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Grand opening witnesses the delicacies of the Sea
Dubai, UAE, December 19, 2018: Guests will now enjoy culinary delights inside a brand-new Emirati seafood restaurant located in the heart of Dubai.
Known for its tasty seafood specialties and authentic local flavors, Al Hadaq celebrated the official grand opening at Al Barsha 3, to be a new addition to Dubai dining experience, bringing something unique to both visitors and residents.
The highly anticipated launch was attended by friends, influencers and public figures with notable media coverage.
In a welcoming atmosphere, all guests experienced the remarkable fresh dishes of Al Hadaq. Starting their meals with salads and appetizers; they all praised the brilliant taste of Shrimps, Squid and Sea breams, finishing with a whole array of delicious desserts and ......read more
Dubai, UAE, December 18, 2018: H.E. Majid Hamad Rahmah Al Shamsi, Chairman of Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative revealed growth forecast for the years 2018-2022, as a part of its growth strategy. Union Coop estimated revenue of AED 5.69 billion, with an increase of AED 2.59 billion, and a growth rate of 84 per cent. As per the growth plan, Union Coop expects to improve the efficiency of operations by deploying several initiatives aiming to leverage the performance of existing branches, developing new branches, in addition to boosting online shopping as well.
H.E. Majid Hamad Rahmah Al Shamsi affirmed that the estimated growth in total revenue indeed reflects the strength of the Dubai market and UAE in general. We believe in the future and have faith in the establishment of a national economic entity that ......read more
Dubai, UAE, December 18, 2018: This festive season indulge in Marks & Spencer’s broad selection of cheese, desserts and mince pies that will get your taste buds tingling with delight.
Create a flawless cheese platter with Marks & Spencer’s delicious selection of cheese that is the go-to appetizer at parties or a perfect palette cleanser ideal for winding down a wonderful meal. Spoil your guests with choice with the decadent Tastes of The British Isles Cheese Lover’s Selection. A moreish collection of Cornish Cove Cheddar, Stratford Blue, Burland Bloom, and the creamy farmhouse double Gloucester. Pair with a sweet and tangy chestnut chutney and crisp brown wheat crackers.
Go all out and bring home the hand decorated Shimmering Tree. Made with rich Belgian chocolate and edible gold shimmer, ......read more
Arla FOODMoovers will be rolled out in 150 schools across the UAE
12 December, Dubai, UAE: Arla Foods is proud to announce that it has launched an initiative in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Education to promote healthier food habits among school children. Arla FOODMoovers will be rolled out across 150 public and private schools in the UAE following the success of the pilot program at Dubai British School earlier this year and is aligned with Arla’s commitment towards the UAE health agenda.
The program was recently launched (06 December 2018) in the presence of Her Excellency Jameela Salem Al Muhairi, Minister of State for General Education in UAE; His Excellence Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the UAE; Jens Alsbirk, Consul General of the Kingdom of Denmark ......read more
A food hall concept that offers fresh, prepared and gourmet dishes covering an eclectic international spectrum of food
Dubai, UAE, December 11, 2018: Todd English Food Hall, an award-winning microcosm of global cuisine, opened its doors to welcome diners and those seeking an exquisite culinary experience to a world of gourmet delicacy. This unique F&B concept is based on Todd English’s popular food hall at The Plaza in New York and brings to the UAE a sophisticated taste of the Big Apple and far beyond.
Located in the Fashion Avenue at the iconic Dubai Mall, Todd English Food Hall — the award-winning brainchild of US chef and restaurateur Todd English — spans a stylishly designed 20,000-square-foot dining space featuring a large terrace that allows customers to enjoy an elegant atmosphere indoors ......read more
Moombai & Co. brings in additional variety to its #newfashionedandhonest food selection with much more options for entrée, main course and a separate non-alcoholic section for drinks.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 10, 2018: Moombai & Co. located in the famous H Dubai launches its new menu range giving a refreshing edge to the Mumbaiya food served here. The new additions to this Indian Gastro Bar are introduced keeping in line with its #newfashionedandhonest motto.
Adorning the flavors of Mumbai, the new additions are a mix of traditional and innovative creations including Bharwan Mushroom, Tandoori Brocolli, Ajwaini Paneer Tikka, Veg Kolhapuri, Paneer Hari Mirch for the vegetarians and Pepper Calamari, Coconut Prawns Curry, Anda Bhurji, Shrimps and Beetroot Salad, Shrimps Biryani for the ......read more
Dubai, UAE, December 09, 2018: Tonight, in the company of Dubai’s VIPs, media and tastemakers, Joe’s Backyard celebrates their grand opening at the Holiday Inn, Dubai Festival City where guests will dance to the sounds of Abri & the Radius Funk.
Chef Andrea Way opens up his grandfather Joe’s Backyard. Hailing all the way from Tennessee, USA – Dubai becomes homage to barbeque, good times and a hangout for family and friends.
With a braai measuring a whopping 2.5 metres, Joe’s offers a greatest-hits of flame-grilled flavors from around the world, including Australia, the US, South Africa, Brazil and Argentina, matched with a laid-back ambiance and diverse beverage offer. Located on the 19th floor of the Holiday Inn, Dubai Festival City, with awesome views over the Dubai skyline ......read more
Dubai, UAE, December 04, 2018: The stunning House of Newby advent calendar makes the festive countdown even more opulent than ever.
From the opening of the first drawer on 1st December, tea lovers experience 24 luxury blends from Newby’s Classic Tea Bag Collection. Each drawer includes four individually wrapped sachets of a select Newby blend, and no two drawers are the same.
What's in the calendar:
BLACK TEAS: Assam, Black Tea & Ginger, Ceylon, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Indian Breakfast, Masala Chai, Pride of Africa, Strawberry & Mango
GREEN TEAS: Earl Green, Green Lemon, Green Sencha, Jasmine Blossom, Moroccan Mint, Oriental Sencha
OOLONG TEAS: Ginseng Oolong, Milk Oolong
FRUIT & HERBAL TISANES: Chamomile, Peppermint, Verbena, Rooibos Orange, Summer Berries, Rosehip ......read more
Retail Pioneer half mast the National Flag in all of its branches and business centres to honour the sacrifices of the Martyrs
Dubai, UAE, November 29, 2018: On the occasion, H.E. Khalid Humaid Bin Diban Al Falasi, CEO of Union Coop said: “The United Arab Emirates this Thursday celebrates ‘Martyrs’ Day to show our appreciation and pride towards the sacrifices and dedication of our fallen warrior brethren. We salute their courage and sacrifice to uphold the National flag and maintaining stability throughout the region, thereby setting a great example of loyalty towards the homeland for others to follow.”
“On this auspicious occasion, on which the entire nation of UAE signifies the attributes of heroism and sacrifice, we praise and recognize our brave martyrs, who wrote an immortal chapter of ......read more
For the first time in the retail history of the Middle East, a temporary branch has been established within 48 hours in ‘Al Tayy’ to meet the needs for customers & families of the winter camping area
Dubai, UAE, November 28, 2018: Retail Pioneer ‘Union Coop’ creates history by opening its ‘Winter Camp’ in Al Tayy area within 48 hours, to delight campers and consumers in the area.
Inaugurating the new branch, Mr. Harib Mohammed Bin Thani, Director of Operations division said: “This temporary winter camp is a unique and sophisticated approach in retail through which we seek to reach and serve all segments of the society in a distinctive way. Union Coop continuously studies the market requirements to come up with innovative ideas to serve the consumer segments and ......read more
Seara 100% Natural line specifically produced for the UAE and Middle East market preferences and cuisines
Recognised at SIAL Innovation Selection Paris 2018 as one of the main global innovations
Dubai, UAE, November 28, 2018: Seara, one of the largest food producers in Brazil and the world, have launched an innovative Seara 100% Natural line of halal certified poultry products in the UAE as it debuts in the Middle East region. Tailored specifically for the UAE and Middle Eastern market preferences and cuisines, its products, that include whole breasts, drumsticks, breast strips and thigh filets, also conform to global animal welfare certifications. Products are already available across selected stores in the UAE.
The Seara 100% Natural line is made from chicken raised without antibiotics, on independent farms ......read more
This special edition Pringles Can is inspired by the UAE National Flag
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 28, 2018 – For the first time ever, Pringles® Arabia has launched a special Limited Edition Can to commemorate the spirit of 47th UAE National Day.
Known for its fresh and novel flavours, Pringles is offering snackers a chance to collect limited edition cans and celebrate the culture and heritage of UAE over the upcoming long weekend.
The special limited edition can is innovatively designed, giving an illusion of the can being wrapped with the beautiful UAE national flag. Conveying the message “One Heart.. One Home”, Pringles reaches out to the millions of people in the UAE who have embraced the country as their home and the local Emiratis who have helped all communities ......read more
Retail Pioneer to spend AED 55 Million on promotions covering 47 categories, 47 brands and products from 47 Origins, for 47 days, plus thousands of giveaways for winning customers
Dubai, UAE, November 25, 2018: In line with UAE’s 47th National Day Celebration, Union Coop – the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, has unveiled a AED 55 Million budget towards the reduction of commodity prices, as well as offering valuable prizes and discounts to consumers during the promotion, which will start from November 27nd till January 12th 2019 across its branches.
This promotion was announced during a press conference held at Union Coop head office in Dubai, in the presence of H.E. Khalid Humaid Bin Diban Al Falasi, CEO of Union Coop, accompanied by Mr. Majiruddin Khan, Asst. Director of Trading ......read more
The restaurant is back with a vibrant new menu and dining experience
Dubai, 19 November 2018: Mughal-E-Azam, the signature premium dining restaurant at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, has re-launched with a brand new menu which takes guests on a royal culinary journey through India, with mouth-watering tikkas from the north, coastal-inspired delicacies from the south and decadent Biryanis from the Deccan region.
