Chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin have found success the old-fashioned way – through sheer talent and hard work. The British brothers, who opened Demoiselle by Galvin in Dubai’s City Walk this past week, have built a small, family-run restaurant empire with a focus on high-quality French cuisine. The Galvins grew up in Essex, surrounded by woods and fields.”Our mother taught us about hard work and good manners. […]
Government of Dubai Media Office – 12 March 2017 Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today launched the Dubai Public Diplomacy and Communication Network at the Public Diplomacy and Government Communication Forum. The Network is a new initiative led by the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) that creates a platform for communication officials in government and semi-government organisations, […]
DUBAI // The Government will continue to be open and transparent with its people and residents, Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed says. Sheikh Saif, also Minister of Interior, made a closing address to the Public Diplomacy and Government Communication Forum about the importance of effective communication between the governments and citizens. Sheikh Saif said the fire that gutted The Address Hotel in Downtown Dubai on […]
DUBAI // Dubai is sending about 100 tonnes of aid to Madagascar after a cyclone there left dozens dead and tens of thousands displaced. The Dh1 million aid shipment organised by Dubai’s International Humanitarian City was under the direction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. The airlift will deliver medicine and medical supplies from the World Health Organisation for that could benefit […]
When it comes to renewable energy in Saudi Arabia, there still remains more than a hint of scepticism. Multi-billion dollar plans have come and gone and the kingdom has made little progress developing renewable energy capabilities to harness its advantageous climatic conditions. In 2010, the King Abdullah Centre for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KA-Care) was established to develop the country’s renewable and nuclear capabilities, as the country […]
12 March 2017 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, in collaboration with INTERPOL, today released research on cybercriminal activity in West Africa, “Cybercrime in West Africa: Poised for an Underground Economy,” as part of its ongoing Cybercriminal Underground Economy Series (CUES). Scams targeting individuals and businesses have grown exponentially since 2013. West African cybercriminal activity is […]
DUBAI // Two men who acquired a Dh850,000 Porsche 911 using fake documents and posing as partners of a member of the royal family were sentenced to three years in jail each on Sunday. Dubai Criminal Court convicted an Emirati businessman, 36, of forgery, use of forged documents, issuing a cheque that later bounced and of unlawfully obtaining the 2016 car. An Egyptian business partner, 38, was […]
12 March 2017 Dubai, UAE – The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM) and ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand, have announced a partnership to build a new technology education module. The two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the module which is aimed at educating students at EAHM on technology and how IT plays an important role in the hospitality industry. The module will be a […]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday, opens Oumolat Security Printing, a banknote printing company in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi. Wam Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, is briefed by the Governor of the UAE Central Bank Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori about the facility’s production machinery. Wam Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on […]
Property price increases were witnessed in some mid-market communities in Dubai during February but the overall market showed a continued softening in values, according to a new report. Real estate consultancy ValuStrat said its February residential ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) declined marginally due to falling prices in prime locations monitored by the index. However, monthly uplifts of between 0.4-1.9 percent were recorded for villas located in Arabian […]
11 March 2017 Abu Dhabi – Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi serves as an icon of luxury which redefines Yas Island. Its stunning interiors, 499 rooms and suites, 11 dining and lounge areas and wellness facilities are a sure match to the taste of guests looking for an extraordinary experience. Its local and international success during the past years has pushed Viceroy Hotels & Resorts to further develop […]
DUBAI // Lubna is a 38-year-old mother who fears she will soon be forced to live on the streets, along with her three-year-old son. She lives in a rented flat paid for by a benefactor. “It’s paid for until the middle the month but then I am on the streets,” she says. Lubna wasn’t always living with the threat of homelessness. She came to Dubai seven years […]
You couldn’t have asked for a better setting – five talented, varied poets reading selections of their award-winning works in a desert camp under the night sky. There was a big crackling fire, regional bites and oud instrumentals wafting from the speakers. It is no wonder that since the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature launched its Desert Stanzas programme in 2013, each edition of the one-night-only event […]
MAG 5 Property Development has announced the launch of MAG 5, the third phase of its MAG 5 Boulevard community in Dubai. The developer said in a statement that MAG 5 has been released in response to “increasing investor demand for studios and both one and two bedroom apartments”. MAG 5 Boulevard is the second project developed by MAG 5 PD, and is its first in the […]
DUBAI // It’s usually thought of as a cosmetic treatment that can make people look younger. But now Botox injections are being used to relieve the misery of migraine sufferers. Those with chronic neurological conditions, neck pain, muscle cramps, twitching eyelids or even excessive sweating could benefit from injections. Doctors at the German Neuroscience Centre have used Botox on patients who may have developed a resistance to […]
Company’s yearly revenue surges by more than 30% in 2016, staff strength increases from 350 in 2015 to 600 in 2016 11 March 2017 Abu Dhabi, UAE – Emirates International Property Services (EIPS), a Bloom Holding subsidiary that offers a comprehensive range of competitive, customised facility management services, has adopted a simpler and more dynamic brand name – b.fm. The move is part of the company’s strategy […]
Her name is synonymous with delicate fragrances in luxury packaging; the very scent of aspiration. But Jo Malone spent years wondering if her sense of smell would ever find a new outlet, after selling her eponymous brand and walking away from the business – a decision she now says was “the biggest mistake” of her life. Yet after a lengthy hiatus in which she found her creative […]
UAE theme park visitor spending is set to grow six-fold from $105 million in 2016 to $637 million by 2020 as the country opens several new parks as it chases ambitious tourism targets, according to a new report. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions said the UAE is the dominant market in the Middle East and North Africa, the world’s fastest growing region for theme […]
DUBAI // Health and nutrition are key to pedalling to a fitter future, experts told UAE Cycling Girls. Crossfit coach Dalal Hamza spoke to the all-female cycling group recently after they completed a weekend ride at the Al Qudra track. She cautioned against following diets that cut out vital foods. “Some people conflate food with fat, and it is important to talk about this. All people think […]
11 March 2017 Kuwait – Kuwait Finance House (KFH) provides exclusive offers on 5 insurance policies for customers in collaboration with KFH-Takaful. The offers encompass 6 customer segments; Awlwiya-Nukhba-Ruwaad-Tamayoz- Sundus and Rubban. This covers the Sanad, Youmnak and Supplementary insurance policies on comprehensive cars insurance, in addition to Sanad for medical insurance and the policy of travel insurance. The discounts reach up to 50% until end of […]
Government of Dubai Media Office – 9 March 2017: Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum approved Executive Council Resolution No. (4) of 2017 related to fines and fees of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority. As per the Resolution, anyone who seeks to perform an activity in the aviation sector in Dubai is required to […]
DUBAI // Disability campaigners have hit out at motorists who illegally park in their spaces, after Dubai Police revealed that more than 1,200 offenders have been caught since the start of this year. Wheelchair users criticised the selfish and said careless drivers are making their lives more challenging. One disabled driver said it can take an hour to find a space if motorists who are not entitled […]
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has announced plans to build 10 new service stations in 2017, as part of its 2020 expansion programme to increase its retail network capacity by 40 percent. The group’s plans for this year started with the opening of its new Warsan service station, with other locations to include Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha South, Hessa Street, Sheikh Rashid Road, Bab Al Shams, […]
Dubai, UAE, 9 March 2017: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has been awarded with “Best Sukuk House” at the EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards 2016. The ninth edition of the EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards took place at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai recently, and celebrated the regional banking industry’s top achievers. Dubai Islamic Bank is an international leader […]
