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 the water, leaving admirers in awe. The thoughtfully crafted exterior offers a modern and dynamic appeal that captures attention wherever it sails.
What truly sets Rise 55 apart from its competitors is its interior decoration. V-Marine has collaborated with renowned Italian designers and decorators to curate an ambiance that redefines luxury living. The meticulous attention to detail and choice of premium materials create an environment that epitomizes opulence and sophistication. Every element, from the meticulously crafted furnishings to the handpicked decor pieces, has been carefully chosen to ensure an unforgettable experience for owners and guests alike.
One of the most outstanding features of Rise 55 is its spaciousness. V-Marine understands the importance of providing ample living space, and with Rise 55, they have reimagined the concept of habitable areas on a boat. This houseboat offers an exceptional yacht experience with significantly more room than traditional yachts, all while maintaining the same level of exquisite finishing. What truly captivates potential buyers is that V-Marine has managed to deliver this remarkable vessel at a fraction of the price of other luxury boats, revolutionizing the market and garnering widespread approval.
Speaking about the launch, Wael Joujou Ceo of V-Marine expressed their excitement, stating, "We are thrilled to introduce Rise 55, an extraordinary houseboat that sets a new benchmark in luxury living on water. The combination of exceptional design, unmatched interior decoration, and affordability make this a truly unique offering. With Rise 55, we aim to provide our customers with an extraordinary yachting experience while also ensuring that it is accessible to a wider audience."
With the first sale already confirmed for Qatar, scheduled for delivery in August, and the second sale secured in Kuwait, the Rise 55 is poised to make a resounding impact in the GCC market. Prospective buyers in the region are encouraged to contact V-Marine immediately to explore the exceptional opportunities that Rise 55 presents.
For more information about Rise 55 and to inquire about sales, please visit V-Marine's website at www.vmarine.com
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. Sorrentino's contribution to V-Marine's development of sustainable and self-sufficient houseboats, floating villas, and resorts will be instrumental in the company's expansion in the region.
Currently the production is served from Bahrain, while V-Marine plans to set up additional production facilities in GCC to meet the growing demand for houseboats and floating resorts projects in the area. This move is in response to the significant growth and the increasing demand from customers in the region, which is expected to soon outpace the current production capacity in Bahrain.
"We are excited to have Giovanni Sorrentino leading our Dubai operations," said Wael Joujou, CEO of V-Marine. "His experience and expertise in sustainability yachts will be invaluable as we expand our presence in the UAE market and deliver high-quality, self-sufficient houseboats, floating villas, and resorts."
Sorrentino's and V-Marine's commitment to sustainability will drive the development of innovative solutions for houseboats and resorts that are both luxurious and eco-friendly.
"The UAE is an important market for us, and we are committed to serving our customers here with the highest quality sustainable houseboats and floating resorts," said Sorrentino. "With the new production facilities in UAE, we will be able to better meet the growing demand for our products and services in the region while contributing to a more sustainable future."
Wael Joujou added “V-Marine house boats already met the taste of UAE boaters thanks to the quality of the construction and the finishing of the interior space. Now the next step is to bring technology and sustainability to our models in order to offer not only an eco friendly experience but also a valid alternative to the Luxury Yacht industry in terms of luxury and space at a much more reasonable price”
Wael and Sorrentino met occasionally in Qatar during the Launch of the floating pop-up Lounge at the Pearl Doha, produced by V-Marine, during exclusive presentation of the Urus Performante, and that experience led only recently to a fruitful collaboration .
V-Marine has a strong track record of delivering high-quality houseboats and resorts projects to customers around the world, and the company's expansion into UAE represents a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. V-Marine is confident that its presence in UAE will enable it to better serve its customers in the region, and looks forward to continuing to deliver exceptional products and services to its customers in UAE and beyond.
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 1990”.
DMU hosted the conference with PRME – the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education team, which focuses on how to educate future leaders to focus on achieving the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, global targets which address issues like hunger, poverty and equality.
The theme of the ninth PRME Regional Chapter MENA Forum and 2022 Conference was the ‘Power of Partnerships in Addressing SDGs’. Over three days, a wide range of leaders from business, charity, humanitarian organisations and higher education joined the event.
Dr Mette Morsing, Director of PRME, said “PRME was launched to nurture responsible leaders. It wants to redefine success, focus goals on society, and focus on skills required. Success is often defined as winning the battle. It is a language of conflict, of conquest. It is not the language of partnerships, of collaboration. That is what we want to change in PRME.”
Moreover, Faiz Shah, the Director of the Yunus Centre, which works to build networks promoting sustainable work, poverty alleviation and social business, spoke about how universities can help connect business in their communities. He highlighted that a consequence of the pandemic was the realization that small businesses can be players in a global market because of modern globalised communication, however, the success is dependent on partnerships.
DMU has twice been chosen by the UN as a global hub for SDG 16, the promotion of peace justice and strong institutions and a big part of this status has been down to the creation of strong partnerships across HE to share practice in supporting refugees in local communities.
Hosting the final day was Professor Simon Oldroyd, DMU’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Sustainability, who summed up the conference’s aims, “The purpose of this conference is to connect networks and ideas to try and enact real change. It’s powerful partnerships with industry which move us towards the SDG goals.”
Experts on blockchains also spoke at the event and outlined how the emerging internet economy could help make the distribution of wealth in society fairer.
