Dubai, UAE - 04, March 2021: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation “Empower” has announced that the total number of buildings provided with its district cooling services has increased to 1,252 by the end of 2020, marking 6% growth comparing to 2019. This reinforces the company’s position as the world’s largest district cooling services provider.. Empower has indicated that its diversified portfolio covers... ... Read more
Study of more than 10,000 people identifies a rare group with controlled HIV in the Democratic Republic of Congo, suggesting additional research could uncover links between natural virus suppression and future treatments Discovery is a result of Abbott’s continued virus hunting efforts, which also uncovered a new strain of HIV in 2019 Abbott’s decades of work in global viral surveillance has advanced the understanding of ... ... Read more
HONOR True Wireless Earbuds are the Ideal Companion for Music Lovers to Enjoy. United Arab Emirates - March 04, 2021: People have had a love affair with music for generations: pleasing the mind with beats, patterns and vocals. Research has shown that the brain releases dopamine when listening to music, a chemical messenger in the body that occurs when we do something essential to survival. Even though it is not biologically nece... ... Read more
United Arab Emirates - March 04, 2021: So, the all-new HUAWEI FreeLace Pro has arrived and you are super excited to try out all the new features it has. Well, this new noise cancelling neckband hides a lot of technological innovations in its slender and trend-setting body that you will definitely love. Here are a few of those features and how you can get the most out of them.. Not one or two hours, but a whole day of use!. Worri... ... Read more
• New report explores the expectations of UAE’s citizens and residents from future Smart Cities• Nearly 79% of residents would be happy living in a smart city • More than half (53%) of UAE residents highlighted living in a sustainable city as the most exciting innovation for smart cities 4 March - 2021; Dubai, UAE: Mastercard, Smart Dubai and Expo 2020 Dubai have collaborated to launch its Building the Cities ... ... Read more
Enjoy up to 20 percent off on diamond jewelry with solitaires, statement earrings, stunning necklaces and showstopper rings.. Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 04, 2021: From International Women’s Day to Mother’s Day, the month of March has many opportunities to celebrate the special women in your world and their indomitable spirit. . Spoil your mother, your mentor, soulmate, or yourself with stunning jewelry pieces... ... Read more
Lifestyle
** Note Cosmétique’s unique shades are your go-to, to #SpreadBeauty this season of sunshine.**
May 18, 2021: Summer is the time to shine. Sultry bold eyes, bright statement lips, and the glowing look – together they make a woman look formidable. Looking and feeling gorgeous positively affects a woman’s personality, creativity, and overall confidence. It reveals her best. Note Cosmétique was ......
Pascal Mouawad presented the reigning Miss Universe, Andrea Meza and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi with a Mouawad jewelries at a press conference held to a select audience.
UAE (May 18, 2021) – Miss Universe Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe live on FYI™ and Telemundo last night from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Andrea will use her year as Miss Universe to advocate for ......
May 17, 2021: A father plays many roles throughout his lifetime – from motivator and teacher, to handyman and driving instructor. For such a versatile guy, we believe that a diverse choice of timepiece is essential.
This Father’s Day, we’ve chosen two different watches for two different sides of your Dad. The OMEGA Constellation is built for the business leader, combining a confident and classic design with an ......
May 16, 2021 - UAE, Dubai: Jawhara Jewellery, award winning jewellery retailer in the GCC, was one of the earliest companies to be honored by the Department of Economic Development (DED) with the Consumer Friendly Company certificate. The recent win reflects on the brand goodwill and Jawhara’s dedication to the consumer-friendly environment in Dubai.
Upon receiving the award, Mr. Tamjid Abdullah Deputy CEO of Jawhara ......
** Things you should know and do for long-term healthy skin**
May 16, 2021: It is almost impossible to stay away from our phones and other digital devices much less lower our screen time. With our lives spent more and more online, there is no escaping the eye fatigue that comes with it. Lines around the eyes are easily noticeable and can make us look a lot older than we are. And while spending less time squinting and ......
Fashion
• Born and based in Dubai, Nemozena joins THAT Concept Store’s ever-evolving fashion collection
• THAT Concept Store continues to make the Middle East its fashion muse and support local designers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 18, 2021: Dedicated to supporting local creatives, THAT Concept Store – an innovative and home-grown approach to retail from the creative thinkers at Majid Al Futtaim – ......
May 16, 2021: Balmy evenings require dreamy pieces to wear. Summer party season is sorted with an edit of long dresses.
This maxi dress available in 3 bold colours is made from a fresh and airy vegetable textile fibre.
