Best Foot Forward

By Shereen Shabnam Shoes are an integral part of dress codes internationally for all occasions and GCC is one of the biggest markets for the shoe brands looking to make an impact. As shoe industry spans across the globe, Abicalçados, Brazilian Footwear Industries Association is at the helm of the shoe industry worldwide with some of the best brands and choices. We ventured to SICC 2018recently, together withAbicalçadosand Apex-Brasil – the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, to the city of Gramado, Brazil to look at Brazilian footwear brands and the ‘Made in Brazil’ potential both in the manufacturing of … Continue reading Best Foot Forward

New short indie movie ‘The Peril’ is a wake-up call to parents about internet safety for kids

1 in 3 internet users in the world is a child, says UNICEF report Under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Hend Al Qassemi, the independent short film ‘The Peril’ by producer/director Zenofer Fathima officially premiered today at Marriott Hotel in Al Jaddaf, Dubai.  The Peril is a breathtaking narrative that aims to raise awareness on the unseen dangers of children using technology. In an era of tablets, smartphones and touchscreens, more and more children have increasing digital presence, which inevitably translates to increased exposure to possible perils of the digital world.  Late last year, UNICEF released its very first … Continue reading New short indie movie ‘The Peril’ is a wake-up call to parents about internet safety for kids

CIOs or Line of Business Leaders—Who Leads Digital Transformation?

Author: Allan Leinwand, Chief Technology Officer, ServiceNow On my way to the office last week, I was stopped at a stoplight that only allowed three cars through before turning red again. The red and the green seemed to fight for control. In my frustration, I wondered who had created such a thing? With a quick search I learned that traffic officers controlled the flow of trafficin large cities before the invention of the electric traffic light. This was the case from at least 1722 until 1912, when a policeman in Salt Lake City, Utah invented the red-green electric traffic light. … Continue reading CIOs or Line of Business Leaders—Who Leads Digital Transformation?

The Merchant of Venice Opens First Boutique in the UAE at Dubai Mall

The Merchant of Venice, the renowned Venetian brand of artistic perfumeryis delighted to open its doors outside of Italy for the first time on June 26, 2018 at the new luxury fragrance destination Perfumery & Co in the Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue. Stemming from the prestigious perfume museum in Venice at Palazzo Mocenigo andhaving a strong connection to its rich historical roots, The Merchant of Venice expresses the beautiful heritage of Venice. The launch was attended by world-renowned master perfumer, Alexandra Monet, and CEO, Marco Vidal. The luxurious perfume brand is heavily influenced by the early Renaissance and ancient Venetian … Continue reading The Merchant of Venice Opens First Boutique in the UAE at Dubai Mall