Volkswagen Middle East

Volkswagen Middle East launches new e-commerce platform in UAE, Saudi Arabia

A Live Chat facility will also allow customers to access an online personal chat with a dealership’s sales representative

Bremont Alt1c -Griffon

British watchmaker Bremont’s new timepiece is inspired by vintage military aircraft

The Bremont ALT1-C Griffon also pays tribute to a family member of the brand’s co-founders

Montblanc MB01 headphones

Montblanc debuts its first-ever headphones

To enter the fiercely competitive audio market, it teamed up with one of the industry’s best audio engineers: Alex Rosson

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Kcal launches limited-edition Ramadan menu with free home delivery in the UAE

The healthy food company has also crafted a special meal plan for those who want to continue to stay on top of their routine throughout the holy month

Cadillac Escalade Dubai Police Al Ghandi Auto

Al Ghandi Auto donates 10 Cadillac Escalades to Dubai Police

The 2020 Escalade has a dealer advertised price of Dhs376,000 inclusive of VAT

Abu Dhabi F1 race scheduled to take place in December

The exact dates of the final race of the season has not yet been revealed

Audi Volkswagen Middle East Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services

Audi and Volkswagen supply SUVs to Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services

The vehicles are being used to transport critical equipment, medical supplies and meals to team workers and their families living in the UAE

Abdul Hamied Ahmed Seddiqi

Ahmed Seddiqi family donates Dhs10m to Covid-19 medical research in the UAE

Dubai-headquartered Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons are one of the world’s biggest luxury watch and jewellery retailers

Coronavirus

The luxury industry’s fight against the pandemic

The luxury sector across the world has suffered a blow due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, they’re devising ingenious coping strategies

NORQAIN

Independent Swiss watch brand NORQAIN has big plans for the Middle East

In conversation with Bienne-based watch brand NORQAIN’s founder and CEO Ben Küffer

Emirates Loto

Dubai-based Indian and Filipino expats win Dhs500,000 each in Emirates Loto draw

The jackpot prize has been raised to Dhs45m for the next edition of the draw expected to take place on Saturday, May 2

Lucid Motors

Electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors enters UAE and Saudi Arabia

The Saudi PIF-backed company is expected to begin deliveries of its Lucid Air model next year to customers in the Middle East

Bahrain launches virtual mall with 100 stores amid Covid-19 concerns

The government-run website showcases products from over 100 local businesses

Chevrolet Tahoe

Chevrolet offers deep discounts and order-from-home on its cars in the UAE

Customers can complete the entire purchasing process online without visiting the showroom

Technogym Bike Personal

Italian wellness company Technogym presents Bike Personal

The bike features Technogym Coach, which can remotely assist with spinning classes via the digital console fitted onto the bike

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Bahrain F1 circuit engineers manufacture ventilators, share blueprints worldwide

The device which can be used for non-ICU patients in need of respiratory assistance has already received approval from Bahrain’s Ministry of Health

Watches & Wonders

Watches & Wonders 2020 to take place online from April 25

On the first day of the online fair, watch exhibitors will stream 10-minute videos on the platform introducing its novelties for the year

Rivoli

Rivoli to offer free optical lenses to all doctors, nurses and healthcare staff in the UAE

They need to visit any Rivoli EyeZone store across the country and present their work ID to avail of the offer

Baselworld

LVMH’s TAG Heuer, Hublot and Zenith confirm exit from Baselworld

The group is contemplating showcasing its novelties at an event alongside Watches & Wonders in Geneva next April

Sharjah Art Museum

Sharjah Art Museum launches free virtual tour of its permanent collection

The free self-guided online tours can be accessed via Sharjah Museums Authority’s website

Apple iPhone SE

Apple’s new Dhs1,699 iPhone SE available for pre-order in the UAE from April 17

The new dual-sim phone features the powerful A13 Bionic chip

Honda civic

Watch: A Honda advertisement filmed entirely at home in the UAE

A full-scale miniature Honda Civic model can be seen gliding across the floor of a living room

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Rolex, Patek Philippe and Chopard, among others, leave Baselworld

They have announced the creation of a new watch show that will take place alongside Watches & Wonders next April in Geneva

Airbnb readies $2bn buyback on surge in travel demand

Airbnb in talks to raise more debt amid global crisis

The additional funds would give Airbnb an extra financial cushion as prospects dim for an initial public offering this year

Nerio Alessandri Technogym

Interview: Nerio Alessandri, founder and president of Technogym

The multi-billion dollar Italian company manufactures high-end fitness equipment which deliver nifty tech solutions to your everyday workout

Bombay Borough, Dubai

Restaurant review: Bombay Borough

Bombay Borough, which opened in Gate Village 3 of DIFC in February, is willing to brave

All salons and beauty parlours in Dubai shut for two weeks

The directive is to protect the community at large and strengthen preventive measures against the Covid-19 infection

Jaquet Droz

Horology picks: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Chronograph Ivory Enamel

A chronograph makes its way into Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde collection for the very first time

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

Car review: Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

It’s a crossover SUV primed for the track, but equally easy to handle during an everyday intra-city drive

A. Lange & Sohne

Inside the A. Lange & Söhne manufacture in Germany

We visit the luxury watch manufacturer in Glashütte to uncover a remarkable story of one German firm’s stubborn refusal to be consigned to history’s forgotten greats