In a flared cut with thin shoulder straps, it has detailing from small folds along the neckline on the back. Inset pockets, cotton lining.
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16 May 2021, Dubai, UAE: Modest outfits are popular among many women who embrace a fashion-forward lifestyle while adapting and balancing their values with culture and sophistication. Trendy, casual outfits for fashionistas, are made with special intention of offering the perfect blend of modesty and style.
Those who love modest fashion consider abayas their go-to outfit for everyday wear. If you're looking for new ......
· The only fresh cut flower company in the ME to offer a 5-day freshness guarantee & a no quibble returns policy.
· Their selection also comprises dried flowers, pampas & cotton stems that are eco friendly & last for months.
[Dubai, 9 May 2021] [The Gorgeous Flower Co.] The Gorgeous Flower Co – the only fresh cut flower company ......
May 03, 2021: Soothing and versatile, the many hues of Mother Earth inspire the new season tinged in a palette of delicate neutrals that channel an understated elegance. Imagine an authentic and distinctive organic feeling that is at once on-trend and timeless. Handsome basics, including lightweight coats, dusters and logoed trenches in roomy, deconstructed silhouettes radiate a sense of ease and laid-back ......
Technology
May 17, 2021: Cameras mean different things to different people: for preserving a precious memory, pursuing a career or a passion, telling a story, or simply building engagement with a hyper-connected user base on Instagram.
It is for the manufacturers to understand these diverse needs and innovate to add more purpose, making a camera a companion that shares the same mindset, understands the challenges of the journey, and guides on ......
Up to the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series Mobile Processors
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2021: Lenovo™ believes powerful and immersive gaming experiences exist at the intersection of hardware, software, and support services. For nearly six years, Lenovo Legion™ has delivered savage performance and sleek yet sophisticated design to a growing audience of avid ......
Dubai, UAE – 10th May 2021 – Sony Middle East & Africa unveiled Eid gift ideas from its range of latest products from vlogging cameras and in-car audio.
Sony ZV1: The ultimate vlogging camera
Capture precious memories during Eid celebrations with Sony ZV-1, a lightweight, compact digital camera. Designed for content creators and vloggers it features a 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS® CMOS image sensor with DRAM ......
Automobile
New features and options for the Flying Spur, building on the best
Exterior paint palette increases to 63, with the addition of Cambrian Grey
City Specification, Welcome Lighting and Air Ioniser now standard
New open pore woods and a new exterior colour expand customer choice
Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) eliminated via advanced computer-aided technology
Sustainable design process used to ......
Elegant Bronze Collection and powerful P300 HST join the recently launched Range Rover Evoque Autobiography to make latest Evoque line-up the most sophisticated and luxurious yet
Bronze Collection: Exclusive new Special Edition is available in three colours, with unique design elements inside and out including a distinctive Corinthian Bronze contrast roof and Burnished Copper side vents
Sporty stealth: Powerful Range ......
- New brand launch took place on May 14 through a multimedia showcase on the iconic Burj Khalifa
- Kia Cerato to be the first vehicle with the new logo sold in the MEA region, followed by the K8 in August 2021
- Company puts its mid to long-term ‘Plan S’ strategy into action to spearhead transition to EV and sustainable mobility solutions for customers in the future
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 15, ......
Food Industry
Dubai, 10 May 2021:
Dubai Municipality has enhanced its preparations to receive Eid Al Fitr 2021, in all sectors of its work and facilities, with the aim of ensuring that the Municipality's services are fully provided to all members of society, by formulating plans and following effective strategies in various sectors.
Working hours during the Eid Al Fitr holidays have been set for major parks and leisure facilities of Dubai ......
Looking for a sweet deal for the whole family?
May 10, 2021: Get a whopping 20 percent off when you order your favorite All-American fare anytime any day on the Denny’s UAE app this Eid break.
From all-day breakfast including Denny’s signature Slams, Premium Pancakes and Breakfast Favorites to succulent steaks, juicy burgers, hearty pastas, sizzling skillets, handmade sandwiches, and desserts to die for, ......
Real Estate & Retail
Sharjah, May 15, 2021: Many shoppers have celebrated their Eid with wonderful prizes and gifts after winning in the big raffle draw held on Friday evening at Sahara Centre Mall as part of the 31st Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2021, organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).
The big winner was from Egypt, Asmaa Al Awani, who won the grand prize, a brand-new BMW car, while 5
City Centre Al Zahia will be last the stop ......
Exclusive campaigns worth AED 10 Million will cover products from different essential categories
Dubai, UAE - May 10, 2021:
Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE maintained its tradition of concluding the holy month of ‘Ramadan’ and welcoming Eid with exclusive discounts & promotion campaigns.
