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 ...