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 and leadership – and will focus on the application of SDG nexus approaches to establish good practices in order to provide a roadmap for creating better partnerships.
This forum aims to be a catalyst for the development of projects and papers through the partnerships established as the legacy of the conference, to strengthen the connection and collaboration of the PRME MENA Chapter Network and UN Global Compact Networks.
To register for the Conference and Forum – or for the Gala (which requires a separate registration) please go to: PRME Conference & Forum Registration - or for the final day Conference Gala Event go to the PRME Conference Gala. All Attendance is free. Once registered you will receive directions for in-person and online attendance.
SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals is a key SDG that enables the implementation of all SDGs. Achieving the goals Partnership requires a nexus approach to understand and develop methodologies for change. Businesses, governments and institutions will need to undergo systemic changes beyond the limitations of individual organizations or industries by removing their jurisdictional boundaries that resonates especially with SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. This will require higher levels of partnership focusing on linking the implementations of SDGs and engaging with all the stakeholders. The level of partnership and integration is expected to grow as we face unprecedented challenges.
Resources:A Nexus Approach for The SDGs: Interlinkages between the goals and targets
Websites: PRME MENA Conference & DMU Dubai PRME Conference
Enquiries & Press Info: prme.mena22@dmu.ac.uk
Expo Gala Enquiries: dmuevents@dmu.ac.uk
Press Enquiries: prme.mena22@dmu.ac.uk
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 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 court, sports facilities, multi-purpose auditorium, library, and on-campus accommodation facilities.
The Open Day is another great opportunity for eligible students to apply for the university’s excellent scholarships. A wide range of student demographics is covered by the DMU Dubai Scholarship Programme and they fall under family discounts, international students' discounts, sports scholarships, community engagement scholarships, students with determination, merit scholarships, corporate discounts, full advance fee scholarships and early bird discounts.
De Montfort University (Leicester) has been ranked in the top 20 universities for graduate prospects in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and previous DMU graduates have gone on to win Oscars and work with organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Nike, BMW and the NHS. DMU Dubai students will be offered the opportunity to transfer their studies to the UK campus at any point of the academic year to experience diversity and exceptional international career support by DMU Works, DMU Leicester's careers and employability service.
Manjeet Ridon, provost, DMU, said: “We know that regardless of discipline, developing graduates for successful trajectories beyond university is of critical importance. Enabling our graduates to have a positive impact, whether that be through creating value that is economic, social, cultural, or environmental – or indeed a mixture of each is the embodiment of our success.”
Admissions are now open for September 2022 intake at DMU Dubai for the foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that include: International Year Zero (with subject pathways), BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling, B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, BA (Hons) Business and Management, BA (Hons) Interior Design, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, Law LLB (Hons), BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, B Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, and MBA (Global). Along with this existing bouquet of academic programmes, the university has extended its offerings to employability-oriented programmes which include BSc (Hons) Architecture, MA Human Resources Management, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Strategic and Digital Marketing, among others. To get more information on all programmes and facilities visit: Undergraduate and Foundation courses (dmu.ac.uk)
To know more about Open Days or to arrange a personalised campus tour, please contact DMU Dubai.
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 court, sports facilities, multi-purpose auditorium, library, and on-campus accommodation facilities.
The Open Day is another great opportunity for eligible students to apply for the university’s excellent scholarships. A wide range of student demographics is covered by the DMU Dubai Scholarship Programme and they fall under family discounts, international students' discounts, sports scholarships, community engagement scholarships, students with determination, merit scholarships, corporate discounts, full advance fee scholarships and early bird discounts.
De Montfort University (Leicester) has been ranked in the top 20 universities for graduate prospects in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and previous DMU graduates have gone on to win Oscars and work with organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Nike, BMW and the NHS. DMU Dubai students will be offered the opportunity to transfer their studies to the UK campus at any point of the academic year to experience diversity and exceptional international career support by DMU Works, DMU Leicester's careers and employability service.
Manjeet Ridon, provost, DMU, said: “We know that regardless of discipline, developing graduates for successful trajectories beyond university is of critical importance. Enabling our graduates to have a positive impact, whether that be through creating value that is economic, social, cultural, or environmental – or indeed a mixture of each is the embodiment of our success.”
Admissions are now open for September 2022 intake at DMU Dubai for the Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that include: International Year Zero (with subject pathways), BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling, B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, BA (Hons) Business and Management, BA (Hons) Interior Design, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, Law LLB (Hons), BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, B Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, and MBA (Global). Along with this existing bouquet of academic programmes, the university has extended its offerings to employability-oriented programmes which include BSc (Hons) Architecture, MA Human Resources Management, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Strategic and Digital Marketing, among others. To get more information on all programmes and facilities visit: Undergraduate and Foundation courses (dmu.ac.uk)
To know more about Open Days or to arrange a personalised campus tour, please contact DMU Dubai.
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 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 court, sports facilities, multi-purpose auditorium, library, and on-campus accommodation facilities.
The Open Day is another great opportunity for eligible students to apply for the university’s excellent scholarships. A wide range of student demographics is covered by the DMU Dubai Scholarship Programme and they fall under family discounts, international students' discounts, sports scholarships, community engagement scholarships, students with determination, merit scholarships, corporate discounts, full advance fee scholarships and early bird discounts.
