Environment and nature

Space, privacy, and the great outdoors: This is Finland!

“So much about the future remains uncertain, but we’re taking every possible step to create an environment where visitors are safe and stay healthy”, says Kristiina Hietasaari, Head of Visit Finland. She is confident that tourism in a post-COVID world will soar again. She explains: “I have no doubt the global travel industry will recover.  People are looking to return to their favourite vacation...

Naturally from Finland

Those who visit Snow Cape, the Finland pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, are in for a treat. The exterior has been designed to replicate a traditional Arabic tent covered in a thin white layer of snow. The interior will serve as an avenue for businesses, cultures and people to connect and share ideas. To ensure each encounter is memorable, ISKU has designed and furnished the VIP and conference area of...

Urbanization needs sustainable solutions on a global scale

Over 50% of people live in urban areas today, and around 200,000 people move into cities every day. In addition to urbanization, sustainability and technology drive the development of smart cities. To accommodate the growing number of people while slowing down climate change, we need to adopt smarter, scalable solutions. Technology enables us to solve these challenges and helps make cities more...

Protection by light at a nano level

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how we view our surroundings. Microbes can be spread just because people touched the same object. The company Nanoksi Finland has developed an innovative sprayable solution which uses photocatalysis – where light increases a chemical process – which can kill 98% of microbes within two hours. “The technology is very versatile,” explains Nanoksi Finland CEO Pasi...

The Chedi Al Bait: Making Working from Home a Luxury

Sharjah (05/07/2021): Working from home has become the new mainstream. People wake up in the morning, choose an available working space in their homes, and will most likely remain in the same position all day without distractions and no scenery to comfort a stressful day at work. The Chedi Al Bait is about to revolutionise working from home with Chedi Connect – a truly magnificent package that...

Atticus Education opened Its second branch of Blue Bird Nursery in Al Quoz

After record success with their Nad Al Hammar branch, Blue Bird Nursery is expanding with a new branch opened in Al Quoz. With the new branch, Blue Bird extends its learning-through-play principles and adherence to strict safety standards. Inspiring Learning “Our mission is to plant a love of learning by sprinkling your child’s days with inspiring, thought-provoking opportunities filled with...

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...

Mint Stalk Insights - The Future of Digital Marketing in the UAE

Before the pandemic, everything that was expected to happen over the next 5 or 10 years has happened over the course of 2020 alone, at least from a digital standpoint. Companies around the world had to drastically cut down on their costs and find alternative ways to communicate and advertise to the point that, today, the digital marketing landscape is completely saturated and almost too...

Growing Our Team at The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah Robert Sahyouni Joins as Director of Sales & Marketing

Sharjah (15/05/2021) - Since its inauguration in 2018, The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah has rapidly built a robust reputation as one of the finest luxury hotels in the region. This renowned establishment’s success was made possible through the contribution, savoir faire and dynamism of its team of dedicated individuals. As the hotel is expanding, new hires have been taking place and we are thrilled to...

'RIDE' is transitioning into the trending market of eco friendly tours with newly launched all terrain electric bicycles

RIDE, a company previously focused on off-road motorcycle tours is transitioning into the emerging and trending market of eco-friendly tours with their newly launched all-terrain, fat wheel, one-of-a-kind electric bicycles. The reason for this transition was simple, ‘everyone can do it”. RIDE’s goal was to focus on a more inclusive way to tour the varying terrains the UAE has to offer, to all...

XLIX art project public exhibition at 2 more locations

Dubai, 07 April 2021 Griet Van den Auwelant presents XLIX, an all female artist collaboration. The grass roots art project continues it’s public exhibition tour on World Art Dubai at DWTC.  The installation of 49 concrete sculptures includes the work of 34 female artists living in the Emirates. The collaborative artwork represents women empowerment and celebrates the cultural diversity in the...

Westfield Nursery (Part of Atticus Education) - New Purpose-Built Nursery Offers Parents an Almost 40,000 Square Foot State-of-the-Art Space Designed to Help Their Children Thrive

A new preeminent Nursery in the heart of Dubai is opening its doors with a focus on providing a holistic learning-through-play environment that also takes serious precautions against Covid-19. Westfield Nursery, a new purpose-built Nursery located in urban living development, near City Walk, is a spacious 39,269+ square foot facility where children can enjoy safe and secure learning in one of...

UAE homegrown Fitness brand GymNation partners with Heroes of Hope in support of People of Determination across the UAE

GymNation, the UAE’s leading gym operator, today announces the success of its partnership with inclusive sports community NPO, Heroes of Hope. The partnership was set up at the start of November 2020, to reaffirm GymNations focus on supporting UAE communities, by providing People of Determination the opportunity to excel through employment and access to fitness. The partnership comes in response...