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Jashanmal Group, a heritage brand with over a hundred years of retail excellence since 1919, partnered with Fissler, the iconic German luxury cookware label, to host an exclusive Coffee Morning at its Jashanmal store in Dubai Festival City Mall on 10 September. The bespoke gathering welcomed food lovers and content creators for a morning filled with flavour, creativity, and live demonstrations. Ms. Christina Schneider, International Trainer and Brand Ambassador at Fissler, led the occasion with an interactive live cooking session. She prepared dishes including Beef Goulash with mashed potato and crispy fried potato, highlighting the precision, innovation, and distinctive qualities…

Emirates District Cooling (Emicool) LLC, a joint venture between Dubai Investments and Actis and a leading provider of sustainable district cooling services in the UAE, has announced the signing of a concession agreement with Al Reef Cooling Company, the holder of the exclusive district cooling concession for Al Reef Downtown in Abu Dhabi. This marks Emicool’s entry into the Abu Dhabi market and highlights its strategy of expanding nationwide through long-term concession-based models. The Al Reef district cooling facility has an installed capacity of 8,005 TR (tons of refrigeration) and a connected capacity of 9,629 TR. Currently, it supplies services…

RA International has entered into a distribution agreement with Swedish company Gaia Biomaterials to bring Biodolomer®, an innovative compostable material developed and manufactured in Sweden, to markets across the GCC. This partnership represents RA International’s first step into the sustainable packaging industry, prompted by pressing environmental concerns. The GCC is one of the world’s highest consumers of single-use plastics, with the UAE pledging to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030 and Saudi Arabia aiming for 82% diversion under Vision 2030 by 2035. “The region is demanding solutions, and we see Biodolomer as a game-changer,” said Soraya Narfeldt, Founder and…

Dubai has rapidly transformed from a city known mainly for skyscrapers and luxury shopping into an influential hub for art and culture.  In the last decade, the art scene has expanded dramatically, drawing artists, collectors and galleries from across the Middle East and around the world. Dubai’s strategic location between East and West has helped it become a vibrant meeting point for both traditional and contemporary artistic expression. One of the most visible signs of this growth is Art Dubai, the city’s flagship art fair. In 2023, Art Dubai generated an estimated AED 143 million in direct economic impact for…

There’s a certain thrill in watching a fight scene that looks like it actually hurts. Not the over-polished CGI battles that fill theaters today, but the kind of bone-crunching choreography that defined the golden age of action movies. That is where Enzo Zelocchi has planted his flag. He’s not interested in spandex or digital shortcuts. He’s chasing the grounded, tactical, lethal vibe that made Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine iconic, Henry Cavill’s Superman physical, and Jason Statham the king of old-school cool. Zelocchi has the body language of someone who has spent hours on mats and in gyms, not in front of…

A good business owner, like a good dhow, does not fight the wind; it reads it. Too many entrepreneurs in Dubai launch with bright sails and no compass, then wonder why they drift. The truth is simple. Most failures are not caused by a single storm, but by small, predictable mistakes that compound until the runway disappears. The good news is that these mistakes are learnable and avoidable, especially if you take lessons from others who have already paid the tuition. Furkat Kasimov’s book, Don’t Do This: A Guide to Business Survival, is built on that idea. It is a…

As a popular business-friendly destination, the United Arab Emirates has had an impressive economic growth rate which has attracted more job seekers as well as business investors to the region. In such a competitive market, finding the right job for job seekers and the right talent for recruiters could be both time-consuming and expensive. Job posting sites in the UAE can be a promising starting point to find job in uae . Noticing the high price of advertisements in the UAE, surfing through free job posting sites can be a more reliable, cost-effective way to reviews lists of job opportunities…

In a city where excellence is expected, true distinction lies in identity. For more than 28 years, Chef Vincent Caudet has cultivated a culinary vision driven by craftsmanship, emotion, and precision. Established in Dubai for the past five years, he is today regarded as a leading reference in private fine dining, offering bespoke gastronomic experiences for a discerning, international clientele. A Journey Rooted in Craft and Transmission Chef Vincent CAUDET completed his culinary education in France, in Limoges, where he was born, pursuing five years of formal hospitality studies, including a specialization in pastry and chocolate artistry. This solid academic…

Visarun.ai launches game-changing Visa-as-a-Service platform that transforms chaotic visa workflows into seamless, predictable processes Dubai, UAE – The corporate travel industry just got its biggest upgrade in decades. Visarun.ai, a cutting-edge Visa-as-a-Service platform, is officially revolutionizing how global corporations and travel agencies handle visa applications, promising to eliminate the administrative nightmares that have plagued international business for years. The $10 Billion Problem Nobody Talks About Every year, corporations waste millions of dollars and thousands of hours on visa-related delays, rejections, and miscommunication. HR managers spend over 600 hours annually just coordinating visa paperwork – time that could be spent on strategic initiatives.…

As the UAE continues to bridge cultural heritage with global influences, modest fashion in 2026 emphasizes innovation while upholding core values of elegance and discretion. Designers are focusing on pieces that offer versatility, allowing women to navigate diverse settings from professional environments to social gatherings. This year, trends highlight a fusion of traditional elements with contemporary twists, making modest attire more accessible and expressive. Seasonal Shifts in Silhouettes and Layers Spring and summer collections prioritize light layers to combat the desert heat, incorporating flowy silhouettes that promote airflow without compromising coverage. Vibrant hues like bold corals and electric blues dominate,…