January 31, 2019 - Dubai, UAE: From sushi rolls to poke bowls, Sumo Sushi & Bento continues to surprise its guests with seemingly endless number of culinary delights. Adding to the list of new additions, Sumo unveils two new palatable dishes to their winter menu. This is exclusively available for the month of February. The latest additions include the new vibrant Purple Dragon veggie roll and the perfectly cooked Teriyaki Trio dish,... ... Read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 31, 2019: Pure Gold Jewellers, the award winning jewellery retailer, has created enchanting diamond pendants for Valentine’s Day. The romantic collection features a double heart pendant held together by a solitaire diamond, and a key heart pendant set with exquisite diamonds. Moreover, customers receive a voucher worth AED 500 on purchase of any of the two pendants until 16th February, 2019.&... ... Read more
January 30, 2019: Cole Haan, the iconic American lifestyle brand, is excited to announce the launch of its new ZERØGRAND All-Day trainer which combines the styling of a dress shoe and the performance of an athletic trainer. For Spring 2019 Cole Haan continues to push boundaries by introducing their first shoe designed to seamlessly transition from work to workout, and everything in between. The ZERØGRAND All-Day trainer was c... ... Read more
January 30, 2019: DIANA ARNO SS19 collection is like a dressing documentary about a life of a global jet-setter. Inspired by Diana’s favourite place – Dubai, where she returns year after year, it tells a story of an alluring city where the sea meets the desert. With the SS19 collection, DIANA ARNO takes a journey in the pursuit of paying homage to the beauty of Dubai. Longline silhouettes with architectural folds and prints... ... Read more
Shake Shack’s BBQ offerings to debut this week Dubai, UAE, January 30, 2019: Round up your ‘cue crew! Shake Shack® is thrilled to announce a limited-edition lineup of BBQ items, available from February 10 for a limited time at all UAE Shacks: The BBQ ShackMeister® Burger is a 100% all-natural Angus beef cheeseburger topped with crispy ShackMeister® seasoned shallots and Shack BBQ sauce. The... ... Read more
Dubai, UAE, January 30, 2019: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and so is that very special romantic dinner. While you concern yourself with getting all ready to impress, don’t forget your delicate skin as there is nothing that boosts your confidence for Valentine’s night quite like smooth and soft skin. And this is now even easier to achieve with Sukin’s natural body care range. Formulated to restore th... ... Read more
Lifestyle
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 15, 2019: The Admiral is one of the pillars of Corum’s heritage. Unveiled in 1960, five short years after the brand’s creation, it embodies the Swiss watchmaker’s idea of maritime-inspired watchmaking. Although it has always been loyal to its artistic fibre, it has never been afraid to set sail for distant shores. This year, it gives its Admiral AC-One 45 Chronograph a facelift ......
Versace Watches – Fall Winter 2019 Collection
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 15, 2019: The ultimate timepiece accessory, Medusa Lock Icon features a distinctive lock element.
Its two straps provide a new versatility: it can be worn on the wrist with a single strap for a simple, elegant look or with a double strap, revealing a refined, incisive touch of style.
The case is finely decorated and ......
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has opened their renovated and relocated outlet in Hamdan Street on 10th October 2019
Revealed a huge collection of jewellery in gold, diamonds and precious gems to celebrate this festive season.
The jewellery retailer has also announced their ‘A Gift of Gold’ offers.
Offers:
o Customers get ‘scratch & win’ coupons on purchase of ......
An ultra-modern home for a long and distinguished history
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 14, 2019: In 2019, OMEGA opened a new Museum at “La Cité du Temps”, the Swatch Group/OMEGA campus in Biel/Bienne Switzerland. Located in a beautiful light-filled building designed by award-winning architect Shigeru Ban, OMEGA’s stunning new Museum is a space worthy of a brand with extraordinary ......
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 13, 2019: A session of microdermabrasion promises to exfoliate, smooth and remove unnecessary dirt. However, it can also cause a serious dent in your wallet with repeated sessions over time. The quest for flawless skin can definitely be cost-prohibitive in the long run. Fortunately, there are affordable at-home microdermabrasion options on the market such as PMD for regular at-home treatments ......
Fashion
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 15, 2019: Upgrade your work wardrobe with Sandro’s edit of smart office staples.