Tucked away in the iconic BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the classic restaurant is inspired by the 1960s blockbuster “Mughal-E-Azam” and offers a royal dining experience for the whole family. The restaurant recreates the classic ambiance of the sixties with a menu offering famous Indian dishes using authentic techniques from different regions of India.
The all-new dining experience at ......read more
H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change & Environment inaugurated the exhibition.
Three day event is expected to have over 9500 dedicated organic and natural product buyers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 19, 2018: In an exceptionally fast-growing market, Middle East Organic and Natural Expo opened its doors to visitors at the Dubai Convention and Exhibition Centre from November 18 – 20. The organizers -Global Links Exhibitions- has announced the launch of the regions’ first bulk purchase website exclusively for natural and organic based products, www.arabianorganics.com. H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change & Environment inaugurated the exhibition. He spent considerable time interacting with the ......read more
16th edition of the exhibition set to conduct workshops, panel discussions and a special conference on Traditional, Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM)
Expected visitor turn out sets the pace for several new product launches at the exhibition
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 12, 2018: The Middle East Organic & Natural Products Expo 2018 is returning to Dubai Convention & Exhibition Centre on November 18-20. It is set to bring the best of organic food and beverage, beauty and wellness, health and nutrition products as well as alternative medicines and therapy. This year, the exhibition has doubled in size and has over 220 exhibitors from 55 countries and 12 major country pavilions. Global Links Exhibitions the organizers have now added an in-depth day-long conference on Traditional, ......read more
High-profile Gulfood Manufacturing 2018 FoodTech Summit reveals how global industry leaders are benefiting from digital transformation
Dubai, UAE – Thursday 8th November, 2018: Digitisation, Artificial Intelligence and next-generation technologies came to the fore on day two of the Gulfood Manufacturing FoodTech Summit, as key industry experts take stage discussing the future and transformation of F&B manufacturing facilities in the region.
The agenda-setting Gulfood Manufacturing FoodTech Summit, running alongside Gulfood Manufacturing at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) this week, brought together international F&B experts, industry leaders and innovators to discuss the global F&B market development and latest solutions with the future in focus, including how to adapt to digital ......read more
Global industry thought leaders and disruptors share insights during high-profile conference running alongside Gulfood Manufacturing 2018 at DWTC
Dubai, UAE – Wednesday 8th November, 2018: Food manufacturers must learn to collect, analyse and utilise data across the entire manufacturing supply chain if they are to survive and thrive. With some 50 billion food manufacturing assets across the globe expected to be connected by 2020, the industry is evolving rapidly - and a willingness to adapt is key to success.
That was the message from industry leaders gathered at the FoodTech Summit, the thought-leading conference taking place alongside Gulfood Manufacturing 2018, the largest food and beverage processing forum for the Middle East, Asia and Africa, which runs until Thursday 8 November at Dubai World Trade Centre ......read more
First-time exhibitors rewarded for their forward-focused showcase at region’s largest F&B processing industry event
Dubai, November 7, 2018: International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), made an instant impression with its debut outing at Gulfood Manufacturing 2018, the region’s largest food and beverage forum for the processing and manufacturing sector in the Middle East.
IFF, the world’s largest producer of flavours and fragrances, is participating at the show for the first time as one of the 1,600 local and international exhibitors demonstrating how they are feeding the evolving needs of the global food processing industry. And the US-based industry heavyweight was selected for the Gulfood Manufacturing Exhibitor Impact Award, for its impressive stand and presence at the show, which runs at ......read more
Consumer-led trends, tech-driven solutions key to revolutionise F&B industry, as purchasing power lies with millennials, digital natives
Dubai, UAE 6 November 2018: Regional food packaging experts are revealing new technology-based solutions created in response to shifting consumer demands at Gulfood Manufacturing this week.
SIG Combibloc Obeikan (SIG CBOB), one of the world’s leading suppliers of carton packaging and filling machines for food and beverage, have identified a major shift in what end-consumers expect in today’s heightened eco-aware society when it comes to food and drink packaging.
The company will use its participation in Gulfood Manufacturing, running until 8 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre, to unpack the perfect package by combining state of the art technology, connectivity and smart ......read more
Dubai, UAE, November 05, 2018: Nothing marks the arrival of the festive season like Starbucks’ red cups and the global coffee brand is delighted to announce that this year’s seasonal sips will go on sale on Monday, 05 November. For a limited time only, customers can indulge in espresso-based delights including Toffee Nut Latte and Toffee Nut Frappuccino.
The rich buttery flavour of sweet toffee is combined with the warmth of toasted nuts and blended with Starbucks' smooth espresso and velvety steamed milk to make the Toffee Nut Latte. For the final touch, it is then topped with whipped cream and toffee nut sprinkle for a beverage that’s sure to stir up those festive feelings!
Escape the hustle and bustle and cool down with a refreshing Toffee Nut Frappuccino, an ice blended sensation ......read more
The celebration comes after the Great Leader’s call to come together in celebration of UAE Flag Day.
Dubai, UAE, November 01, 2018: Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Union Coop raised 29 national flags high above its 18 branches and Commercial Centers in the Emirate of Dubai on 1st November.
H.E. Khalid Humaid Bin Diban Al Falasi, CEO of Union Coop said, “We gather today to celebrate our flag day with proud of the achievements of our beloved nation under the wise leadership of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan the President of the UAE and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and ruler of Dubai.”
“It is due to the wise ......read more
Dubai, UAE, November 01, 2018:
What: Hop on Brunch
AED 220 for ladies including house beverages
AED 250 for gents including house beverages
AED 229 for the premium package
Where: Double Decker, Roda Al Murooj
When: Every Friday, 12pm – 4pm
Fancy a cheeky day out with friends? Gather the gang and hop aboard Double Decker’sHop on Brunch for a day filled with grub and games. Trust us, you’ll be well chuffed!
Launching the brunch with a bang, the city’s lads and ladies headed down to Double Decker for a brilliant day of food, drinks and an endless supply of games. Yes, GAMES! In true British fashion, invitees feasted on a delicious buffet comprised of an array of classics. With a variety of drinks and cocktails on tap, none were left wanting as ......read more
Fujairah’s famous beachside bar and grill has reopened with revamped interiors and relaxed, sophisticated vibes
Dubai, UAE, November 01, 2018: Fujairah’s most popular surf and turf restaurant, Gonu Bar and Grill is all set to welcome patrons and guests to its newly renovated, uber contemporary interiors. Maintaining the glorious legacy of the beach front restaurant, the new wave of renovations harmoniously blend the revamped, all-white décor with the breath-taking surroundings, promising unobstructed views of the Indian Ocean.
The design team has worked closely with Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort’s management to ensure that the refurbishments holistically enhance guest experience. Upgrades at the restaurant are expertly executed and the newly renovated pathway leads guests to the sophisticated, ......read more
Union Coop among nine organizations in the region selected for the prestigious award, following study by Aon
Dubai, UAE, October 31, 2018: Union Coop has been recognized as an ‘Aon Best Employer in the Middle East’ by leading global professional services firm Aon, which provides a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. The results were announced at the recent Aon Best Employers Middle East 2018 Awards Ceremony at the Oberoi Hotel in Dubai.
The 2018 Aon Best Employers Middle East winners were selected based on ranking consistently high levels for employee engagement, organizational agility, engaging leadership and strong talent focus. The rigorous process saw participating organizations assessed against Aon’s regional database of more than 350 organizations and 275,000 employees. This ......read more
Electronic tongues, ethical meats, digital agriculture, seawater farming, and other gastronomic curiosities will disrupt the way our food is produced and consumed. How close are we to the food of the future? And will your fork make sure you chew more slowly?
Dubai, UAE, February 14, 2018: A single pellet dense with nutrients as well as taste may constitute your entire meal as the 21st century progresses. Taken with water, it will also make you feel full. But that’s only an entrée in the future of food (or possibly the entire meal, if you’re an ......read more
Geographical disparities in food availability are posing a challenge for aid and relief agencies. Emerging digital and corporate efforts attempt to ease this problem in a multi-lateral effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Dubai, UAE, February 14, 2018: Even as lavish buffets wrap up and piles of leftovers are thrown away, thousands of children in developing countries are being diagnosed with life-threatening malnutrition. It is ironic that malnutrition exists even while the abundance of food in the world increases. Every hour, nearly 1,000 people – mostly ......read more
Moreish Café, a home-grown restaurant offers global cuisine with a local twist
Foodpreneur and owner, Kajal Narang founded Moreish post receiving several accolades from her win at a food competition
At Moreish, one can expect a global fusion of flavors whilst enjoying some sumptuous delicious meal
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 February 2018: Moreish Café, a homegrown restaurant situated in Karama, introduces a healthy Quinoa Burrito ideal for everyone with multicuisine taste buds, watching their calorie intake or simple enjoy good food. Founded ......read more
Dubai Food Festival returns for its fifth edition with a jam-packed schedule of events including Etisalat Beach Canteen and Hidden Gems
Book seats now for the popular Dubai Restaurant Week, to enjoy gourmet meals at reduced prices
Exciting prizes announced for ‘Dine & Win’ promotion across the city
Dubai, UAE; 12 February 2018: Dubai’s annual citywide culinary celebration, Dubai Food Festival (DFF), is set to return this year from 22 February to 10 March – serving up an enticing feast of events, activities and promotions across the city. ......read more
Dubai, UAE; February 08, 2018: For the second year in a row, Italian Trade Agency is hosting the Italian Food Lab at the upcoming Gulfood to bring to life the true flavors of Italy through cooking shows by Chefs specialized in Mediterranean cuisine, tasting sessions by Italian specialty food products companies and informative sessions on the EU quality logos - PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication).
