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
May 08, 2021: Oris introduces a watch created with the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat and its mission to conserve the Wadden Sea, the world’s largest tidal system and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nature knows no borders
Oris’s Change for the Better projects have covered the globe. Now the focus falls on the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Like nature, Oris’s Change for the Better campaign is unlimited by ......
Thursday, May 5, 2021 : Bhima Jewellers is offering a Bigger, Better and Wider Product selection to its customers, by moving from 1st floor to Ground Floor in Nesto Muweillah, Sharjah.
Muweillah, Sharjah, is a perfect example of UAE. All communities from many of the parts of the World live here. Being in the Business of now, more than 96 Years, this NEW showroom, puts the Customer at the center. From a Wider range of products, more ......
May 05, 2021: Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet releases three new 42 mm Royal Oak Offshore Divers in stainless steel. Powered by a new movement, Calibre 4308, these models are fit for the wildest adventures in and out of the water. These three watches in khaki, blue or grey sport a new dial aesthetics as well as a new interchangeable strap system to style up your dive.
MECHANISM FIT FOR ACTION
The three new ......
May 04, 2021: We all know that Eid is the best excuse to go all out with your make-up look. This holiday, why don’t you go for a bold statement look to complement your fabulous Eid outfit?
What says bold better than a strong winged liner, full lashes, and a bright lip colour to create a statement!
Follow these steps to get that perfect bold Eid look with our favourite CATRICE products:
Step 1: Start with the ......
** Top tips for summer and how to look after your skin, naturally from Australia’s No.1 Natural Skincare Brand **
May 04, 2021: As the days get hotter and UV rays get stronger, we have to take better care of our skin when we are out walking under the sun or basking under it by the pool or at the beach. Aside from being the culprit for summer sunburn, UV rays can also accelerate common signs of skin aging such as fine ......
Fashion
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 ......
This Eid, set yourself apart with some of the most unique pieces from YOOX.
These items are one of a kind, so don’t let the pieces you always loved get away!
There’s only ONE left, and it has to be yours.
For a festive house, or a unique gift, YOOX has curated a guide for all your house essentials this Eid.
For your little ones, YOOX has an entire section that will make any child Eid ......
April 27, 2021: Add flamboyancy and fun to your spring selection with playful candy colours.
The Max&Co. candy crush wardrobe includes full taffeta skirts, satin dresses, hooded knits, vests and caps.
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The revolutionary tradition: the timeless coats of the Max Mara Atelier Collection
April 26, 2021: There’s an artist who draws the world without using paint, inventing it through the signs and materials of the real universe, in which tradition becomes revolutionary: Jannis Kounellis has given a romantic, sensual shape to contemporary life.
The Max Mara Atelier FW 2021/2022 Collection takes its inspiration from the ......
Celebrate the month of Ramadan in graceful style
From fluid dresses, suits in printed pure silk crepe de chine, to accessories including the remarkable clutch Pasticcino Bag made of natural raffia.
Shop for these Ramadan-inspired looks by Weekend Max Mara.
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Technology
• Consolidated sales clocked USD 84 billion (¥8.999 trillion) while the operating income touched USD 9.1 billion (¥971.9 billion) in FY2020
• Games & Network Segment recorded 34 per cent year-on-year revenue increase
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 6 May 2021: Sony Corporation capped a strong FY20 with sales and operating income both touching record highs in the financial year. The ......
The Galaxy Upcycling program repurposes older smartphones into medical diagnosis cameras, helping underserved populations in Vietnam, India, Morocco and Papua New Guinea
May 4, 2021 – Samsung Electronics is repurposing older smartphones to enable greater access to ophthalmic health care in underserved communities around the world. Samsung partnered with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and Yonsei ......
May 04, 2021: As people adjust to the conditions of hybrid working, many factors have contributed towards creating and maintaining a comfortable home set up. From designating an office space, to acquiring better equipment, people are finding solutions to enhance their productivity and ensure consistency. Beyond having the right accessories to support the technology set up, having access to the right screen is also a key factor - in the ......
