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Swarovski shines a light on the Middle East with exclusive new design inspired by the Middle Eastern symbols and motifs

26 Mar 2020

This year marks the 125th anniversary for Swarovski, a brand whose mission it is to add sparkle to people’s lives all over the world. For Spring/Summer 2020, the brand extends its reach with new Swarovski Symbolic Collection pieces designed exclusively for the Middle East, bringing more ways for women in the region to express themselves.

Inspired by the Middle Eastern symbols and motifs, Swarovski introduces five new and easy-to-wear styles, which bring a touch of the local tradition... Read More

TUMI Taps actor Daniel Henney for global film series

25 Mar 2020

TUMI, the leading international travel and lifestyle brand today released the first instalment of its upcoming Perfecting The Journey – The Series. The first film features Korean-American actor Daniel Henney.

As part of TUMI’s perpetual pursuit of perfection though innovation, the brand draws inspiration from fields outside its own. Each impactful episode of Perfecting The Journey – The Series investigates the never-ending drive toward perfecting a specific craft. For Daniel Henney,... Read More

Dubai Chamber urges the private sector to implement remote working for their employees’ safety and business continuity

24 Mar 2020

In a video message to the private sector, His Excellency Hamad Buamim, President & CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, called on the Dubai business community to cooperate with the relevant government authorities in implementing preventive and precautionary measures to counter the spread of Coronavirus (Covid- 19). He urged the private sector to ensure the safety and health of their employees by asking them to stay at home and work remotely.

In his message to the... Read More

Join the Food Rescue Revolution & Download the FoodKarma App this March

24 Mar 2020

Having launched just weeks ago, FoodKarma has hit the ground running, enabling users to enjoy delicious meals at discounted prices, while doing their (little) bit to help save the planet.

In trying times like these, it’s important to remember that if you do good things, then good things will come back to you. Since launching at the beginning of March, the FoodKarma app has really struck a chord with karma-conscious foodies who want to rescue food, enjoy delicious meals and do their (... Read More

The Emirates Group’s business response to COVID-19

23 Mar 2020

Emirates retains cargo operations, but temporarily suspends most passenger operations by 25 March dnata significantly reduces operations, including temporary closure of operations at some international locations where demand is low Group implements basic salary reduction for majority of employees for three months, will not cut jobs Supports government measures to safeguard community health

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Emirates and dnata have been adapting operations in line with... Read More

UAE is the most prepared country for e-learning in the world

22 Mar 2020

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attended today the first day of distance learning for students, as part of preventive measures to contain the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic.

Sheikh Mohammed said that schools stopped but education won’t stop, as the UAE is the most prepared country for e-learning in the world. "Over the past ten years, we have invested significantly in developing smart... Read More

Dubai’s streets to be sterilised by month end in Covid-19 fight

22 Mar 2020

The Dubai Municipality launched the 11-day disinfection campaign on Friday to clean and sterilise the streets and roads of the emirate. Dawood Al Hajiri, director-general of the municipality, said the campaign is part of the efforts of Dubai government entities to ensure the highest level of safety possible in accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organisation and international best practices.

As part of precautionary measures against coronavirus (COVID... Read More

Al-Futtaim Provides up to Three Months’ Rent Free Support for its Mall Tenants worth AED 100M

22 Mar 2020

Relief will alleviate financial pressure for tenants across its malls

in the UAE – Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza

Al-Futtaim Group today announced that it will be making a substantial contribution to ease the financial burden of its retail tenants by offering a fund of AED 100 million to help its retailers affected by business disruption and slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will cover up to three months’ rent relief for eligible tenants across its... Read More

Du, Etisalat to provide free data to families who don't have home internet

19 Mar 2020

In coordination between the Ministry of Education and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Du and Etisalat will provide free mobile data for families who don’t have home internet services in a step to enable them to use distance learning, it was announced on Abu Dhabi TV on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, authorities have confirmed that a link sent to parents of private school students in Sharjah and Dubai is genuine.

The link takes users to a survey on internet connectivity.... Read More

Emirates to implement thermal screening on all US bound flights

19 Mar 2020

·Measure implemented in addition to thermal screening done on all arrivals ·Airline also suspending all flights to Italy

Emirates will be implementing thermal screening measures for all passengers travelling on US flights departing from Dubai International Airport, effective tonight, 12 March 2020. Thermal scanners will be placed at departure gates for all US gateways, starting with EK 231 to Washington Dulles International Airport. If a passenger is found to have a higher than normal... Read More