According to Gianpaolo Bruno, Trade Commissioner to the UAE, Oman and Pakistan at the Italian Trade Agency: “Italian food is ......read more
Talabat is marking Valentine’s Day with a weekend of foodie fun and games at Kite Beach on 9 and 10 February
“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” George Bernard Shaw
Dubai, UAE, February 07, 2018: It is said that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Talabat is starting the festivities early with a weekend of celebrations in honour of our universal and enduring love affair with food.
Located at Kite Beach, Talabat’s ‘Food, Fun and Games’ activation ......read more
6th Feb 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates : Keventers, the original milkshake brand has forayed into the Middle East with the launch of its store at Dubai’s latest beachfront attraction, La Mer. Keventers, a brand synonymous with milkshakes and backed by a legacy of over 100 years, now resonates an uber cool, aspirational brand, that perfectly blends with an ambitious urban generation Y.
With every milkshake made to order, Keventers offers a delightful set of classic, thick and fruity milkshakes. Milkshake lovers can indulge in modern flavours like Nutella Marshmello, Nutella Caramel, ......read more
Win instant cashback from the 7th February to 10th March when you visit only four of the 75 participating restaurants.
5th February 2018, Dubai, UAE: Dubai Festival City Mall will turn into a food lover’s paradise for a five-week long ‘Festival of Flavours’ starting from Wednesday, the 7th of February, with a variety of special offers from free desserts, cooking classes, up to 50% off and ‘kids eat free’.
Grab your passport and win instant cashback - Visit Dubai Festival City Mall to collect your food passport which will be stamped every time ......read more
Deputy CEO of Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dr Juma Al Matrooshi also present during the meeting held in Al Maya Supermarket in DSO.
Dubai, UAE, January 31, 2018: Mr. Kamal Vachani, Group Director of Al Maya Group welcomed the first Scottish trade envoy to the UAE Mr. Nicholas Maclean at Al Maya Supermarket in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi, Deputy CEO of Dubai Silicon Oasis, was also present on the occasion. On the occasion, Mr. Vachani informed Mr. Maclean about the FMCG products available across the UAE coming from Scotland. The envoy appreciated the Al Maya ......read more
For the perfect evening under the stars at D R I F T Beach Dubai
(Dubai, UAE, January 24, 2017): D R I F T Beach Dubai, the gorgeous new beach destination at One&Only Royal Mirage is promising something extra special this Valentine’s Day, opening its doors for dinner to offer guests a taste of effortless Provençal charm as they dine with their loved ones.
Set in an understated yet idyllic beach side location, tucked away from reality, couples are invited to escape the city, as they share delicious dishes from DRIFT’s signature restaurant. With a smooth ......read more
Dubai, UAE, January 24, 2018: At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa invites guests to celebrate the most romantic day of the year with its bespoke ‘His & Her’ menu specially curated for couples. Gastronomical surprises combined with the most awe-inspiring experiences, this exclusive Valentine’s Day offer will be celebrated on 14 and 15 February.
As part of the ‘His & Her’ offer, guests can look forward to an exquisite dining experience with a five or seven course menu that will be served against the backdrop of spectacular panoramic views of Downtown Dubai, ......read more
UAE, January 20, 2018 - Brazil's total poultry exports, including raw and processed items, rose by 5.7 per cent from USD 6.848 billion in 2016 to USD 7.236 billion in 2017, according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). Of this total, 33.51 per cent corresponded to the Middle East which accounted for USD 2.4 billion, up by 2.1 per cent. Total export volume was at 4.32 million tons in 2017.
The biggest buyers of Brazilian poultry products in the Arab World were Saudi Arabia (USD 1 billion), the UAE (USD 517 million), Iraq (USD 192 million) and Kuwait (USD 190 ......read more
New location for Dubai whole food eatery opens January 2018
Dubai, UAE, January 18, 2018: When it’s time to kick back with a leisurely late weekend breakfast, lunch with friends or a goodness packed smoothie or cold pressed juice, Sophie’s Café has you covered. A home-grown concept created by Whissle, the leading hospitality group in the UAE, responsible for award winning brands such OKKU and CLAW, Sophie’s health-conscious menu and specialist coffees has been keeping Palm residents healthy and happy since 2011.
Now, in 2018, it’s time for ......read more
Dubai, UAE, January 4, 2018: Xclusive Yachts is excited to announce the launch of a whole new concept to the nautical tourism industry in Dubai – ‘High-Tea At Sea’. Being rated as Dubai’s only 5 star luxury yacht charter, they believe it is obligatory to constantly innovate and improve to provide its clients the best services onboard.
The launch event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 8th of April at Xclusive Yacht’s official party boat and their largest one that can accommodate over 200 guests. The 2 hours cruise will begin at 1:00 pm ......read more
Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik inaugurate Sthan, a restaurant based on the concept of food beyond borders in Dubai
The newly launched restaurant offers a delectable palette of food that speaks volumes of the everlasting impression of culinarily rich flavors from Hindustan, Pakistan and Afghanistan
“It is a treat to watch how the menu which is carefully crafted for Sthan balances not only the flavors but also emotions from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan to offer a delightful sumptuous spread.” - Mr. Rohith Muralya, Director – Concept Cuisine, SFC ......read more
December 14, 2017: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, cabinet Member and Minister of tolerance, the gala awarding ceremony for this year's edition of the Arab Woman Awards was held recently at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Shayma Fawwaz, Founder and CEO of 'GOSSIP the Brand,' a multi-concept Emirati company offering bespoke F&B and experiential services, was awarded the Arab Woman Award for Entrepreneurship during the stunning event, which is held annually to serve as a culturally accepted platform to raise public awareness ......read more
Dubai, UAE, December 13, 2017: Premium quality, Elegance and Luxury are some of the characteristics that define the first PappaRoti Boutique which opened today at Emirates Towers in Dubai. The event was attended by Ms. Rahsa Al Danhani, Owner and Founder of PappaRoti Café and PappaRoti Boutique, High Officials, VIPs and leading media representatives and influencers.
PappaRoti Boutique is a smart and polished version of PappaRoti café, known for its signature coffee–caramelized bun, upgraded by top notch service garnished with luxury and elegance. The interior is warm and ......read more
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13th December, 2017: H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, ADFCA, today officially opened SIAL Middle East 2017, the region’s fastest growing business trade event for the food, drink and hospitality industries.
The exhibition is being held under the strategic patronage of the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority and in coordination with the Department of Culture and Tourism.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour toured the halls of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition ......read more
Dubai, UAE, 13 December 2017 – With memories of the cheers of merriment and chimes of sleigh bells echoing around the fireplace, indulge in the warm flavours of luscious chocolate, succulent fruits and Christmas spices in a tantalising yuletide feast with TWG Tea this December.
Let the festivities begin with a Joy of Christmas Tea infused yule log cake, encasing a chocolate hazelnut sponge cake filled with a luscious Joy of Christmas Tea infused cream mousse accented with vanilla & orange custard and cinnamon Streudel, coated with a milk chocolate glaze. Adorned ......read more
Festive family fun - Christmas Lunch, Turkey Takeaway, Festive Canapes, Gourmet Gifting, Visits from Santa and much more!
Dubai, UAE, December 12, 2017: Lots of lovely festive and holiday experiences will take place at casual dining restaurant and gourmet grocer, Tub of Butter, this December. With special menus, festive take away lunches, party canapes, a festive gift shop, appearances from Santa and much more, there’s something for everyone. Tub of Butter is also dressed to impress and decked out in its festive finery, so it’s worth popping in ......read more
Dubai, UAE, December 11, 2017: De’Longhi, a premium Italian coffee machine brand, presents ‘bean-to-cup’, an extensive range of fully-automatic coffee machines that can recreate a variety of coffee shop drinks. Using fresh beans and fresh milk, aromatic and great tasting coffee can easily be prepared at home with the touch of a button. The new generation of De’Longhi ‘bean-to-cup’ coffee makers featuring an intuitive interface and functionality of the new 4.3” colour touch display for a new coffee experience to satisfy every wish ......read more
Dubai, UAE, December 11, 2017: The Offer: Feliz Navidad Christmas Day Lunch
DETAILS: Guests can expect to enjoy a truly authentic Spanish experience with a delicious array of tapas served to their table, from padron peppers to patatas bravas, calamari and garlic & chilli prawns. Wash the unlimited array of tapas down with a range of house beverages, including El Sur’s famous homemade ‘fruity grape’
DATE: 25TH DEC 2017
TIME: 12.30- 3.30PM
LOCATION: The Westin, Lobby Level
El Sur will be ......read more
Dubai, UAE, December 10, 2017: Party with a view this New Year’s Eve at Fogueira and Sama Lounge, swing into 2018 at Speakeasy, or make it a family affair without the hassle, at Shores Restaurant. Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach in JBR has your New Year’s Party covered.
Dubai, UAE – Party in style this New Year at Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach in JBR. Shake it all night long at Brazilian churrascaria Fogueira, dance your way into the early hours at Speakeasy, get in the groove with Afro-Centric beats at Sama Lounge, or welcome 2018 with a more relaxed family vibe at ......read more
Sthan, a restaurant based on the concept of food beyond borders is now open in Dubai
The newly launched restaurant offers a delectable palette of food that speaks volumes of the everlasting impression of culturally rich flavors from Hindustan, Pakistan and Afghanistan
“It is a treat to watch how the menu which is carefully crafted for Sthan balances not only the flavors but also emotions from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan to offer a delightful sumptuous spread.” - Mr. K. Muraleedharan, Chairman & Managing Director, SFC Group
United Arab Emirates, December ......read more
The new lounge will offer tea connoisseurs a haven to enjoy some of the world’s finest brews
7 December 2017, Dubai, UAE: Yesterday, Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre opened a brand new “Dilmah Silver Jubilee Gourmet” in partnership with Dilmah Tea, founder Merrill J. Fernando who set up and built one of the finest tea companies in the world.
