Driving Growth with Purpose
Škoda Middle East’s Managing Director, Lukas Honzak on Innovation, Heritage, and a Bold Regional Vision Shereen Shabnam With a legacy spanning over 130 years, Škoda Auto has evolved from bicycle manufacturing to becoming one of Europe’s top-selling car brands and now, it is accelerating its momentum across the Middle East. At the helm of this regional transformation is Lukas Honzak, Managing Director of Škoda Middle East, who is steering the brand’s expansion with a unique blend of innovation, heritage, and customer-first thinking. As the only region to register significant growth in 2024, the Middle East is a key market for … Continue reading Driving Growth with Purpose
Chongqing: China’s Mountain Metropolis Rising Above the Clouds
Shereen Shabnam Rising from the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, Chongqing is a city like no other. It is a sprawling, vertiginous metropolis where tradition and modernity coexist in a constant dance. Known as China’s “Mountain City,” Chongqing captivates visitors with its dramatic skyline, mist-shrouded hills, and an energy that pulses through every neon-lit street and teahouse-lined alley. For centuries, Chongqing has been a gateway to the country’s vast western hinterlands, but in recent years, it has emerged as one of China’s most exciting urban destinations. Towering skyscrapers and ambitious infrastructure projects share space with centuries-old temples and … Continue reading Chongqing: China’s Mountain Metropolis Rising Above the Clouds
CRC Group Announces the Unveiling of Uber Ultra-Luxury Experiential Residential Landmark, CRC The PERIDONA
CRC Group, a leading player in North India’s real estate sector, today unveiled its uber ultra-luxury experiential residential development, The PERIDONA, located within Jaypee Greens Golf Course in Greater Noida. With a development outlay of ₹1500 Cr (exclusive of land cost), the project signals CRC’s strategic intent to elevate its portfolio into the ultra-premium segment. Spanning a total built-up area of 3.1 million sq. ft., the project will comprise only 341 expansive apartment units, delivering globally benchmarked standards of architecture, design, sustainability, and execution. Unveiled during a marquee event in Dubai, The PERIDONA brings together an extraordinary lineup of design … Continue reading CRC Group Announces the Unveiling of Uber Ultra-Luxury Experiential Residential Landmark, CRC The PERIDONA
Slow and Steady Takes the Win at Mushrif Mall’s Epic Slow Cycle Race
Following the success of its first season, the Slow Cycle Race is back for an exciting second edition at Mushrif Mall. In partnership with the Abu Dhabi Cycling Club, this year’s event will take place from July 18 to 20 and July 25 to 27, 2025. This unique competition challenges participants to maintain balance and control by riding as slowly as possible without their feet touching the ground. Building on the momentum of Season 1, the race is expected to attract even more participants and spectators. Open to everyone aged 15 and above, the event promotes balance, control, and patience, … Continue reading Slow and Steady Takes the Win at Mushrif Mall’s Epic Slow Cycle Race
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