De Montfort University (Leicester) has been ranked in the top 20 universities for graduate prospects in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and previous DMU graduates have gone on to win Oscars and work with organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Nike, BMW and the NHS. DMU Dubai students will be offered the opportunity to transfer their studies to the UK campus at any point of the academic year to experience diversity and exceptional international career support by DMU Works, DMU Leicester's careers and employability service.
Manjeet Ridon, provost, DMU, said: “We know that regardless of discipline, developing graduates for successful trajectories beyond university is of critical importance. Enabling our graduates to have a positive impact, whether that be through creating value that is economic, social, cultural, or environmental – or indeed a mixture of each is the embodiment of our success.”
Admissions are now open for September 2022 intake at DMU Dubai for the Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that include: International Year Zero (with subject pathways), BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling, B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, BA (Hons) Business and Management, BA (Hons) Interior Design, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, Law LLB (Hons), BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, B Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, and MBA (Global). Along with this existing bouquet of academic programmes, the university has extended its offerings to in-demand employability-oriented programmes which include BSc (Hons) Architecture, MA Human Resources Management, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Strategic and Digital Marketing, among others. To get more information on all programmes and facilities visit: Undergraduate and Foundation courses (dmu.ac.uk)
To know more about Open Days or to arrange a personalised campus tour, please contact DMU Dubai.
وفي تعليقه على الحدث، قال وزير الدولة نايجل آدامز:
"يعد التوسع العالمي الذي حققته جامعة دي مونتفورت من قلب ليسيسترشاير في المملكة المتحدة إلى دبي وكازاخستان استثمارًا رائعًا سيسهم في بناء جيل عالمي من الخريجين الجامعيين المتميزين. وهذا يمثل إحدى أروع الصادرات البريطانية أي رعاية المواهب وتنميتها.
"كان من دواعي سروري افتتاح المختبر الهندسي فائق التطور وتهنئة فريق الكريكيت بالجامعة. وآمل أن أرى بعض أسماء اللاعبين الذين تعرفت عليهم اليوم وهم يلعبون الكريكيت في المملكة المتحدة في السنوات القليلة القادمة لصالح مقاطعة يوركشاير العظيمة".
من ناحية أخرى، تعد جامعة دي مونتفورت أحد الشريكين المؤسسين لجناح المملكة المتحدة في معرض إكسبو دبي، وقد استثمرت مبلغ 750,000 جنيه إسترليني في برنامج المملكة المتحدة لعرض مزايا التعليم العالي في المملكة والجامعة في هذا المنبر العالمي.
وكانت جامعة دي مونفورت الموجودة في المملكة المتحدة قد افتتحت رسمياً حرمها الجامعي الثالث في دبي في شهر ديسمبر عام 2021.
وكان من أهم الأسباب التي دفعت الجامعة لرعاية جناح المملكة المتحدة هو التزامن والتنسيق بين إطلاق حرم الجامعة الجديد في دبي ومعرض إكسبو 2020.
ومن خلال هذه الشراكة، نأمل في إقامة وتطوير علاقات جديدة مع دوائر الأعمال في منطقة دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وزيادة توظيف الطلاب للوصول إلى الأهداف التي تنشدها جميع فروعنا جامعية.
كما نتطلع أيضًا لإبراز مكانة ومزايا جامعة دي مونفورت ليستر للطلاب الدوليين الراغبين بالدراسة في المملكة المتحدة.
وخلال زيارته إلى جناح الاستدامة، تعرف الوزير على نهج دي مونفرت دبي الذي يركز على خطة طويلة الأجل للمنطقة في هذا الشأن. وشارك في مناقشات حول قابلية الخريجين للتوظيف والحاجة إلى تطوير المهارات القابلة للنقل.
وقدم البروفسور سايمون برادبري، نائب المستشار الدولي وعميد كلية الفنون والتصميم والعلوم الإنسانية في جامعة دي مونفورت، عرضاً موجزاً للوزير عن الرؤية الطموحة للجامعة. وأوضح ذلك بقوله: "نحن نمتلك سجلاً بحثياً متميزاً بفضل التزامناً بخدمة الصالح العام، من خلال البحث فيما يؤثر على المجتمع وحل المشكلات وإحداث تغيير فعلي في حياة الناس وسلوكهم عبر إيجاد حلول مبتكرة في مختلف جوانب الحياة".
وتلتزم جامعة دي مونفورت، باعتبارها الجامعة البريطانية الوحيدة المصنفة بأنها مركز عالمي للأمم المتحدة لتحقيق هدف التنمية المستدامة (16)، بالعمل على دراسة وإنجاز أهداف الأمم المتحدة بشأن التنمية المستدامة في أنشطتها البحثية والتدريسية ومشاريعها. وفي هذا الإطار، تستضيف الجامعة المؤتمر الثامن لمبادئ تعليم الإدارة المسؤولة (PRME) على مستوى الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا في حرم الجامعة بدبي في الفترة من 21 إلى 24 مارس 2022 لإيجاد منهجيات لتنفيذ شراكات تتمحور حول هدف الأمم المتحدة الخاص بالتنمية المستدامة.
وأضاف سايمون: "تلتزم الجامعة بالعمل على بناء عالم مستدام من خلال نشر مفاهيم التميز البحثي والتفكير النقدي والاستراتيجي والخطط المدروسة بعناية. كما نعتمد استراتيجية بحثية متينة تمثل ركناً أساسياً في رسالة جامعة دي مونفورت".