Stocking premium teas from Dilmah, the lounge will be open daily from 6am to 11pm. The “Dilmah Silver Jubilee Gourmet” is a spectacular range of fresh, single origin, 100% pure Ceylon tea – a ......read more
Dubai, UAE, December 7, 2017: Dubai is a city that takes center stage in the global food movement as people search for a truly gastronomic experience made from fresh and excellent quality food. The Waterfront Market is at the forefront of this trend, rapidly gaining popularity among residents and citizens shopping for fresh food.
The Waterfront Market, a 120,000 square meter facility, opened its doors to the public in June 2017. This purpose-built facility is designed to ensure quality and freshness, value for money and convenience for retailers and consumers alike. Located at the ......read more
More than 60% of SIAL Middle East exhibitors will take part in the Preservation of Grace Initiative
Abu Dhabi, 6 December, 2017: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA), the 8th edition of SIAL Middle East 2017, the fastest-growing food, beverage and hospitality event in the MENA region, will be launched on the 12th of December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Chairman of the organising committee of SIAL 2017, Thamer Al ......read more
Unilever’s largest tea factory, and twice winner of MRM Award sets benchmark in superior manufacturing performance
Dubai UAE, 6th December 2017: Unilever’s Lipton Jebel Ali (LJA) factory has been awarded World Class Manufacturing (WCM) status at the Bronze level, becoming the first manufacturing facility in the Middle East to achieve this distinguished accolade. WCM is one of the highest and most rigorous certifications that can be achieved to ensure a stringent commitment to operational efficiency, wastage reduction and creating cost efficient processes by ......read more
H.E Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Second Vice Chairman of the Board, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, along with H.E Thomas Kufen, the Lord Mayor of the city of Essen, led the opening of the Middle East’s leading horticultural fair, the IPM DUBAI 2017, being held today Tuesday, December 5 and running until Thursday December 7, at the Dubai World Trade Center under the patronage of His Highness (H.H.) Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports. The event is being held in conjunction with the WOP DUBAI 2017, the leading ......read more
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 05 December 2017: The Dining Collection is at the heart of The Galleria on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, offering a diverse selection of international cuisine to keep any palette happy. During the festive season, The Galleria will transform into a Winter Wonderland making it the perfect place to eat, drink and socialize during the festive season. Please see below the F&B listings from some of the restaurants included in The Galleria’s Dinning Collection, including Zuma, Roberto’s, La Petite Maison, Loca, Coya and 99 Sushi Bar & ......read more
Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food packaging and processing company, won the prestigious “Best Stand Greater than 200sqm” award at the Gulfood Manufacturing 2017 Industry Excellence Awards.
The mega structure, designed and delivered by full-service event partner GES, was a total of 700sqm, with four interactive visitor areas. The stand had several eye-catching features, including a 9sqm LED wall displaying augmented reality for the Tetra Pak® E3/Speed Hyper filling machine and Tetra Pak® Marketing Services – – for which GES provided creative direction ......read more
The Coffee Club, an Australian coffee shop and restaurant located across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has launched an array of on-trend festive dishes
04 December 2017, Dubai - It's not the holiday season without belly-busting food. Get those sweatpants out because The Coffee Club has launched a selection of winter-themed dishes and drinks that will send your Instagram followers wild.
Wet your whistle with a chocolate or strawberry milkshake, quirkily served in a Santa made entirely out of Lindt chocolate! Follow it up with a red velvet waffle topped with all the good stuff - ......read more
Festive Gift Shop Filled With Gourmet Treats Opens November 2017
Dubai, UAE, December 3, 2017: If 2017 saw you wine, dine and toast the year together, now’s the time to gift the food lover in your life. Elegant and imaginative, a Tub Of Butter gift leaves a generous and lasting impression. Whether you’re shopping for your coffee obsessed brother, hoping to treat your chocolate loving mother, indulge your cheese platter addicted best friend, gift the hostess with the mostess or need to gift corporate clients, there are plenty of Christmas gift ......read more
With a complete menu of the choicest Italian delicacies, from Zuppa and Insalata to mains and scrumptious desserts and drinks, Riso Veg Italian Kitchen opens its doors opposite Lamcy Plaza, Oud Metha, Dubai
Enjoy a plethora of the finest literature, free WiFi, as well as an attached menu of continental food including a Stone Grill Bar, a Tex Mex, Mezze and Lebanese cuisine menu, as well as a selection of Fondues and mocktails to suit every palate
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28, 2017: Riso Veg Italian Kitchen, a continental cuisine restaurant with a specialization in ......read more
Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition opens door to on-site sales for publics
Local and international exhibitors seek to expand their reach at SIAL Middle East 2017
Abu Dhabi, 25 November, 2017: With an increasing importance being placed on health and lifestyle, especially in the UAE, organically sourced and healthy foods are becoming part of a staple diet.
According to numbers published by the Organic Trade Association, the estimate size for total organic market consumer sales for organic products in the UAE totals AED154Mil per year, making it the 38th largest market in the ......read more
A new expansion for Godiva Middle East Gourmet chocolate is coming soon through the opening of its 17th branch in the UAE and 8th in Abu Dhabi in Bawabet Al Sharq Mall, Baniyas City. Where this branch will include Godiva store for purchasing, offering different collections like the newly released Gold Discovery Box and signature truffles.
It will also consist of a café setting for visitors to enjoy the wide variety of the Godiva café menu, such as chocolate crêpes, ice creams, and unique drinks made with Godiva ingredients. The store will open its doors at the beginning of December ......read more
** Casual dining restaurant and gourmet grocer invites customer to enjoy a coffee for 1 Dhs coffee on November 29th and 30th **
Tub Of Butter, the casual dining restaurant and gourmet grocer just off Sheikh Zayed Road invites you to help them celebrate their First Birthday by giving you the gift of a 1 Dhs coffee on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th November 2017.
Since it opened its doors for business last year, the restaurant has caused quite a buzz and a mass of Instagram action with its coffee art, with Marilyn Monroe, Johnny Depp, Justin Bieber, Nancy Ajram and Sha Rukh Khan, ......read more
To be held on the 13th and 14th of December, 2017, in Abu Dhabi, the 2nd Middle East Food Forum (MEFF) will host keynotes and panel discussions; Restaurant Consultants Roundtable; CEO Roundtable; and invitation-only event - Cocktail networking evening for the F&B and HORECA sectors
A special networking and cocktail evening will be held on the 13th of December for the industry’s inspiring minds to create a stronger interconnected network within the industry, as well as a CEO Roundtable conference addressing the needs of the hour on the 14th of December
MEFF will attract over ......read more
Four new features enrich 8th edition of exhibition; Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition to host 80 date producers, suppliers from 12 countries
Abu Dhabi, 11 November, 2017: Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, the eighth edition of SIAL Middle East will host more than 22,000 industry professionals and 900 exhibitors this year.
Running from 12-14 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, and held in a ......read more
Dubai-UAE: 09 November, 2017: A delegation from Dubai Food Park (DFP), the region’s largest specialized zone dedicated to serving the rapidly growing food sector, visited Perth, the capital of Western Australia, to explore emerging opportunities for cooperation with regional public and private sector entities active in the food industry between Australia and UAE. In particular, in regards to the re-export of Australian products pass through Dubai to reach African markets
The delegation, led by Abdulla Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Wholesale City, introduced ......read more
The Big F&B Forum and Leaders in F&B Awards will be held on 30 October at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
Mr. Abdulhadi Chalak, Country Manager at Boecker® Public Health, will deliver the keynote speech on the importance of mitigating food safety concerns for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Dubai United Arab Emirates, November 5, 2017: Boecker®, the Middle East’s largest public health company and a major player with an extensive portfolio of clients in the hospitality industry, is sponsoring the upcoming Big F&B Forum and Leaders in F&B ......read more
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city while being very much in the heart of the city. Yes, I mean every word of it. The very family friendly cafe has returned with warm and comfortable interiors. It boasts a vast variety of fresh and flavorful dishes alongside amazing service. They have a kids play area too, making it an ideal place for Mommy Mornings.
With a vast range of 88 dishes to choose from, we opted for Crisp Calamari and Smoked Atlantic salad as starters. The sauces served complement the dish and allowed for the even balancing a flavors.
Slow-cooked Lamb Shank and Grilled ......read more
K-Food Fair 2017 concluded in Dubai brings 25 food exporters and manufactures from South Korea under one roof
aT Center Abu Dhabi and Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Dubai brought together exporters from South Korea and buyers from the MENA region
DUBAI – October 29, 2017: The value of food import from South Korea to the UAE is estimated at US$ 310 million since the beginning of 2017, reveal Korean officials in the UAE on the sidelines of K-Food Fair held in Dubai recently. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, ......read more
K-Food Fair 2017 at Westin Hotel, Al Habtoor City in Dubai brings 25 exporters and manufactures from South Korea under one roof
aT Center Abu Dhabi and Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Dubai aims to bring together South Korean exporters and buyers from the MENA region
DUBAI – October 25, 2017: K-Food Fair, the annual Korean festival organized by Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT Center) in Abu Dhabi, opened at the Westin Hotel in Al Habtoor City, Dubai. The South Korean Government aims to introduce more manufacturers and exporters ......read more
In conjunction with Dubai Fitness Challenge, Mama Tani, an Emirati cuisine Café introduces its fitness menu from October 20
The Dubai Fitness Challenge is a city initiative of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council for Dubai Government to make Dubai the most active city in the world with 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days
Mama Tani Café is located at Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown, Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 October 2017: Mama Tani, the Emirati Café located in ......read more
Churrasco Night at Cabana, Address Dubai Mall
Let the fascinating flavours of Brazil take over your evening in the chill-chic settings of Cabana. Experience the mystique palette unfold in the form of succulent Churrasco grills sizzled to perfection and a variety of other Brazilian delicacies. The iconic views of Burj Khalifa and tantalising selection of meats is further complemented with an eclectic mix of Brazilian music and a spectacular samba dance performance. The ambience is perfect to unwind and rediscover weekends with friends and family.
