Day: November 8, 2023

Technology

Emirates launches its first SAF-equipped aircraft from Dubai.

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From the Dubai International Airport (DXB), the first Emirates aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, supplied by Shell Aviation have taken off.
On October 24, Emirates’ flight EK 412, which was headed for Sydney, was one of the first to use SAF.
315,000 gallons of mixed SAF have been provided by Shell for usage at the airline’s hub in Dubai.
Over the past few weeks, Emirates has been able to power several missions thanks to this first-ever shipment of SAF to the airline in Dubai.

“We’re moving ahead with proactive initiatives to enable environmentally friendly flying now and in the years to come, and powering flights via our Dubai hub is merely one of the steps we’ve taken to reduce emissions,” stated Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline.

“We have quite a long way to go, but we hope that our collaboration with Shell Aviation will encourage more manufacturers to close supply gaps and provide SAF at major centers like Dubai and other locations on our network.”

“Emirates and Shell enjoy a long history of cooperation, and we are delighted to continue our journey jointly to enable SAF deployment in the UAE,” stated Jan Toschka, the president of Shell Aviation. This historic first-ever SAF supply to Emirates in Dubai serves as an illustration of what is possible when various aviation value chain components work together.We anticipate that this significant achievement will spur additional progress in the SAF implementation across the aviation sector in the United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

In January, Emirates conducted the first demonstration flight powered exclusively by SAF in the region.
The travel company has been actively pushing for standardization and the eventual accreditation of 100% SAF, which is not yet authorized for widespread commercial use, in order to increase industry knowledge of SAF use in greater blends as well as its performance, safety, and dependability.
The airline started utilizing SAF in 2017 on the flight from the city of Chicago, and since then, blended SAF has been used on flights from Stockholm, Sweden, Paris, France, Lyon, and Oslo.

Food & Beverages

DIWALI MENU: CHEF KUNAL KAPUR DUBAI’S PINCODE

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Available from the 8th of November to November 14th, 2023, for AED 129 per person.

From November 8 to November 14, PINCODE by Chefs Kunal Kapur, which is situated in the center of the Dubai Hills Mall, will be lighting up the Diwali celebrations with an outstanding Diwali Menu. At only 129 AED per individual, this special meal offers a gastronomic experience that captures the essence of Diwali.

A cool Kesar Peda Lassi is available for the guests to savor as they relish the exquisite crunch of The Kale Patta Chaat, which is accompanied by three chutneys that dance about your palate. A blast of flavors is promised by the appetizers, which include the Soya Chaap the author Angara with chilling Mint Chutney and the Dahi, or ke Sholey that includes a fiery Sriracha Mayo bite.

For vegetarians, Chef Kunal is offering up a taste of memory with his delicious Paneer Pasanda Badami, while for meat lovers, he has a pungent Rajasthani Laal Maas. The traditional favorites of Dal Makhni and aromatic Kabuli Pulao go well with these main courses, making for a flavorful and well-balanced dinner.

Indulge in the special “Pincode ki Mithai” option to cap off your meal on a sweet note. This selection includes delicious Hot Kalakand and Hazelnut Fudge for a modern twist, as well as a hearty serving of traditional sweetness in the form of Chenne ki Kheer.

This Diwali, join PINCODE by Kunal Kapoor to celebrate in a lively and inviting environment with loved ones. Savor the flavors of India while getting into the holiday spirit.

entreprenuership

A US$ 136 million investment fund is launched in Dubai with the goal of funding technological entrepreneurs.

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The Dubai Integrating Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), under the auspices of His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the Ruler of Dubai, has announced the opening of a US$136 million venture capital (VC) fund. AETOSWire/Dubai creates a US$ 136 a million venture capital firm to support technology entrepreneurs.

The fund was introduced in front of His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, The second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Its purpose is to support the growth of SMEs in various emerging sectors and finance technology startups, in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33.

Under the guidance of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Chambers organized the Dubai Business Forum, at which the new fund was introduced. The fund of funds is an initial investment initiative to be introduced under the Oraseya Capital brand, which is the venture capital division of DIEZ that specializes in startup venture investment activities. It will be essential in helping entrepreneurs from the pre-seed phase all the way through to the Series B funding stage.