Talking about the exclusive campaigns, Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Happiness & ......
Travel, Tourism and Hotels
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 May 2021: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has successfully received the Airport Health Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI), as a testament of its implementation of extensive health and safety measures in response to the global pandemic.
The accreditation reflects the quality of the Airport’s measures, which align with the recommendations of the International Civil ......
Dubai, referred to as the city of gold, is famous for offering the extremes of almost everything you can imagine. If you’ve been scouring the internet gleaming for as much information as you can before hopping on to the next flight to Dubai, this first-time traveler’s guide can come in handy.
From the vast desert to the blue sea and from the tallest building in the world to the jaw-dropping malls, you must soak in as much of this ......
Banking and Investments
Dubai, UAE, 18 May 2021: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, confirmed its support to Dubai’s fast growing hospitality sector and more than 17% of the hotels in Dubai are served by company’s environmentally friendly district cooling services. Empower added that it has developed the district cooling infrastructure to carter to the increasing demand from man......
Tenured technology executive and President of techUK to support IFS through next phase of growth
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 18, 2021 – IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that Jacqueline de Rojas has joined its Board as a non-executive director. Following three years of successive double-digit growth, the appointment of de Rojas adds strength and depth to the IFS Board, providing direction, governance, and ......
Education and Trainings
The partnership will enable global genomic sequencing and examination through a specialist platform developed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to help mitigate the impact of potentially dangerous COVID-19 variants
Dubai, UAE – May 17, 2021: The emergence of more infectious variants of the COVID-19 virus is threatening to slow the global recovery and potentially thwart current vaccine immunity. To help governments and medical ......
• New Unity Class follows an adapted curriculum that supports play-based learning
• Class focuses on children’s strengths, helping them face their individual challenges
• Students and families benefit from having all supportive services in the same place
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - May 19, 2021: GEMS Metropole School – Motor City has introduced a new Unity Class in partnership with Neuropedia ......
Government, Legal and Charity
• adidas and Parley’s global impact platform, Run for the Oceans, returns for the fourth year, and marks the second Parley Missions chapter of 2021
• For every tracked KM via the adidas Running app from May 28 – June 8, adidas x Parley will clean up the equivalent weight of 10 plastic bottles from beaches, up to 500,000lbs
• Download the adidas Running app and sign up to the challenge now – every kilometer ......
To protect Abu Dhabi Emirate’s natural heritage and promote sustainable eco-tourism
Abu Dhabi, 18 April 2021: The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) continues to implement a comprehensive plan to develop and protect Al Wathba Fossil Dunes, which includes developing the site’s infrastructure, services and tourism facilities and work to declare the site as a natural reserve to protect the emirate’s natural heritage and ......
Events and Exhibitions
• Saudi pavilion, the cornerstone of this year’s event, showcases stunning destination highlights
• Show features dedicated Saudi buyer forum led by Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of STA
• Saudi’s leading destinations, experiences and hospitality brands strengthen Saudi presence as partner exhibitors
Dubai, UAE; 18 May 2021 – The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) opened Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021 with ......
2nd for the Norwegian in sprint finale
May 17, 2021: Alexander Kristoff came within touching distance of victory at the Trofeo Alcudia-Port d’Alcudia (1.1) yesterday, coming in second place to wrap up a very successful week of racing at the Challenge Mallorca.
Kristoff: “It was a good race and I felt strong. The team did a good job to control the attacks from the start and not let any big groups go ......
Healthcare, Fitness and Medicine
Dubai, May 18, 2021: The healthcare ecosystem in India continues to battle enormous challenges, as the surge in Covid-19 infections plays havoc in the country. To help increasing number of patients who are struggling to get proper medical counsel, Aster DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare provider in the GCC group and an emerging player in India is extending its support to Covid -19 patients and caregivers in India by facilitating free ......
SEHA-affiliated SKMC and SSMC facilities operating as cohesive unit to provide patients with cross-access to industry-leading network of specialists, medical equipment and technologies
Abu Dhabi, 18 May 2021: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the largest healthcare network in the UAE, is facilitating a comprehensive, integrated and collaborative approach to medical care with its distinctive Group Practice Model. The model ......
Other Top Stories
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 17 May 2021: Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network, has signed an agreement with Transportr, a leading company in digital freight services. The cooperation comes as part of Etihad Rail’s long-term digital innovation strategy in advancing cutting-edge technology for the rail sector, alongside the company’s commitment to the UAE’s digitalisation agenda.
