Daily Archives: February 14, 2025

Business & Investments

India-based Federal Bank strengthens NRI banking proposition

India-based Federal Bank strengthens NRI banking proposition during new CEO’s maiden Middle East visit

Dubai, 14th February 2025 – Federal Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, held a press conference in Dubai, marking Managing Director & CEO Mr. KVS Manian’s maiden international media interaction since assuming office in September. During the event, Mr. Manian highlighted the deep-rooted connect that the Bank has with the NRI population in the Middle East, and the services rendered by its representative offices in UAE for the past 17 years.

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Beauty

FaceFit Opens Up First-Of-Its-Kind Studio for Face Fitness in Dubai at Town Centre Jumeirah

The newly launched FaceFit has opened up in Town Centre Jumeirah. Skincare and wellness lovers have a new must-visit destination this year with the launch of the newly opened fitness studio for the face, FaceFit.

The FaceFit studio is located in Town Centre Jumeirah and offers Dubai residents a one-of-a-kind face fitness experience. 

FaceFit offers guests a range of curated face workouts that go beyond traditional skincare. The workouts have been expertly designed for the 42+ muscles in the face, offering a multi-stage workout that sculpts, tones and lifts the facial muscles for a more youthful and radiant complexion. Workouts include the hero workout; the Signature Sculpt, Cryo Contour, Pinklift and more. Workouts range from 30 minutes to 90 minutes in length with potential add-ons available. Each workout consists of four stages:

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Business & Investments

Al Dahra and the Government of Kenya Sign MoU to Develop Large-Scale Irrigated Farmland

Date: Feb 13, 2025

Nairobi, Kenya – Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, CGH, President of the Republic of Kenya, Al Dahra and the Government of Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through this agreement, Al Dahra will lease and manage up to 200,000 acres of irrigated farmland in the Galana-Kulalu Ranch, with an estimated investment of up to USD 800 million.

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Health Care

ADGHW launches Innovation Awards to recognise groundbreaking healthcare solutions driving global impact

  • Open to individuals, startups, and institutions worldwide, the ADGHW Innovation Award recognises innovations that enhance patient care, accessibility, and healthcare delivery.
  • Winners will receive international recognition and a financial prize specific to their category, with the awards ceremony taking place during ADGHW 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
  • Submissions are open until 12 March 2025, via the official ADGHW website.
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Travel & Tourism

UAE’s re-election to UNWTO Executive Council for 2025–2029 announced at the meeting

UAE participates in 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission meeting in Doha to contribute to enhancing tourism sustainability in the Middle East

UAE’s re-election to UNWTO Executive Council for 2025–2029 announced at the meeting

Abu Dhabi, February 13, 2025:

A high-level UAE delegation, led by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, participated in the 51st meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Regional Committee for the Middle East, held in the Qatari capital, Doha recently. The meeting served as a platform to discuss a range of tourism initiatives and projects that the Commission intends to implement to drive the sector’s growth and development across the region. The meeting also witnessed the announcement of the UAE’s re-election to the UNWTO Tourism Executive Council for the period 2025-2029.

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