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**A Fun Week Of Activities For The Whole Family Including Cookie Decorating, Cupcake Baking, Pizza Making, Trick Or Treating, Fun Fancy Dress And More**
Bring the little ones to Tub Of Butter, the casual dining restaurant, marketplace and deli just off Sheikh Zayed Road, for some Halloween fun! Children can take part in activities in the Haunted House from Friday 27th October until the 31st. They can try their hand at Cookie Decorating, Pizza Baking, Pumpkin Decorating and plenty more in the Spooky Kitchen while you enjoy some eerie fun yourself, or relax and enjoy a much needed ......read more
38th outlet inaugurated in Al Barsha by VidyaBalan
Dubai, UAE, October 19, 2017: The line up of Bollywood film stars patronizing Al Adil Trading is seeing a rapid increase over the past few months. The gracious presence of the stunning Bollywood beauty VidyaBalan will enhance the glamour quotient when Al Adil Trading Co LLC, U.A.E.’s leading name for Indian food stuff, inaugurated their 38th outlet in Al Barsha on Tuesday 10thOctober. Announcing this in a press release Dr. Dhananjay (Jay) Datar, Chairman & Managing Director Al Adil Trading Co LLC, said that the inauguration ......read more
ALFRESCO DINING IS BACK ON AT PALACE DOWNTOWN
Dubai, UAE, October 18, 2017: Now that autumn is upon us, mildly warm days and comfortably cool nights are on their way – meaning it’s time to embrace alfresco dining once again. All of the terraces at Palace Downtown will now be open to our guests. Whether you choose to dine at Asado, Thiptara, FAI, Al Bayt, Buhayra Lounge or Ewaan, you’ll be treated to beautiful settings and stunning views of Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain and the Palace Gardens.
Treat your taste buds to the sun-kissed flavours of Latin America at ......read more
Dubai, UAE, October 17, 2017: More Cafe' today (Oct 11) celebrated its return in a special event that showcased the newly renovated designs while maintaining the same old flair and goodness.
Established since 2002, More Cafe' is inspired by the European café culture and its warm ambience leaves you feeling relaxed and calm while stepping away from the buzzing Dubai lifestyle.
The key concept behind More Cafe' aesthetic design promotes a feeling of a neighbourhood and familiarity amongst customers from all over the world.
The visual styles contributing to the ......read more


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Water cost blame game continues
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What is Edison Mail
Email by EasilyDo is one of the most popular android and iOS apps. It is known for providing lightning-fast speed and clean design. The app is feature-clone of Gmail’s inbox for those with non Gmail accounts. It offers intelligent mail sorting, travel bundling features and package tracking on your account. Now, it is bringing up new set of features including rebranding of its name. It is now “Edison Mail”. According to the company, it states that the new name “better reflects our company’s mission to create more intelligent products that serve people.” The new name feels like a far better and more mature brand name.
Edison Mail is bringing a new feature called Security Assistant for both Android and iOS. It helps to identify when your email account has been compromised in any way, may be data leak or hack. This enhances the security of user’s data when using the app.
The newly added feature is the Smart Reply which is similar to Google’s own recent addition to Gmail app. The entirety of the feature runs solely on your device. This ensures that the security is not compromised at any level. Smart Reply feature utilizes deep learning and is only coming to iOS app for now. As the name implies, it provides predetermined responses based on the context of the email for quick replies.
Also, the updates are now live on Google Play and Apple Store. Google Play Store listing has been updated to reflect the name change as well as inclusion of new features.
If you are hearing about Edison Mail for the first time or have been using EasilyDo for a while now, the latest version deserves your attention. So, just try it out and let us how you feel about it in the comments section below.


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It’s been over a decade since the last Marvel vs. Capcom game was released and now, fans of the series have been eagerly awaiting news of a new installment. According to a recent post on Reddit, it seems that Marvel vs. Capcom 4 is in the works.
The post does mention that the game is still early in development, so some details may change, but it is currently slated for a late 2024 release.
One of the most interesting aspects of the post is the information about the game’s roster. The post claims that there will be 21 characters from Marvel and 21 characters from Capcom, with 12 new characters and 30 returning characters assuming they all make the base roster.
Some of the Marvel characters listed include Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Hulk, and Thanos, while Capcom characters include Ryu, Chun-Li, Mega Man, and Phoenix Wright.
While the post notes that the roster is currently planned, fans should not be surprised if some characters don’t make it to the initial release and included as DLCs. At least two seasons of DLC are planned, though it is unclear how many characters will be included.
Disney’s Involvement and Possible Collaboration with Arc Systems
Another interesting thing that we can see from the post is the claim that Disney was not initially enthusiastic about a new Marvel vs. Capcom game, but eventually agreed. The game is said to be going for a “modern” and “street” vibe, similar to Street Fighter 6.
The post also suggests that Capcom has reached out to Arc Systems to help with the project. This is exciting news for fans of fighting games, as Arc Systems is known for their work on games like Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ.
Additional Details and Rumors
While this post may not be taken too seriously by the community, what’s interesting here is that the release pattern points to a release date somewhere around this time.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes was released in 2000, and the third installment, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds was released in 2011, so it only makes sense that Capcom would release the game around this time.
It’s important to note that this is just a rumor, and nothing has been confirmed yet. However, the information provided in the post is intriguing and has fans thinking about the possibilities of a new Marvel vs. Capcom game.
If the rumors are true, it will be interesting to see how the game turns out and how it compares to previous entries in the series.
Fans will be eagerly awaiting more news and information as the game’s development progresses. We will also make sure to keep you updated on all developments as new information becomes available.


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PLAINFIELD- Jill Keith, owner of Enchanted Jewelry in Plainfield, was surprised to hear her business was chosen to be promoted by the town.
“I’m excited,” said Keith, who moved the business from Danielson in 2018. “We’re thrilled to be in Plainfield.”
Plainfield First Selectman Kevin Cunningham is planning to start promoting businesses in Plainfield early next week on the town’s website and its Facebook page. Cunningham said the town will promote four businesses every month.
Cunningham said he drew inspiration from the Plainfield Directory of Services, which he helped create during his prior term as first selectman from 2005-2007. Along with including information for town government, there was information for places like restaurants and churches.
“Everything you could think of when you first move into a town,” he said.
Along with Enchanted Jewelry, the first businesses to be promoted include Mercer Monument Works, Bubbles Laundry Spa, and K & H Construction.
Cunningham wants to give the opportunity to well-established companies in town. However, he is not limiting what type of business could be chosen. Theoretically, this could include industrial and commercial-oriented businesses.
“We’d like to promote everything that Plainfield has to offer for its residents and everyone around us,” he said. “This is just one more way we can share that information to the public.”
Kristin Everson, co-owner of Mercer Monument Works, a gravestone maker, heard about the program from Cunningham during his campaign for first selectman, but, like Keith, hadn’t known her company was picked for it.
"I hope people get more business, and it works out the way [Cunningham] is hoping," she said.
Everson said it helps potentially overlooked businesses. She said businesses like restaurants tend to get attention on a regular basis, but people may only look for other businesses, like hers, when they are looking for a niche service.
“It would be nice when someone goes to the town of Plainfield, looking for something specific,” she said. “They’ll have access to that. It’s terrific.”
Keith would like to see communication with the Plainfield Business Association (PBA) for the town’s effort to promote local business. She suggested the town should give the PBA a presentation on a plan and organize sign-ups after.
“That might help,” she said.
Everson liked the idea.
“Anybody in a small town should work together to promote businesses, because businesses are only going to make our towns better,” she said.


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Glimmer of hope for retailers
Retailers hail better shop vacancy rates
An improvement in shop vacancies provides a “glimmer of hope” for the high street, says a retail chief.
The figures show fewer empty shops, although this could be a result of firms taking up units in the run-up to Christmas.
David Lonsdale, Director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, said: “The improved shop vacancy rate in our town centres provides a welcome glimmer of light, more so as it comes after three successive quarters of deterioration.
“We look forward to seeing whether this develops into a sustained improvement in shop vacancy rates or whether it simply reflects retail units being taken up on a temporary basis in the run up to the crucial Christmas trading period.
“Shopper footfall in Scotland sagged slightly once again in October, and for a sixth successive month, albeit at a less pronounced rate than the month before and also when contrasted to the average of the past three months. We do have to keep in mind that Scotland’s retailers are increasingly adept at harnessing the internet and multi-channel innovations to get through to consumers who might not have time to travel to the shops.
“With the clock firmly ticking down towards the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement and Finance Secretary’s Scottish Budget in a few weeks’ time, retailers’ will be looking for convincing action to bolster consumer confidence and also stem the relentless rise in government-inspired cost pressures.”
Diane Wehrle, Marketing and Insights Director at Springboard, said: “October is fast becoming an important ‘look and compare’ month for shoppers ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which is driving up footfall across all retail destinations.”
In October, footfall numbers in Scotland were 0.6% lower than a year ago, better than the 0.8% decline in September
The vacancy rate in Scotland was 8.7%, a sharp fall from the 10.6% rate in the previous quarter
Footfall in October was 0.2% lower than a year ago, unchanged from the decline in September. This was above the three-month average of -0.6%
Footfall in retail park locations increased 2.9% year-on-year. This is below September’s high of 4.0%
High Streets and Shopping Centres reported a decline in footfall of 1.0% and 1.3% respectively
Four regions in England reported positive footfall growth in October, the East Midlands continuing its strong performance
The national town centre vacancy rate was 9.1% in October 2015, down from the 9.8% rate reported in July 2015. This is the lowest reported rate since we began reporting the data in July 2011


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Microsoft plans to roll out enhancements to its customer relationship management applications that offer closer integration with its Office 2003 and Outlook products -- without additional license fees.