Automobile
UAE, 06 May 2021: First Motors, the official distributor of Genesis in Bahrain has launched an exciting campaign this Ramadan to bring its Genesis customers exceptional offers on select models throughout the holy month.
As a design-focused brand, Genesis has a significant line-up embodying ‘athletic elegance’, including The new G70, The All-new G80 midsize luxury sedan and the first SUV, GV80 and the flagship ......
Lucid’s leadership team is further enhanced with the appointments of Margaret Burgraff, VP of Software Validation; Sanjay Chandra, VP of Information Technology; Jeff Curry, VP of Marketing and Communications, driving the company toward deliveries of Lucid Air
Dubai, UAE: May 6, 2021: Lucid Motors, which seeks to set new standards for sustainable mobility with its advanced luxury EVs, today announced that ......
Dubai, UAE - 6, May 2021: Ford F-Series trucks have been the cornerstone of work and play for more than 40 years, and the all-new 2021 F-150 has a list of new class-exclusive features that help owners to get more out of their trucks than ever before.
The secret to the success of the F-150 – and indeed, all Ford vehicles – lies in the work Ford puts into getting to know what its customers really want from their truck and ......
Food Industry
From amazing coffee accessories to the perfect coffee machine, give the gift of Nespresso this festive season
May 06, 2021: Eid al-Fitr is almost upon us, marking the end of the Holy month and the season of giving back and sharing special moments with your loved ones. Look no further for the perfect Eid gift for the coffee connoisseur in your life – Nespresso’s barista favorites are always a good ......
• The Sustainable City achieved 80% recycling of household waste by providing sorting at source and use of other accepted disposal practices.
• The InSinkErator Model 50+, food waste disposers are designed to reduce the amount of waste generated by an average family up to 40%.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 04, 2021 – InSinkErator, a business unit of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), the inventor and the world's largest ......
Real Estate & Retail
Sharjah, May 8, 2021: The Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2021 continues to create an amazing festive atmosphere across the Emirate and put a smile on the faces of shoppers and visitors, as 3 shoppers won 3 smartphones, 18 winners won shopping vouchers worth AED 5000, and 10 shoppers won AED 2500 shopping vouchers each in the festival’s second raffle draw held at the Oasis Mall Sharjah on Thursday.
While congratulating the winners and ......
Dubai, UAE, 5 May, 2021: With travel restrictions easing across the world, Carrefour – owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE – has opened a new store at the world’s busiest international airport, DXB, to make shopping more convenient than ever. Located in the arrivals area of DXB’s Terminal 3, the 24-hour store opened its doors on Thursday 4 May, offering high-quality products for tourists, frequent ......
Travel, Tourism and Hotels
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 May 2021: Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South announced that private jets movements continued their impressive growth in 2021 with a 336% increase in Q1 2021, reaching 4,904 compared to 1,460 in Q1 2020 and 1,676 in Q1 2019.
Aircraft movements include the four FBOs operating at MBRAH, which are Jetex Executive Aviation, Jet Aviation, DC Aviation and ExecuJet Middle ......
05 May 2021: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (March 2019) with demand up 4.4%. March demand reached the highest level recorded since the series began in 1990. Month-on-month demand also increased albeit at a slower pace than the previous month with volumes up 0.4% in March over February 2021 ......
Banking and Investments
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 May 2021 — Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) is pleased to announce that Jacek Olczak was appointed CEO following the company’s 2021 Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 5. Mr. Olczak—most recently the company’s Chief Operating Officer—was also elected to the Board of Directors. André Calantzopoulos, who served as PMI’s Chief Executive Officer from 2013 until May......
Trustbank; the first bank in Uzbekistan to launch Islamic Banking Services
May 06, 2021: Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Trustbank, one of the leading banks and the first private bank to be providing Islamic banking services in Uzbekistan, has selected ICS BANKS Islamic Banking software solutions from ICS Financial Systems (ICSFS), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions.
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Education and Trainings
Themed ‘For Your Imagination’, the festival will run from May 19 – 29, 4pm – 10pm at Sharjah Expo Centre
• 385 children’s events including workshops and plays
• 172 publishers to headline prestigious event
• 27 authors from 15 countries will participate
• 132 activities to take place at the Comics corner
• 9th edition of the Sharjah ......