Through the cooperation, Etihad Rail and Transportr will work together to enable the streamlining of service provision in the logistics sector ......read more
The latest innovation to hit the market provides more cleaning power than ever before for cutting-edge performance
Dubai, UAE 17 May 2021: Samsung Gulf Electronics today announced that the new Samsung Jet™ Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner is now available for purchase across the UAE. The latest addition to the brand's home appliances segment promises to be immensely popular nationwide, with consumers looking for innovative products that ensure enhanced hygiene and cleanliness in today's new normal climate. Including a 200W suction power Samsung Jet™ comes ......read more
Design Offers Maximum Efficiency and Conserves Energy for Middle East Consumers
DUBAI, UAE, 17 MAY 2021 – With consumers cooking more meals at home, dish cleanup is the not so fun task that’s part of the home culinary experience. This task can be cumbersome without the right support and can build up unnecessary costs. LG Electronics (LG) is helping to bring innovation to dish cleanup in order to maximize efficiency and energy saving for homeowners in the Middle East.
This National No Dirty Dishes Day, say goodbye to troublesome dish stains and extra cleaning ......read more
Bespoke Home celebrates the global expansion of Samsung’s customizable refrigerator lineup, serving as a new platform to showcase an expanded Bespoke product portfolio including new lifestyle appliances and connected solutions.
UAE — May 16, 2021: Samsung Electronics recently hosted Bespoke Home 2021, a new virtual platform and global showcase for Samsung Home Appliances. The event highlighted the global expansion of the Bespoke refrigerator lineup and nods to the upcoming global launch of the Bespoke Kitchen package, along with new lifestyle appliances and ......read more
OE1 Workspace Collection Activates Agility and Modularity to Design Offices Fit for the Future
UAE: May 16th, 2021: COVID-19 may not have made any 2020 prediction lists, but it certainly is leaving an impression on how companies and individuals will work in the future. With vaccines rolling out globally, infection rates dropping, and local governments beginning to increase the occupancy of everything from local parks to restaurants, CEOs around the world are looking for new office solutions to fit the future of work.
Herman Miller, (NADSAQ:MLHR), who has been at the ......read more
Dubai, UAE (May 10, 2021) – Eid Al Fitr is a time of reminiscence that takes you back to your cultural roots and is also a festive occasion to redecorate your home. Western Furniture has you covered with some tips and trends to make your home as luminous and joyful as the spirit of Eid, allowing it to flow through the veins of your home.
As Eid coincides with the start of summer this year, many of the decors tips maybe used to decorate your home for summer as well to welcome the hotter months with flare and panache.
Lately the most marked trends in ......read more
May 09, 2021: Bring in the EID festivities straight from the heart of the house – Kitchen! This season, stay home and stay safe and continue to enjoy the pleasure of healthy cooking by upgrading your kitchen with Nikai appliances.
From innovation to envious designs, Nikai Electronics introduces the new range of kitchen utilizations that will modernize your kitchen experience and promote healthy living for you and your entire family.
The new range of premium products provides you with more options to experiment and expertise your cooking skills, saving your kitchen time and ......read more
EMs are poised to lag the DM oil demand surge
Even as Covid-19 cases hit record levels this week, oil prices have moved higher on growing vaccination numbers in Developed Markets. Recent data points to the high effectiveness of vaccines at preventing infections and fatalities. So both U.S. and European governments are pushing ahead with big reopening plans. Linked to this immunization push, driving mobility and service PMI (purchasing managers' index) trends between developed and emerging markets have visibly started to diverge, ringing alarm bells across the oil market. ......read more
• New project to transmit power to 700,000 citizens
• 400-kV station to be the largest in Northern Iraq
May 04, 2021: Siemens Energy and the Ministry of Electricity of the Republic of Iraq signed a contract to construct Iraq’s West Mosul 400-kilovolt (kV) super grid station, which will provide reliable and efficient power supply to around 700,000 Iraqi citizens in northern Iraq, particularly the Nineveh province.
