Dubai, United Arab Emirates – A Splashtacular Eid al-Adha weekend awaits you and your family & friends in Dubai’s Most Spectacular Show with ticket rates starting from 159 AED when you book 4 or more! To make this celebration even more splashtacular, one lucky guest gets to win an exciting prize ranging from La Perle VIP Tickets and merchandise, a complimentary voucher for 2 persons to enjoy the new Sunday Lunch - A La Française in BQ French Kitchen & Bar, a dinner for 2 at Il Pastaio or a 1-night stay in one of Al Habtoor City’s 5-star hotels.
Celebrate this momentous occasion with your friends and family as you are treated to a night of world-class live entertainment. Performed in an immersive state-of-the-art theatre, be amazed with breathtaking gravity-defying acrobatic acts & stunts such as bungees, silk, and the heart-stopping 18-meter-high dive. Let your imagination transport you into an enthralling world as you witness cascading waterfalls and a stage that gets flooded and dried within seconds, and an overall theatric atmosphere enhanced by high-definition 3D mapping.
Exclusively this Eid al-Adha weekend, book your show tickets and get a chance to win one of the exciting prizes to be given away during this celebratory evening. The wonderful gifts include BQ French Kitchen & Bar’s newest addition to its culinary offering or a gastronomical journey to the heart of Italy in Il Pastaio. Sensational prizes also include a 1-night stay in one of Al Habtoor City’s favorite staycation destinations. Experience the world of elegance at Habtoor Palace Dubai, admire the Dubai Water Canal and skyline views at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, or be who you should be at V Hotel Dubai.
The Splashtacular Eid al-Adha celebrations take place on June 28 - 30 at both 6:30PM and 9:00 PM show.
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.
Make your Wednesday evenings remarkable with a one-of-a-kind ladies’ night offer! With rates starting from 284 AED gather your girlfriends to witness breathtaking acts and stunts and get a nacho & virgin pink mojito combo to enjoy during the show. It’s the perfect way to indulge in some delicious treats while taking in mesmerizing entertainment.
Exclusively for UAE residents, if you are looking for the best way to Wow Your Mom on Mother’s Day, make it extra special and get 20% off tickets when you book for two or more.
Let a story full of magical moments unfold before you with cascading waterfalls, fire, snowflakes, daring acrobatics and high diving from jaw-dropping heights and immerse your senses for the most captivating immersive-theatre experience.
La Perle takes place twice a night, five days a week with performances running from Tuesdays to Saturdays at 6:30PM and 9:00PM.
Anybody nowadays wants to travel fast in a comfortable car. Not Luca Lombardi, a.k.a. "Luca Goes Offroad", Italian photographer and passionate offroader based in Dubai, well known in UAE for his desert adventures, social media activities, and recurring presence in the TV show Eish Eldor on Mbc.
In February 2022 he bought a 1984 Toyota Fj45 pickup that was abandoned for years in the desert, gave her a new life, new parts, a lot of love, and transormed her into the travel companion he always dreamt about! "When I first saw her, she was laying in a car park in bad conditions, looking sad and abandoned, but somehow I fell in love instantly and, in a matter of days, this little rusty beauty was in my garage. It took a few months to make her safe and working: I had to replace the fan, radiator, water pump, all the gaskets, suspension, rims and tires, install an AC system, completely redo the exhaust system and the fuel tank, replace all the fluids (or, more precisely, the muds..), straighten the axles, and a few cosmetic details. But after all the efforts she became the car that I wanted, and I needed to celebrate with an unforgettable adventure" says Luca.
So on the 1st of August he loaded his "new" pickup with camping equipment and drove for a solo trip all the way to Salalah, Oman. This 1265km drive was well worth it to enjoy the “Khareef” season, between June and September, when the Dhofar region becomes a green and fresh oasis thanks to the passage of the south-east asian monsoons.
Going solo with a classic car was the real challenge. The FJ45 is slow, uncomfortable and noisy, the perfect companion for an unpredictable adventure! He left Dubai with no specific plans, determined to say “yes” to everything coming his way. And that's exactly where the fun lies: spontaneously meeting new people, creating everlasting memories with new friends and getting in touch with the local Culture, while exploring and discovering new places. From Wadi Darbat to Tawi Atair Sink Hole, from Mughsail Beach to Jebel Samhan, he documented this unconventional adventure in a 40 minutes YouTube video in which he also answered many questions from his Instagram followers.
