Daily Archives: February 16, 2024

Business & Investments

Forbes Middle East Honors 100 Influential Female Leaders

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Forbes Middle East Honors 100 Influential Female Leaders Shaping The Business Landscape In 2024

Meet The Region’s Top Female Powerhouses

  • The 2024 ranking of the region’s top women in businesses features 104 women from 27 sectors and 28 nationalities.
  • Egyptians and Emiratis lead the way with 17 and 14 entries, respectively.
  • Saudi Arabia and Lebanon have nine entries each.
  • 26% of listees work in the banking and financial services sector.

Dubai, February 16, 2024: Forbes Middle East has unveiled its signature annual list of the region’s most powerful businesswomen for 2024, ranking the most successful, influential, and impactful women in business, championing the way to a brighter, fairer future. The list was constructed based on the size of the business, the individual’s impact, achievements, and performance over the last year, and the scope of CSR and other initiatives led by the person. Leaders of family businesses were excluded this year.

Hana Al Rostamani, Group CEO of the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), leads the list for the second consecutive year. She was also recognized on Forbes’ list of the World’s Most Powerful Women 2023, ranked at 63 overall and 14th in the finance category globally. Two Kuwaiti powerhouses – NBK Group’s Shaikha Khaled Al Bahar and KNPC’s Wadha Ahmad Al-Khateeb – round up the top three.

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Real Estate

DAMAC Welcomes a New Dawn of Luxury with the Launch of “The Sapphire”

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DAMAC Welcomes a New Dawn of Luxury with the Launch of “The Sapphire”

  • Featuring 1-, 1+study, 2-, and 3-bedroom luxury apartments, 2-bedroom townhouses and two unique penthouses with their unique expansive terraces and private pools with unparalleled amenities, branded de GRISOGONO
  • Set directly on the edge of Safa Park in one of the most sought-after residential destinations in the city, the residences offer direct views of the Dubai Canal, an extended stretch of Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road and the Arabian sea
  • The Sapphire marks the third launch in the Safa series, after predecessors Safa One de GRISOGONO and Safa Two de GRISOGONO

Dubai, UAE, 16 February 2024 – DAMAC Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the UAE, announces the launch of “The Sapphire” tower, the third launch completing the latest luxury lifestyle collection Safa series boasting luxurious unique interiors.     

The Sapphire offers residents a haute attitude of high-end living and an ideal balance of urban convenience and luxury leisure. Residents and visitors are welcomed by an immersive ring of light in the lobby. They can unwind in the infinity pool with stunning Safa Park and water views on the Podium. At the rooftop, co-working spaces surrounded by lush greenery and sunflowers offer inspiration, with dedicated pods to trick one’s circadian rhythm. Relaxation awaits at the luxury spa retreat (at the podium level next to pools and the gym) and a tranquil Canary Garden (at the roof level next to the coworking spaces), while fitness enthusiasts can stay active at the running track and 24/7 indoor fitness centre. At The Sapphire, every amenity is designed to enhance residents’ lifestyles and provide an exceptional living experience, immersed in nature.

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Sports & Recreations

Dubai Esports & Games Festival 2024

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Under the patronage of Ahmed bin Mohammed,

Dubai Esports & Games Festival to showcase city’s unbeatable appeal as MENA’s gaming hub in its third edition

17 days of epic gaming, esports, and entertainment events beckon gamers, enthusiasts, and industry experts to the city from 19 April to 5 May

Festival offers action-packed programme of events for all ages and interests including exclusive Meet-and-Greets with top stars,  unreleased titles and world-first showings

Three-day GameExpo will mark return at DWTC, with expanded lineup of world exclusives and gaming tournaments from 3 to 5 May

Families can bond over gaming battles at the new Family Zone, while the Electric Avenue will feature over a curated selection of specialised electronic retailers

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Featured

Dar Al Ber launches a Ramadan campaign targeting 160 Million to support those in need

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Dar Al Ber launches a Ramadan campaign targeting 160 Million to support those in need

Dar Al Ber Society launched a major Ramadan campaign to benefit tens of thousands of fasting and needy people in the Emirates and worldwide, aiming to collect revenue amounting to 160 Million Dirhams. This initiative is in implementation of the principles of our religion and the values of the Holy Month, and in response to state policy and the directives of the wise leadership in the charitable and humanitarian sector.

Dr. Mohammed Suhail Al Muhairi, CEO and Managing Director of Dar Al Ber Society, confirmed that the Ramadan campaign sets its sights on charitable goals and high-level humanitarian ambitions towards supporting the poor and those with limited income during the month of Ramadan, inside and outside the country. This includes many countries by providing them with food, living, and material requirements.

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Health Care, Sports & Recreations

Landmark Group calls on families, youth to join the Beat Diabetes walk for a day of activities to raise awareness about diabetes

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Landmark Group calls on families, youth to join the Beat Diabetes walk for a day of activities to raise awareness about diabetes

  • Registrations are open for highly anticipated annual walk and family event, taking place in Za’abeel Park on February 18 between 8AM to 1PM.
  • This year’s event will feature a new kids’ area, along with fun edutainment activities for the whole family, fostering an active lifestyle that inspires people to‘Step Into a Healthier Tomorrow’.
  • With over 1 million people in the UAE affected by diabetes, communities are urged to unitein addressing one of the country’s prevalent conditions by participating in the 14th edition of the Beat Diabetes event.

Dubai, UAE–5February 2024–Landmark Group, the region’s foremost retail and hospitality conglomerate, is inviting residents to get involved in an annual community initiative aimed at raising awareness about one of the most prevalent diseases in the UAE. 

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