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EMAAR’s partnership with SEF 2024 unleashes a multifaceted ecosystem for attendees

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EMAAR’s partnership with SEF 2024 unleashes a multifaceted ecosystem for attendees

EMAAR’s collaboration at Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival underscores its commitment to nurturing innovation, supporting startups, and shaping the entrepreneurial trajectory. 


Sharjah, February 01, 2024

In a commitment to fuel technological innovation and entrepreneurial advancement, the multinational real estate development company, EMAAR, has announced its partnership with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), and taking place from 3-4 February 2024.

This multifaceted partnership includes sponsoring the ‘Startup Town’, one of 5 dedicated zones within the festival which will feature the ‘Founder Stage’, hosting talks and discussions from local and global experts. EMAAR will extend its partnership further by sponsoring the Tech Track for the anticipated SEF Pitch Competition, providing a platform for startups to showcase their ideas and ventures. Additionally, this renowned company will also be hosting one of the workshop halls at SEF 2024 providing specialised workshops and masterclasses from global authorities.

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Oliver Wyman Extends Paid Maternity Leave Across India, the Middle East and Africa and Appoints New Wellbeing Lead

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Oliver Wyman Extends Paid Maternity Leave Across India, the Middle East, and Africa and Appoints New Wellbeing Lead

Clare McDonald - Wellness Lead - Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman Dubai Office 1

Dubai, February 1, 2024 – Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has extended its maternity leave and has also appointed a Wellbeing Lead for across its India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) region.

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Ghitha Achieves 100% Revenue Growth in 2023

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Ghitha Achieves 100% Revenue Growth in 2023, Signaling Strong Market Expansion and Operational Success

·         The Group reported strong revenue of AED 4.6Bn (+100% YoY)
  • Operational profit growth of AED 99Mn; +64% YoY
  • EBITDA growth of AED 79 Mn; +22% YoY (Excluding fair value changes in investments)
·         Total Assets of AED 7.1 Bn; +32% YoY

Abu Dhabi, UAE; 26 January 2024: Ghitha Holding PJSC (ADX: Ghitha), the Abu Dhabi headquartered conglomerate that consolidates Food, Agriculture, Fish, Dairy, Poultry, Vegetable Oil, retail, distribution and catering services, and is a subsidiary of International Holding Company (ADX: IHC), has released its financial results for 2023. The group reported an operating profit of AED 254 million, reflecting their commitment to operational excellence and efficiency.

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Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle Unveils Poltrona Frau’s World-First Mall Store as Brand Expansion Unfolds

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Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle Unveils Poltrona Frau’s World-First Mall Store as Brand Expansion Unfolds

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 2 February 2024: Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, a pioneering leader in lifestyle retail across the GCC,  today announced the  grand opening of Poltrona Frau the 112-year-old luxury Italian furniture brand, at Mall of the Emirates. The milestone marks the brand’s second store in Dubai and the first mall-based store worldwide.

Following the successful debut of the newly designed showroom in Jumeirah, the iconic Poltrona Frau brand now graces a line-up of high-end luxury names in the UAE’s premier shopping destination. 

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Abu Dhabi Chamber Launches Advocacy Hub to Support the Business Ecosystem in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi Chamber Launches Advocacy Hub to Support the Business Ecosystem in Abu Dhabi

2 February 2024, Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) announced the launch of the Advocacy Hub initiative, which involves all segments of the private sector, enhancing its engagement and bringing positive change in the business system.

The Advocacy Hub aims to support and empower the private sector. It represents an ideal opportunity to facilitate communication between businesses and government agencies. The initiative will boost the private sector’s voice, promote constructive dialogue through the exploration of noteworthy developments from the business community, proposing innovative solutions to address challenges, and the provision of a platform for proposing ideas and recommendations on policies and legislation. This in turn will contribute to advancing the private sector towards new developmental horizons, enhancing the appeal of the business environment, and consolidating the competitiveness of the Emirate’s economy on local, regional, and global levels.

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