The full video is on https://youtu.be/FcJhO0xJshE
More about Luca can be found on his instagram www.instagram.com/lucagoesoffroad and his website www.lucalombardiphoto.com
Anybody nowadays can do a travel vlog, but not everyone goes for experiencing the fullness of driving solo to remote destinations. Luca is one to take the challenge. Luca Lombardi, a.k.a. "Luca Goes Offroad" is an Italian photographer and passionate offroader based in Dubai, well known in UAE for his desert adventures, social media activities, and constant presence in the TV show Eish Eldor on Mbc.
A few weeks ago he loaded his 38 year old Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 with camping equipment and drove for a solo trip all the way to Salalah, Oman. This 1265km drive was well worth it to enjoy the “Khareef” season, between June and September, when the Dhofar region becomes a green and fresh oasis thanks to the passage of the south-east asian monsoons.
Going solo with a classic car was the real challenge. The FJ45 is slow, uncomfortable and noisy, the perfect companion for an unpredictable adventure! He left Dubai with no specific plans, determined to say “yes” to everything coming his way. And that's exactly where the fun lies: spontaneously meeting new people, creating everlasting memories with new friends and getting in touch with the local Culture, while exploring and discovering new places. From Wadi Darbat to Tawi Atair Sink Hole, from Mughsail Beach to Jebel Samhan, he documented this unconventional adventure in a 40 minutes YouTube video in which he also answered many questions from his Instagram followers.
More about Luca can be found on his instagram www.instagram.com/lucagoesoffroad and his website www.lucalombardiphoto.com
The full video is on https://youtu.be/FcJhO0xJshE
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.”
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."
It’s time to bring the fun beyond the classroom! Keep your kids entertained with the last chance to get our Back to School Offer: KIDS VISIT FOR FREE for every paying adult on tickets starting at 209 AED and embark on a magical journey through a world of whimsical wonders.
After-school activities no longer have to be just for the kids with our family-friendly offers. If you’re a bigger group of 4 or more, you can avail a 25% discount on tickets with our Friends and Family Offer. But wait, there’s more! UAE residents can get an exclusive 20% discount on tickets.
Feel embedded and mesmerized with La Perle, a captivating trip into a Dubai-rich fantasy brought to life with awe-inspiring stunts and special effects that can leave spectators breathless! Featuring world-class artists performing breathtaking and extraordinary acts including acrobatics, contortion, flying, diving, and even motorcycles defying gravity.
Families and friends can enjoy a fun and worry-free time with enhanced wellness and safety measures implemented at the theater. A journey of limitless wonder awaits!
Tickets are easily purchased from La Perle’s website: www.laperle.com/offers
This exclusive La Perle show will be running throughout the week from Tuesdays to Saturday with two shows at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm.
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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.”
Dubai, UAE
The city of Dubai is known for over-the-top experiences, high-end shopping and luxe institutions. A place where looking and feeling your best is a prerequisite, making Colombianas the perfect addition to your summer outfit. Dubai experiences beautiful sunshine all year around making these beautiful handcrafted Panama hats a fashionable and functional accessory. Get ready to hit the Dubai ocean blues in style.
The origin of the statement fashion piece
The stylish Panama hats are handcrafted by craftsman from Montecristi, Ecudor. They are made from the finest material of toquilla straw, which are hand split into strands and woven lightly to give the feel of the finest linen. The quality of the Panama hats is based on the straw and the weave, improving the quality by the evenness and fineness of the straw in the weave.
Quality craftsmanship meets artful design
It’s all about the details! Colombianas hats also offer statement hand-painting to create designer custom hat pieces. The designs painted on the hats are expertly painted using high quality oil paint that remains durable and pigmented through extended sun exposure. Colombianas aims to create high quality wearable art to add an element of premium style. This makes it possible to continuously offer a variety of different designs. The colourful designs reflect the South American joie de vivre and reflect the multifaceted Colombian culture.
Size inclusivity
The Colombianas range of diverse hat styles range from sizes (cm) 52 to 62 head circumference. The uniquely designed hat is able to elegantly lay above your ears and across your eyebrows. The chic addition offers the ultimate statement to any outfit of the day.
How to purchase your statement Colombianas hat
How do you get one of these stylish pieces you may ask? The exquisitely created panama hats can be ordered online on colombianas-hats.com, where you can customize and add your personal style to the hats. In addition, limited selections of hats are also available at Lili’s Boutique in Nikki Beach Club. Style your hats with beach wear and take on the stunning beach party scene at Nikki Beach Dubai!