From tailored trousers to crisp white shirts, as well as leather accessories such as cardholders, laptop bags and wallets – Sandro has all your needs covered.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 14, 2019: A classic like no other, the humble houndstooth print is a chic addition to any wardrobe – evolving into a style statement maker in recent times. The print has stood the test of time and is always revived in a more modernized take for fall and winter seasons.
Now is the perfect time to experiment with traditional patterns and monochrome for a flattering, ......
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 13, 2019: This AW19, Marks & Spencer’s selection of irresistible sleepwear will inspire anyone to update their wardrobe. For those looking to unwind and relax after a long day, Marks & Spencer’s printed pyjamas, silky robes and simple-but-chic nightdresses are a must.
Lounge in luxury with the Satin Polka Dot Short Pyjama Set – the perfect pick. Featuring a ......
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 10, 2019: The sun rises on the Deauville beach and the first rays of light reflect Altyn’s lurex dress. To keep dancing from dusk until dawn, Sandro offers a bright wardrobe through the All Night Long collection.
The capsule composes of ten looks combining dresses, jumpsuits, skirts and tops. In black, gold and silver shades, geometric volumes play with asymmetry.
With frills or ......
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 07, 2019: Look and feel amazing this Diwali with a range of sensational ready-to-wear and occasion wear ensembles from the renowned Indian fashion labels including Misha Lakhani, Amit Aggarwal and Payal Singhal at The Rack by Kachins.
A fashion destination spreading across more than 8000 sq.ft, The Rack by Kachins is situated in Al Wasl Road, opposite Box Park, housing internationally ......
Technology
Are you taking all the necessary steps to secure your business? From your cash, customer data, legal documents, and financial records to the people you employ and the physical premises, as a business owner, you have a responsibility to provide protection. Of course, prevention is better than cure, so if you could be securing your business more effectively, you should be doing everything you can to minimize risk. Not all of these suggestions will ......
Nokia 8.1 becomes the first to receive the latest Android OS upgrade
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 October 2019: Keeping with its promise to offer a smartphone experience that keeps getting better, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that starting from today the rollout of Android 10 will begin with the Nokia 8.1. As the first Nokia smartphone to receive this latest OS update – and as ......
The brand marks its return with its premier line VAIO® laptops with Nexstgo
October 8 2019, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: VAIO Corporation is back in the GCC with the launch of its new range of laptops with Nexstgo Company Limited. This license agreement between Hong Kong-based Nexstgo and Japan-based VAIO Corporation includes manufacturing, sales and marketing as well as servicing of VAIO laptops under the VAIO trademark in ......
Automobile
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 October 2019: Al Majid Motors Co., the sole distributor of Kia Motors in the UAE, has announced a 15-day sale offer on the 2020 models of the brand.
During the sale, 9 - 23 October, amazing discounts are being offered on the latest Kia models, namely the Cadenza 3.3L, Sportage 1.6L, and Cerato 1.6L, along with an additional AED 1,000 discount for Kia-listed customers.
As per the sale, ......
• Peugeot reveals the ultimate recreational concept car based on the popular Boxer LCV
• After extensive customisation the Boxer has been transformed into an all-wheel drive camper van designed for exploration
• Peugeot Boxer 4x4 can accommodate three people for an adventure on any terrain
• World premiere at the Recreational Vehicle Show, at Le Bourget (France) from 28 September to 06 October ......
Car Delivers Great Value with Sleek Styling, Enhanced Safety and Smarter Convenience Features
• The Ford Escort brims with features that buyers in the segment want and demand
• Smarter, safer and more fun to drive than its rivals, the Ford Escort is also more efficient – delivering up to 19.3 km/l
• Enhanced safety and new convenience features boost Escort’s appeal with new equipment ......
Food Industry
Choithrams joins United Nations World Food Programme to reduce food waste with #StopTheWaste movement in the UAE
Dubai, UAE, October 15, 2019: Choithrams, one of the UAE’s oldest organised retail chains, today pledged its support for the United Nations World Food Programme Stop the Waste campaign, a global movement that aims to raise hunger awareness by asking the general public to be more conscious of their ......
Dubai – October 15, 2019: Alno, an industry leader in kitchen hardware design since 1927, announced the launch of its new product line-up for the UAE market in association with Diemme Kitchen. The new products have been launched with a focus on the UAE customers and have been designed around new emerging trends in the kitchen décor market.
“We are glad to relaunch Alno into the UAE market in association with ......
Real Estate & Retail
Catering to every expatriate’s dream- Jobs, Property, Motor, Classifieds and all other deals a click away!
