SIHH Watches and Wonders Geneva

Watches and Wonders confirms hybrid format and participating brands of 2022 event

The event will be held over seven days from March 30 to April 5 in Geneva

Dubai-Fitness-Challenge

Registrations open for Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021

The event will take place from October 29 to November 27, 2021

Address emaar Istanbul

Emaar’s Address Hotels opens first property outside of UAE in Istanbul

The development, which is part of Emaar Square, is located on the Asian side of Istanbul

Dubai’s Global Village offers online entry ticket for Dhs15, prices Dhs20 for ticket at premises

Global Village’s revamped website and mobile app were introduced during last year’s season

Formula 1 heads to Qatar in latest win for 2022 World Cup host

The tournament will help boost the tourism sector

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Distribution approves $350m interim cash dividend for H1 2021

This is the first payment in what is expected to be a full-year 2021 dividend payment of Dhs2.57bn

Mercedes Benz EQS

How Mercedes-EQ will pave the way for a new era of mobility in the Middle East and beyond

Krishan Bodhani, VP and director of sales and marketing at Mercedes-Benz, explains how the Mercedes-EQ vision of electric mobility will shape the brand’s strategy for decades to come

Construction on Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to be completed by 2025

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will present a global collection with a focus on West Asia, North Africa and South Asia (WANASA)

Thomas Flohr Vistajet

Why Dubai-headquartered Vista Global sees a bright future for private aviation in the region

Vista Global Holding has successfully challenged the idea of corporate ownership of private jets. Thomas Flohr, its founder and chairman, is now knocking on the door of commercial airlines and is forcing a rethink among the latter’s top-tier customers

Dubai penthouse Atlantis The Royal Resort & Residences Palm Jumeirah

In pics: Dubai’s most expensive luxury penthouse listed for $49m

The 25,000 sqft five-bed penthouse triplex is located at at the Atlantis The Royal Resort & Residences in Palm Jumeirah

Ferran Torres Manchester City Expo 2020 Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai is Manchester City’s new training kit partner

Manchester City will also host daily football sessions at the Expo site, led by dedicated City coaching staff

Audi Dubai Police

Dubai Police acquires fleet of 100 Audi cars

It obtained the vehicles by way of a partnership with Al Nabooda Automobiles

Reel Cinemas

Emaar Entertainment partners with Eagle Hills Diyar to open Reel Cinemas in Bahrain

Located in Marassi Galleria in Manama, the country’s first Reel Cinemas will open in 2022 and feature 10 screens

Dubai Watch Week

Top Swiss brands including Rolex and Audemars Piguet to participate in Dubai Watch Week

Over 45 brands will participate in the fifth edition which will be held at Dubai International Financial Centre from November 24-28

Middle East Film & Comic Con

Abu Dhabi to host 2022 edition of Middle East Film & Comic Con

Organised by Informa, the event will be held in March 2022 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

Izu Ani

How Izu Ani is raising the bar in Dubai for home delivery of fine dining options

Kitch-In, an upscale food home delivery platform born in Dubai earlier this year, co-created by celebrity chef Izu Ani and the Bulldozer Group, is all set to go international

Madame Tussauds Dubai to open on October 14

The attraction will be home to 60 celebrities from around the world

Wasl hospitality

Wasl to open four new hotels in Dubai

Wasl hospitality and leisure has a portfolio of 6,885 hotel rooms

Hatta Caravan Park

Dubai Holding to open region’s first luxury caravan park in Hatta

The fourth season of Hatta Resorts and Hatta Wadi Hub will reopen to the public from October 1 2021 – April 30, 2022

Iker Casillas Goalkeeper Training Centre

Spain’s Iker Casillas to open goalkeeper training centre in Dubai

Fursan Hispania will scout for the best goalkeeping talent from the region, and recommend them for a full-boarding programme at the Iker Casillas Academy in Madrid

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Sole DXB cancels 2021 edition in Dubai

The organisers haven’t cited any specific reasons for the cancellation or proposed any alternative dates

The SME Story: Emanuel Brendarou, founder and CEO of Terrasuya

Terrasuya’s offerings include handcrafted earrings, bracelets and necklaces at an affordable price point

Five beach Dubai

Five Holdings to open third property in Dubai in 2023

It follows the acquisition of the under construction Corinthia property in Jumeirah Beach Residence

Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC

Interview: Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC

At the helm of one of the most high-profile Swiss watchmakers, Christoph Grainger-Herr is repeatedly proving that he isn’t short on product or business innovation ideas

Dubai Police Aston Martin

Dubai Police add Aston Martin Vantage to supercar fleet

The new vehicle bearing the number plate “77” will be showcased alongside the police force’s other luxury cars at the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai

Dubai cultural visa al quoz

Dubai opens registrations for long-term cultural visas for creatives in Al Quoz

The cultural visas were first approved in 2019 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Christine Nagel hermes

Making scents: Christine Nagel, in-house perfumer at Hermès, on the all-new H24

She is the nose behind H24 – the first men’s fragrance from the French luxury brand in 15 years

Nissan pre-owned warranty

Nissan rolls out manufacturer-backed warranty for pre-owned programme in the Middle East

All Nissan Certified Pre-Owned vehicles will receive a two-year or 60,000km manufacturer warranty

Saudi wealth fund buys a stake in Italian supercar maker Pagani

The Pagani family will keep full control of the company

Dubai’s Invygo raises $1.9m in pre-series A funding round

Invygo will build new partnerships with dealers and car rental companies, while also expanding its engineering talent