Monthly Archives: September 2023

Entertainment & Celebrity

ABU DHABI’S NEWEST, BIGGEST WINTER CELEBRATION IS HERE!

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ABU DHABI’S NEWEST, BIGGEST WINTER CELEBRATION IS HERE!
JOIN YAS WINTER FEST FOR 5 DAYS OF UMISSABLE FESTIVE CHEER.

            Guests can enjoy 5 days of Winter enchantment including a nightly fireworks display, daily tree lighting ceremony, carnival rides & games, an artisan market, non-stop entertainment and more!

Abu Dhabi, 19th September 2023 — Get ready to embrace the magic of the holiday season like never before as MENA Live Events proudly presents Abu Dhabi’s newest, biggest Winter celebration, expected to attract over 35,000 guests over 5 days. Taking place from December 6th to December 10th 2023 at Gateway Park South on Yas Island, this spectacular event promises an unforgettable Winter wonderland for families and friends of all ages. With enchanting festive surprises including nightly fireworks, daily tree lighting ceremonies, Santa sightings and more, Yas Winter Fest promises to be the must-attend event of the festive season.

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Business & Investments

Equiti Group is pleased to appoint Sean Hong in the role of Global Head of Finance

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September 18, 2023: A world-renowned provider of cutting-edge trading technology, payment solutions, physical commodities, and digital asset exchanges, Equiti Group is pleased to appoint Sean Hong in the role of Global Head of Finance. Previously the CFO of Plus500 Australia, Sean will be joining Equiti’s Dubai HQ to and focusing on delivering results-driven financial solutions that are scalable, value-additive and that drive organisational success.

Sean brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role having worked in various financial sectors, including professional services, investment banking, electronic and private trading. His career has demonstrated the ability to design and manage financial control and government frameworks in complex, high-growth global environments. Before joining Equiti, Mr. Hong held roles at Deutsche Bank, Macquarie Group, ANZ Group Ltd, Epoch Capital, and most recently as CFO of Plus500 Australia. He is also a chartered accountant and proud member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

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Business & Investments

Gulf Electricity Interconnection Expansion Project, financed by Kuwait Fund

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Gulf Electricity Interconnection Expansion Project, financed by Kuwait Fund, to achieve energy security for Gulf countries and the Republic of Iraq

The Gulf Electricity Interconnection Expansion Project, led by the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), involves Gulf and regional cooperation to confront the challenges and the increasing demand for electricity in all Gulf states and the Republic of Iraq.

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The project would achieve great technical and economical benefits, as it would increase the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of the electrical network of GCCIA-member states, and ensure the sustainability of electrical energy at all times.

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Business & Investments

COP28 appoints Kuehne+Nagel as freight forwarding and logistics partner

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Kuehne+Nagel Group

COP28 appoints Kuehne+Nagel as freight forwarding and logistics partner

  • Kuehne+Nagel to act as the sole ground handler for COP28 at the Expo City in Dubai
  • Highlights the expertise of Kuehne+Nagel in the expo and events space
  • Underpins Kuehne+Nagel’s commitment to its science-based emission reduction targets and decarbonisation efforts

Dubai / UAE, September 18, 2023 – COP28 has appointed Kuehne+Nagel as the official logistics partner at the global 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. From November 30 until December 12, the event is expected to convene over 70,000 accredited visitors to the restricted Blue Zone and 50,000 daily visitors to the public Green Zone. The appointment underpins Kuehne+Nagel’s capabilities in expo and events logistics, as well as its commitment to its science-based emission reduction targets and efforts to decarbonise logistics.

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Technologies

SuperBridge Summit Dubai

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Global investors wielding US$500 billion in capital eye new opportunities in world’s fastest growing economies at inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai

Leader in China’s AI movement; Asia’s ‘number one’ economist; and one of Mid East’s most powerful businesswomen among headliners confirmed for debut forum

Dubai, UAE, 18 September 2023: One of Japan’s largest investment firms with more than US$500 billion in assets under management (AUM) is spearheading an indomitable presence of Asian capital power at a UAE conference next month transforming a new global economy.

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