Troon, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, has appointed Michael Loizou as Director of operations of its Troon International division.   Loizou will move from his position as Director, Property Transitions for Troon in the US to support Executive Vice President of Troon International DJ Flanders in overseeing the company’s international portfolio of 40-plus facilities in 20 countries and offices in Switzerland, UAE, and Australia.         A renowned operator in the industry, Loizou joined Troon in 2010, beginning his ..read more

The 10% drop in Nvidia's share price and the broader stock market drop triggering jitters globally could be the opportunity "investors might have been hoping for a few weeks ago." The analysis from Nigel Green, the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world's largest independent financial advisory and asset management organizations, comes as the week closed with the worst run for US stock markets since October 2022. Investors shunned riskier assets ahead of a slew of Big Tech earnings this week. ​ Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Google's parent Alphabet, and Tesla are all on deck to deliver earnings ..read more

Eastern Fortune Investments LLC proudly announces Prabhpreet Singh Gill, better known as Harry Gill, ascension to the chairman of Pay10. This marks a new chapter in the organization's legacy of innovation and leadership in the fintech landscape.   Eastern Fortune Investments (EFI) is Harry Gill's next-generation hybrid family office and holding company. It fuels the future of a diverse portfolio and fintech growth in MENA and South Asia.   Headquartered in Dubai at the Opus by Omnyiat in Business Bay, the (EFI) Family Office offers strategic guidance. It is committed to investing i ..read more

Advizex, a leading technology provider of infrastructure and enterprise application solutions, is warming up for a full-court press this March Madness season. With the rise of AI, cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. It is estimated that these attacks, and the general loss of productivity from office betting pools, will cost US companies more than $18.3 billion in revenue loss this year, up from $17.3 billion in 2023. In 2024, cyber-attacks ranging from data breaches to hostile account takeovers will continue rising from $8 trillion to $9.5 trillion globally. The r ..read more

The Department of Culture and Tourism—Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Zayed National Museum have selected Zayed National Museum Research Fund recipients. Launched in 2023, the Zayed National Museum Research Fund supports research into the UAE's culture and history, preserving the legacy of the nation's late founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Ten researchers were selected from 77 applicants from 19 countries. The recipients include researchers from the UAE, Oman, Egypt, India, China, the US, the UK, Australia, and Poland. A panel of experts, including representatives from the Department ..read more

Dubai-based Dulsco Group, a regional leader in environmental, people, talent and energy recruitment solutions, has announced a new global partnership with The Rocket Foundation ahead of the UN's World Water Day.   The partnership will see Dulsco Group finance a water body called the Purana Faredua Pond to assist with a vast reforestation initiative in The Flow Partnership's Reforesting Baran Project. More than 350,000 trees will be replanted across a 125-square-kilometre area, bringing life and vitality back through a rejuvenated environment to support 220 villages in ..read more

Travel has grown exponentially in the last few years, and 2024 seems no different. As we start moving into the summer season, we see increased demand for visas for travel during the Eid break and school holidays. Here are a few things to remember as you plan that summer sojourn. Plan Ahead As you make your plans, choose your destinations, create those holiday budgets, and research the visa requirements for your destination country. Ensure you have all the necessary documents and information before submitting your application. Document checklists for each category are available on our webs ..read more

قام فريق بحثي من أساتذة وطلبة الجامعة الأميركية في الشارقة بقيادة الدكتور شريف يحيى، أستاذ الهندسة المدنية في الجامعة، بالعمل على تطوير مواد محلية خرسانية مستدامة مصممة خصيصًا لتحمل الظروف البيئية المحلية القاسية بما يكفل إطالة عمر الخرسانة ومتانة المباني وخفض تكلفة الصيانة، مما يسهم في قطاع بناء أكثر استدامة ويتماشى مع أهداف التنمية المستدامة للأمم المتحدة، خاصة الهدفين "الصناعة والابتكار والبنية التحتية" و"مدن ومجتمعات مستدامة".   ..read more

أعلنت مدينة الشارقة المستدامة، أول مجتمع سكني مستدام في إمارة الشارقة تم تطويره بالتعاون بين هيئة الشارقة للاستثمار والتطوير (شروق) وشركة دايموند ديفلوبرز، عن تعاونها مع كلية الفنون الجميلة والتصميم في جامعة الشارقة لتعزيز ممارسات إعادة تدوير الخشب في مجتمع السكان والطلاب.   وفي إطار التعاون، تم تنظيم ورشة عمل وجلسة خاصة لسكان المدينة في الكلية، حيث تعرّفوا على مختلف الجوانب المتعلقة بإعادة التدوير المستدام للأخشاب.   ..read more

DAMAC Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the UAE, announced that the Cavalli Tower, its inaugural branded residential tower project in the UAE, is on target for completion. Situated in the vibrant Dubai Marina, adjacent to DAMAC's Ocean Heights, the 71-storey Cavalli Tower will set a new standard in luxury living for the city, embodying the bold elegance synonymous with the Cavalli brand. The tower was conceptualised by Shaun Killa, an award-winning architect and design partner at Killa Design. Progress on the building is underway, with 28% completion. External and internal ..read more