A US company that allows Muslims around the world to hear Friday prayers from Islam’s holiest sites took first place in the Innovation 4 Impact Awards at the Global Islamic Economy Summit. The competition, organized by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority…
Robert De Niro is expected to arrive in Dubai next week… and this time he means business. The veteran actor and producer (and venture capitalist) is one of many Hollywood A-listers to become involved in the Caribbean tourism industry in…
The twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda is a classic example of a Caribbean island – sunny, bright, covered with sparkling white sand and shimmering water. With a penchant for the lush and the plush, the sun soaked twin-islands have…
Gulf Related today announced that Al Maryah Central is now 50% leased, with over 785,000 square-feet of signed leases, in a significant milestone for the development. Over 60 more brands have been secured with leading retailers including Dubai Holding Group,…
On 23 June 2016, the UK held a nationwide referendum which resulted in the shock decision to leave the European Union. Before the vote, Dr Liam Fox MP had visited Capital Club Dubai, the leading Private Members’ Club in the…
The Swedish technology company Anima announced the release date of Kronaby, a new contemporary watch brand. The first Kronaby watch will see the light on 26th January 2017 and will be available for exclusive pre-ordering within the European Union, at www.kronaby.com. The…
Brunch is for many a culinary retreat where you get the chance to indulge your cravings without feeling guilty at the prospect of having a 4 course meal and few glasses of wine at 2 pm. After all, it is…
It’s not about where you start, it’s about where you ultimately get! – Mohamed Amine Belarbi Ever wondered how Obama started his journey to become the president of the United States? Like the rest of us, and many other iconic…
Palazzo Versace Dubai launches its new dining concept, Arabesque at Giardino restaurant. Arabesque is a weekend celebration that will be hosted from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm every Saturday, starting 3rd of September; this will complement the International Friday Brunch…
In most jobs, sleeping while in the office is a sure way to land yourself in trouble. Well, at least that’s how things have always worked, until now. An increasing number of businesses have actually started to encourage mid-day naps to allow employees to recharge and…
As I was putting a closure to a project that I held on to and believed in for the past 6 years and by the grace of God had a successful mega book launch for ‘Women In Green And Beyond’…
Online gambling. Love it or hate it, the industry has grown into a business behemoth worth almost $40 billion. Whether you do it for fun or want to make it a full time job, there is no shortage of places…
In this new series, we will be highlighting various young entrepreneurs from the Arab World who are passionate about technology and making a difference. We caught up with Ismail Rachdaoui, a young Moroccan entrepreneur, change maker and Tech enthusiast to discuss nextwi, a startup…
Many of times we end up compromising too quickly, ending up in a situation that we didn’t really want to be in. Negotiation can be difficult, but with a few simple-to-implement tips, we can end up with an outcome we’re…
I’m guessing you have never been asked to play a game of Texas Hold’em in a job interview before. Fortunately if you had, a lot of your foundational skills and characteristics would present themselves: a couple of hands of poker transpires…
Many of us now work on a regular basis with colleagues dispersed across different buildings, cities, countries and even continents, however, managing a team that’s spread out in this way can present huge challenges, even for the most experienced bosses….
We all need a break from work and we wondered where some of the world’s richest and most successful people travel to when taking a holiday. From Mark Zuckerberg to Bill Gates, if you want to bump into the world’s greatest,…
The results of the International Wine Guide Awards 2016 are out and Champagne De Watère won the prestigious Great Gold medal for both of their Champagnes! Great Gold is only awarded when Gold is not sufficient and rarely occurs. This year,…
Preface The academic world taught you that all you needed to learn about life was inside your textbooks, that a clean academic record was your sure path to success, a good job and a happy life. They taught you that…
In the immediate aftermath of the historic decision taken by the British electorate, on 23 June, to sever their country’s ties with the European Union, Capital Club Dubai hosted a packed debate for British expats and UAE business leaders, on…