloop and Unilever.
United Arab Emirates - December 15, 2020: Businesses in the UAE are adapting quickly to new trends and technologies that are accelerating change within global logistics, industry experts said during a recent virtual panel discussion hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and ......read more