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - 3 May 2021: As part of its Alumni Engagement Strategy, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has launched the ADU Alumni Academy, the primary focus of which is to address the needs of ADU alumni and build strong relationships with them across the institution. The Academy will provide professional development opportunities for graduates on a range of topics and exceptional networking opportunities for them, career ......
Government, Legal and Charity
Danube Home, a part of Dubai-based multi-billion dollar diversified Danube Group, will donate 10% of its profits from its Dubai Store sales for the month of May for COVID humanitarian aid in India.
Dubai, 08, May 2021: Danube Group, a Dubai-based multi-billion dollar diversified business conglomerate, has risen up to contribute towards COVID relief efforts in India. Danube has announced to donate 10% of its group company ......
Dubai – 7 May 2021: Dubai Customs’ IPR Department organized a virtual meeting with the trademark owners to discuss ways to boost cooperation between the two sides, and any future shared projects and initiatives.
From Dubai Customs, Yousef Ozair Mubarak, Director of IPR Department, Noura Ahmed, Manager of IP Recording Section, Mohammed bin Nasir, Manager of IP Dispute Section, Eng. Saeed bin Faris, Team ......
Events and Exhibitions
Dubai - 08 May, 2021: IMG Worlds of Adventure one of the largest indoor theme parks announces the reopening of the park from 7th May 2021 with a limited time offer entry price of AED 225 only for UAE residents. The offer is valid till the end of EID. IMG Worlds is reopening after refurbishments and maintenance of rides & attractions with equipment upgrades. During the closure, maintenance work was carried out to ensure ......
Race will take place from Feb 8-11 across different desert locations and feature a number of stages, including a 24-hour non-stop challenge
Dubai, May 08, 2021: Dubai Sports Council and the organisers of Al Marmoom Ultramarathon have announced the dates for next year’s Al Marmoom Ultramarathon.
Organised by Dubai Sports Council in association with FittGROUP, the race will take place from February 8 to 11, 2022, across ......
Healthcare, Fitness and Medicine
An expert at Mubadala Health’s Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) offers tips on returning to normal eating after fasting
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 8 MAY 2021:
According to Dr Farhana Bin Lootah, an internal medicine specialist at Mubadala Health’s Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), it is important for everyone who fasts, especially for patients ......
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Land Rover reveal mini-series of emergency response films
• Four-part series, On the Ground: Humanitarians in Action, uses front-line footage captured on GoPro cameras by staff and volunteers
• New films demonstrate how local teams are the future of emergency response efforts
• Land Rover continues to support the IFRC by providing ......
Other Top Stories
An expert at Mubadala Health’s Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) offers tips on returning to normal eating after fasting
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 8 MAY 2021:
According to Dr Farhana Bin Lootah, an internal medicine specialist at Mubadala Health’s Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), it is important for everyone who fasts, especially for patients with diabetes, to reintroduce foods in a controlled and disciplined manner once Ramadan is over.
“Returning to a normal diet after ......read more
Sharjah, May 8, 2021: The Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2021 continues to create an amazing festive atmosphere across the Emirate and put a smile on the faces of shoppers and visitors, as 3 shoppers won 3 smartphones, 18 winners won shopping vouchers worth AED 5000, and 10 shoppers won AED 2500 shopping vouchers each in the festival’s second raffle draw held at the Oasis Mall Sharjah on Thursday.
While congratulating the winners and wishing the best of luck for all shoppers in the upcoming draws, Hana Al Suwaidi, Assistant General Coordinator of the Festival, underlined that ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 May 2021: Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South announced that private jets movements continued their impressive growth in 2021 with a 336% increase in Q1 2021, reaching 4,904 compared to 1,460 in Q1 2020 and 1,676 in Q1 2019.
Aircraft movements include the four FBOs operating at MBRAH, which are Jetex Executive Aviation, Jet Aviation, DC Aviation and ExecuJet Middle East.
