Author: Mahdeehassan

25th November, Dubai, UAE: As the UAE celebrates its 53rd National Day, Royal Furniture invites residents and visitors to join the festivities with its much-anticipated UAE National Day Super Sale. Running from 27th November to 5th December, this exclusive sale offers discounts of up to 90%, presenting the perfect opportunity to transform people to transform their home while celebrating the nation’s unity and heritage. Renowned for blending functionality with style, Royal Furniture offers a comprehensive range of high-quality products. From elegant living room sets and cozy bedroom furniture to chic dining tables and eye-catching decorative accessories, the collection caters to…

November 2024, United Arab Emirates: Nando’s UAE, the renowned South African multinational brand known for its flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, is proud to announce the opening of four new restaurants by Q2 2025 as part of its ambitious growth strategy. The new locations in Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Al Wahda Mall, Khalifa City, and Dubai Investment Park (DIP) reflect Nando’s commitment to expanding its market presence in rapidly growing communities while also meeting the increasing demand for its signature flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken. The JBR location strategically positions Nando’s in one of Dubai’s busiest beachfront communities, attracting both locals and international visitors. With its lively…

ariika, a leading direct-to-consumer, digital-led home furnishing brand, announces the successful conclusion of its Series A extension equity round of $3 million, led by Beltone Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Beltone Financial Holding, and UAE-based investment group Citadel International Holdings. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone for ariika to accelerate its growth trajectory locally and regionally. It also serves as a testament to ariika’s robust performance, achieving over 3x year-over-year (YOY) sales growth on a USD basis, with strong and sustainable profitability. ariika is transforming a USD20 billion home and décor industry in MENA, growing at a compounded annual…

JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha has been honored with the impressive title of Best Luxury Business Hotel in Doha, Qatar by Luxury Lifestyle Awards. This recognition highlights the hotel’s commitment to providing exceptional service, sophisticated comfort, and a luxury experience for business travelers and leisure guests alike.  Situated in Doha’s vibrant West Bay area, JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha offers a continuous blend of elegance, convenience, and world-class amenities. Its central location, just minutes from Hamad International Airport and the downtown business district, makes it the premier choice for executives and corporate guests seeking the perfect balance of business efficiency and personal well-being. The hotel boasts 314 rooms, including 80 spacious…

Jeddah – November: In a renewable energy market increasingly focused on safe and efficient technologies, PVH emphasizes its commitment to advanced systems, designed to enhance renewable energy production while prioritizing security. Recognizing the vulnerability of communication-based systems to potential cyber threats, PVH has integrated precise communication technologies with robust security measures to ensure data confidentiality during transmission. These systems provide both improved energy yield and comprehensive protection for secure operations PVH is continually striving to protect its customers and partners. This commitment is reflected in its ISO 27001 and IEC 62443-4-1 certifications, and the company is actively pursuing the IEC 62443-4-2 certificationabout:blank…

The UAE’s real estate sector is about to experience a major shift with the upcoming launch of housez.ae, a new property search platform designed to offer a smoother, more efficient, and highly personalized experience for buyers, renters, and brokers. Scheduled for launch in Q1 2025, housez.ae is led by CEO Wassem Hassan and Co-founder Ahmad Turki, who bring a wealth of experience and a modern approach to the platform’s development. Transforming Property Search with AI-Powered Technology At the heart of housez.ae’s innovation is its AI-powered search engine, which uses intelligent algorithms to understand user preferences, making the search experience faster and…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – BECO Capital, a leading early-stage venture capital firm, announced a $20M investment from SVC further strengthening its commitment to supporting the burgeoning Saudi startup ecosystem. The investment marks a key moment in BECO’s ongoing efforts to back the region’s most promising technology companies, with a specific focus on Saudi Arabia’s emerging market. “We’re thrilled to deepen our partnership with SVC, a respected institution whose mission aligns with ours: driving growth and innovation in Saudi Arabia’s technology sector,” said Dany Farha, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at BECO Capital. “This collaboration is a natural extension of BECO’s…

Baku, COP29 -November 2024: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) and Korporata Elektroenergjitike Shqiptare (KESH) – Albania Power Corporation – have signed a joint venture term sheet agreement to explore the development of gigawatt-scale renewable projects in Albania. The signing ceremony took place in Baku, Azerbaijan on the sidelines of COP29, witnessed by the Prime Minister of Albania, HE Edi Rama, His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President and Chairman of Masdar, and Her Excellency Belinda Balluku, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy for Albania. The agreement was…

Dubai, UAE, November 2024: YOUGotaGift, the UAE’s leading digital gift card marketplace, has announced the sale of a 91% stake to Japan-based eGifting platform giftee Inc. This acquisition strengthens YOUGotaGift’s position in the GCC while paving the way for global expansion. Founded in 2013, YOUGotaGift pioneered digital gift cards in the UAE and expanded to Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. The company serves over 2,500 corporate clients, offering digital gift card solutions for employee rewards, loyalty programs, and gifting. Husain Makiya, CEO and Co-founder, stated, “We are excited to partner with giftee to further expand beyond the GCC and enhance our…

Abu Dhabi, UAE: A1RWATER™, a global leader in atmospheric water generation (AWG), partnered with Abu Dhabi’s historic destination, Umm Al Emarat Park, to install five state-of-the-art water generators that replace single-use plastic water bottles and provide free, eco-friendly hydration to park visitors. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s sustainability goals, including the capital’s efforts to reduce plastic waste and achieve Mission to Zero and the country’s ambition to mitigate carbon emissions by the half-century mark. The five custom-designed machines, consisting of two A1R30 and three A1R100 machines, respectively produce 30 and 100 liters of mineralised water daily from the air and have been installed…