The Microsoft Business Solutions unit Tuesday announced that an additional service pack to its existing CRM 1.2 application would be released in August. The CRM application has been shipping for a year and a half, and Microsoft boasts 1,800 customers. Although customers have said it was fairly stable, there were nevertheless some performance bumps Microsoft appears to be working to address.
Using the Web services-based Microsoft Information Bridge Framework bundle, end users will be able to more easily create and track customer letters, escalate cases and retrieve customer-related data without having to leave the Office application.
For instance, when a user is writing a letter, a sidebar will pop up and provide relevant case history details, said Holly Holt, group product manager for Microsoft CRM. "It's a way to have fewer clicks to get information," she said.
Similarly, other integration links between Office, Microsoft CRM and proposal software and its Web-based collaboration application, SharePoint Services, are designed to speed up the crafting of sales proposals.
There are also changes to the client administration tools that help manage user privileges. For instance, IT staff can configure the system so users can access calendar information off-site but are unable to save customer information. The staff can also stagger the synchronization of data, based on the type of information. Customer data, for example, could be synced up with the network weekly, while other data could be done monthly.
Microsoft has also added the ability to redeploy existing workflows -- such as those created in beta-testing -- and place them into production without complete reconfiguration or reinstallation, said Holt.
In a separate announcement, Microsoft said it is shipping its Mobile CRM application, which it originally unveiled at the 2004 Convergence user event in March.
These enhancements may not be enough, according to analyst Sheryl Kingstone at Boston-based The Yankee Group.
"A big problem with Microsoft CRM has been performance and usability," she said. Specifically, Kingstone said, there's a need for improved Office integration, improved performance and a version of the software for Pocket PCs. Although the upcoming service pack will fix basic problems -- it's just a "baby step," Kingstone said -- she is awaiting better off-line Outlook performance, as well as sales, service and marketing enhancements.


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Blue Bell Issues Recall Of Entire Line Of Products Over Listeria Concerns
Blue Bell Creameries late Monday issued a recall of its entire line of products in both the United States and abroad amid concerns they might be contaminated with Listeria.
"We're committed to doing the 100 percent right thing, and the best way to do that is to take all our products off the market until we can be confident that they are all safe," Blue Bell president Paul Kruse wrote in a statement. "We are heartbroken about this situation and apologize to all of our loyal Blue Bell fans and customers. Our entire history has been about making the very best and highest quality ice cream and we intend to fix this problem."
The Blue Bell product line includes ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, and other frozen snacks.
Listeria symptoms include high fever, severe headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths.
Blue Bell is urging customers to throw away any products they may already have or return them to the store of purchase for a full refund.


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iPhone 15 models surface as China fears hit share price
New iPhone models appeared in a week where Apple’s share price tumbled on fears the company could be locked out of parts of the lucrative Chinese market.
The phones range from the NZ$1650 base model iPhone 15 with 128GB of storage through to the $3300 iPhone 15 Pro Max with a terabyte.
New Zealand customers can pre-order the new iPhones from 12:01 am on Saturday. Apple says the first phones will arrive here on Friday September 22.
While the phones boast higher specifications than earlier iPhone models, the main talking point is Apple’s move to USB-C connections. This has become the industry standard and will soon be mandatory on devices sold in the European Union.
Apple uses USB-C on many current iPad and Mac models. The company will retire its Lightning connectors and switch to USB-C chargers for its Apple Watch and AirPods.
All the new iPhone 15 models will come with a two year subscription to Apple’s satellite-based emergency SOS service (see below).
Premium phone features
In recent years Apple has introduced premium features on its more iPhone Pro models one year and then added them to the base iPhone and iPhone Plus models the following year.
This year the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models get to inherit the A16 Bionic chip and 48-megapixel camera with a 2x optical zoom that featured in the iPhone 14 Pro range.
The iPhone 15 Pro moves to an A17 Pro processor and a camera system that features either three or five times optical zoom and up to a terabyte of storage.
All new iPhones will ship with Apple’s iOS 17 operating system. Existing iPhone users will be able to get the new iOS as a free software update on September 19.
Dark clouds on the iPhone horizon
The current sales quarter, with the iPhone 15 launch, was set to mark an important milestone for Apple. The iPhone was on track to becoming the world’s number one phone by volume for the first time.
Then several news reports surfaced suggesting that Beijing ordered public officials in certain government departments not to use iPhones or other foreign devices for work. China is the largest single market for iPhones outside the US.
Overnight news stories suggest the Chinese may pull back from imposing an outright ban on iPhones, but Apple investors remain nervous.
The move knocked almost US$300 billion off the company’s value when the news first emerged. At the time of writing, (Thursday evening New Zealand time) there was no clear sign of a recovery.
You can hear me talking about the iPhone launch and the state of the phone market on RNZ Nine-to-Noon.
Apple’s first NZ Emergency SOS rescue
Earlier this month saw Apple’s Emergency SOS service used for its first New Zealand rescue. Hikers walking near Arthurs Pass found themselves on the wrong side of a river which had risen to an unsafe crossing level.
They used the Emergency SOS service on an iPhone 14 to give rescuers their exact position. The West Coast Air Rescue Trust sent a helicopter to that lifted them to safety.
Tuanz: Incoming government needs to take lead on digital security
Tuanz, the Tech Users Association wants the next government to take a lead with online security and safety. The call is the latest in a series of public statements the organisation has made about future government policy in the run-up to the election. Last week Tuanz called for a commitment to bridge the digital divide.
Craig Young, who heads Tuanz, wants the government to develop a fresh national strategy that leads to enforceable legislation and regulations.
He says: “The strategy should ensure the enhancement of the capabilities of government agencies in investigating and combating cyber security threats. This includes developing a coordinated approach within agencies that have cybercrime in their mandate."
Tuanz also wants to see a disclosure regime implemented.
Deep South gets 2degrees’ 5G
A report in the Southland Times says 2degrees now has 5G coverage in Invercargill’s pocket-sized CBD. Spark and One New Zealand already have 5G coverage in the city.
Another point of view on old school landline telephones
Writing at the Atlantic, Ian Bogost says the death of the landline was premature:
“Landlines are amazing, and we were wrong to disavow them. I resumed my landline service this summer and quickly found a benefit that my rectangle can never match: My landline is a phone for my entire home, instead of being for a single person who happens to be housed within it.”
"If a citizen of the present finds it disturbing that anyone else can make their phone ring or buzz at any time, it’s because that phone is now with them at all times, including at moments incompatible with interruption.
New Zealand has started removing copper networks and the PSTN exchanges that provide landline calling.
Starlink revenue jumps, but misses target
Starlink, the low earth orbit satellite network that is a hit with wealthy rural Kiwis, reported revenue of US$1.4 billion last year. That’s up from US$222 million a year earlier.
The figures were reported in the Wall Street Journal which goes on to note this is well behind chief executive Elon Musk’s target.
Documents shown to the newspaper include a 2015 SpaceX (Starlink’s parent company) presentation saying 2022 revenue would be almost $12 billion with $7 billion in operating profit.
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Musk—who is also Tesla’s chief executive, owns X, the social-media company formerly known as Twitter and has backed other ventures—is known for setting aggressive goals.
Starlink hasn’t signed up customers as quickly as SpaceX had hoped. Toward the end of last year, Starlink had more than one million active subscribers, SpaceX has said. The company thought its satellite-internet business would have 20 million subscribers as 2022 closed out, according to SpaceX’s 2015 presentation.
In other news…
A high stakes anti-trust court case opened with the the US Department of Justice and 38 states attorneys-general accusing Google of abusing its on-line search monopoly to boost profit, stifle competitors and halt innovation. It could have profound implications for other tech giants.
Te Whai Ao, the Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies, is to get $12 million of government funding. The money will set up a program that aims to “leverage New Zealand’s niche expertise in quantum technology research”. The Quantum Technologies Research Programme will focus on “increasing international connectivity and domestic capability”.
Microsoft drops Surface Duo software support. It means customers who bought the company’s oddball Android device will be left adrift from security updates.
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The top 20 coolest brands in the UK
Each year CoolBrands gathers the opinions of experts and members of the British public on what are considered to be the coolest British brands. Participants in the CoolBrands survey are presented with a list of leading brands and have to rate the list according to certain criteria such as originality, desirability, and innovation.
This year results of the survey revealed that the world of technology is dominating with, for instance, the Apple brand kicking Aston Martin out of position numero uno. Skype, Twitter and Nikon made an entrance into the Top 20 list for the first time, but it was interesting to note that Facebook didn’t. This was also the case with BlackBerry and Nintendo who seem to have dropped out of the Top 20 standings.
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Following criticism in the CAA’s latest annual report on accessibility services provided by UK airports (BTN 16 July), Gatwick has now officially opened its £2m airline lounge style area in North Terminal for passengers needing special assistance.
The facility is one of the biggest of its kind in any European airport and has been designed with a premium lounge feel, with bespoke chairs and soft furnishings to provide a quiet, calm environment where passengers can relax before their flights.
Next to North Terminal’s departure lounge, the new area is easy to access once passengers has passed through the special-assistance security lanes, and can seat up to 90 people – more than double the existing area size.
The 56sq m site also has a dedicated reception area with hearing induction loops, water fountain and toilet facilities, as well as charging points for passenger transport vehicles and personal electronic devices.
LED energy-efficient lighting can be remotely controlled to operate at different levels of brightness across the area according to the preference or needs of the passengers.
