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Malaeb joins Vooora Ventures Accelerator

Dubai, UAE– Dec 1, 2020 - Vooora Ventures, the first SportsTech Accelerator in MENA, powered by Kooora.com, the leading digital sports platform in the Arab World, signed an acceleration partnership agreement with Malaeb, a community app that connects people through sports which has gathered remarkable traction in the GGC over the past couple of years. Kooora has been a leader in technology and...

Book Release - LAILA

Jordanian author Fadi Zaghmout announced the release of his new novella Laila, a story of a woman protagonist that challenges the mainstream stereotypes of female sexuality in the region.  Laila is a modern Jordanian woman who grows up in a society where customs and traditions endure. Trapped in a marriage to a man she finds physically revolting, Laila begins to realize secret truths about her...

Book Release - LAILA

 Jordanian author Fadi Zaghmout announced the release of his new novella Laila, a story of a woman protagonist that challenges the mainstream stereotypes of female sexuality in the region.  Laila is a modern Jordanian woman who grows up in a society where customs and traditions endure. Trapped in a marriage to a man she finds physically revolting, Laila begins to realize secret truths about her...

WENASI signs exclusive distribution agreement with Urth Yarns in the Middle East

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 26 October 2020, WENASI Yarns Trading LLC, the parent company of the online craft store, Yarns Dubai, and a leading regional value-added distributor and retailer of yarn, threads, and craft supplies in the Middle East, announced the signing of an exclusive multinational distribution agreement with Urth Yarns, a family owned yarn company specializing in hand dyed...

Ascots & Chapels Autumn/Winter 2020- 2021 Collection: Heritage Redefined

  Ascots and Chapels, the British luxury tailoring house that specializes in creating fine, personalized, and bespoke garments for discerning gentlemen; has always been at the forefront of shaping trends ever since they opened the business in 1871. Poised to transform the wardrobe into an artistic suite, they have infused traditional tailoring techniques with modern design principles in their...

LE GRAND REOPENING AT SOFITEL DUBAI JUMEIRAH BEACH WITH EXCITING STAYCATION OFFERS

  *Dubai, October 4, 2020 – Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, is set under an infinite summer sky located in the très chic part of town- The Walk, the promenade at the beachfront leisure destination, “The Beach”, where the holiday spirit is always in fashion and the days are eternally long.  Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach welcomes all guests to where the land meets the azure waters of the Arabian...

Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai is bringing good food and good vibes into your weekend with a great family-oriented Friday brunch with pool access

Dubai, UAE, 14th September 2020:  Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai, a home considered by many is concocting a fun and deliciously infused weekend brunch that the whole family can revel as it launches its Friday Brunch with pool access starting October. The hotel’s main restaurant that offers a 24-hour dining service, Bien, will be donning a deliciously decorated brunch spread every...

Emirates Driving Institute wins RoSPA Award for fleet safety

Dubai, July 26, 2020: Emirates Driving Institute, based in Dubai, is celebrating its success after landing an internationally-recognized award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. Emirates Driving Institute has received a RoSPA Fleet Safety Trophy for working hard to ensure its staff, customers, suppliers, contractors, and partners get home safely to their families at the end of...

Traditional British Tailors for Men-Ascots & Chapels is reaching out to its audiences through the digital Realm.

The series will include several, free to attend (Virtually) webinars, focusing on dressing for success and speaking to various dapper gents from different industries about the challenges they have faced during the last three months. The first installment will see Brand & Style Director, Gary Sweeney,  live on a webinar next Monday 6th July, in discussion with Eithne Treanor, Media and...

TWENTY THREE Rooftop Reopens in Media City with a Special AED 13 Beverages Offer

Dubai, UAE, 16 June 2020– TWENTY THREE, a beautiful paradox and Media City’s hotspot, will re-open its doors on June 18thin full compliance with government policy guidelines and public health regulations. To celebrate this special occasion with our guests and community, TWENTY THREE will be offering a special deal: 23 days of selected beverages priced at only AED 13, available daily from 4:23 pm...

License renewal – A guide to saving costs

 Choosing the right place Licensing regulations for businesses operating in Dubai’s free zones and its mainland are different. This is important information to know and understand, if you’re considering where to set up a business in the city, as regulations correspond to different advantages and limitations in each jurisdiction. This way you can make the right choice for revenue optimisation,...

One belt one road – How to take advantage of the changing market in Dubai

Another major international collaboration is Dubai’s partnership with China for ‘One Belt One Road’ (OBOR), an ambitious infrastructural endeavour that aims to revive its historic Silk Road trade network. The $900 billion initiative involves building roads, railways and shipping lines between China and more than 60 countries in Asia, Middle East, North Africa and Europe. It is said that the...

Why shareholder’s agreements are important in UAE

  Shareholders’ Agreements Provisions Shareholders’ agreements usually include some of the following provisions: Directors and management structure within a company setup Buying/ selling provisions A shareholder’s agreement may grant titles and management roles to one or more of the stakeholders in a company being setup in the UAE i.e.  to be a director on a board, or decide the composition...

Setting payment terms for your clients

When setting payment terms for your clients, here are a few things to keep in mind:   Set a reasonable payment schedule In the Middle East, a payment contract needs to comply with the laws of the UAE, or the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), if the parties opt-in to its jurisdiction. Whilst it is reportedly common for clients to push for a payment schedule with a three-to six-month...

How to invoice international clients

Here’s a few things to keep in mind for a new business startup when invoicing international clients:   List the details It is mandatory to issue an invoice for any product or service that is up for sale in the UAE. In addition to detailing the nature of the work, it also needs to include the following: -       Complete customer (name and address) and supplier information, including the...