Monthly Archives: November 2023

Business & Investments

The DFSA adopts the UAE principles for the effective management of climate-related financial risks ahead of COP28

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The DFSA adopts the UAE principles for the effective management of climate-related financial risks ahead of COP28

Dubai, UAE, 16 November, 2023: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), a founding member of the UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG), took a significant step by adopting, alongside other financial regulators of the UAE, the Principles for the effective management of climate-related financial risks (the Principles). This is the Middle East region’s first initiative of this nature. Last Thursday, the DFSA, together with other members of the SFWG, attended an official ceremony hosted by the Central Bank of the UAE to launch the Principles.

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Business & Investments

Hong Kong to host five international trade fairs early next year, seeks UAE companies’ engagement

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Hong Kong to host five international trade fairs early next year, seeks UAE companies’ engagement

HKTDC plans to take the bilateral trade relations between the UAE and Hong Kong to the next level with the global trade fairs to be held in Hong Kong.

Dubai – November 16, 2023: Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory trade body for the promotion and creation of opportunities for Hong Kong’s businesses in the global markets, has announced its plans to host five international trade fairs early next year in Hong Kong. The trade fairs offer ideal platforms for traders and suppliers from the UAE and the region to expand their businesses into new markets.

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Food & Dining

India’s award-winning EatRepeat makes grand foray into the Middle East with its first multi-cuisine restaurant in Dubai

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India’s award-winning EatRepeat makes grand foray into the Middle East with its first multi-cuisine restaurant in Dubai

With a seating of about 120 people, guests at the café can enjoy more than 100 types of cuisines and exotic flavours in its rich menu that caters to Arab, Asian, Italian, Mexican and European tastes

Mr. Akash Agrawal, Chief Operations Officer of EatRepeat India Pvt Ltd, the entity that owns Dr. Sheesha Café , & HOMarketing Mr Kedar along with the head chef of Dr Sheesha Cafe

Date     : Dubai, UAE; November 16, 2023

News Highlights:

  1. The UAE foodservice market size is growing at Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.26 percent from US$16.92 billion in 2023, to US$43.98 billion by 2029;
  • The number of restaurants and cafés in the emirate of Dubai exceeded 13,000;
  • The global food tourism market has been growing at a CAGR of 17.44 percent from US$805.9 billion in 2022 to an estimated US$2.11 trillion by 2028.

EatRepeat India Pvt Ltd, owner and operator of some of the finest and award-winning Indian food and beverage outlets today announces the opening of its hugely popular café in Dubai, as part of its grand entry in the Middle East market, that will widen the choice for food lovers.

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Sports & Recreations

BASEBALL UNITED PARTNERS WITH GLOBAL SPORTS PRODUCER SUNSET+VINE TO BROADCAST INAUGURAL SHOWCASE EVENT

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BASEBALL UNITED PARTNERS WITH GLOBAL SPORTS PRODUCER SUNSET+VINE TO BROADCAST INAUGURAL SHOWCASE EVENT

Partnership will enable international broadcast of Baseball United’s first-ever games at Dubai International Stadium

DUBAI, UAE (November 16, 2023) Dubai-based Baseball United, the region’s first-ever professional baseball league, announced today that global sports producer Sunset+Vine has been appointed to deliver the television coverage of the Baseball United’s inaugural All-Star Showcase, taking place on November 24th and 25th at Dubai International Stadium. The Showcase will include a two-game series between Baseball United’s East All-Stars and West All-Stars, comprising 22 professional players – including former Major League Baseball All-Stars Robinson Cano, Bartolo Colon, and Pablo Sandoval – alongside three prospects from the region.

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Business & Investments

Intermobility Expo 2023: Informa Connect Paves the Way for Sustainable Transportation Solutions

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Intermobility Expo 2023: Informa Connect Paves the Way for Sustainable Transportation Solutions

  • Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, from the 21st – 23rd of November 2023, the Intermobility Expo will bring together more than 3,000 attendees from more than 90 countries to discuss the roads, rail, and transport sectors.
  • Divided into three days, the power-packed agenda for the Intermobility Expo has a combination of technical seminars, illuminating fireside chats, panel discussions, interactive conferences, and inspiring keynote speeches from industry professionals.
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