Arts & Culture Events Lifestyle

Skaya Art unveils its new art season with Ukrainian artist Yana Rusnak

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023 0

Exhibition in Dubai City is from September 6 to October 9, 2023 Skaya Art Agency, the Dubai-based boutique art consultancy, is launching its new art season in collaboration with ME Dubai, the first ME by Meliá hotel project in the Middle East designed by the late architect Dame Zaha Hadid. As

Tech GCC Transport UAE

Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 finalists’ names are out

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023 0

Winners and runners-up will receive AED8 million in prizes Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the names of the 10 entities representing global autonomous vehicle companies and UAE-based universities that have qualified for the final round of Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 under the theme: self-driving buses. Dubai RTA will

Travel Lifestyle

InterContinental Phuket Resort invites Middle East residents

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023 0

5-star resort is located on Kamala Beach in western Phuket InterContinental Phuket Resort, the five-star resort located on Kamala Beach in western Phuket, Thailand, is targeting Middle Eastern travellers to experience a fusion of contemporary elegance and cultural charm in a unique Asian setting. Nestled amidst lush jungle-covered hills and overlooking the Andaman Sea, the

Real Estate Business

Penthouse.ae sets AED44 million record with Palm Jumeirah unit sale

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023 0

Russian investor buys iconic three-bedroom duplex apartment Penthouse.ae, the Dubai-based real estate agency serving Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs), has set a sales record for the highest price per square foot for a residential unit on the tree-shaped Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai City. A first-time Russian investor acquired the spectacular three-bedroom duplex

Education Health Lifestyle

Etika Jewels and Gulf for Good partner to protect vulnerable children in Nepal

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023 0

Collaboration centres on Child Rescue Nepal initiative Etika Jewels, the online fine jewellery retailer, will support Child Rescue Nepal, an initiative of Gulf for Good. This UAE-headquartered non-profit entity raises funds for charity projects that positively impact children in need globally. The new partnership between the UAE-based sustainable fine jewellery brand and

Tech Markets

Middle East’s digital economy set to touch $780bn in 2030

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023 0

Software, internet, and data centres standout sectors The latest information technology report issued by UBS – the largest global wealth manager – has identified the Middle East as the next significant digital frontier market in global tech. The UBS AG Singapore branch and UBS Financial Services prepared and released the report, part of a TechGPT […]

Gadgets Lifestyle Tech

Is it a phone, a purse, or both? Honor V Purse thinks it is both

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023 0

Honor commits to foldable smartphones at IFA 2023 Honor, a leading global provider of smart devices, has launched the all-new Honor V Purse foldable smartphone as a wearable, fashion-forward, feminine purse. Honor launched the V Purse at IFA 2023, the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade show in Berlin, Germany (September 1-5, 2023). […]

Health Events GCC Lifestyle UAE

Middle East healthcare professionals unite for fertility conference in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023 0

The annual event is the largest of its kind in the region Healthcare professionals, including IVF specialists, obstetricians, gynaecologists, and embryologists, from across the Middle East have gathered in Dubai City to participate in the 5th HealthPlus Middle East Fertility Conference at The Address Dubai Marina from September 1 to 3, 2023. The industry event is […]

Corporate Shopping

Join WFP and Choithrams to ‘End Hunger with Goodness’ today

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023 0

Buy products that help feed needy schoolchildren Choithrams, a leading Dubai headquartered manufacturing, distribution, commodities and retailing chain, has teamed up with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to launch ‘End Hunger with Goodness’ – a crucial WFP campaign that feeds vulnerable schoolchildren in the Middle East while also aiming to

Markets Business

Arab nations urged to align their economies on global trends

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023 0

Ministers of economy meet at Arab League HQ in Cairo The UAE has called for reformulating Arab economies policies and programmes to align with global trends. This was the message of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy when he addressed the 112th session of the Economic and Social Council of the Arab […]

