Monthly Archives: April 2025

Business & Investments

LAZARD MARKS STRATEGIC EXPANSION INTO THE UAE

REINFORCING ITS FINANCIAL ADVISORY BASE IN MENA

UAE, ABU DHABI, 15 April  2025 :  Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) announced today its stratetrategic expansion into the United Arab Emirates, establishing Abu Dhabi as the financial advisory main office for the country, subject to regulatory approval. The establishment of this office reflects the role of Abu Dhabi as a leading business and financial center globally and underscores Lazard’s commitment to deepening its presence in MENA and serving as a trusted advisor to clients across the region.

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Beauty

UK’s Most Talked-About Derm-Led Skincare Brand Launches in the UAE

The Skin Diary arrives in the UAE with clinically proven Night Repair Therapy a game-changing, retinoid-powered formula without the irritation.

Dubai, UAE 15 April 2025 – One of the UK and Ireland’s most talked-about skincare brands has officially landed in the Middle East. The Skin Diary, founded by leading Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Clare Kiely, is now available at selected clinics in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Its hero product, Night Repair Therapy, is being hailed as a clinical breakthrough, delivering 20x the performance of traditional retinol without the usual irritation.

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Hotels & Hosppitality

Graz to Welcome Its First Leva Hotel with the Launch of EKONO By Leva Hotel Strasser in May 2025

Dubai, UAE, 11th April 2025: Graz’s vibrant hotel scene is set to welcome a new player this spring, as Dubai-born hospitality brand Leva Hotels makes its European debut with the takeover of the long-standing Best Western Hotel Strasser. Starting May 2025, the property will be rebranded as EKONO By Leva Hotel Strasser, an upscale 3-star lifestyle hotel designed to blend local charm with international service excellence.

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Featured

Maxi Sánchez Leads Exhibition Match at Padel Edition Grand Opening, sponsored by MERED in Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 15 April 2025 – Padel Edition, Dubai’s premier new padel club, celebrated its official Grand Opening on April 11, 2025, with an electrifying exhibition match headlined by former World No. 1 Maxi Sánchez. The event brought together a stellar lineup of international top players, including Alex Arroyo, Edu Alonso, Fran Guerrero, and Marc Quílez, who thrilled spectators with a high-energy showcase of professional padel. Among the notable attendees was Eisa Sharif Al Marzooqi, a Board Member at the UAE Padel Association, underscoring the growing support for padel in the sports community.

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Sharjah Children Reading Festival

Discover the power of stories at SCRF 2025 with 43 authors, illustrators and experts from 17 Arab countries

The guests will headline an engaging programme filled with workshops,storytelling sessions and thought-provoking discussions

Sharjah, April 15, 2025

In a region where storytelling is deeply woven into the cultural fabric, the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival returns for its 16th edition with a renewed focus on the authors and illustrators shaping young minds. This year, 43 renowned and celebrated figures from 17 Arab countries will bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise, from science fiction and adventure to psychology and educational writing, all contributing to a shared commitment to expanding the horizons of Arabic literature for younger readers.

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