واستمع المجتمعون أيضًا إلى كلمة من الدكتورة فيديا فينود، رئيسة المجموعة والرئيسة التنفيذية لمؤسسة ستادي وورلد، التي تدير الحرم الجامعي في دبي بالشراكة مع جامعة دي مونفورت- ومن الدكتور مانجيت ريدون، رئيس جامعة دي مونفورت دبي.
وقال الدكتور مانجيت ريدون: "نحن نعلم أنه مهما كان الاختصاص الجامعي، يمثل إعداد الخريجين لتحقيق مسارات ناجحة ما بعد الجامعة أمراً بالغ الأهمية. كما أن تمكين خريجينا من إحداث أثر إيجابي، سواء كان ذلك من خلال خلق قيمة اقتصادية أو اجتماعية أو ثقافية أو بيئية - أو مزيجاً من ذلك كله، هو الشهادة الحقيقية على نجاحنا".
من جهتها قالت الدكتورة فيدهيا فينود، الرئيسة التنفيذية لمؤسسة ستادي وورلد لخدمات التعليم العالي: "تتمتع "ستادي وورلد" بخبرة تزيد عن عقدين من الزمن في تقديم مجموعة واسعة من الخدمات التعليمية بالشراكة مع جامعات دولية من مختلف أنحاء العالم، وستثبت شراكتنا هذه مع جامعة دي مونفورت في دبي مدى فائدتها الكبيرة للطلاب في الإمارات العربية المتحدة والمنطقة بشكل عام. إذ ستساعد شبكتنا الدولية في استقطاب الطلاب من أكثر من 120 دولة ونتطلع إلى تقديم شهادات جامعية رفيعة المستوى والجودة تركز على أهلية الطلاب للتوظيف".x`
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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 of the names I have heard today playing cricket in the UK in a few years playing for the great county of Yorkshire.”
DMU is one of two founding partners of the UK Pavilion at ExpoDubai and has invested £750,000 in the UK programme to showcase UK higher education and the university on a global stage.
In December 2021, the UK-based university officially opened its third campus in Dubai.
One of the key reasons for DMU's sponsorship of the UK Pavilion is the alignment between the launch of the new Dubai campus and Expo 2020.
Through this partnership, we hope to establish and develop new relationships with businesses in the UAE region and increase student recruitment to reach objectives across all of our campuses.
We are also looking to promote DMU Leicester for those international students who would like to study in the UK.
During his visit to the Sustainability Hub, he heard about DMU’s approach focusing on long-term plan for the region. He engaged in discussions about employability and the need for developing transferable skills.
Simon Bradbury, Pro Vice-Chancellor International and Dean of Arts, Design and Humanities of DMU briefed the Minister on the ambitious vision of the institution. He explained: “We have an excellent research record as we are committed to serving the public good, by investigating what impacts society, solve issues and make an actual change in people’s lives and behaviour through originating solutions in various life aspects".
Being the only UK university to be designated the United Nations Global Hub for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, DMU commits to addressing the UN SDGs in its research, teaching and enterprise activity. In line with this, DMU is hosting the 8th Middle East and North Africa MENA, Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) conference at the Dubai campus from 21-24 March 2022 to create methodologies for the implementation of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal partnerships.
“DMU is committed to shaping and promoting a sustainable world by deploying research excellence, critical, strategic thinking and well-built plans. We also have a well-established research strategy that is central to DMU’s mission", Simon added.
The gathering also heard from Dr Vidhya Vinod, Group President and CEO of Study World – the organisation running the campus in partnership with DMU – and Dr Manjeet Ridon, DMU Dubai Provost.
“We know that regardless of discipline, developing graduates for successful trajectories beyond university is of critical importance. Enabling our graduates to have a positive impact, whether that be through creating value that is economic, social, cultural, or environmental – or indeed a mixture of each, is the embodiment of our success,” added Manjeet Ridon, Provost, DMU Dubai.
Dr Vidhya Vinod, CEO of Study World Higher Education Services, said: “Study World has over two decades of experience in providing a range of educational services in partnership with international universities worldwide and this association with DMU in Dubai will prove highly beneficial for students in the UAE and the wider region. Our international network will help attract students from over 120 countries and we look forward to providing high-quality, employment-focused degrees to students.”
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Monday 17th January 2022 – Credence Security is redesigning its offices in Dubai with the theme - “What cybersecurity would look like in modern-day Dubai”. The redesign initiative is in line with Credence Security’s commitment to representing the office premises in line with its business, to its customers, channel partners and vendors.
Credence Security is looking out for budding graffiti-street-mural artists who are passionate and willing to showcase their creative vision to the world. Submissions are being accepted until the January 28th 2022, deadline. Winners will be announced on January 31 2022 via the company social media channels.
We will have 3 winners who will receive exciting cash prizes of AED 3000, 2000, and 1000 each. That’s not all, each winner will also gain exposure across all our social media platforms, along with relevant press releases with followers from MENA and India region.
“Dubai is a land of creativity and is buzzing with talented budding artists. Through this one of its kind office redesign initiative, we are trying to give them a platform to showcase their talents” said Garreth Scott, Managing Director at Credence Security. “We are very excited for this competition and are looking forward to receiving some amazing artwork submissions from the creative youth of Dubai. As our HQ is based in Dubai, we think it is only fitting the theme is “cybersecurity in modern-day Dubai.”