Tahnoon Saif, CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, said: “Our private jets movements at the VIP Terminal in MBRAH have been increasing steadily ......read more
Danube Home, a part of Dubai-based multi-billion dollar diversified Danube Group, will donate 10% of its profits from its Dubai Store sales for the month of May for COVID humanitarian aid in India.
Dubai, 08, May 2021: Danube Group, a Dubai-based multi-billion dollar diversified business conglomerate, has risen up to contribute towards COVID relief efforts in India. Danube has announced to donate 10% of its group company Danube Home’s Dubai profits from its sales for the month of May which run into crores to mitigate COVID pains in India. The relief initiative will ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 May 2021 — Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) is pleased to announce that Jacek Olczak was appointed CEO following the company’s 2021 Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 5. Mr. Olczak—most recently the company’s Chief Operating Officer—was also elected to the Board of Directors. André Calantzopoulos, who served as PMI’s Chief Executive Officer from 2013 until May 5, 2021, was appointed Executive Chairman of the Board prior to the meeting. The appointments follow the announcement of PMI’s leadership ......read more
Dubai - 08 May, 2021: IMG Worlds of Adventure one of the largest indoor theme parks announces the reopening of the park from 7th May 2021 with a limited time offer entry price of AED 225 only for UAE residents. The offer is valid till the end of EID. IMG Worlds is reopening after refurbishments and maintenance of rides & attractions with equipment upgrades. During the closure, maintenance work was carried out to ensure smoother operation with extra safety precautions & the highest safety measures in place according to the safety guidelines of the Dubai Department of ......read more
Dubai – 7 May 2021: Dubai Customs’ IPR Department organized a virtual meeting with the trademark owners to discuss ways to boost cooperation between the two sides, and any future shared projects and initiatives.
From Dubai Customs, Yousef Ozair Mubarak, Director of IPR Department, Noura Ahmed, Manager of IP Recording Section, Mohammed bin Nasir, Manager of IP Dispute Section, Eng. Saeed bin Faris, Team Leader, and Samiha Hasan Albloushi, IP Officer attended the meeting.
Malik Hanouf, CEO of Brand Owners' Protection Group and representatives ......read more
Race will take place from Feb 8-11 across different desert locations and feature a number of stages, including a 24-hour non-stop challenge
Dubai, May 08, 2021: Dubai Sports Council and the organisers of Al Marmoom Ultramarathon have announced the dates for next year’s Al Marmoom Ultramarathon.
Organised by Dubai Sports Council in association with FittGROUP, the race will take place from February 8 to 11, 2022, across different desert locations and feature a number of stages, including a 24-hour non-stop challenge that will test the participants’ endurance and ......read more
May 08, 2021: Oris introduces a watch created with the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat and its mission to conserve the Wadden Sea, the world’s largest tidal system and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nature knows no borders
Oris’s Change for the Better projects have covered the globe. Now the focus falls on the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Like nature, Oris’s Change for the Better campaign is unlimited by treaties or border controls. It’s also holistic. Change for the Better is about conserving our planet, just as it’s about improving ......read more
Thursday, May 5, 2021 : Bhima Jewellers is offering a Bigger, Better and Wider Product selection to its customers, by moving from 1st floor to Ground Floor in Nesto Muweillah, Sharjah.
Muweillah, Sharjah, is a perfect example of UAE. All communities from many of the parts of the World live here. Being in the Business of now, more than 96 Years, this NEW showroom, puts the Customer at the center. From a Wider range of products, more space to conveniently shop and implementing all the Social Distancing rules of the Government, we hope to cater to all our Customers said Mr. ......read more
Themed ‘For Your Imagination’, the festival will run from May 19 – 29, 4pm – 10pm at Sharjah Expo Centre
• 385 children’s events including workshops and plays
• 172 publishers to headline prestigious event
• 27 authors from 15 countries will participate
• 132 activities to take place at the Comics corner
• 9th edition of the Sharjah Children's Book Illustration Exhibition
Sharjah, May 6, 2021: The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF) is back again ......read more
UAE, 06 May 2021: First Motors, the official distributor of Genesis in Bahrain has launched an exciting campaign this Ramadan to bring its Genesis customers exceptional offers on select models throughout the holy month.