14 October 2019. Dubai, U.A.E – The world has changed. Digital has changed it. QUOODO.com aims at shifting the gear by the official launch of their ecommerce platform with solutions that match customers’ demands and expectations in the U.A.E. ......
• Shop for AED 200 at any one of the 10 participating mall to be a part of the Diwali promotion and win gold bar
• Winners will take home a total of ½ kg of gold bars during the two-week long Diwali campaign
Dubai; 14 October 2019: Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) with the support of Dubai Festival and Retail Establishment (DFRE) announces their Diwali campaign “SHOP & WIN GOLD”, offering ......
Travel, Tourism and Hotels
Memorandum with Daxing is the first in the World to be signed by an airport
Signing demonstrates closeness of ties between Abu Dhabi and Beijing
Agreement facilitates exchange of best practices and enables future collaboration
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 12, 2019: In the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammad Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi ......
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 10, 2019: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), contracted by 3.9% in August 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks the tenth consecutive month of year-on-year decline in freight volumes, the longest period since the global financial crisis in ......
Banking and Investments
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 15, 2019: The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2019 and 2020. In 2019 worldsteel forecasts that steel demand in China will grow by 7.8% to reach 900.1 Mt and the rest of the world is expected to record 0.2% growth to 874.9 Mt. In 2020, Chinese steel demand is expected to grow by 1.0%, whereas steel demand in the rest of the world will grow by 2.......
• Commercial Bank of Dubai will be amongst the early adopters of Microsoft’s UAE cloud regions to avail high performance, security, compliance and data residency
• “The Microsoft Azure cloud will deliver on CBD’s vision to digitally transform itself into a modern banking institution that can adapt and respond to the ever-changing customer needs.” Said Sayed Hashish, General Manager, Microsoft UAE
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Education and Trainings
The University has launched an initiative not only to reduce but to recycle 100% of PET Plastics
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 October 2019: Middlesex University Dubai is the first University in the UAE to be part of a sustainable system for recycling 'waste' back into everyday products, such as clothing and accessories. The University is partnering with #SimplyBottles, a programme that recycles PET plastic and ......
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 10, 2019: Save the Children Jordan and the MIT Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (MIT J-WEL), in collaboration with the Jordanian Ministry of Education, Community Jameel and Dubai Cares, the UAE-based global philanthropic organization, launched the Transforming Refugee Education Towards Excellence (TREE) program aimed at tackling the challenges encountered in primary and secondary ......
Government, Legal and Charity
Dubai, 13 October, 2019: The Al Mizhar and Umm Al Sheif centres of Islamic Cultural Centres of Islamic Affairs and Islamic Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) announced that the number of people who benefited from their religious awareness programmes stood at 1,995 during the third quarter of 2019.
Ms. Hamda Al Muhairi, Director of the Centres’ Department, reaffirmed the keenness to organise these ......
Dubai – 12 October 2019: Dubai Customs, one of the world’s leading customs administrations, has signed a partnership agreement with Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance to promote corporate governance best practices in the workplace. The agreement reflects Dubai Customs’ commitment to furthering corporate governance, integrity and transparency to ensure high levels of organizational performance.
The ......
Events and Exhibitions
Enjoy rain showers with music, dance and entertainment
Dubai, 15 October 2019: Following the success of Baarish, BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the first and only theme park in the Middle East showcasing an authentic Bollywood experience, is hosting another exclusive celebration ‘Baarish 2.0’ with rain, music, dance, lip smacking delicacies and much more on October 18th.
Guests can enjoy artificial showers as ......
Dubai, 13 October 2019: The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) offers pages of Emirati history in the form of a heritage village built annually at the Global Village, which is set to open on October 29 in Dubai.
Intended to portray the country’s rich customs and architectural tradition, each structure at HHC’s heritage village is designed to take visitors to a trip down the memory lane – where they ......
Healthcare, Fitness and Medicine
Crown Prince of Dubai challenges all residents and visitors to come together for the third edition of the world’s only city-wide fitness movement
DFC is set to host a 30-day fitness extravaganza as the city turns into a gym from 18 October to 16 November – with two action-packed Fitness Villages, 10 Fitness Hubs, 40+ fitness events and 5,000+ fitness and health sessions
An event for the people, by the people, DFC makes ......
• Crown Prince of Dubai challenges all residents and visitors to come together for the third edition of the world’s only city-wide movement – Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC)
• DFC is set to host a 30-day fitness extravaganza as the city turns into a gym from October 18 to November 16 – with two action-packed Fitness Villages, 10 Fitness Hubs, 40+ fitness events and 5,000+ fitness and health sessions
• ......