For more information on the competition: https://credencesecurity.com/artmeetscyber
Working and living in Dubai since 2007, Griet became a local celebrity in 2020 with the public art exhibition of XLIX, a grass roots art project celebrating the UAE's cultural diversity. Her creativity and experience add significant value to the ceramic arts scene in the UAE, and the reason to hand Griet the highly coveted golden visa.
Griet's artwork is sold to collectors around the world, from Panama to the USA to Belgium and right here, in the UAE. She was also among the first artists in the world to sell an entire NFT collection online, the digital works supporting her ceramic solo exhibition in Dubai called The Lucky 13.
Recently, Griet’s work was featured at Monaco art fair and at exhibitions in Madrid. Her solo exhibitions tell the story of magical ceramic dolls. Using digital interactive and immersive technologies she exhibits her art in the most unique manner, making the ceramic sculptures come alive.
Griet Van den Auwelant's current solo exhibition in Dubai "Galleria d'Arte Extraterrestre" can be visited at the BUT.gallery in Dubai Production City. The exhibition has been extended to January 3rd.
For more information visit www.grietvda.art or book your visit on www.but.gallery for free.
The UAE has a proud vision and sustainability initiatives play a large part in that. By 2050, the country is looking to increase consumption efficiency of both individuals and corporations by 40%, be at least 50% reliant on clean energy, and reduce the carbon footprint by 70%. These are huge goals, and WILD FABRIK is here for them!
Wild Fabrik has over 1,000+ products sourced from small eco businesses globally, helping small busiensses while offering sustainble, fashionable solutions is their focus and aim.
Every one of us can help make a difference. A small adjustment in our shopping habits can change our whole world, and WILD FABRIK is here to make it easier than ever.
To learn more about WILD FABRIK and see some truly inspiring pieces, please visit: wildfabrik.co.
In addition with every purchase, customers will have the opportunity to purchase a Cora Ball on checkout to help support the local environment and make every piece of clothing, jewelry, or home good worth a little extra.
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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 Snow Cape, the Finland Majilis, with masterpieces of Finnish design.
“We are proud to have supplied the Finland pavilion with high-quality, sustainable and most importantly, safe furniture. Expo 2020 Dubai is the perfect platform for people to engage with one another. For all those visiting the Finland Majilis we aim to provide memorable experiences from Finland, showcase Finnish nature, and share our sustainability journey,” said Arto
Tiitinen, CEO of ISKU.
Finnish design is known for its aesthetic qualities, functionality and high-quality craftmanship. ISKU has been a pioneer in bringing sustainability and a love of nature to the forefront of the design industry and were instrumental in developing environmentally friendly and nature saving manufacturing solutions.
ISKU’s story dates back to 1928 and is deeply rooted in northern nature, Finnish wood and the founder Eino Vikström’s carpentry skills. Nearly 100 years later, the family-owned company continues to uphold these values, taking responsibility for each other and the environment. To ISKU, sustainable development comes naturally and operating responsibly means only making value-driven choices and considered actions. With this consistent approach, ISKU is establishing a lasting legacy by providing future generations with a cleaner, safer environment to study, work and thrive.
“Circular economy thinking runs throughout the entire lifecycle of our products, from the drawings on the designer’s desk to the furniture’s last use. By its very nature, a family-owned business builds its vision and operations for future generations. It does not compromise on sustainability for the sake of short-term profits,” emphasises Tiitinen.
ISKU is not only responsible for the environment but also for people. The team has developed the world’s first antimicrobial furniture collections to reduce the spread of infection by providing cleaner, healthier and safer environments. ISKU+ antimicrobial materials in contact surfaces prevent the growth of microbes and reduce the infection routes in schools, hospitals, offices and any multi-user environments. The ISKU+ technologies can reduce harmful microbes by up to 99.99 per cent, and as a further signal of caring for life, the antimicrobial solutions are available and affordable for all.
“The Finland Majilis is furnished with ISKU’s antimicrobial furniture to ensure each visitor is welcomed into a clean and safe environment. I encourage all visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai to visit Snow Cape where you can learn more about Finland, Finnish happiness and our sustainable choices,” concluded Tiitinen.
Come and fall in love with the ISKU solutions at the Finland Pavilion, or learn more about each collection at isku.com/global.
Editor: David J. Cord
الشارقة
أصبح العمل من البيت أمراً ونموذجاً نعيشه كل يوم؛ يستيقظ الشخص من نومه، ثم يختار مكانًا مريحًا للعمل من البيت، وفي أغلب الأوقات قد يبقى جالسًا في المكان ذاته دون أي تشتيت، أو بإطلالة جميلة تُريح النفس من ضغط العمل؛ ومن بين هذه الضغوط كلها يقدّم فندق "ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة" باقة مذهلة، وهي "تشيدي كونيكت": باقة مميزة تتيح لضيوفنا الأعزاء تجربة العمل من داخل فندق "ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة" ليجربوا رفاهية العمل في أجواء مختلفة ومميزة.
