ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity is the key to fight financial fluctuations and emerge as a successful business model in this region. The real estate and construction sector, particularly in the UAE, has witnessed a sharp surge in the business owing to M&A deals in the last few years. According to the Al Masah ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has launched the ‘Bring Happiness’ initiative, a social media campaign that will connect members of the community in need with those who can offer their support. The initiative has been launched to coincide with Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, and honour the memory of ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Tourism (DTCM) recently hosted exclusive media tours with two iconic homegrown brands – AJMAL Perfumes and Karam Coffee– as part of its ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ campaign; an awareness campaign that aims to shed light on the diverse activities and events taking place during the Holy month, as well as highlight the private sector’s support ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Comfortable airport terminals will be key for growing the number of passengers in the GCC’s USD 100 billion worth of airport projects, industry experts announced. With the International Air Transport Association projecting Middle East passengers to grow by 4.9 percent per year to 2034, the GCC is fuelling USD 100 billion in airport expansion and ...

  Emirates Business Al Sagheer, one of the premium hair and beauty salons, encompassing a chain of more than 26 salons across Egypt, Dubai & Qatar, proudly supported the community this Ramadan with a hair & beauty styling event for the children from Dubai Autism Center. “Happiness for all” as the name suggests, the initiative was aimed at sharing happiness ...

  Jacob Morgan / TNS We’ve all seen Google Glasses (back in the day), Fitbits, and Apple Watches around town, but could these new technological gadgets really make their way into the workplace? The answer to that question is a definite yes. Credit Suisse called wearables the “next big thing” and said the industry could grow by a staggering 1000% ...

Mainz / DPA Where once 10,000 people gathered at a time, all chattering in Latin and guttural German dialects before watching live plays, only weeds now thrive. The ruins of Mainz’ 2,000-year-old theatre are neglected. Only a flimsy fence separates it from a railway station. Wooden benches built 15 years ago on the old stone are so rotten that they ...

  Our Correspondent EMIRATES BUSINESS Gulf Craft, the world’s innovative builder of luxury yachts and leisure boats, has served the aspirations of passionate seafarers for more than three decades. The award-winning manufacturer is one of the world’s leading superyacht shipyards, a merit it has achieved through continuous investment in research and development. Founded in the Emirates in 1982, Gulf Craft ...

  Our Correspondent EMIRATES BUSINESS For the urban traveller constantly seeking to discover new horizons, Montblanc introduces the Montblanc Urban Spirit Collection, a brand new leather collection defined by its innovative functionality. With streamlined designs, optimal comfort and smart storage solutions, each piece is thoughtfully crafted to fit in with the lifestyles of those on the go. At the office, ...

  Reuters Iran’s condensate exports in July are expected to fall to the lowest in five months as major buyer South Korea scales back purchases of the ultra-light oil, trade sources said on Thursday. Robust demand for condensate, from South Korea in particular, helped drive a recovery of Iranian oil exports to a 4-1/2-year high in June, although the volume ...