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Jashanmal Group, a UAE retail pioneer since 1919, has unveiled its first Back-to-School Campaign for 2025, introducing curated selections that combine style, function, and innovation to prepare students for a successful academic year. Customers spending AED 1,000 or more across any product range — including school items, seasonal collections, or large household purchases — can access exclusive campaign offers designed to elevate the shopping experience. Coinciding with Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the campaign leverages one of Dubai’s biggest retail periods, creating increased opportunities for engagement, higher sales, and enhanced customer experiences. Shuja Jashanmal, CEO of Jashanmal Group, commented:“Retail has the…
Applying for a Schengen visa has long been one of the most frustrating parts of travel planning for UAE residents. From chasing scarce appointments to interpreting complex rules, the process has historically caused unnecessary stress. Atlys is changing this with a comprehensive, technology-enabled platform designed to simplify every stage. The Scale of the Problem Schengen visa demand reached over 11.7 million applications in 2024, up 13.6% year-on-year. Yet UAE residents continue to face persistent barriers: limited appointment access, unclear document guidelines, and high rejection rates. The European Commission revealed that 23% of UAE Schengen applications were rejected in 2024, leading…
Gensler has announced the successful delivery of The NEST, Schneider Electric’s cutting-edge 10,000m² headquarters in Dubai, setting new standards for workplace design and innovation in the Middle East. Located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, The NEST combines sustainability, technology, and people-first principles to offer a progressive, future-ready workplace experience. Serving as Schneider Electric’s first regional headquarters for the Middle East and Africa, The NEST also represents the company’s first Impact Building. It consolidates office functions, training centres, and innovation facilities into a single, interconnected ecosystem that fosters creativity, agility, and collaboration. A highlight of the design is the Innovation Hub, an…
Central Hotels & Resorts, one of the UAE’s fastest-expanding hospitality brands, is making significant strides in environmental responsibility with a comprehensive sustainability agenda that blends cost savings with measurable ecological benefits. A standout achievement has been in food waste reduction. Implementing a holistic “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” programme across its portfolio, the group has lowered food waste by 12% and trimmed overall food costs by 5%–7% each year. Organic waste is diverted from landfill to Dubai Municipality’s Waste-to-Energy facility, cutting disposal fees by AED 20,000–25,000 and avoiding 30–40 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. Restaurant teams utilise advanced digital tracking to…
Abu Dhabi Review (ADR), the city’s leading digital platform for local news and events, has announced the inaugural ADR Community Champions Awards 2025 – a special event to acknowledge the individuals, groups, and organisations making a meaningful difference in the capital. Scheduled for Q4 this year, the awards will feature ten categories covering contributions to youth development, sustainability, cultural preservation, health, wellness, and more. Over 100 guests are expected to gather for an evening celebrating Abu Dhabi’s most inspiring community figures. The awards are the brainchild of ADR founder and CEO Asha Sherwood, a prominent figure in local media known…
Global digital transformation and banking technology specialist JMR Infotech has launched its Professional Services solution — a dynamic, scalable, and technology-driven approach to enabling organisations to close skills gaps and hit project targets faster. Driving the service is HireEzy, JMR’s exclusive digital platform, which revolutionises talent acquisition and onboarding in fields such as core banking, digital banking, CRM, ERP, cloud computing, data analytics, digital transformation (including full-stack, front-end, and back-end development), technology infrastructure, and risk and compliance. “Today’s businesses need talent that’s fast, reliable, and aligned to outcomes. With our Professional Services powered by the HireEzy platform, we’re empowering organisations…