تم إطلاق هذه المبادرة والباقة بهدف دمج التراث الثقافي العريق للشارقة مع نظام العمل عن بعد، وبذلك نعطي فرصةً فريدة لأصحاب العمل الرقمي والإلكتروني ليتعمقوا في سحر أروقة الفندق مع الحفاظ على روتين العمل اليومي وإنتاجيتهم من داخل الفندق. تتضمن باقة "تشيدي كونيكت" عرضين مميزين: باقة "مراحب 1" بسعر يبدأ من 15000 درهم إماراتي وباقة "مراحب 2" بسعر يبدأ من 18000 درهم إماراتي؛ والتي تشمل إقامة لمدة شهر في الفندق مع إفطار مجاني يوميًا في المطعم، بالإضافة إلى كأسين من المرطبات المنعشة ليتسنى لضيوفنا التركيز أثناء عملهم. علاوةً على ذلك، يتمتع الضيوف بخصوماتٍ حصرية على منافذ المأكولات والمشروبات، وجلسات المنتجع الصحي، وخدمات المواصلات، والمكالمات الدولية ليجددوا نشاطهم ويتمكنوا من إنجاز عملهم بتركيز.
ولضمان تلبية جميع احتياجات ضيوفنا وراحتهم، سيقدم الفندق خدمة إنترنت مجاني فائق السرعة، وخدمة غسيل الملابس يوميًا، وخدمة توصيل مرة واحدة في الأسبوع إلى دبي، وخدمة الدعم الإداري، هذا وبالإضافة إلى الدخول الحصري إلى المرافق المشوّقة في المركز الصحي ومركز اللياقة والمسبح. والأهم من ذلك كله، سيقدم لك الفندق المساعدة في إجراءات طلب الحصول على تأشيرة عمل كي تكون تجربة "العمل من البيت" الخاصة بك تجربة راقية خالية من القلق والمتاعب.
وقد صرَّحت السيدة نزهة آنو، مديرة فندق "ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة" قائلةً: "إن تجربة باقة "تشيدي كونيكت" هي أكثر من مجرد "العمل من البيت"، إذ شعرنا بضرورة إعادة إحياء مشاعر الألفة والمودة بين التراث وضيوفنا، وبذلك يتمتع أصحاب العمل الرقمي والإلكتروني بأجواء مريحة وراقية في فندق "ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة". لقد آن الأوان لضيوفنا لأن يكسروا روتينهم اليومي ويتخلصوا من كل ما يقلقهم بينما نتكفل نحن بالباقي."
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 will allow our guests to add luxury into their “working from home” experience.
With this new initiative, we are hoping to merge Sharjah’s alluring cultural heritage with a new and unique approach to remote working, giving the chance to the digital nomads to dive into the charm of the hotel while keeping their working routine productive. Chedi Connect comes in two distinct “Maraheb” packages of AED 15,000 and AED 18,000 respectively, that include a one-month stay at the hotel and comprise a complimentary daily breakfast at The Restaurant as well as two exquisite refreshments a day to keep our guests satiated while they focus on more important things. Guests will benefit from attractive discounts on our F&B outlets, spa treatments, transportation services and international calls to help them rejuvenate while staying focused.
In order to ensure that guests have all they need for maximum comfort and focus, The Chedi Al Bait will provide complimentary high-speed internet access, daily laundry services, once a week drop-off to Dubai, administrative support as well as exclusive access to working spaces and other hotel’s facilities such as The Fitness Center and The Pool. To top it off, the hotel will assist you with your working visa application procedures to make sure that your “work from home” experience is elevated, worryfree and as effortless as possible.
Our Hotel Manager, Nezha Aanou, stated: “Chedi Connect is more than a “work from home” experience. As “Al Bait” means “Home” in Arabic and as “Maraheb” means “Hello”, we felt a need to reignite a sense of familiarity and offer the digital nomads this change of scenery they long for by allowing them to make The Chedi Al Bait their new home for as long as they need. It’s time for our valued guests to break away from their usual routine and put all their worries aside while we take care of everything else.”
بعد النجاح الباهر الذي حققته الحضانة في فرع ند الحمر، تطل علينا بفرع جديد تم افتتاحه في القوز،
الحضانة حاصلة على شهادة الأيزو كما إنها تمتاز بالتصميم الجذاب والمرافق الحديثة والالتزام بكافة معايير السلامة الحازمة.
استراتيجية التعلم الملهم
عبرت مديرة الحضانة حنان صادق عن استراتيجية التعليم في الحضانة قائلة
"مهمتنا هي زرع حب التعلم من خلال ملء أيام طفلك بفرص ملهمة ومحفزة للتفكير ومليئة بالسعادة والبهجة."
ثم أضافت.
"سيتم تشجيع طفلك على الاندماج في محيطه، وتكوين صداقات جديدة، والوقوع في حب ألعاب المغامرة، والاستمتاع والنضوج فنحن سنكون بالنسبة له كعائلة ومنزل ملهم بجانب منزل العائلة الرئيسي ".
وختمت قائلة
"حضانتنا تركز على إيجاد طريقة لتعليم الأطفال بشكل فعال ونقوم بذلك باستخدام أساليب الترفيه واللعب لاستكشاف ثقافة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وتقاليدها وكذلك الثقافات واللغات الدولية لكل طالب ولقد تم تصميم بيئة الحضانة لتخدم هذه المهمة. فمن جميع الجوانب، بدءا من مناهجنا إلى مساحات اللعب المشرقة والمفتوحة نجعل من بلو بيرد منزلًا رائعًا بعيدًا عن المنزل حيث يمكن للأطفال تطوير حب التعلم وفرصة التفكير بفضول ودهشة مما يسمح لهم بتجربة أفكارهم واستكشاف النتائج بأنفسهم، هذه هي الطريقة التي تعد بالتعلم الفعال والمثمر ".