Other Top Stories
First-of-its-kind facility in the region adopting waste to energy solutions to convert farm waste into gas used to power facilities
Dubai, UAE, 12 October 2019: Mazoon Dairy Company has commenced operations of the first-of-its-kind biogas plant in the region in Al Sunaynah, which uses waste from cows to produce gas that is used as alternative energy to operate some facilities at the factory. The switching on of the plant took place in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Saeed Al-Awfi, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in Oman and the Board of ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 08, 2019: When decorating a living room, the sofa comes first. Whether you want your family and friends to linger over conversations or enjoy movie nights, a sofa must cater to multiple requirements. 2XL Furniture & Home Décor offers a fabulous range of sofas to swoon over from classic to modern with stylish detailing and multiple configurations.
Amit Yadav, Head of Marketing, 2XL Furniture & Home Décor, said, “A sofa is a universal home staple and a focal point of a living room.
However, a sofa ......read more
Home improvement and lifestyle store invited customers to be part of the Catalogue in a unique collaboration
Dubai, October 07, 2019: If you are looking to refresh your outdoor living space, look no further. ACE, the home improvement and lifestyle store, has announced the launch of its new and exciting Outdoor collection across all its nine stores in the UAE.
The new Outdoor range is an important result of ACE’s year-long transformation studying new living priorities, space constraints, budget requirements and a strong sense of conscious living growing ......read more
Award-winning IT management software provider equips technology professionals with tools to help monitor, manage, and secure today’s complex IT environments
Dubai, UAE – October 7, 2019 – SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced its participation at GITEX Technology Week, October 6 – 10, 2019, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company, who holds the May 2019 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice distinction for Network Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics^ will ......read more
• PAN Emirates invests AED 5 Million on its new store spanning across 48,000 sq. ft.
• PAN Emirates Burjuman store is looking to reach out to residents of neighbouring localities with its distinct, affordable and stylish furnishing collection.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 3, 2019: PAN Emirates Home Furnishings, the leading home-grown indoor, patio and outdoor furniture brand in the region, has launched a new store in Burjuman. The store that was officially launched on October 2, 2019 is its 13th store in the UAE.
The home-grown ......read more
By HE Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mehairi, The Minister of State for Food Security, UAE
Sustainable agriculture is at the heart of the comprehensive food security strategies of many nations today as they seek to eliminate hunger within their respective territories, while at the same time ensuring they protect the environment. This practice focuses on providing a sufficient supply of nutritious food to the citizens without adding further pressures on natural resources in the face of exponentially booming populations.
Observing the best agricultural practices that ......read more
Zaitoun Green Shipping emphasizes the significance of shipbuilding efficiency
The company highlighted its continuous efforts on how to improve the vessels’ efficiency to align with the IMO2020 compliance and beyond
Dubai – United Arab Emirates- 2ND October 2019: The Dubai-based Zaitoun Green Shipping L.L.C has participated at the 9th edition of “Gulf Intelligence Energy Market Forum” that was held from the 30th September to the 1st of October 2019. The forum carried out the theme of ‘IMO2020- Megatrends and the Energy Transition’; where key industry ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 02, 2019: Whether it snows in your part of the world or you’re enjoying tropical sunshine, this season is about gathering your loved ones, being cosy and enjoying time together. Everyone has their own way of celebrating.
Whether you put up a tree or simply light a candle, it is easy to create a home that is designed for belonging.
Two designer families from two different parts of the world – Sarah and Jens Fager from Sweden and Naeem Biviji and Bethan Rayner from Kenya – created a holiday-inspired collection that makes ......read more
Dubai, UAE, 29th September 2019: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, announced that it has achieved the objectives of its annual summer campaign, which began in June 2019 to reduce district cooling energy consumption, under the slogan ‘Switch to 24°C and save more’. This is part of Empower’s efforts to support sustainability and to deliver a world-class service of environmentally friendly district cooling.
