Arif Al Zaffain and Nadir Bin Hendi in Fazza secured victory in the opening round of the new UAE Class-3 Offshore Powerboat Championship in Khor Fakkan today. Starting from pole position, Al Zaffain and Bin Hendi slipped down the field with some early problems, but fought back to win by 17.41
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Hyatt today underscores its commitment to sustainability across its portfolio of 10 properties in Dubai, showcasing a range of impactful initiatives aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and conservation. Hyatt has advanced its global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy through World of Care, which was compiled by engaging key
iCubesWire, a leading global Ad Tech platform, has announced the elevation of Erick Maalouli to lead its business development and strategic planning operations in the Dubai and Saudi Arabia markets. This move is aligned with iCubesWire’s strategic expansion plans and its commitment to asserting its dominance in the region. Erick Maalouli takes the lead in […]
Ambassador Lars Steen Nielsen, Consul General and Head of Mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark sheds light regarding the country’s commitment to sustainability, collaborative efforts, plans and its active participation in the COP28. Denmark, known for its advancements in renewable energy and sustainable technologies, and as one of the highest ranked
Dubai Municipality has concluded its participation in Dubai at the 44th edition of the ‘Big 5 Global’ exhibition which was held at Dubai World Trade Centre from December 4 to 7, 2023. The Municipality showcased its range of innovative construction projects and services, as well as cutting-edge technologies, including 3D printing for buildings, modern building […]
Reiterating its commitment towards making financial literacy an essential life skill at the grassroots level; Century Financial, the region’s leading investment services provider collaborated with the University of Dubai and Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) to release ‘Financial Freedom for All’. Launched at PRME Middle East’s 10th Regional Forum, held
Hilton, in collaboration with Winnow and ne’ma, the United Arab Emirates National Food Loss and Waste initiative, announced the results of the ‘Green Breakfast’ pilot program which saw a 62% reduction in pre- and post-consumer food waste across breakfast operations in 13 UAE-based hotels across a four-month period. As a company founded on the belief […]
Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in Dubai has announced that 100% of its Emirati scholars from the Graduate Medical Education at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) have successfully secured training opportunities for medical residency programs in Canada and the US. This notable achievement was facilitated by the
Under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and ‘Mother of the Nation’, the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Family Forum 2023 which is organized by the Family Development […]
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development, under the leadership of His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General, has embarked on a strategic roadshow across key destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The purpose of this roadshow, scheduled from December 4 to December 7, was to promote and market tourism in the Emirate of Ajman, introducing
Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, has landed today its first resumption flight at Yanbu, the airlines’ eighth connection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The non-stop service will operate two weekly flights on Wednesday and Sunday. To mark the resumed operations, passengers onboard the aircraft received special menu cards with exclusive design that reflects
AED2.5 billion projects aim to boost Dubai’s economic growth Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved 10 projects in Dubai emirate with an estimated value of AED2.5 billion placed under the emirate’s 2024-2026 Dubai Portfolio for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programme. The programme conforms to the Dubai government’s strategy to boost
IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City unveiled today ‘A December To Remember,’ a merry celebration that promises to infuse the holiday season in the UAE with unparalleled enchantment and joy. This festive extravaganza invites guests of all ages to dive into a world of wonder, where captivating Christmas shows, and the culinary mastery of three-Michelin […]
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s Senseable Dubai Lab with the aim of researching improved sustainable mobility patterns in the UAE to reduce the carbon footprint of major events in the country. While positively contributing to tourism and the local economy, major events have a
musafir.com, the UAE’s leading travel management company, takes a significant step forward by officially launching its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning with the transformative goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The office was inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani and Sachin Gadoya, Founders of musafir.com, in the presence of eminent
Mellow Café at Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan is taking the stage completely transformed into an Italian Café and Bakery. Mellow introduces its new design with the aim to bring people together around great coffee and pastries. The moment you walk inside, the vibe gets into you starting from the open coffee counter filled with […]
The United Arab Emirates is witnessing an unprecedented surge in its investment technology market, with a value surpassing $127.7 million by the end of 2022, almost sevenfold higher than in 2020. A recent report by UnaFinancial, a global fintech group, attributes this growth to the country’s enhanced investment climate, bolstered by significant company listings and
In celebration of the UAE National Day, this year, the global technology brand HONOR, has joined forces with Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) for a captivating photography contest. The competition centered around the theme of showcasing the UAE’s rich heritage. Participants were encouraged to use their lenses to capture the essence of the country’s
Food Tech Valley has signed an agreement at COP28 with ReFarmTM to start construction on a 900,000 sq. ft. game-changing “GigaFarm”. The innovative waste-to-value farm will be capable of recycling more than 50,000 tonnes of food waste and growing two billion plants each year. ReFarmTM was established in the UAE by SSK Enterprise and Christof […]