الإدارة والإشراف
الحضانة مملوكة ومدارة من قبل مؤسسة (Atticus Education LLC ) التي تطور وتمتلك مجموعة متنوعة من المدارس بمناهج مختلفة لتلبية الاحتياجات المنطقة.
كما صرحت عائشة المطيوعي، المدير العام للشركة قائلة "تملك المؤسسة أكثر من 2000 طالب مسجلين في مدارسها ويستمر هذا العدد في التزايد بينما نواصل مهمتنا في أن نصبح منبراً رئيسياً للتعليم الذي يمكن الوصول إليه وبأسعار معقولة في جميع أنحاء إمارة دبي.
" الموقع المتميز "
يعد فرع حضانة بلو بيرد الجديد قد تم تصميمه لهذا الغرض بالتحديد حيث تقع في القوز بالقرب من مكاتب الشركات والمحلات التجارية ومنافذ المعارض الإبداعية والفنية والمساكن المحلية. نظرًا لكونه مرفقًا واسعاً تصل مساحته إلى أكثر من 32000 قدم مربع، يعد فرع الحضانة الجديدة في القوز واحدًا من المرافق رعاية الأطفال الحديثة المتميزة التي بنيت.
الأمان والحماية
لا تقل منشأة القوز الجديدة عن نظيرتها فى درب الحمر فهي جزء من فئة قليلة من دور رعاية الأطفال المتميزة المصممة لهذا الغرض في دبي حيث قد تم تصميم البنية والبيئة الداخلية من قبل المهندسين المعماريين بالاشتراك مع خبراء رعاية الأطفال المختصين فى فهم طبيعة مراكز التعلم المبكر في الإنشاء، وتصميم مساحة فريدة تزيد من قدرة الأطفال على التقدم في التعلم بشكل فعال ومحفز مع الحفاظ على سلامتهم أيضًا. فقد تجد كل تفاصيل الإنشاء بدءًا من تصميم المساحات ومفروشات مساحات اللعب والألعاب والأنشطة وخطة الوقاية وفقاً لمعايير الايزو الصارمة، حيث توفر مرافق الحضانة المترامية الأطراف وخطة الأرضية المفتوحة فرصً مثالية للتباعد الاجتماعي لتلاميذها الصغار في جميع أنحاء الحضانة والفصول الدراسية التأسيسية. كما أن الحضانة تلتزم بإرشادات السلامة الخاصة بوزارة التربية والتعليم وهيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية.
The designers at La Belle Maison tapped into their creativity with this one-of-a-kind project to capture an essence of childlike wonder. The retail store is characterised by bright colours and bold shapes, making this store beautifully eye-catching for passer-byers. The team had one goal in mind and that was to create a space that excited kids about getting their eyes tested and to encapsulate a feeling of excitement.
They have effortlessly created a fusion of functional and fun! The store’s design elements are highlighted by circular design pieces that double up as seating, creating a trendy shift from the circular glass display units. The walls of the retail store are layered with brightly coloured circles that further tie in to the circular theme.
Lights, camera, eye testing! The store is lit up by stunning down lights that add a warm ambience to the space and further highlight the products being showcased at the store. The overall design goal was to create a brightly coloured world of awe for the kids to be amazed by.
The client’s vision for this space was to create a vibrant and colourful store that would make optometry a joyous experience for the kids that visit the flagship store. With that being said, it’s safe to say the La Belle Maison design team executed with precision!
In particular, the client enjoyed the playful nature of the store and the eye-catching appearance that would surely capture the attention of potential customers. The overall ambience and vibrancy of the store makes it stand out in the Mirdif Mall, creating a modern day delight.
The La Belle Maison team tapped into their creativity with this project to create a space of functionality and wonder at the Poco Optics flagship store. And news through the grapevine says that a second store is already in the works!
Where can you find this store?
The Poco Optics store can be found in Mirdif Mall, Dubai UAE.
Get in touch with the Dubai based interior design studio, La Belle Maison, for all your residential, commercial, F&B and workspace interior projects.
Website: www.la-belle.maison
Instagram: @labellemaison_design
Contact: Alexandra Kraft | WhatsApp: +971 55 598 1440 | Call: +971 58 526 0884
الشارقة، الحفاظ على أصالة تراث الشارقة العريق، هو أحد أهم أولوياتنا في فندق ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة، حيث أن هذا النجاح الكبير الذي وصل إليه الفندق يعود إلى اهتمامنا بالتراث ومحاولتنا المستمرة في الحفاظ عليه، فمن أكثر ما يميز هذا الفندق هو أنه يتألف من بيوت تراثية كانت مملوكة لعائلات محلية ذات تأثير كبير على مدى تاريخ الشارقة، كعائلة إبراهيم بن محمد المدفع، المؤسس الأول لصحافة الشارقة، والذي وصل تأثيره إلى صالات المتحف، وتحول "مجلسه" إلى "المقهى" في وقتنا الحالي. وفي هذه الأيام الدافئة، يسرنا أن ننتهز الفرصة لنعود إلى الماضي وندعو ضيوفنا الأعزاء ليكتشفوا من جديد الجمال الحقيقي لهذا المكان العريق من خلال العروض الصيفية وأولها العرض الصيفي العائلي من فندق ذا تشيدي البيت.