The campaign relied on innovative methods to reduce temperature inside homes using ......read more
26 September, 2019; Dubai, UAE: Danube Home, one of the leading home interior solution brands in UAE launched its exclusive Garden Collection 2020 and on 25th of September 2019 at Emirates Hills – Sajan’s Villa. Present on the occasion were Adel Sajan - Director Danube Group, Shubhojit Mahalanobis - General Manager Danube Home, Sayed Habib - General Manager of Buying along with other senior management of the company. As part of the garden launch, a new 19/20 catalogue was introduced, featuring more than 1500 items, serving as a complete resource guide for outdoor ......read more
Dubai, UAE, 25 September 2019: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, announced the commencement of providing district cooling services to the first phase of Deira Waterfront project. The district cooling project is part of the contract between Empower and Ithra Dubai LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).
Empower specified that its district cooling project for Deira Waterfront will be executed in two phases using innovative technologies in district cooling. The first ......read more
Abu Dhabi, 24 September 2019: Whether it’s getting to work, meeting family and friends in nearby cities or visiting remote desert areas, travelling by road is the most convenient method of transport in the UAE.
Across the Emirates, tens of thousands of people get behind the wheel to drive to their destination every single day, and Abu Dhabi is no different. The flow of traffic along the UAE capital’s modern highways is maintained and safety ensured thanks to the use of state-of-the-art technology and the very latest construction materials and ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 23, 2019: As a parent, your worst nightmare is when your children grow up and expect their own space. With houses getting smaller and smarter, you find the need for your children to cohabitate and you want this shared space to work for them because you believe it will be a great experience. The question is ‘how can you make a big impact with a small investment? And what can you do to transform small space to a functional smart space?
IKEA loves new ideas and wants to help you ‘start fresh'. The Swedish home ......read more
Dubai, UAE, 23 September 2019: Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, participated in the panel discussion entitled ‘The Current State of SDG 7: Energy Efficiency’, along with Minister of Mines and Energy, Government of Colombia, Minister of the Environment, Government of Italy and Director General, European Partnership for Energy and the Environment, as part of the ‘Energy Action Forum’ “Accelerating Energy Transition 2020 and Beyond”. This ......read more
New identity for long-running Middle East Electricity platform is a ‘strategic move for industry that goes well beyond electricity’ – Informa
Middle East Energy 2020 to tap into a digital future as pioneering exhibition and knowledge exchange event stays at the forefront of rapidly evolving power industry
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 23, 2019: After 44 highly-successful editions, Middle East Electricity will evolve into Middle East Energy in 2020 - an energetic transformation which aims to keep the region’s leading power ......read more
September 22, 2019 - Dubai, UAE
A dramatic week in crude oil saw the Brent futures contract jump the most on record before deflating on continued growth and demand concerns. Gold traded higher but within the tightest range in two months, despite heightened geo-political risks, the second US rate cut in this cycle and a softer dollar. Low level trade talks between US and China received attention, with the market quietly hoping for a breakthrough when senior-level negotiations continue in earnest next month.
The year-long trade war was mentioned by the OECD as its main reason for once ......read more
In the presence of the UAE Minister of Infrastructure and Transport
Al Nuaimi: “The appointment of Dr. Aysha Al Busmait as IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador confirms the ability of Emirati women to strengthen the maritime sector locally and globally. She is an active partner in advancing the path of development and progress in various fields.”
UAE. September 18, 2019- The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced the appointment of Dr. Aisha Al Busmait, Director of Government Communications at the Federal Transport Authority - Land & Maritime, as IMO Goodwill ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 18, 2019: Galadari Engineering Works (GEW), a subsidiary of the Galadari Industrial Division, is gearing up to boost production and service capacity by setting up a new plant at the Dubai Industrial Park with an investment of around Dh100 million.
The new high-tech plant, which will expand GEW capacity by three times compared to its current facility in Al Quoz Area, has been designed to meet the growing regional and global construction demands.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new premises spread over 600,000 ......read more
BCG held a C-Suite roundtable at the World Energy Congress 2019 exploring what it will take for energy players to win in the coming decade
This includes accelerated corporate action, organizational change, and optimization of social & business value as a result of pressures from digital transformation, energy transition and increased volatility
Abu Dhabi, September 16, 2019 : Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has paved the way forward for increased corporate action from energy sector players in the changing business environment of tomorrow following an exclusive, ......read more
Abu Dhabi, 14 September 2019: His Excellency Joao Galamba, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Energy, visited Noor Abu Dhabi this week, during a tour hosted by a delegation from the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), led by Othman Al Ali, EWEC’s Chief Executive Officer, and other senior management. The Minister received an update on the plant, one of the world’s single largest solar projects, as well as a briefing on the upcoming construction of a 2,000 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power project to be located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi ......read more