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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.”
The townhouse is filled with 'wow' statement pieces throughout, as well as feature walls and furniture that work together collectively to create a space that is eclectic, yet synchronized.
Throughout the home, you can find the heritage of Great Britain and Kazakhstan, the nationalities of the clients. La Belle Maison sourced antique furniture for the dining room, a table and a set of chairs came straight from a castle in Austria. One of the key pieces in this project is the dining room antique table, a 17th-century wonder. It was brought to life by an artist in Dubai, the customized painting on the table incorporates the traditional Kazakhstan pattern with the British rose, in purple, along with memorable family dates and names subtly throughout. A piece that will be in the family for decades to come. The client's love for century-old furniture and high-quality fabrics were brought together by reupholstering the antique dining room chairs with Christian Lacroix and Emma Shipley fabrics, timeless patterns bringing the elements in the home together.
The kitchen is a notable space incorporating the client's love for color, patterns and Italy. The colorful backsplash tiles are from Antica Deruta in Perugia, Italy. La Belle Maison got customized tiles to reflect the Kazakhstan tribal patterns, creating a personal one-of-a-kind feature in the kitchen.
The staircase wall features the Donatello wallpaper from Tecnografica, a design that incorporates black and white with colors, the client loves playing with colors mixed in with black and white patterns and this wallpaper does just this. You can also see the client's love for black and white patterns mixed with color in the artwork placed on the dining room wall.
For the garden, the clients wanted a spectacular masterpiece that would give the illusion of a bigger space, the kind that a villa would have. This was done by creating various different spaces outside with different uses. There is an outdoor kitchen, bar and water feature. La Belle Masion also played with organic shapes and floor lighting to give guests the illusion of a bigger space that was sought out.
This townhouse in Dubai Hills is one of a kind and a true testament to the designer’s creativity and vision at La Belle Maison.
About La Belle Maison:
La Belle Maison is an interior design company with offices in Dubai, New Delhi and Austria. The company was founded in 2017 and opened its Dubai offices in 2020. They’re an interdisciplinary design company offering a one-stop-shop solution for your residential and commercial projects.
www.la-belle.maison
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 competitive. Companies from across the globe have been leveraging “digital” as opposed to traditional, as it’s more cost-effective, fast and reliable. However, other more important trends within the digital world are starting to become increasingly important, which is what we will be targeting today.
Here at Mint Stalk, a leading Digital and Creating Marketing Agency operating in the UAE, we have noticed a pattern with companies in the region - those who are able to relate better to their customers, whether by optimizing your content to new platforms such as Clubhouse (whose popularity has skyrocketed in Dubai over just a few weeks) or by making their content more interactive and topical (through webinars, for example) are doing much, much better than the rest. When it comes to privacy, big tech giants have all been under fire for data leaks and privacy issues, which is something that businesses will have to take into account when it comes to their campaigns and targeting - that’s why finding alternative options to reach people will be of utmost importance.
From our experience, there has already been an increasing demand for influencer marketing. Indeed, as targeted ads might become compromised, businesses are opting to advertise their products through people who already have a big following and who are fully supportive of the brand’s products. These kinds of partnerships might yield better results than traditional Facebook ad campaigns. We have also seen a surge in insight-driven marketing recently, as we are often required by our clients to try to understand and grasp their audience’s behaviour across the different platforms through weekly or monthly analytics - it is our job to come up with a valuable understanding of this data and provide solutions on how to improve what needs to be improved, and the use of AI has fully helped us in this process. We’ve also noticed that SEO is not about length anymore but more about relevance and frequency, which is what we’ve been aggressively implementing over the past year for ourselves and our clients.
Mint Stalk founder, Alyssa al-maiahi, stated: “The more traditional ways of advertising such as Facebook ads have not and will not disappear, but the focus itself has changed drastically. People are getting bored of repetitive advertising and they’re even becoming bored of the traditional platforms, that’s why platforms like Tik Tok or Clubhouse have gotten so much popularity over the past month - people are eager for newer and fresher content. Brands nowadays really do have to constantly be on top of new trends, even if they are reluctant at first. Using AI and data driven strategies, improving your SEO or relying on influencers like we mentioned above, are all part of the future of digital marketing as everything else is slowly fading in the background. As a leading Digital Marketing Agency based in Dubai, this is the kind of thing we deal with on a daily basis - we can’t afford to miss the train on these trends.”