The Honorable Chairman of DIEZ Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum has stated that the establishment of Oraseya Capital and a US$136 million venture capital fund for tech startups is a calculated action in line with His Highness’s instructions. Mohammed Sheikh

Development in Dubai

The Middle East Properties Development of the Year award goes to Azizi Developments.

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Leading commercial developer in the United Arab Emirates, Azizi Developments, was honored with the esteemed “Middle East Properties Developer Of The Year” title at the 10th Property Counselors and Developers Summit, an elite assembly of key industry players.

This recognition is a tribute to Azizi Developments’ outstanding qualities in project creation, innovative construction, and project delivery. It also emphasizes the developer’s commitment to providing unparalleled living experiences to end users and local and foreign investors.

The Honorable Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi, Hon. former Minister of Environment and Water, presented the award to Mr. Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments. Senior members of Azizi Developments escorted Mr. Azizi to the ceremony.

The esteemed “Middle East Properties Developer Of The Year” award was given to Azizi Developments, a top private builder in the United Arab Emirates, at the 10th Property Consulting and Developers Summit, an elite assembly of key industry players.

The remarkable project development, inventive construction, and project execution skills of Azizi Developments are demonstrated by this award. Moreover, it emphasizes the developer’s commitment to providing unparalleled living experiences to end users and local and foreign investors, all while prioritizing client centricity.

Upon receiving the award from the Honorable Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi, Hon. former Minister of Environment and Water, Mr. Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments, was escorted to the ceremony by senior members of the company.

Approximately 40,000 units, valued at several billion US dollars, are presently being built by Azizi with the goal of delivery by 2027. Due to its large land bank, strategic partnerships with major master developers in Dubai, and reputation for building the second-tallest skyscraper in the UAE, the company has developed world-class real estate in MBR City, the Palm Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Hospital City, South Dubai, Al Furjan, Studios City, Sports City, and Downtown Jebel Ali.

Culture & customs

Dubai Design Week, in strategic collaboration with d3, will begin today.

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Dubai Design Week, the premier design platform in the Middle East, kicks off tomorrow at d3. It is organized under the auspices of His Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairman of the United Arab Emirates Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and The member of the Dubai Council. Additionally, it is in strategic partnership via Dubai Designing District (d3), a subsidiary of TECOM Group PJSC, and supported by Dubai Culture.

A key component of Dubai’s reputation as the Middle East’s center of design and creativity and an UNESCO’s City of Design is Dubai Design Week. Throughout the week, there will be debates, pop-up events, exhibitions, interactive workshops, and outdoors urban installations as part of the free programme.

Over 500 designers, architects, and creative professionals from more than 40 countries are expected to participate in Dubai Design Week, which is expected to have its most comprehensive and varied program to date.

Downtown Design, the main event of Uae Design Week, begins on Wednesday, November 8. Downtown Design, the premier fair for modern, high-quality design in the region, brings together regional and international architects, designers, and design aficionados to present the newest developments in the field of design. A carefully chosen assortment of well-known and up-and-coming companies, creators, and design studios are present at the event. In addition to a carefully designed networking agenda, it offers a platform for learning, researching design trends throughout the design profession, and networking through a series of seminars and masterclasses.

“We were overjoyed to see Uae Design Week start off at our worldwide creative environment for another highly profitable and inspiring edition,” stated Khadija Al Bastaki, the senior vice president of Dubai Designer District, a division of TECOM Group. People tend to ignore the various ways that design affects our life.

This exhibition honors in a public way the various ways that design has been applied and developed throughout its numerous fields, including furniture, interiors, architecture, and more. As it allows viewers to enjoy the range of talent throughout installations, displays, activations, workshops, and talks—including the fourth edition of d3 Architecture Exhibition—we are honored to be an integral component of this prestigious design showcase. Every Dubai Design Week event shows how quickly the creative sector in Dubai is expanding and how Dubai is maintaining its standing.