Some 19% of the UK population have a disability and 11% a hidden disability. As many as 7% of the UK population is thought to avoid air travel because of a disability.
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Anki Drive is set to release next week, October 23rd, bringing artificial intelligence and robotics to your living room. It's a video game in the real world, and can be purchased in Apple stores for $199. Players can use their iOS device to control their character's position, speed, weapons, and more as they compete against other players or against an AI car.
"Anki Drive in its current form would never have been possible five years ago. We’ve been able to take advantage of a unique ecosystem of components that are more capable and affordable than ever before, and benefit from the prevalence of powerful mobile devices. Even with this, it required a great deal of exploration and creativity to combine such diverse technologies to enable a truly intelligent product, at a tiny fraction of the cost typically seen in robotics." said Boris Sofman, co-founder and CEO of Anki, in a press release.
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The U.S. trade deficit widened in July, effectively reaching its highest gap in the past three years. The Commerce Department reported that the trade gap jumped for the second straight month by 9.5% to $50.1 billion, while the June data was revised to show the trade deficit rose to $45.7 billion versus the initial reporting of $46.3 billion.
The byproduct of the tit-for-tat trade war between the United States and China was evident in the data as the politically-sensitive goods trade deficit with China logged a 10% increase to a record $36.8 billion. All in all, exports fell 1% due to a decline in aircraft and soybean shipments, while imports climbed by 0.9%.
The latest trade deficit figures underscore the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff battles with the European Union, Canada, and Mexico, which could become more evident in subsequent quarters. A poll of economists by Reuters forecasted the trade deficit by $50.3 billion in July.
“If we see tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, it will disrupt the flows of goods and services — and you’ve seen some of that,” said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Amherst Pierpont Securities LLC.


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The Loose Caboose Festival draws thousands of people into downtown Newton each year. For the first time, organizers were considering allowing beer to be sold there.
Late Thursday, the proposal was nixed, after a local woman protested.
Patti Liggett has some pretty strong words when it comes to alcohol.
"Alcohol is a direct tunnel to Hell, basically," said Liggett.
So when she found out the Newton Chamber of Commerce was considering selling beer at the festival in March, she began voicing her concerns.
Chamber director, Angie Burks, said she's just trying to hold a successful outdoor festival in the middle of a recession. She says many of the high-dollar sponsors have had to pull out or significantly reduce donations.
For that reason, Burks said the chamber is trying to get creative this year when it comes to funding the event. And where you have lots of children, she says you have plenty of parents ready to let loose a bit during some weekend fun.
"It's not like we are bringing beer to Newton," said Burks. "We are just trying to capitalize on what we already have."
All of the beer would have been donated by area companies, Burks said, so any beer sold would have been full profit to pay for the festival and help fund the the chamber throughout the year.
Late Thursday, the chamber board decided to table the issue until next year.
Burks says she plans to do her research over the next year to show how successful controlled beer sales have been for other community festivals.


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Ports of Seattle and Tacoma container volume dropped 18% in December
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) announced that it handled a total of 284,452 TEUs in December, a 18.5% decrease from an unusually high December 2018 as shippers moved cargo ahead of tariffs. International imports were down 25.7%, while exports were...
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After years of waiting, fans of massively multiplayer games can finally visit Gotham City and Metropolis — but they’re not getting closer to the corridors of Hogwarts.
The Tuesday launch of DC Universe Online is high stakes for both developer/publisher Sony Online Entertainment and DC’s parent, Warner Bros. , but it turns out that it’s not their only dream project when it comes to massively multiplayer online (MMO) video games. In 2007, Warner and Sony were in negotiations to do an MMO based in the world of Harry Potter, according to people familiar with the business dealings.
The publishing and movie phenomenon would have been the perfect property to draw young players and fantasy fans of all ages into an online world where they could cast spells, attend Hogwarts and battle Voldemort together. However, the negotiations fell apart and Harry Potter MMO remains a pipe dream. That may change, though: Warner Bros. and author J.K. Rowling have expressed an intense focus on keeping Harry Potter alive across the media landscape for years to come and a global online video game still makes a lot of sense, whenever it launches.
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AMD Joins Eclipse to Forge Strong Alliance
A recent announcement of AMD honored its commitment by joining Eclipse Foundation in California to contribute to the Eclipse community with its rich professional experience in a consistent spirit of cooperation and innovation and to help push forward the standardization of expandable development platform and application framework.
Mr. Mike Milinkovich, Executive Director of Eclipse Foundation, said: "We are an organization of prestigious companies and individuals dedicated to the establishment and standardization of an open, extensive development platform and application framework. We hope that the participation of AMD will contribute to the Eclipse community."
The recently-launched AMD 4-core Opteron processor, which is a continuation of AMD's tradition to offer solutions to customers with reduced total ownership cost, adopts a similar thermal power design as the dual-core on a single silicon chip integrated with 4 x86 processing cores, and greatly improves the efficiency and performance of the processor. Through partnership with industrial chain, AMD further reinforces the 4-core micro-framework and improves software application like virtualization.
Mr. Earl Stahl, Vice-president in charge of software engineering of AMD, said, "AMD's participation in Eclipse Foundation is a milestone for AMD in the consistent provision of high-capability computing technology based on open standards for our customers. The Eclipse community, which aims to build up development platforms and application frameworks, has created the software to optimize multi-core technology, and by joining Eclipse, AMD will provide powerful support for such efforts."
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text: May 10 – 18, 2003 is the 20th Annual National TourismWeek. Tourism contributes approximately $4.2 billion and 35,000 jobs tothe Vermont economy annually. Tourism supports and promotes such diverseelements within Vermont as agriculture, outdoor recreation, naturalheritage, cultural heritage and Vermont-made products.Vermont has long held a reputation for the finest in products and lifeexperiences. Sharing our way of life through tourism enhances Vermont’simage as a great place to visit. This awareness, accomplished througheffective marketing, keeps Vermont a top global destination.National Tourism Week was developed to acknowledge the economic benefitsthat tourism brings to the United States and to educate the public aboutthe tourism opportunities that are available locally. In a spot to bebroadcast on Vermont’s radio and television stations, Vermont’s GovernorJames Douglas invites Vermonters and visitors to discover and enjoyVermont’s exceptional and varied tourism resources.At his press conference May 8, the Governor and Vermont Tourism andMarketing (VDTM) Commissioner Bruce Hyde acknowledged National TourismWeek. They unveiled a new advertising campaign by Cabot Creamerypromoting Vermont on their packaging as a tourism destination.During National Tourism Week the Vermont Department of Tourism andMarketing and Vermont businesses will conduct a Vermont trivia contest andaward prizes.Prizes include:* A Vermont Symphony Orchestra gift certificate sponsored by VSO* Camping and a 2003 Season Family Day Pass sponsored by Vermont’sState Parks* Vermont Golf Exclusive Links Cards sponsored by Vermont Golfmagazine* A Simon Pearce glass vase sponsored by Simon Pearce Glass* The grand prize is a vacation getaway to Vermont’s NortheastKingdom, including lodging at the Wildflower Inn, Lyndonville, and a wateradventure tour with Vermont Adventure Company, Westmore.Contest information will be available online at www.VermontVacation.com(link is external)and through many Vermont broadcast and print media.


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Have you had trouble finding PPE made specifically for women?
According to a recent article, less than a third of recently surveyed female workers in the United Kingdom say they are issued properly-fitted PPE by their employers today.
Over half of those women said the PPE they do have are ill-fitting and hamper the work they need to do.
Here is a list of those we know of who do carry arc-rated PPE specifically manufactured for women:
- Affinity Apparel
- AGO – Offers all available garment styles in women’s sizes, but they are not pictured on website. AGO will make them as requested at time of order.
- Apparel Solutions International (ASI) – A link to a sizing chart is available on individual clothing pages.
- Revco Industries
- Tecgen – Now a brand of NSA
- Workrite – Now a brand of Bulwark
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We do not receive any compensation for listing company names on our website.
ArcWear tests fabrics and PPE for for many different companies, and we list their websites as a courtesy to those who are looking to purchase PPE for their workers.
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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Shares in Germany's BMW climbed over 7% Wednesday as cost-cutting measures and reduced production levels helped it report a narrower first-quarter loss than markets had expected.
The car maker reported a net loss of 153 million euros ($203 million) for the quarter, compared to a profit of 485 million euros a year earlier. The result was still better than the roughly 270-million-euro loss that analysts had been expecting.
BMW (BMW) said the total number of BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brand cars sold in the quarter dropped 21% to 277,264 units and revenue declined 13% to 11.51 billion euros.
"Our first quarter reflects the operative progress we made in a still difficult economic environment. It is also the result of our resolute financial and cost management, which we implemented early on," said Friedrich Eichiner, head of finance.
Production was cut by around a third in the quarter as the group worked to reduce its inventory of unsold cars and slashed working hours for employees.
Analysts said the performance was significantly better than rival Daimler's (DAI) DAI Mercedes Benz unit, which lost 1.12 billion euros in the first three months of the year as car sales dropped 27%. See Archived story.
Oppenheim Research analyst Christian Breitsprecher also said that that BMW had a free cash flow of around 220 million euros in the quarter.
"This is certainly reassuring, particularly after the big underlying cash burn seen at Daimler in the first quarter," Breitsprecher said in a note to clients.
Shares in BMW gained 4.8% in Frankfurt Wednesday, having climbed as much as 7.6% earlier in the session. European markets also moved strongly higher. Also see Europe Markets.
BMW said it expects difficult conditions to continue through the remainder of the year, with numerous car markets braced for double-digit-volume declines.
"The unprecedented magnitude of economic downturn and the uncertainty that currently prevails mean that it is still not possible to make reliable predictions for the remainder of the year 2009," the group said.
