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Ramadan – The Famous Al Bahou Iftar at Oaks

This Iftar will feature a wide selection of Arabian delights, a daily Oud music player and the perfect balance of taste between scrumptious and sweet options. Al Bahou will welcome your friends, family and coworkers, as the enticing table setup is favourable to everyone during this time. The management of Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai carefully selected all the delectable dishes for this Iftar &...

Dubai Islamic Bank and Codebase Technologies Launches Pakistan’s First Roshan Digital Account App

KARACHI, PAKISTAN: Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL), World’s First Islamic Bank, announced the launch of its Roshan Digital Account platform, built-in collaboration with leading Global Open API Banking Solution provider Codebase Technologies, to drive frictionless digital onboarding and seamless overseas banking and investing for non-resident Pakistanis. In view of the difficulties...

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...

GymNation crowned Best Gym In The UAE by residents

Homegrown fitness brand, GymNation, has been crownded the “Best Gym In The UAE” in a recent public vote held by Virgin Radio’s The Kris Fade Show. GymNation received 51 per cent of the 70,000+ total votes, with Fitness First coming in second with 21 per cent and Crank  coming in third with 8 per cent. Last weeks competition, was part of the show’s ‘The Best In The UAE’ series to find and...

Codebase Technologies and the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) Partnership Spurs Digitalization in MENA

DUBAI, UAE: Codebase Technologies (CBT), a leading Global Open API Banking Solution provider, and UABdigital, the Ecosystem Digital Transformation arm of the Union of Arab Banks (UAB), headquartered in Lebanon, have entered into a strategic alliance to accelerate UAB member banks’ digital transformation journeys using CBT's award-winning Digibanc™ suite. Banks and financial institutions in the...

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...

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...

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...

Paw Pack Launches its Customizable Themed Gift Box Subscription for Cats and Dogs

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, August 3, 2020: Paw Pack announced the launch of its innovative subscription pet gift box services specially designed for cats and dogs. The first of its kind in the region, Paw Pack will provide pet owners each month with a selection of treats, toys and other fun goodies that are curated to a surprise box with only the best quality products from local suppliers that...

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...

Safer Health to ALL-Post Covid Measures

Extra care in sanitization and hygiene is the new norm as businesses across the globe look for solutions to resume daily routine in the safest manner possible. This means curating a set of solutions to ensure the health and well-being of those involved in the workplace. Armed with four decades of local market knowledge and a track record on integration and solutions, the UAE-based Eurostar Group...

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...