Hotels & Hosppitality

The Iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, Managed by Accor

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Host Conferences or Celebrate Your Special Occasions on Dubai’s Maritime Jewel: The Iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, Managed by Accor

26 October 2023

Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, managed by Accor, is a historic gem and the only floating hotel in emirates. For those seeking an event with a difference, the iconic QE2 offers multiple one-of-a-kind venues in Dubai. Included in its facilities are unique indoor and outdoor event spaces. Whether you are planning a birthday bash, an anniversary party, a wedding celebration, or any other social or corporate functions, the QE2 provides an inspiring and impressive backdrop that will delight your guests.

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Food & Dining

Emirati led CoffeeDesk making waves by expanding in the GCC

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Emirati led CoffeeDesk making waves by expanding in the GCC

From Europe to the UAE and the GCC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: CoffeeDesk GCC has announced plans to expands business operations to the GCC. CoffeeDesk which has already earned recognition as Europe’s premier rapidly expanding enterprise has impacted the UAE’s coffee and tea industry significantly. They are known as the one stop shop when it comes to coffee and tea related products.

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Technologies

Exclusive Interview with Mr. Rasheed AlOdah

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Interview with Rasheed AlOdah Managing Director, KSA, South UAE, Bahrain and Levant

MEA Service Director at Trend Micro

Tell us about your participation at GITEX.

Trend Micro has been actively participating in GITEX for the past five years. As you are undoubtedly aware, genetic code protection is essential for various reasons, with cybersecurity being one of the most critical aspects. Our participation serves to raise awareness of cybersecurity, given the current global threat landscape. From financial cybercrimes to various emerging attack vectors that are prevalent in the region, we find it imperative to address these challenges.

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Education

CUD climbs three places to #21 in the QS Arab Region Rankings

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Institution upholds the top position as the #1 ranking university in Dubai

October 14th 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has climbed three places, from 24th to 21st position, in the recently published Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Arab Region University Rankings for 2024. The latest ranking upholds CUD’s position as the #1 university in Dubai, reflecting the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and dedication to enriching the region’s education landscape.

From right to left: His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Mubarak Juma, the Minister of Education and Chairman of the Higher Education Council (HEC) Board of Trustees in the Kingdom of Bahrain; Prof. Karim Chelli, President & Vice-Chancellor, Canadian University Dubai; and Mr. Nunzio Quacquarelli, the Founder, President, and Chairman of the Board of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

Speaking about the recent ranking announcement, Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of Canadian University Dubai, said, “The most recent QS ranking of Canadian University Dubai, positioned at #21 in the Arab region, highlights the excellent standards of education, presenting students with the opportunity to study a Canadian curriculum in the heart of Dubai.”

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Real Estate

The UAE’s residential market continues to showcase strong levels of demand in Q3, says CBRE

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The UAE’s residential market continues to showcase strong levels of demand in Q3, says CBRE

CBRE releases its UAE Residential Market Review Q3 2023

Dubai – October 26, 2023 – The UAE’s residential market continues to showcase strong levels of demand, which is helping maintain strong performance in Q3 2023.

Taimur Khan, Head of Research – MENA at CBRE in Dubai

In Abu Dhabi, the total volume of residential transactions reached 2,930 in Q3 2023, up by 84.3% from the year prior. This increase has been underpinned by a 101.6% growth in off-plan market sales and a 46.0% increase in secondary market sales. In the year to date to Q3 2023, a total of 7,844 transactions were registered, marking a year-on-year growth of 91.1%. Over this period, off-plan transactions grew by 135.5%, and secondary market transactions rose by 22.7%. In the year to the third quarter of 2023, average apartment prices in Abu Dhabi increased by 0.9%, whilst average villa prices marginally dropped by 0.1%.

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