Overall, sales volumes aren't expected to reach the previous year's level in 2009, but the group said it was sticking to its profitability targets for 2012, including a return on capital employed in excess of 26%.
"BMW will remain on its strategic course by speeding up cost-cutting and efficiency-improvement measures," it said.


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COVID-19 has brought about strong growth in the cyber security job sector. With more people than ever working from home, there are increased dangers that require more threat response. But what does this mean and why is it necessary?
Remote work presents its own security challenges. Many companies who sent workers home were not prepared. As we saw from our sample group in our COVID-19 Work From Home Survey, there were security holes and defects everywhere. As a result, more machines are vulnerable.
Phishing scams and open RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) ports are the most popular right now with hackers. As workers diversify from the safety of their office networks, the landscape for hackers is opened wide without proper safety protocols.
“VPN training and multi-factor authentication should all be part of the security stack when you’re doing remote access,” Mr. Cheng says. When asked what the number one thing a small business can do to protect themselves from cyber attacks, Mr. Cheng answered, “the number one thing is antivirus.” Mr. Cheng goes on to warn, “that is your last line of defense against a ransomware attack, and if your antivirus is free or not doing a very good job you’re going to get infected and the consequences, we’ve all learned, are very dire.”
Ransomware attacks are up 630% since January. The demand for security professionals is on the rise.
Growth Is Great
Growth is great. It should, however, should come in the prevention sector rather than the response. There’s a deficit of employable workers. “There’s a shortage of cyber security professionals in the nation, so people who get degrees in this are very employable,” Mr. Cheng notes. When asked about the qualifications necessary to fill these jobs, he said, “There’s numerous certifications you can get … the education system is investing in cyber throughout the entire nation.”
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Here is what you need to know.
1. Goldman Sachs sees a more 'hawkish' stance from Jerome Powell after the Fed's likely third rate cut this year. Goldman says today to keep an eye on the language used by the Fed chair, who the bank says will probably shift to favor tighter policy going forward.
2. Deutsche Bank tumbles on a disappointing quarterly loss after the 'necessary evil' spending on a massive overhaul. The bank is spending more to axe 18,000 jobs and as part of a major restructuring.
3. Italian-American automaker Fiat Chrysler confirmed on Wednesday it was holding talks with French rival Peugeot for a potential tie-up aimed at creating one of the world's leading groups in the automotive industry. The deal that could create a $50 billion player.
4. China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that lead China and US trade negotiators will speak again soon. A US administration official said an interim trade agreement between the United States and China might not be completed in time for signing in Chile next month as expected.
5. VW lowers 2019 outlook for vehicle deliveries as demand cools. VW said a slowdown in global demand would result in Volkswagen Group vehicle deliveries in 2019 to be in line with year-earlier figures, adjusting its earlier forecast which had expected a slight increase.
6. The US economy likely slowed further in the third quarter, held back by a moderation in consumer spending and declining business investment. The Commerce Department's snapshot of gross domestic product on Wednesday will likely sketch a picture of an economy that is losing speed.
7. Mattel soars after earnings smashed estimates and after the Barbie maker calls its whistleblower allegations 'unfounded'. Shares rose more than 18% in premarket trading.
8. Stocks are muted going into the Fed rate decision. S&P 500 futures are flat, while the Nasdaq futures (+0.1%) are rising marginally. In Europe, The DAX (-0.2%) is down as is the Euro Stoxx 50 (-0.1%). In Asia, stocks closed falling, with the Nikkei (-0.6%), Shanghai Composite (-0.5%) and Hang Seng (-0.4%) in the red.
9. There's a heap of earnings out today. Facebook and Apple are the highlights.
10. There's a stack of data out today. The Fed rate decision and GDP is out.


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UAE-based mobile technology company Mondia Media has launched its entertainment platform Monsooq in Nigeria.
Nigeria is the second country to get Monsooq following its recent launch in South Africa.
Monsooq users pay only for the time they spend consuming content, with customers buying entertainment time just as they would mobile airtime. The service offers movies, sports, educational content, books, series, games and music.
Mondia Group CEO Amadeo Rahmann described Nigeria as a great local content hub for Africa, with its media and entertainment industry (aka Nollywood) providing world-class content.
“Nigeria is currently the second largest film producer in the world in terms of the number of movies. The local industry employs about one million people and generates over US$7bn for the economy, and it is exciting to help provide another platform for this content,” he said.
“Africa is the next frontier in regard to digitisation. Our extensive footprint, increasing customer base and significant experience in the region make Africa a natural choice of focus for us. African markets, especially Nigeria with its large population and growth of digital streaming services, are primed for the democratisation of content.”
Adding that Mondia “is firmly focused on changing the way people consume entertainment,” Rahmann continued: “We have incredible reach and deep understanding of the geographies in which we operate, with over 1.4 billion potential users in these countries.
“Covid-19 has had such a dramatic impact on economies globally, deeply affecting consumers’ disposable income. We believe the Monsooq model is reflective of the changed financial situation of consumers while bringing much-needed entertainment during these difficult times.”
Mondia also highlighted PwC South Africa research from 2019 that showed entertainment and media spend in Nigeria jumped 25.5% in 2017 to US$3.8bn.


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Markor Technology has teamed up with Relax Gaming to give a further boost to its aggregation platform.
The alliance will allow Relax Gaming’s dedicated in-house content list with Markor’s vast network of online casino operators, including the studio’s signature titles, to wit Temple Tumble, and Money Train.
Building on a Brilliant Portfolio of Games
Markor Technology already has a brilliant library of games that features more than 5,000 online games for partner operators and their players to explore. The inclusion of Relax will give the platform an additional boost and help operators access content that their players will definitely like.
Commenting on this news in a press release shared with media representatives, Markor Technology CEO Melissa Summerfield said that her company has built up a reputation for being one of the industry’s leaders in aggregation content and services. Partnering with some of the biggest names in iGaming is definitely a positive development. Summerfield added:
By bringing on board a brand with the global reputation and stature of Relax Gaming, we’ll be able to offer an even greater variety of top-quality titles to our online casino partners and we look forward to hearing the feedback from their players after they take some of these great new games for a spin.Markor Technology CEO Melissa Summerfield
Relax Gaming for its part is an equally prominent developer and aggregation service provider. Commenting on this latest tie-up, Relax Gaming CCO Nadiya Attard said that the company was delighted to be joining forces with Markor and hailed the success the company has achieved in aggregation services, despite being a fairly new market entry. Attard added:
With Markor’s recent acquisition of multiple licenses, as well as regulatory approval to work with Spanish operators, we hope our leading titles will prove a key driver in further expanding their brand.Relax Gaming CCO Nadiya Attard
Markor Technology already holds licensees from multiple jurisdictions and can provide its services and content in the United Kingdom, Malta, and Gibraltar, and recently received a license from the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, Spain’s gambling regulator. Interestingly, Relax Gaming is a leading aggregation platform that has amassed thousands of games to distribute with its own network of operators.
Not only that, but the company itself has been working to actively push its own in-house products with another aggregation platform. All of this highlights the importance of turning to aggregation solutions to help reduce the costs of integration and launches and drive awareness for individual products.
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INTTRA, the ocean container shipping industry’s largest neutral network, has teamed up with a top Chinese IT logistics company to expand its electronic verified gross mass (eVGM) solutions in the country.
Ningbo International Logistics Development Company (NILD), which has provided booking and shipping instructions as an INTTRA partner since 2008, will now extend its partnership to include INTTRA's eVGM solution.
The system is a digital method of protecting against the misdeclaration of cargo weight, a major hazard which often results in cargo claims, structural damages to vessels and also poses a significant risk to the lives of staff.
Xu Wei, Vice-General Manager, NILD, said: “NILD has aggressive growth plans in China, so we're looking forward to leveraging this new agreement and nearly decade-long close partnership with INTTRA to help us achieve our goals.
“NILD has now signed up for INTTRA's eVGM, helping NILD's CargoEDI to prepare for growth in the North China region. Additionally, by integrating with CargoEDI, ocean booking agents and shippers in Northern China can transact to multiple ocean carrier providers through INTTRA.”
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Inna Kuznetsova, President and COO, INTTRA, said: “INTTRA is pleased to expand its partnership with NILD to create higher value for customers in China.
“We're seeing more companies join our eVGM network to leverage a single connection for the submission and status check of eVGM to multiple carriers as a way to reduce costs and inefficiencies.”


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Morecambe businesses say cheers to festive boost
Shoppers weren't put off by the bad weather this festive season say businesses across Morecambe who have revealed all on their busiest time of year.
As customers put away their Christmas decorations and settle into the new year, traders and businesses look back on what was a very busy December.
For Tricia Heath, manager of 13 The Warehouse on Queen Street, Christmas is the best time of year for the department store and cafe.
She said: “It’s always busy, a lot of people came in to get their secret Santa gifts. I think the general feeling for people was there wasn’t much buzz around the place this year for Christmas, I think the weather affected that.
“We are always looking for more signage so we will be pushing for that again, just to let people know that there are businesses off the promenade.”
Pinocchio’s Traditional Toys & Dolls Houses also saw an influx of customers this festive season as many parents raided their trinkets.
Meanwhile the Crown Hotel on Marine Road Central was refurbished in October and business has been booming ever since.
In the week running up to Christmas the Crown was fully booked on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
“Every Thursday we have been full, our Sunday lunches have been very popular too,” said manager Liam Broster.
“The music we have here has really took off. The chef in the kitchen who runs it by himself, he has had a dazzling time.”
Traders at Morecambe’s Festival Market on the promenade experienced a very busy Christmas Eve.
“Feedback from traders in the run up to Christmas has been fairly positive,” said Tracey Bruce, Lancaster City Council markets manager.
“We look forward to another year of providing customers with a wide choice of services.”