A World-Class Production Arrives in the Capital Abu Dhabi’s cultural landscape is set to reach new heights as the Les Misérables: Arena Spectacular arrives at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island, from April 10 to 20, 2025. This world-renowned musical, known for captivating audiences from Broadway to the West End, marks a milestone moment for the capital’s thriving theatre scene. Featuring an extraordinary cast of over 65 performers and a full live orchestra, the Arena Spectacular offers an immersive experience unlike traditional stage productions. Leading the cast are Killian Donnelly as Jean Valjean and Bradley Jaden as Javert, whose performances promise to deliver the emotional power and grandeur that Les Misérables is celebrated for. “This production not…
Author: Cassandra Sawali
• Innovations Group unveils its new global website to strengthen its position as a leader in HR solutions. • The platform offers a seamless, user-friendly experience for international clients, with a focus on the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Innovations Group, a leading recruitment and staffing solutions provider, has launched its new global website, enhancing accessibility to its full suite of HR services and expertise. Going live on February 17, 2025, the platform consolidates the company’s diverse offerings under one cohesive, intuitive interface, reinforcing its position as a global industry leader. Designed to serve international clients, the website highlights Innovations Group’s staffing, recruitment,…
With the global travel technology market currently valued at $10.7 billion, leaders and innovators from around the world are preparing to steer the future of the tourism industry at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 April to 1 May 2025. ATM 2025’s extensive conference programme and exhibition reflect this year’s theme, ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity’. With Travel Tech exhibitors experiencing year-on-year growth of 25% and the segment’s exhibition space expanding by 22%, this year’s event will explore how technology is transforming the tourism sector, presenting new growth opportunities for enterprising start-ups and established multinationals alike. The Future Stage…
In celebration of the centennial of Sharjah Public Library, established in 1925, Sharjah Museums Authority organized a panel discussion titled “Sharjah Library at the Heart of the Fort” on 5 February. The session explored the close connection between Sharjah Public Library and Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), highlighting their shared cultural and historical legacy, which reflects the emirate’s rich heritage and identity. The panel discussion was moderated by Amna Khairallah Al Askar, Curator of Sharjah Fort, and featured prominent speakers from the fields of heritage and culture, including Ali Mohammed Ali Rashid Al Matroushi, a heritage and local history consultant at…
Barclays has appointed Mathias Gonzalez as Chief Investment Officer, Barclays (Suisse) SA and Head of Investments for Barclays Private Bank, Switzerland and Dubai. He has also been appointed a member of the Executive Committee of Barclays Bank (Suisse) SA. Mathias has over 20 years of experience working in investments and with Ultra High Net Worth clients. Prior to joining Barclays, he held various senior positions at Pictet with a focus on the Middle East region. Before joining Pictet, Mathias worked at J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs covering ultra-high net worth individuals across multiple regions. In this new role, Mathias will be responsible for all private bank investments business in Switzerland and Dubai. He will work alongside…
Amber Group, a global leader in digital assets, in partnership with NH Management, has reached a significant milestone: its Dubai-based subsidiary, Amber Premium FZE, has obtained in-principle approval for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This accomplishment highlights the commitment of both Amber Group and NH Management to adhering to Dubai’s robust regulatory environment. This initial approval allows Amber Premium FZE to provide a wide range of virtual asset services, including broker-dealer activities, lending and borrowing solutions, and management and investment services, all within the regulatory framework of the UAE. As the independent…
The Sharjah Museums Authority, in its first-ever collaboration with the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), affiliated with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), has officially launched the “Suppliers Forum: Entrepreneurs’ Projects Exhibition” yesterday, Tuesday. The exhibition will run until today, September 18th, concluding at 2:00 PM at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum. Inaugurated by HE Aisha Rashid Deemas, Director General of the Sharjah Museums Authority, alongside Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department and the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), the event featured both dignitaries taking a tour of the exhibition to…
WHEN CHARLIE CHERRIER made the decision to leave his family in France and join the boarding programme at Swiss International School in Dubai (SISD), his primary motivation was clear: to master the English language and become bilingual. Now in his second year at SISD, Charlie reflects on how boarding has shaped his life academically, athletically and socially.Charlie’s journey to Dubai was driven by a desire to immerse himself in an English-speaking environment. “My main motivation to join boarding was to learn English and become completely bilingual,” he shares. This ambition has paid off, with his English skills improving significantly since…
Announces complimentary IIFA Tickets using coupon code EMTIIFA. The IIFA Festival will take place from September 27th to 29th, 2024, at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, is the ‘Official Travel Partner’ for the prestigious IIFA Festival 2024. Through this association, EaseMyTrip extends an opportunity to its customers to attend the much-anticipated star-studded event in the Indian entertainment industry. In celebration of this partnership, EaseMyTrip is offering an exclusive opportunity for travelers to win complimentary IIFA tickets with bookings made through their platform. The highly anticipated IIFA Festival is held in partnership with…
Global sports and wellbeing collaboration aimed at providing student-athletes access to IMG Academy’s holistic sports and wellbeing curriculum. IMG Academy, the global leader in sports education, and Nord Anglia Education, the world’s leading international schools organisation, are launching the first phase of a revolutionary global sports and wellbeing collaboration. Beginning this winter, student-athletes in Dubai, UAE, will have the opportunity to participate in an IMG Academy sports camp previously only held on IMG Academy’s campus in Bradenton, Fla. The weeklong day or residential camp is for ages 12-18 and will take place at Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai from 15–20 December.…