Manufacturing

World Conference on Floating Solutions, 1-3.9.2025, Espoo, Finland

About WCFS World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS) was initiated by the "Society of Floating Solutions, Singapore (SFSS)" in 2019 to bring international experts and leaders together to disseminate recent research and developments in floating solutions. The second WCFS was held in Rotterdam in 2020, the third in Tokyo 2023 and the fourth will be held in Hong Kong December 2024. The theme of...

Rhino Nano: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Car with PPF in the UAE

MAIN CONTENT: Dubai, April 2024: In the bustling metropolis of Dubai, where the sun blazes down year-round and the roads tell tales of luxury and adventure, Rhino Nano has established itself as a home for car care excellence. Specializing in Paint Protection Film (PPF), tinting, nano ceramic coatings and wrapping services, Rhino Nano is on a mission to establish a redefining outlook on automotive...

Cross-Industrial Collaboration between HKRITA & Epson on Development of New Fiber Recycling Solution Utilizing Dry Fiber Technology

This joint effort marks a significant milestone following the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two entities in March 2023. By combining their distinct strengths, HKRITA and Seiko Epson Corporation are poised to unlock transformative solutions that will address the interconnected issues of climate change. Seiko Epson Corporation will use its Dry Fiber Technology to establish a...

V-Marine Unveils Rise 55: The Exceptional Houseboat Redefining Luxury Living on Water

V-Marine is proud to share that the Rise 55 has already secured its first two sales, with the first one set to be delivered in Qatar this August, followed by the second sale in Kuwait. The Rise 55 boasts an unparalleled blend of elegance and functionality, setting new standards for houseboat design. With its innovative architecture and sleek lines, this houseboat presents a stunning presence on...

V-Marine Set to Make a Splash in UAE with Grand Opening of New Location

  V-Marine, a leading provider of houseboats and floating resorts, is proud to announce the opening of its commercial office in Dubai, UAE. The new office will be led by Giovanni Sorrentino, a well-known figure in the yacht industry for his collaborations with European and GCC yards such as Silent Yacht, an award-winning company for sustainable yacht industry, and Tecnomar for Lamborghini....

Expo 2020: big deficit in sustainability demands industry and academics to foster partnerships

He described the main challenges faced by the world, and stated, “There’s now a peace deficit in Europe and the numbers of refugees is rising. There’s also a big deficit in sustainability and I think that’s where academics can really play a part by working with industry. The third main deficit is a deficit of equality. The number of people living in poverty has increased for first time since...

People Do Not React to Sustainability but to Their Own Experiences

"Behind sustainable choices is not the actual sustainability of the company, organization, or brand, but the sustainability experience," writes Timo Järvinen, CEO of the Finnish empathy analytics company NayaDaya Inc. If we split the core of sustainability, in addition to the ecological, social, and economical consequences of our actions, we will find something that has a decisive impact on...

The MENA Regional Chapter of UN PRME has collaborated with De Montfort University Dubai to establish the 9th MENA PRME Forum and Conference.

All are welcome to these free events at the DMU Dubai Campus and online. Register now for the Conference and Gala. See the event programmes here.The Conference, Forum and Gala are a collaboration between the UN PRME MENA Chapter member academics, their institutions and De Montfort University Dubai. The event will investigate the possibilities for leveraging change through responsible management...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 27 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

NBQ opens a new office in UAQ Free Zone to enable Electronic Banking Services Unit with Banking Services Advisor on 14/03/2022

The new bank office at the Free Zone will aim towards easing the banking operations for SMEs, entrepreneurs and large enterprises in the UAQ. UAQ Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) has previously signed an MOU with NBQ to enhance banking credibility and convenient banking operations. This will open doors for companies in UAQ Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) and stewarded areas as they benefit from NBQ's...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to academics, industry professionals, and current students, understand application procedures and admission pathways. Future students can explore the state of art facilities firsthand, including interactive learning spaces, design studios, mechanical and electrical labs, moot...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

UK Cabinet Office Minister opens new De Montfort University Dubai's engineering lab

Minister of State Nigel Adams said:  "De Montfort University's global expansion from the heart of Leicestershire in the UK to Dubai and Kazakhstan is an amazing investment that will help build global alumni. It's another fantastic UK export that is nurturing talent.  ​"It's been great to open the state-of-the-art engineering lab and congratulate the university's cricket team. I hope to see a few...

Indulging in our heritage at The Chedi Al Bait this summer

Sharjah (07/06/2021): Celebrating the legacy behind The Chedi Al Bait’s success is part of our quest in keeping Sharjah’s heritage intact. What gives The Chedi Al Bait its uniqueness is the fact that the hotel was built upon 4 original homes once occupied by one of the most prominent families in the region, that of Ibrahim Bin Mohammed Al Midfa - Sharjah’s first journalist whose influence...

UAQ Free Trade Zone Champions Workplace Wellness with Midday Breaks for Outdoor Workers

The UAQ Free Trade Zone announced a 3-month midday break for its workers in alignment with the UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation’s (Mohre) decision to introduce this initiative throughout the UAE.   In accordance with this directive, all work performed under the sun and in open places is banned between the peak hours of 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm. The decision will go into effect...

Well Known Blockchain Investor Mr Ryan Xu: Encrypted Currency May Become the Next Digital Oil in the UAE

The Co-founder of Blockchain Global, Collinstar Capital, and Rongyitou Internet Financial Services Co. Ltd, Melbourne-based 'Martian' Ryan Xu is one of the most influential Key Opinion Leaders in the Chinese Digital Currency and Blockchain Community. He is also a member of the Asian DACA Blockchain Association and Chairman of HCash Foundation.    Mr. Xu has been dedicated to the Bitcoin...