The construction of the Mosul station, which was destroyed in 2014, will help ensure stability in the transmission of power supply ......read more
• Consortium led by renewable energy leaders EDF Renewables and Masdar is delivering the Dumat Al Jandal first utility-scale wind farm project in Saudi Arabia and the largest in the Middle East
• Vestas has installed half of the 99 V150-4.2MW™ wind turbines to reach a power capacity of more than 400MW upon full completion of the wind farm’s construction and its commercial operation in 2022
• The Dumat Al-Jandal wind farm will contribute to the Kingdom’s 16GW wind power capacity targets under Vision 2030 and once operational will ......read more
• An industry first, two global leaders in power technologies have entered into a non-exclusive, cross-licensing agreement that will allow them to expand their range of high-voltage equipment using a game-changing gas alternative to sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
• SF6 an insulating and switching gas commonly used in high-voltage electrical equipment, is a potent greenhouse gas
• This historic agreement announced just before Earth Day 2021 will enable utilities to accelerate their reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Dubai, April 29, 2021 – Hitachi ......read more
Announces appointment of Solar Power Etal as new distributor in Nigeria
Dubai, UAE – April 28 – Trina Solar Co., Ltd., a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, is announcing the signing of an official distributor agreement with Solar Power Etal to supply Trina Solar’s products and solutions in Nigeria. The new appointment comes as part of Trina Solar’s commitment to further increases its footprint and presence in the Middle East and Africa to cater to the rapidly growing demand for solar energy in the region.
With Nigeria having ......read more
Company acknowledged in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for third straight year; also listed in the 2021 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Application Performance Monitoring
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 27, 2021: SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced it has improved its placement on the Completeness of Vision axis, in the Niche Quadrant of the April 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant® for Application Performance Monitoring (APM)1 for its APM Integrated Experience, which includes its APM ......read more
● Kitchen Innovation Award 2021: GROHE Zedra wins “Golden Award – Best of the Best” in the category “Kitchen Faucets and Sinks”
● The jury particularly highlights user-convenience, innovation, product benefits, design and ergonomics
● GROHE Zedra simplifies everyday kitchen tasks with its innovative Triple Spray
United Arab Emirates, April 26, 2021: It is official: Consumers trust in the qualities of GROHE Zedra. The reinvented line of kitchen faucets was awarded the “Golden Award – Best ......read more
April 26, 2021: As a warm tribute to traditions, Tanagra has entered into the spirit of the season by offering special pieces perfect for Ramadan. For those who cherish special gatherings and occasions with sparkle and style, look no further than Tanagra for the finest craftsmanship and wonderful gifts. Including L’objet and Lalique bowls, Jay Strongwater candles, Christofle cutlery and glassware, Vido luxury games, Agraria diffusers and more.
Now available at Tanagra, AYA The Art of Living is a design house which creates one of a kind contemporary products and ......read more
Key takeaways
• Warm weather and weak industrial demand boosted end of Mar storage levels to 1.78 Tcf, nearly erasing the storage deficit
• Also, US gas output ramped up to 11 month highs in Mar at 91.4 Bcf/d and now a surge in associated gas volumes looms
• Thus we drop our HH bal-year forecast to $2.75 on higher storage levels and see Cal 2022 lower at $2.60 on rising output
March flips the script as gas demand ......read more
The EconiQ™ portfolio of products, services and solutions contribute towards a carbon neutral-future and accelerate the green energy transition.
Dubai - April 21, 2021: Hitachi ABB Power Grids today launched EconiQ™ – its portfolio of products, services and solutions that are proven to deliver exceptional environmental performance. With EconiQ, the global technology and market leader is reinforcing its commitment towards a carbon-neutral energy future.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has pioneered many of the world’s technological breakthroughs in the ......read more
Reporting Operating Revenue of US$4.263 billion (RMB 29.418 Billion), 26.14% More Than 2019
Achieving Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of US $178 Million (RMB 1.229 Billion)
Company’s Total Module Capacity Reached 22GW
Module Shipments Reached 15.915GW, Ranking Third in The World
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 21, 2021: Trina Solar Co Ltd. (SH: 688599), the world's leading global PV and smart energy total solutions provider, has published its 2020 full- year financial results. The company had ......read more
LG’s InstaView Door-in-Door Design Brings Food Saving Technology to the Kitchen
DUBAI, UAE, 21 APRIL 2021 – As families purchase food to bring into the home for cooking and dining, it’s important that food is stored properly to maintain freshness. With the excitement of the Holy Month and families wishing to extend their generosity to loved ones through lovingly prepared dishes, maintaining the quality of food is key to a tasty and fulfilling meal.
For the home, there is nothing more wasteful than throwing away unused or spoiled food. LG ......read more
• Find exclusive labels, home-grown brands and Arabic-inspired designs in a special Ramadan edit
• Crate and Barrel has partnered with Carrefour and Emirates Red Crescent to distribute Ramadan Boxes of essential food items across the UAE
• Crate and Barrel is taking part in Majid Al Futtaim’s initiative to feed over 25,000 people in need throughout the Holy Month
Dubai, UAE - April 21, 2021: With the Holy Month upon us, Crate and Barrel – owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE – is launching a very ......read more
