Monthly Archives: July 2024

Business & Investments

GPCA to Recognize Young Talent in Agri-Sustainability as part of 3rd Innovation Competition

University students from across the GCC are invited to submit their entry by 31 July 2024

Dubai, UAE,25July2024– The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, will recognize outstanding talent among GCC university studentsin agri-nutrient sustainability as part of the 3rd GPCA Innovation Competition. Set to take place on the sidelines of the 14thGPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference from 10-12 September 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the prestigious competition will reward both undergraduate and postgraduate students from all universities, vocational and research institutes in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.

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Food & Dining

CURRIES, COCKTAILS AND COOL AT CLAYPOT

Popular Homegrown Indian Restaurant Launches Delectable New Menu

Dubai, United Arab Emirates


Discover why Claypot at Citymax Bur Dubai is the ultimate dining destination this summer, where every dish tells a story of flavor, tradition, and innovation.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, craving a curry or simply seeking a memorable meal, the revamped menu at this popular homegrown Indian restaurant promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights with a fusion of traditional flavors and modern twists.

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Food & Dining

Unleash your inner foodie at Le Gourmet’s new family friendly Sunday Brunch

From delightful dining options to live local entertainment, this new brunch is one to look out for

16 May, Dubai, UAE: Calling all brunch enthusiasts. Le Gourmet at Galeries Lafayette – one of Dubai’s most iconic all-day dining spots – has recently unveiled a delectable Sunday Brunch just in time to beat the summer heat.

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Education

Multinational Consortium to Build Khalifa University Student Accommodation Facilities

  • Accommodation will provide 3,260 single ensuiterooms across two campuses in Abu Dhabi
  • Project was structured by ADIO as part of Abu Dhabi’s Public Private Partnership Programme, which aims to encourage private sector to participate in major infrastructure projects
  • Australia’s Plenary, the Belgian-French BesixGroup and Mazrui International form part of newly selected KUnnected Living consortium
  • KUnnected Living has received a 23-year concession for the largest single investment in student accommodation in the UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 July 2024: The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in collaboration with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, has awardedKUnnected Living – a multinational consortium led by Plenary Group, BESIX, and Mazrui International,a project to develop world-class student accommodation facilities in Abu Dhabi. The project has nowsuccessfully reached commercial close.

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Business & Investments, Education

Mashreq led a record $3.25 billion sustainability-linked financing for GEMS Education

Mashreq led a record $3.25 billion sustainability-linked financing for GEMS Education

  • Landmark deal marks the largest sustainability-linked financing in the region
  • Debut Sustainability-linked financing for GEMS Education
  • Mashreq acted as the Lead Sustainability Coordinator, Initial Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner, Account Bank, and Global Agent & Conventional Facility Agent
  • The financing will be tracked against a set of relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) during the 10-year tenure of the facility

Dubai, UAE,24 July2023: Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, leda  groundbreaking $3.25 billion Leverage Buyout Sustainability-linked financing for GEMS Education.

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