News Desk DUBAI: Nestled amidst the azure waters of the Maldives, the soulful luxury island resort Nova Maldives offers millennial couples the ultimate destination wedding experience. Guests can envision saying “I do” against the soulful backdrop of pristine white sands, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking sunsets that paint the sky in hues of love – a setting straight out of a …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Candela, the leading maker of sustainable, electric hydrofoil vessels, today announced it has closed the largest funding round in the company’s history, to expand production of its game-changing P-12 ferry. A key partner in the 24.5 million EUR round is Groupe Beneteau — the largest global boat maker. Globally, waterborne transport emits 3% of global GHG emissions. Still, electrification has …

JEDDAH: Art Jameel, an organisation that supports artists and creative communities announces its inaugural Ramadan Nights at Hayy Jameel, Jeddah’s home for the arts (March 13 – April 4, 2024). Promising a rich roster of experiences that celebrate the spirit of community, culture and wellbeing, Ramadan Nights at Hayy Jameel is a cultural destination, presenting workshops, talks, film screenings, Ramadan-specific …

SEPANG: Passengers on board flight MU9629 arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 1) from Kunming, China, were welcomed by Mr. Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, as well as representatives from China Eastern Airlines and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB). This new route by China Eastern Airlines connecting Kunming – Kuala Lumpur operates daily on Airbus A320neo with …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Set to open as part of the new J1 Beach at La Mer, Bâoli will open under the management of Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) in September this year. The opening will be the first extension into the Middle East for the brand, and adding Bâoli to SHG’s portfolio is a testament to the Group’s impressive growth …

DUBAI: MERED, a prominent international real estate developer, along with the globally renowned Pininfarina, an illustrious name in architectural design, successfully participated in MIPIM 2024 in Cannes, France, showcasing their flagship project, the ‘ICONIC Tower’, a symbol of ultra-luxury living in the heart of Dubai. Marking their inaugural participation at the world’s leading property event, the partners seized the opportunity …

DUBAI: ME Dubai, the luxurious hotel located in Business Bay, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Uzmaa Patel as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. As a seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry, she brings with her a wealth of knowledge and rich expertise to ME Dubai. Hailing from London, Uzmaa’s career …

DOHA/DUBAI: Ooredoo Group, a leading multinational telecom and infrastructure company, and e&, one of the leading global technology groups, have partnered to deploy the subsea latest technology enabling Gulf Gateway Cable (GGC1) system to provide a unique solution of better latency with enhanced international connectivity and high reliability connecting Data Centres in Abu Dhabi and Doha. The deployment of GGC1 …

News Desk DUBAI: MENATech Entertainment, the Middle East arm of the international gaming company GGTech Entertainment, has announced a remarkable growth in Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports (AUE) tournaments with over 100 teams registering in the KSA and a total of 2,194 students participating, almost a 57% growth from the last season. Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports is a global initiative operating in 26 …

DUBAI: Policybazaar.ae, UAE’s leading insurance aggregator, has highlighted a concerning trend: despite an uptick in the uptake of term insurance plans, many residents are still overlooking the critical importance of safeguarding their families in the face of unexpected events such as death or serious illness. Based on data and statistics gathered by Policybazaar.ae, a staggering 68% of participants have yet …