Monthly Archives: September 2024

Business & Investments

SBWC and AUS Roundtable addresses funding challenges for business women

Prominent leaders and founders discuss strategies to enhance access to financial support for women-led businesses in Sharjah

Sharjah, September 23, 2024

Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) successfully hosted the second roundtable in their series aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs in the UAE. Held at the American University of Sharjah, the event focused on the theme “Female Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the UAE: Access to Funding Challenges.” This session built upon insights gathered from the previous roundtable, delving deeper into the specific challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in securing funding and exploring actionable solutions.

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Hotels & Hosppitality

InterContinental Dubai Festival City Debuts Newly Enhanced ‘The Event Centre’

InterContinental Dubai Festival City Debuts Newly Enhanced ‘The Event Centre’ Following Huge Investments to Boost Dubai’s MICE Landscape

UAE MICE Market Poised for Growth from USD 5.65 Billion in 2024 to USD 10.01 Billion by 2031, Reports Coherent Market Insights

Dubai, UAE, 23 September 2024 – InterContinental Dubai Festival City officially unveiled today (Monday, 23rd September) its newly enhanced ‘The Event Centre,’ following significant investments. As part of the ‘Events by InterContinental’ initiative, this transformation positions The Event Centre and Festival Arena as a premier destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) in the region.

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Sports & Recreations

*Colin Munro, Rassi van der Dussen, David Willey Star on an Entertaining 2nd Day at Zim Afro T10*

Match 1 – Colin Munro’s Fifty takes Durban Wolves to Win Against Harare Bolts 

Match 2 – Rassie Van Der Dussen’s Unbeaten 82 Helps NYS Lagos Win by 16 Runs Against Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers 

Match 3 – Cape Town Samp Army Win Low Scoring Thriller against Bulawayo Brave Jaguars by 3 Wickets 

Harare, 22 September, 2024: It was an action-packed Sunday at the Harare Sports Club as Colin Munro and Rassie van der Dussen both scored delightful half-centuries to help the Durban Wolves and the NYS Lagos register comprehensive wins. And after that, the day was rounded up by a well-contested thriller involving the Cape Town Samp Army, who saw off the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars by 3 wickets. The NYS Lagos finished the day at the top of the table with 2 wins out of 2. 

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Featured

South African Rassie Van Der Dussen Opens Up on Scoring Consecutive Fifties Against Bulawayo Brave Jaguars and Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers

Harare, September 23, 2024: NY Lagos Strikers has created waves with two consecutive wins to kick start their Zim Afro T10 tournament campaign. With their able display against Bulawayo Brave Jaguars and Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers, the NYS Lagos showed great character and enthusiasm.

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Celebrating Korea’s National Day in Abu Dhabi: Cultural Exchange and Strengthened Bilateral Relations

On September 10, 2024, a grand celebration of Korea’s National Foundation Day was held at the St. Regis Hotel Abu Dhabi, marking the 4,357th anniversary of Korea’s founding. Hosted by the Korean Embassy, the event was attended by 58 ambassadors, including representatives from the EU, USA, Japan, and UAE, with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance of the UAE, in attendance.

Korean Ambassador Jeh-sung expressed his gratitude and underscored the importance of cultural exchanges in fostering deeper ties between Korea and the UAE. The event featured a variety of cultural performances, including a Taekwondo demonstration by the Korean Akh Unit, a performance of national anthems by children from the Korean Language School, and a captivating Samulnori performance by the traditional art group “Goreu.”

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