Rapid fire spread in buildings is something that, even today, continues to be a problem, with consequences that are often disastrous leading in some cases to heavy loss of life. There is no lack of recent examples:- The Zen Tower in Dubai in May 2018, Grenfell Tower in London in June 2017, Torch Tower in
94.1% of family businesses in Asia have experienced or foresee impact from at least one technological disruption, but less than half are prepared to go beyond the awareness stage to actively integrating disruptive technologies into their business models, according to a study commissioned by Lombard Odier, a global wealth and asset manager. The report, titled
Tired of the hidden costs that arise when booking a cruise trip? Travellers looking to book a family-friendly getaway can make use of the following tips on how to save money and make the most of their cruise experience aboard Royal Caribbean International trips. Cruise fares vary considerably and there are ways to keep the
360 VUZ, The UAE based virtual reality and 360degree live video startup pioneer, made it to the shortlist of the Start Up Pitch Competition, which is part of one of the largest Pan-Arab conferences in North America, the Arab Conference at Harvard Business School in its 7th edition in Boston, USA. The leading virtual reality startup was selected among competitive global startups from around the
The CFD scholarship programmes are gaining momentum in the UAE with recent announcement at the Emirati Women’s Day Event and Exhibition held at Jumeirah Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi recently. The 100% scholarship programme for Emirati women aims to nurture home-grown talent while supporting the educational initiatives by the UAE government. The College of Fashion
Emirates is set for its largest participation yet at the 2018 edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA) taking place from 14-16 November. This is the first time the airline will showcase its 100th A380, which is emblazoned with the HH Sheikh Zayed decal as a tribute to the late founding father of the UAE.
Gastrodiplomacy in Jordan, plans for Expo 2020 in Dubai, opportunities in Africa and the latest travel trends for the region were all hotly debated topics in the Middle East & Africa Inspiration Zone on Day Three of WTM London – where Ideas Arrive. Increased security, rising demand and growing competition in the Middle East and
