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Soneva Founder and CEO Sonu Shivdasani awarded OBE in King’s New Year Honours 2023 List

News Desk 2 05/01/2023

January,  2023.  Sonu Shivdasani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Soneva resorts, and Founder of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, has been honoured as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to tourism, sustainability and charity in the King’s New Year

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Loeb gives Bahrain Raid Xtreme second successiveDakar Rally stage victory

News Desk 2 05/01/2023

Hail, Saudi Arabia: 4th January, 2023: Sebastien Loeb gave Bahrain Raid Xtreme a second successive stage victory in the Dakar Rally today after a spectacular battle in Saudi Arabia with the event’s most prolific winner. Loeb, whose overall victory hopes have been ruined by a spate of punctures and yesterday’s rear suspension failure, produced a […]

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UBF: Commercial Transactions Law 2022 boosts Islamic financial services

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4th January 2023 UAE Banks Federation, the representative and unified voice of UAE banks, confirmed that the Commercial Transactions Law 2022, which was issued by decree of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE (May God protect him), will boost Islamic financial and banking services, and strengthen […]

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DIFC Prepares Financial Services Industry for COP28 with Climate Finance Training Series

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Dubai, UAE; 4 January 2023: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has underlined its commitment to addressing climate change issues by launching an exclusive training programme. Commissioned by the DIFC Academy, a training and development platform established by the DIFC

Business

Nasma Luxury Stays predicts higher investments in Dubai’s luxury residential sector in 2023

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Dubai, UAE, 4 January 2023: Nasma Luxury Stays, a division of Al Tamimi Investments and a specialist in vacation rentals, forecasts accelerated growth in luxury home investments in Dubai in 2023 in light of stronger global interest in the market. Nasma expects considerable investments in Dubai’s high-end residential sector as unit prices are seen to […]

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Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance and Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States announce the results of the competitions for the 25th edition of its awards at the Gulf level

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 January 2023:   Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance and Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States announced the competition results of the 25th session of Hamdan Foundation Awards at the Gulf level, where 14 competitors out of a total of 77 Gulf entries were approved […]

Food & Beverage GCC UAE

Dubai restaurant week highlights Europe’s ‘hidden’ flavors

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Wednesday, 4th January 2023, Dubai UAE: During the restaurant weeks action that took place on 3-12/12/2022 in several restaurants in Dubai in the frame of the implementation of the EU Financed campaign Discover European Treasures, the consumers had the opportunity to discover two delicious European products, the precious and superior quality spice Krokos Kozanis PDO […]

Food & Beverage GCC UAE

HAKKASAN ABU DHABI CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH A LIMITED-EDITION MENU

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 2023: Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant, Hakkasan Abu Dhabi, gets ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year next year in style by paying homage to The Year of the Rabbit. From January 21st until February 5th, the iconic restaurant will offer guests a unique menu boasting sumptuous dishes, and decadent dessert and cocktail […]

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Astra Tech’s PayBy disrupts fintech solutions by being the first to receive both the SVF and RPS licences from the UAE Central Bank

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 04 January 2023: PayBy, a leading fintech innovator recently acquired by Astra Tech in August 2022, has been licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE to conduct Stored Value Facility (SVF) and Retail Payment Services (RPS) operations. The license represents one of the country’s highest levels of financial services approvals, […]

Tech

GameSir to showcase top mobile gaming controller innovations in two premier Las Vegas tech events

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Dubai, UAE – 4 January 2023: GameSir, a leading provider of innovative, high-quality gaming peripherals, is all geared up for two of the world’s premier tech gatherings happening this month in Las Vegas, the Pepcom’s Digital Experience! and the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Pepcom’s event will take place on January 4, 2023 while CES […]

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Crayon Data wins at the E50 Awards

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Dubai – January 04, 2022: Crayon Data, a global leader in Big Data and AI services, was honoured at the 28th edition of the Enterprise 50 (E50) Awards as one of the 50 most successful companies based in Singapore in the past year.  The event was graced by guest-of-honour Low Yen Ling, Minister of State […]

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HOP INTO AN EXUBERANT YEAR OF THE RABBIT WITH TEA PARTY TEA

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 2023 – Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a tea party this January. An affectionate and playful variation of a favourite TWG Tea blend, this exclusive rendition of the Tea Party Tea will surely bring a smile to your face, and a spring to your step as you hop into […]

Business Tech

vivo unveils Y22s and Y35 new with upgraded battery performance and immersive view

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Dubai, 4 January 2022 – vivo is poised to shake up the budget smartphone segment with the launch of two smartphones among its Y series, the Y22s and Y35. The new arrivals will stand apart for their exceptional battery life and striking design, but also bring a host of other class-leading features including improved HD […]

Hospitality

F&B happenings

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar Backyard Brunch The Backyard Brunch runs every Saturday from 12.30pm until 4pm, starring super views of Burj Khalifa and Dubai Water Canal. There are plenty of dishes from the grill including smoked meats, coal-roasted veggies and marinated seafood. Dhs395 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (house beverages),

Hospitality

Celebrate the Orthodox Christmas Day at Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah, Marjan Island!

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

The Orthodox Christmas Day is the perfect opportunity to unwind and restart the weekend with a staycation. Enjoy a magical and memorable beachside getaway on the stunning Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. Book your stay on our website with the best rate at Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah, Marjan Island starting Thursday the 5th […]

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Current tax architecture on Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) led to an outflow of INR 32 thousand crores during Feb-Oct 2022: Esya Centre Report

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

04 Jan 2022: Esya Centre, a New Delhi-based technology policy think-tank, has published a first-of-its-kind data-led study on the economic impact of India’s taxation framework for virtual digital assets (VDAs), with knowledge support from Taxsutra, India’s largest B2B tax portal. The think-tank analysed the impact of three events on the centralised virtual digital

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Chicherit fights back with superb win As rain hits Dakar Rally

News Desk 2 04/01/2023

Frenchman Guerlain Chicherit presented Bahrain Raid Xtreme with a brilliant comeback victory in the Dakar Rally today as rain and poor visibility cut short the third stage in Saudi Arabia. Chicherit and Alex Winocq in their Prodrive Hunter recorded a memorable stage win by 3 mins 26 secs from the Toyota of South African Henk […]

Food & Beverage

Kick Start Your January on a Healthy and Delicious Note with Ella’s Eatery ‘Secret Salad Menu’ Offer

News Desk 2 03/01/2023

Dubai, January 2023 – The new year is finally here and it usually signifies a fresh and healthy start for many of us. For some, this means detoxing and eating more quality meals that will keep them full and energetic throughout the day. That being said, preparing wholesome meals at home can be a tedious […]

Events

Exclusive cooking event highlights the importance of ‘Honey’ and ‘Safety’

News Desk 2 03/01/2023

Tuesday, 3rd January 2023, Dubai UAE: An exclusive Product Presentation & Live Cooking Event took place in the frame of the implementation of the EU Financed campaign EU BEE Honey on Thursday 8th of December 2022 at 16.00 pm at the  International Centre for Culinary Arts – ICCA Dubai (Block 8 – King Salman Bin […]

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All-new INFINITI QX60 available across Al Masaood Automobiles showrooms

News Desk 2 03/01/2023

Abu Dhabi, January 3, 2023: Al Masaood Automobiles – the automotive arm of Al Masaood Group and the exclusive distributor for INFINITI in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region – announced that the new INFINITI QX60, with its bold and stand-out looks, is now available across all its showrooms in the national capital. […]