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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...

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...

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...

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...

How to create a company culture

These are all rather abstract questions, and tough to know the answers to before you actually start work, which can seem like a big risk. How do I know if I’ll succeed in a work environment I know next to nothing about?   If these are questions job seekers are thinking about, that’s a clear sign employers need to be thinking about responses if they want to attract the best applicants and build...

How to start a business in a UAE Free Zone

The free zones in the UAE can be categorised into two groups—industry-specific and general-purpose. Here's to give you an idea:   Industry-Specific Free Zone Industry-specific free zone specialises to only particular or interrelated sectors. Examples of these free zones are Dubai Internet City and Silicon Oasis, which are specifically designed for the IT and innovation industries. Or, Dubai...

How to structure the perfect business plan for success

Now, it doesn’t mean that you have to perfect your business plan from the get-go. A well-written business plan requires time and effort, and it keeps evolving as you learn and understand more about your business, your market, and ultimately, yourself.   However, even how important a business plan is, some entrepreneurs today still underestimate its relevance to achieving business success. And...

How to protect your company from the pitfalls of a startup

If you are a startup company, there is always a phase of trial and error. At this stage, learning from your own mistakes and of others is pivotal to your growth as it is an opportunity to discover a more effective business approach. It allows you to change your perspective and have a deep awareness of what your business needs to thrive.   However, without the right strategy or external support,...

How to protect your company from the pitfalls of a startup

If you are a startup company, there is always a phase of trial and error. At this stage, learning from your own mistakes and of others is pivotal to your growth as it is an opportunity to discover a more effective business approach. It allows you to change your perspective and have a deep awareness of what your business needs to thrive.   However, without the right strategy or external support,...

VALTRANS bags 5-star rating at the business excellence awards

A new era has begun for Valtrans   The 2nd April 2019 marked a stepping stone for all the hard work and dedication Valtrans has put into their services throughout the years, as they are now the first company within Dubai’s transportation industry to be awarded the Emirates Business Excellence Award in the ‘Service’ category and rated 5 stars.   At Valtrans, we understand that first and last...

World’s largest healthcare accreditor certifies Dubai based Canadian Specialist Hospital for 3rd time in a row

Joint Commission International (JCI), the world’s largest healthcare accreditor is considered the gold standard in healthcare worldwide. Dubai based Canadian Specialist Hospital (CSH) was reaccredited by JCI for the third time in a row this year. CSH received its first accreditation by JCI in 2011 followed by a reaccreditation in 2014. JCI-accredited organizations are required to be reaccredited...

Diabetics could lose their vision if left unchecked

  WHO records states that 35.4 million people suffer from diabetes in the Middle East and Africa alone. Chances are that most of the diabetics in the region aren’t aware that the disease is slowly but surely robbing them of their vision. Everyone has heard about diabetic neuropathy and how if left untreated could cost the patients their feet. Similarly, the fact that diabetics can lose their...