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Dubai / Emirates Business Makers of luxury superyachts must change the way they do business in order to survive in today’s challenging economic environment, according to Gulf Craft CEO Erwin Bamps. Speaking on the sidelines of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), Bamps said superyacht businesses must redirect their focus from one that is product oriented and focused on acquiring ...

Dubai / Emirates Business AgraME — one of the Middle East’s leading exhibitions dedicated to the Agribusiness industry —is set to take place from March 13-15 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. It will run two forums over the duration of the show, one dedicated to Agribusiness and one to Poultry. On day one, the Poultry Outlook Forum will bring ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The HOYER Group — one of the world’s leading bulk logistics providers — has appointed GAC as its official agency partner in 17 countries in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa. A traditional independent family business since 1946, HOYER is one of the leading suppliers of sophisticated bulk logistics solutions, transporting, storing and handling liquid ...

Sharjah / EMIRATES BUSINESS Sharjah Media Centre (SMC) — the media arm of Sharjah Government and organiser of the annual International Government Communication Forum — has announced that a total of five eminent Emirati, Arab and international public figures from the fields of media, politics, administration, law and youth development will headline important sessions as guests of honour at the ...

Sunaina Rana / EMIRATES BUSINESS Marking 2016 as the ‘Year of Diva’, luxury watches brand Roger Dubuis has introduced its new Black Velvet collection. Driven by an all-conquering spirit, the designer watch aims to compliment a woman’s resolutely rebellious attitude — extreme at times, but always as infinitely intriguing. According to Gregory Bruttin, Research & Development and Watchmaking Director, “the ...

ALKESH SHARMA / EMIRATES BUSINESS The region’s recent encounter with treacherous weather underlines the importance of being equipped with adequate disaster management solutions. While Oman was hit by severe floods, torrential rain and electrical storms battered UAE. Flooded roads made commute difficult, the city’s international airport was closed down, and the schools were shut. The municipality had to urge people ...

Our Correspondent Emirates Business Luxury brand Maserati has launched its new editions coupled with the sartorial excellence of Ermenegildo Zegna Interiors — Italian luxury fashion brand. The new edition has arrived at Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors showrooms. The designs — available in three colour alternatives for the interiors of the Quattroporte and Ghibli —form the Maserati’s most attractive ...

EMIRATES BUSINESS Waiwera Artesian Water, the world’s leading water brand from New Zealand which is internationally renowned for its award-winning taste, impressive health qualities and iconic green bottle and is 100% Halal, is now available in the UAE. Adyton One General Trading – the Dubai-based top food and beverage distribution company, has acquired the distribution rights for Waiwera Artesian Water ...

Sharjah / Emirates Business Al Qasba Street Fiesta (QABAM), where live music and interactive art events merged into one fun-filled and artistic platform for all visitors, kicked off on March 10, at “Al Qasba”, Sharjah’s premier tourist and leisure destination. QABAM welcomed Sharjah residents and visitors through a colorful mix of animated and sparkling artworks, various artistic and entertainment activities ...

Bloomberg Algeria is the latest country in the Middle East and North Africa to push ahead with early preparations for a nuclear power facility. The Algerian Commissariat of Atomic Energy (Comena) has started initial talks with Russian state nuclear provider Rosatom about the potential for atomic energy in Algeria. The North African state has set a target for generating its ...