تبدأ أسعار "العرض الصيفي العائلي" من 1200 درهم إماراتي، وهو عرض رائع للعائلات الراغبة بقضاء أجمل الأوقات في صيف هذا العام الجميل؛ يتضمن العرض عديداً من المفاجآت والمغامرات، ليس ذلك فقط، بل يشمل أيضاً وجبة إفطار ووجبة غداء مكونة من 3 أطباق مجانية يومياً في المطعم العربي، إلى جانب بطاقات دخول مجاني إلى العديد من الوجهات المميزة في مدينة الشارقة مثل جزيرة النور ومركز مليحة للآثار؛ وبذلك يمكن للعائلات التعمق في تراث الشارقة العريق بطرق لا تنسى.
يعتبر الطبخ من أساسيات ثقافة الشارقة، لذلك يمكن لضيوفنا الكرام الآن المشاركة في "درس في الطبخ على أصوله" وتعلم فن الطهي من الشيف الخبير في المطعم العربي؛ تعلم فن مطبخ الشرق الأوسط والمأكولات الشرقية في أجواء عصرية وتذوق تحفتك الفنية خلال هذه التجربة الحصرية مقابل 300 درهم إماراتي للشخص البالغ و100 درهم إماراتي للطفل.
أما بالنسبة للسيدات، فقد خصصنا عرض "عطلة السيدات الخاصة" لراحتكِ سيدتي مقابل 1200 درهم إماراتي فقط؛ انضمي إلينا مع صديقتك في إقامة رائعة وبسعر مخفض يشمل وجبة إفطار مجانية يومياً وجلسة تدليك طاردة للسموم لكامل الجسم مدتها 60 دقيقة، وغيرها العديد من المزايا؛ وفي نهاية هذه الاستراحة الرائعة، ندعوكِ وصديقتكِ لزيارة المقهى مجدداً، والذي يتميز بإطلالاته الساحرة على آخر برج دائري للرياح في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة؛ حيث يمكن للضيوف الحجز لشخصين والاستمتاع بالحلويات المحلية مع القهوة التركية لتكون الأجواء أكثر دفئاً وشاعرية.
استعداداً لموسم الصيف، عبّرت نزهة آنو، مديرة فندق ذا تشيدي البيت، الشارقة، قائلة: "لدينا العديد لنحتفل به هذا الصيف، ونحن فخورون جداً بقدرتنا على تقديم الأفضل لضيوفنا الأعزاء بأجمل الأساليب وأبسطها؛ إننا بهذه الطريقة نعيد أمجاد التاريخ ونخوض مع ضيوفنا في غمار ماضي الشارقة المشرف، لذلك ندعو الجميع لزيارة الفندق واستكشافه بأنفسهم وليستمتعوا بكل ما سيقدمه لهم."
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 inspired the galleries of The Museum and whose ‘Majlis’ is now The Café. As the warmer days are already upon us, we are taking this opportunity to dive back into the past and invite our valued guests to rediscover the rare beauty of this historical place through our incredible summer offers, starting with the Family Summer Offer.
Our “Family Summer Offer”, starting at just AED 1200, is the ultimate staycation for families wishing to celebrate life to its fullest this summer. Not only is the offer filled with surprises and adventures, but the package also includes complimentary daily breakfast as well as a 3-course lunch at The Restaurant and a 3-course dinner at The Arabic Restaurant. Moreover, our complimentary passes to destinations around Sharjah, such as Al Noor Island and Mleiha Archeological Center, will allow families to open their eyes and their hearts to our cultural heritage in unforgettable ways.
Cuisine is an integral part of cultural heritage and during your retreat, families and guests will be able to participate in our “Cooking Classes In Style’ taught by our talented and passionate in-house chef at The Arabic Restaurant. Learn the art of Middle Eastern and Levantine cuisine in a contemporary setting and savour your masterpiece through this exclusive culinary experience, for just AED 300 per adult and AED 100 per child.
For the ladies, we are offering an extraordinary “Ladies Weekday Getaway” to help you unwind, relax, and rejuvenate at only AED 1200. Take this precious time to treat yourself to a blissful stay with us at a discounted rate, which includes complimentary daily breakfast and a 60-mintute Detoxifying Full Body Massage for 2, as well as several other perks – your gateway to heaven on earth. As your heavenly retreat comes to an end, we invite you and your lady friend to rediscover The Café. This sanctuary is already well-known for its magnificent views onto the only remaining circular windtower in the UAE. Here, guests can indulge in our exquisite “café tray for 2” and other homemade pastries accompanied by traditional Turkish coffee, while soaking up the sun’s rays in a state of sheer tranquility.
In anticipation of the coming summer, Nezha Aanou, our Hotel Manager, states: “We have so much to celebrate this summer and we are grateful to be able to give back to our guests in the most luxurious way possible. It’s also a way for us to go back to our roots and pay homage to this historical place by inviting others to discover it for themselves and indulge in everything The Chedi Al Bait has to offer.”