eyewa, the largest online eyewear retailer in the Middle East, today announced its latest Series B funding round of USD $21 million. The round, which was co-led by Kingsway and Nuwa Capital, with participation from French Partners, Endeavor Catalyst, Derayah, Palm Drive, and Hardy Capital, will support the company with its ambitious expansion plans, further investment in top-tier technology and product teams, …

Today, Merlin Entertainments Ltd (Merlin), the second largest attraction operator in the world, has officially announced the opening of the world-famous wax attraction, Madame Tussauds in Dubai, located within the popular island destination Bluewaters. It has been one of the most talked about and highly anticipated attractions to come to the UAE, and the wait is nearly over. Tourists and …

News Desk KARACHI: LADIESFUND hosted the closing ceremony of the Pakistan International Film Festival, featuring 14 LADIESFUND MasterChef home chefs. These up and coming talented home cooks each showcased their signature culinary creation. Guest of Honour Sindh Minister for Culture Sardar Shah and Chief Guest Sultana Siddiqui, alongside PIFF Festival Director Misbah Khalid, toured and sampled from each pink culinary …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: A new video series, launched by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber), showcases the impactful ways in which it will connect local and global business communities at Expo 2020 Dubai. The next World Expo will bring together more than 200 participants, including 190-plus nations, as well as businesses, multilateral organisations and educational institutions, to …

News Desk SHARJAH: After the successful edition of the event in 2019, The Flag Island, operated under Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) will organize a special yoga event on 21 June 2021, in conjunction with the International Day of Yoga. The event will be held from 06:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m., in collaboration with Fitness First, Sharjah. The activity …

Following the increasing success of its large Times Square Centre store and online shop, Dubai-born baby, child and natural parenting brand Eggs & Soldiers has opened the doors to its second UAE space at Manar Mall, Ras Al Khaimah this week.   As part of a measured expansion to service the wider emirates, Eggs & Soldiers is excited to be able to …

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has officially inaugurated the largest sports facility in Abu Dhabi, a collaboration between the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation and Mubadala Investment Company, created to foster healthy living and strengthen the sport of jiu-jitsu in the UAE capital. Based in Al Bahia, on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway, the state-of-the-art fitness centre spans two …

REDTAG, the region’s favourite homegrown value fashion and homeware brand, has launched its latest retail outlet on 10th June 2021, at Ezdan Mall, Al Wakrah. Home to more than 160 retail outlets, the Ezdan Mall, Al Wakrah, has been built in a delightful architectural style that fuses cosmopolitan modern influences, with Arabic motifs and design elements, which perfectly reflects REDTAG’s aesthetics …

REDTAG, the region’s favourite homegrown value fashion and homeware brand, has launched its latest retail outlet on 2nd June 2021, at Doha’s iconic City Center Mall. Home to more than 370 retail outlets and entertainment options, the City Center Mall, one of Doha’s oldest and most loved and centrally located malls, will now also host one of the region’s most beloved retail brands. …

The honourable Swiss Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Massimo Baggi, visited Mohammed Rasool Khoory & Sons newly opened Rolex Boutique at The Galleria Al Maryah Island. The honourable Ambassador was received at the Boutique by Yousef Al Khoori, CEO of Mohammed Rasool Khoory & Sons. The new Boutique offers a comprehensive Rolex experience. It provides professional expertise in an elegant …