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Blancpain and Fregate Island Private release short film presenting joint conservation efforts
Wednesday, May 13, 2020Since 2018, Blancpain and Fregate Island Private have joined forces to study, restore and preserve the marine environment around the island. Coralive.org and BlueNomads.org led the field projects with additional support from the Green Islands Foundation, and the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust. A new short film illustrates these efforts. Fregate Island is the… Blancpain and Fregate Island Private release short film presenting joint conservation efforts
Tiffany & CO. launches curated selection of iconic designs on OUNASS
Tuesday, May 12, 2020On May 3, 2020 and for a limited time, Tiffany & Co. will offer a curated selection of the brand’s most iconic styles and loved collections on luxury shopping destination OUNASS. Prices will range from 1,450 AED to 67,500 AED. Tiffany & Co.’s tailored offering available at OUNASS will showcase some of the brand’s… Tiffany & CO. launches curated selection of iconic designs on OUNASS
Coronavirus: UAE records 781 new cases and 13 deaths
Sunday, May 10, 2020Abu Dhabi: The UAE has announced 781 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the highest number of cases detected in a day for UAE. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) also reported 13 COVID-19 related deaths in the country. The deceased, who are of various nationalities, suffered from pre-existing chronic illnesses coinciding with the coronavirus,… Coronavirus: UAE records 781 new cases and 13 deaths
Arabian Travel Market Advisory Board goes digital
Sunday, May 10, 2020Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 May 2020: Arabian Travel Market (ATM), recently hosted the first digital ATM Advisory Board meeting with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism and hospitality industry dominating the discussion. The Board will continue to provide guidance on industry themes, challenges, growth opportunities and future strategies in… Arabian Travel Market Advisory Board goes digital
First baby born to COVID-19 positive mother at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai
Thursday, May 7, 2020The pregnant woman was admitted to Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai on May 2 with a positive diagnosis for COVID-19. She was 37 weeks pregnant. The expected date of delivery was May 19, but after only three days in the hospital, the baby arrived safely.The baby boy weighing 3.18kg was born to 25-year-old Indian mother on May 5. “The contractions started very suddenly,… First baby born to COVID-19 positive mother at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai
IWC Schaffhausen launches augmented reality with it’s Portugieser 2020 models
Thursday, May 7, 2020IWC has been working with 3D technologies for many years in design and production for visualisation and manufacturing. The brand has been exploring Augmented Reality solutions since 2008 when they tested some of the very early technologies in the market. They also launched 3D movement AR models in their catalogues in 2014 so it is… IWC Schaffhausen launches augmented reality with it’s Portugieser 2020 models
Damas Jewellery appoints Luc Perramond as new Chairman and CEO
Wednesday, May 6, 2020DUBAI, UAE – Damas Jewellery is pleased to announce the appointment of Luc Perramond as Chairman and CEO, effective from April 20th. Luc Perramond joins Damas with a wealth of knowledge and an array of expertise, accumulated over 30 years within the luxury industry, with specialization in watches and jewellery. During his extensive career, Mr.… Damas Jewellery appoints Luc Perramond as new Chairman and CEO
Expo 2020 Dubai is gearing up to help shaping a post-pandemic world
Monday, May 4, 2020The postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai to 1 October 2021 – 31 March 2022 is set to be approved by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), with the change of dates having already surpassed the required two-thirds threshold, it was announced on Monday. On the proposal of the Executive Committee, the General Assembly of the… Expo 2020 Dubai is gearing up to help shaping a post-pandemic world
Chopard’s Red Carpet 2020 Collection pays tribute to Nature
Monday, May 4, 2020Since the 60th anniversary of the Cannes International Film Festival, Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie workshops have annually achieved the feat of composing a collection that includes as many creations as the year of the Festival’s existence: the Red Carpet Collection. This year, Caroline Scheufele, Co-President & Artistic Director of Chopard and initiator of its Journey to… Chopard’s Red Carpet 2020 Collection pays tribute to Nature
How the Covid-19 is impacting the Fashion Industry
Monday, May 4, 2020Fashion, in fact, is one of the businesses most vulnerable to disruption from the outbreak since it relies so heavily on discretionary spending. Experts may not always agree on exactly how the pandemic will change different aspects of the industry. But the consensus is that it will, with many large-scale shifts that were already underway… How the Covid-19 is impacting the Fashion Industry