As a design-focused brand, Genesis has a significant line-up embodying ‘athletic elegance’, including The new G70, The All-new G80 midsize luxury sedan and the first SUV, GV80 and the flagship G90.
This Ramadan, Genesis customers can enjoy incredible benefits on the sought-after line-up. To ensure that customers have a hassle-free ......read more
15 DAYS OF DAZZLING CRICKET PROMISED ON THE BACK OF 79.6% INCREASE IN YEAR-ON-YEAR GLOBAL TELEVISION VIEWERSHIP
May 06, 2021: Ten Sports Management (TSM) and Abu Dhabi Cricket (ADC) have announced the much-anticipated dates for the fifth edition of the highly popular Abu Dhabi T10 cricket spectacular. The tournament, which this year will be held over 15 days, will run from November 19 - December 4 taking in the extended public holiday weekend scheduled to celebrate the UAE’s 50th National Day which falls on December 2.
The 2021 Abu Dhabi T10, the fifth season ......read more
• Consolidated sales clocked USD 84 billion (¥8.999 trillion) while the operating income touched USD 9.1 billion (¥971.9 billion) in FY2020
• Games & Network Segment recorded 34 per cent year-on-year revenue increase
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 6 May 2021: Sony Corporation capped a strong FY20 with sales and operating income both touching record highs in the financial year. The consolidated sales income grew 9 per cent while the consolidated operating income grew 15 per cent year-on-year against the same period last year, ......read more
Lucid’s leadership team is further enhanced with the appointments of Margaret Burgraff, VP of Software Validation; Sanjay Chandra, VP of Information Technology; Jeff Curry, VP of Marketing and Communications, driving the company toward deliveries of Lucid Air
Dubai, UAE: May 6, 2021: Lucid Motors, which seeks to set new standards for sustainable mobility with its advanced luxury EVs, today announced that Sherry House has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.
Ms. House joins Lucid from Waymo, bringing more than two decades of ......read more
Trustbank; the first bank in Uzbekistan to launch Islamic Banking Services
May 06, 2021: Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Trustbank, one of the leading banks and the first private bank to be providing Islamic banking services in Uzbekistan, has selected ICS BANKS Islamic Banking software solutions from ICS Financial Systems (ICSFS), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions.
A virtual signing ceremony was conducted on 17th March, 2021, between Trustbank and ICSFS with the participation of ICD (the Islamic Corporation ......read more
22-year old joins Emirati squad on 3-year deal
UAE Team Emirates and Felix Groß have put pen to paper on a deal which will see him in the colors of UAE Team Emirates for the next three years.
Felix Groß: “I have almost no words, I am really really happy. The chance to ride in a such great team is something I wouldn’t have thought possible. I’ve been on the track for many years now, and I believe I can be very successful on the road as well. I feel like I’m in the right place and I am looking forward to wearing the UAE Team ......read more
Dubai, UAE - 6, May 2021: Ford F-Series trucks have been the cornerstone of work and play for more than 40 years, and the all-new 2021 F-150 has a list of new class-exclusive features that help owners to get more out of their trucks than ever before.
The secret to the success of the F-150 – and indeed, all Ford vehicles – lies in the work Ford puts into getting to know what its customers really want from their truck and using customer-centric design to drive product innovation.
“We knew that customers loved their trucks, but we also knew that they wanted ......read more
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Land Rover reveal mini-series of emergency response films
• Four-part series, On the Ground: Humanitarians in Action, uses front-line footage captured on GoPro cameras by staff and volunteers
• New films demonstrate how local teams are the future of emergency response efforts
• Land Rover continues to support the IFRC by providing vehicles to reach communities around the world
• Films will premiere on Facebook Live alongside a panel discussion on the future of crisis ......read more
Dubai, UAE, May 5, 2021: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, announced the successful completion of all required preparations at its district cooling plants using the most sustainable and reliable technologies in district cooling operations, to cater to the increasing demand of summer season. The announcement coincided with the award of contracts worth AED 217 million by the company during the first quarter of 2021, to carry out various works such as developing company's district cooling plants in ......read more
