Dubai : Looking for a weekend plan with a little more purpose? Mark your calendars for Sunday, 3rd May and join Hilton’s ‘Paws for a Cause’ – a free-entry community awareness event shining a spotlight on animal welfare. Hosted at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, visitors can meet and learn more about local shelters, discover and shop from pet-friendly homegrown brands, and enjoy a range of activities throughout the afternoon. Families can look forward to fun activities such as face painting for kids and a bouncy castle. Special food and drink offers will also be available before and during the event, including Buy One…
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DUBAI : Majesty Yachts, the flagship superyacht brand of Gulf Craft Group, has announced the successful launch of the latest hull in its award-winning Majesty 100 Terrace series—further reinforcing the brand’s position as a defining force in the global 100-foot superyacht segment. The launch marks a continued surge in international demand for Majesty Yachts, with the Majesty 100 Terrace emerging as one of the shipyard’s fastest-growing models, driven by a new generation of owners prioritising privacy, volume and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Since its debut in Dubai and subsequent showcases at the Cannes and Monaco Yacht Shows, the model has captured…
Dubai : Celestyal has confirmed the successful and safe transit of both its vessels, Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey, through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant operational milestone and demonstrating leadership across the cruise industry during a period of heightened regional sensitivity. On Friday 17 April, Celestyal Discovery, under the command of Captain Nikolaos Vasileiou, became the first cruise vessel to depart the Arabian Gulf, executing a carefully coordinated voyage plan developed in close collaboration with regional authorities and maritime security teams. This pioneering movement established a safe and proven route through the Strait, enabling other cruise operators to…
Dubai : SYSC (Superyacht Service Centre) – a world-class superyacht and leisure craft service facility in Ajman, UAE – has strengthened its mobile service offering, deploying dedicated specialists across the UAE to support yachts and boats directly at their berths. Created to minimise downtime of a vessel, the mobile service team is equipped to carry out a wide range of in-water works. From routine maintenance to essential technical servicing, each intervention is planned and executed with the same level of attention and care associated with SYSC’s Ajman facility-based operations. The mobile service capabilities include preventative maintenance and system checks, electrical…
Tashkent : The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it is establishing a permanent presence in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, opening a new office and preparing for the launch of a Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in the country before the end of the year. “Uzbekistan is a growing market that is taking a leading position in Central Asia for passenger and cargo traffic. The IATA office and BSP in Uzbekistan will provide strategic support to grow air travel through boosting aviation safety and operational efficiency. With the opening of our office, IATA experts will be more available to assist airlines…
Dubai : The Anime & Manga Spot Summit & Expo held in Tokyo’s bustling neighborhood of Ikebukuro invites Middle Eastern anime fans to experience anime tourism, creating an exclusive and welcoming festival for international fans. Japanese animation (anime) has long captured the hearts of Middle Eastern fans through the adventures of Detective Conan, Doraemon, and many more cartoons. In recent years, anime fans head to Japan to visit real-life locations featured in their favorite shows, creating a modern type of set-jetting practice known as “Anime Tourism”. The festival launched in the fall of 2024 and 2025 to massive success, collaborating…
The World’s 50 Best-ranked concept enters Europe through a strategic partnership with DB Group in July 2026 Cannes, France : Kokoro Handroll Bar, the internationally acclaimed Dubai-born concept known for redefining the modern handroll experience, will open its first international location in Cannes on the French Riviera in July 2026. The flagship will occupy a prime address on La Croisette and is being developed through a strategic partnership with DB Group, the hospitality company founded and led by David Barokas. The opening marks a pivotal moment for Kokoro Handroll Bar as it enters the European market, placing the brand at the center of one of the world’s…
TOKYO : To mark the unveiling of the Dior Bamboo Pavilion, the only Japanese-brand hotel in Tokyo to hold the industry’s two most coveted ratings – Forbes Travel Guide’s Five Stars and Michelin Guide’s Three Keys – has launched an exclusive collaboration celebrating the long-standing artistic ties between Dior and Japan. Located in Tokyo’s chic Daikanyama neighborhood, the Dior Bamboo Pavilion is a one-of-a-kind concept store paying homage to Christian Dior’s love of the beauty of nature. Reminiscent of the hôtel particulier at 30 Avenue Montaigne and illuminated nightly, the Pavilion’s golden façade takes inspiration from Japanese bamboo forests and is crafted from aluminium.…
MoU between Dubai SME and noon Food to enable Emirati-owned F&B businesses to compete and grow sustainably within the digital marketplace Waiving of onboarding fees and tailored commission structure among the support to be provided to Dubai SME members Dubai : The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has partnered with noon Food to drive the growth and competitiveness of Emirati-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage (F&B) sector through a broad range of support mechanisms, including tailored commercial terms…
Dubai : Addleshaw Goddard today announced the appointment of Shyamal Jeewoolall as Partner in its Middle East team, marking the launch of the firm’s Aviation Finance practice in the region. Shyamal joins from Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW), bringing extensive experience advising across the aviation sector, including airlines, aircraft leasing companies, banks and financial institutions. His expertise spans a broad range of asset finance transactions, including pre-delivery financings, export credit-backed financings, commercial debt financings, Islamic financings, restructuring, as well as the sale and purchase of aviation assets. Trained and qualified in London, Shyamal worked in Paris and Singapore before moving to…