DUBAI/ GULF TIME Emerging from its 25-year reign as Morocco’s premier player in public lighting and urban development, Lamalif Group is illuminating new horizons. Recently, the group crossed borders to elevate the “Made in Morocco” label at the 17th edition of the prestigious “Light + Intelligent Building Middle East” exhibition, held January 16-18, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. …

ABU DHABI/ WAM TRENDS Research and Advisory researchers and experts met with researchers from the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) in Geneva, Switzerland. The two sides discussed enhancing cooperation in research, exchanging information and experiences, collaborating on joint projects, and organising conferences and seminars. Panellists from DCAF included Anne Grobet, Deputy Head of the Middle East and North …

SHARJAH/ WAM The annual retail extravaganza Sharjah Shopping Promotions has come to a close after 36 days packed with shopping and entertainment activities. Since its launch on 15th December, large crowds across Sharjah flocked to the event, which was organised by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). Thousands of major shopping centres and commercial stores participated, offering promotional deals …