Logistics Events GCC Saudi Arabia

Want Al-powered logistics? Visit Shipsy at Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023 0

Company is an associate sponsor of the B2B event in Riyadh Shipsy, a leading global intelligent logistics management solutions provider, will showcase its innovative digital transformation, sustainability, and AI-driven logistics solutions when the logistics SaaS company exhibits at Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023. Being held at Riyadh Front, in Riyadh City, from September 4-5,

Transport GCC Lifestyle Sustainability UAE

Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station gets a new facelift

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023 0

Dubai RTA to renovate more abra stations in Q4 2024 Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the redevelopment of the Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station (abra station), situated on the commercially important Bur Dubai bank of Dubai Creek, which straddles the heart of the modern-day emirate in the UAE. Dubai RTA aims to […]

Appointments Education

AURAK appoints David A. Schmidt as its new President

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023 0

Academic leader’s expertise spans 16 educational institutions American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has announced the appointment of Dr. David A. Schmidt as its new President. Schmidt succeeds Prof. Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, who retires after a decade as AURAK President. Established in 2009 in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the UAE, AURAK is […]

Automotive Markets

A US customer buys the five millionth Jeep Wrangler SUV

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023 0

Landmark achievement coincides with 2024 Jeep Wrangler launch In the United States, a retail customer in Camden, New Jersey, has purchased the five millionth Jeep Wrangler, a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe 20th anniversary edition in Earl exterior paint. Announcing the record-breaking sale on August 31, 2023, the Jeep automotive brand stated that the new owner […]

Shopping Business GCC UAE

49% of UAE residents use e-commerce apps to shop online

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023 0

Latest YouGov survey reveals mobile-centric revolution in progress According to the latest YouGov survey of retail shopping trends in the UAE, 49% of UAE-based shoppers use e-commerce apps as their preferred online shopping option. The study also confirms that 40% of UAE-based residents rely on social media e-shops, 36% prefer web browsers on smartphones, and […]

Space Events GCC UAE

Its all systems go as UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi is set to return to Earth

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023 0

Al Neyadi returns with the longest Arab manned space mission and first spacewalk by an Arab ‘najmonaut’ records to his name UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi and his four other Crew-6 fellow astronauts were scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on September 3, 2023, with the Emirati having set a […]

Watches Lifestyle

Only Watch 2023 charity auction to see bids for the exceptional Streamliner Pandamonium timepiece

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2023 0

One-off watch is a mix of MB&F and H. Moser & Cie. worlds Two world-renowned high-end Swiss watch brands – H. Moser & Cie. and MB&F – have partnered to ideate and produce the exceptional Streamliner Pandamonium one-off timepiece featuring a marvellous minute repeater complication set with a DJ panda. Dedicated to music, the Streamliner […]

Tech GCC Transport UAE

What are the 4 new DTC app-based services you can now avail of in Dubai?

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2023 0

New app features are part of DTC’s digital transformation Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), a Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) subsidiary, has added four new services to its DTC-branded smart app. The four new services’ launch syncs with DTC’s digital transformation strategy. Abdullah Ibrahim Al Meer, Director of Digital Transformation and Commercial

Shopping Retail

Shop at Winly online store to win one of three attractive prizes

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2023 0

Cash prizes totalling AED45,000 and iPhone Pro up for grabs Winly, a regional online store of lifestyle products, has launched a unique and engaging e-commerce concept that offers online shoppers a gamified experience with the opportunity to win a prize for making a purchase. As part of the new initiative ideated by Hassan El Imam, […]

Beauty Gadgets Lifestyle

Want bikini-ready beauty? Then check out the new Panasonic bikini trimmer and shaver

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2023 0

The device’s shaver head allows gentle and close shaving Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa has launched the Panasonic ES-WV62 Bikini Trimmer & Shaver for women across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Part of Panasonic’s premium personal care range, the ES-WV62 allows women to care for their delicate bikini zone comfortably.    Produced […]