Aries Group announces women empowerment benefits including two years of Post-delivery benefits for its female employees

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  • Aries Group is the first company in Asia to introduce menstrual leave for female employees
  • New work culture enhanced with baby care leave
  • Over 10% percent of employment opportunities reserved for women with equal pay

Aries Group of companies, whose portfolio includes the world’s largest ship design and inspection firm with more than 2,000 employees in 19 countries, has launched numerous innovative projects for women empowerment and has set the ball rolling to implement a new work culture in the industry by announcing various innovative projects.

The Group has announced ‘Baby Care Leave’ as a post-natal benefit for female employees in conjunction with its Silver Jubilee celebrations. This announcement aims to ensure the best maternal care for all new mothers in the Aries family. The female staff can take leave for one year and an additional year as work-from-home without any service break. As part of this scheme, employees who live near the office can avail four half hour breaks during working hours for taking care of babies.

The UAE-based multinational Aries Group is the first company in Asia to introduce menstrual leave for female employees. In an era where recognising women’s rights at work is still considered as a challenge and cases of labour exploitation increasing globally in many fields, Aries has been taking path-breaking initiatives to encourage women empowerment.

Sir Sohan Roy, the founder chairman and CEO of the Aries group said, “We are elated to make such revolutionary announcements as part of the company’s 25th anniversary. We have previously announced many notable projects, including a fifty percent profit share for employees, retirement with a pension for employees, Parent pension, and Spouse salary, etc. This year our focus is on women empowerment and making our working spaces more welcoming and adaptable for our female staff.”

As a model for women empowerment, ground breaking initiatives launched for women empowerment include the Anti-Dowry Policy, Salary to Unemployed Wives of Employees, Menstrual leaves for Women Employees, Scheme to Turn Women Employees into Entrepreneurs, Special Office for Women, Work from Home facility, New Work Programs for Employees’ Mental Health, Policy Against Gender Discrimination, Anti sexism policy and various other Schemes for Women’s Welfare. Aries Group is becoming a model for the global maritime sector by setting up an office exclusively for women in the maritime sector, where less than 2% percent of women work, and reserving more than 10% percent of employment opportunities only for women with equal pay.

RAK Mall welcomes two new stores

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New outlets include Bath & Body Works and Bloomed Out for self-indulgence and for gifts for loved ones

Dubai, UAE: The shopping mall and management division Lulu Group International, Line Investments & Property reveals two new stores at popular retail destination, RAK Mall to start the new year with new retail offerings that complement the mall’s existing shopping, entertainment, and dining experiences.

The new store openings offer visitors more options of diverse brands for ease and convenience, together with attractive deals and offers. Bath & Body Works will offer customers giveaways and a voucher for a free lotion on spending AED200/-.

In addition, another new outlet, Bloomed Out, located on the 1st level of RAK mall, offers visitors fresh flowers and gifts just in time for Valentines Day. The outlet offers flowers in different species and colors and offered in a bouquet, basket in a vase.

Both outlets offer useful and meaningful products for self-use and for gifting. RAK MALL places great emphasis on health and safety measures since the pandemic, ensuring the public areas remain a safe place to shop and dine in.

Silicon Central adds new stores to retail portfolio

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Ten new stores open doors with five more scheduled to open in February in Dubai’s latest lifestyle and shopping destination

Dubai, UAE: Silicon Central, Dubai’s latest lifestyle and shopping destination announces the opening of over ten new stores in the last few weeks with five more outlets opening this month to offer mall visitors a diverse shopping experience.

The new stores that opened recently include OVS, Al Futtaim Auto Centre, Tanishq, Al Jaber Optical, Smoker Centre, Chili Ways, Smart Vape, Home Box, Yateem Optician, Asli Beirut, Locksmith and Splash. Stores opening in February will include Khau Galli, Wingstop, Clove Tree, Illy Café, Portofino Aesthetic Clinic and Raju Omelet.

Mr. Salim MA, Director Lulu Group said, “The diverse range of stores at Silicon Central meets the needs of our discerning consumer needs as shoppers today value more variety in retail and a convenient shopping experience. With our current and upcoming retail mix, and the events the mall team members have curated, we hope to offer shoppers more opportunities to create memorable moments at the mall.”

Since the mall opened doors, shoppers have been visiting Silicon Central to enjoy the mall ambience and have been shopping at popular outlets like Lulu Hypermarket, Max, Starbucks, Bath and Body, Forever 21, Pappa Roti, Flormar, La Senza, Splash and getting fit at UFC Gym.

Silicon Central is strategically positioned 12 km from the city-centre and 15 km from Dubai Airport in Dubai Silicon Oasis, the first eco sustainable district in Dubai focused on low carbon footprint, AI, and technology.

Silicon Central is conveniently located near the Dubai Al Ain Road where more than 350.000 cars pass by every day and it aims to offer a host of new retail outlets to the nearby community of 400.000 people as well as students attending the universities in Academic City.

Sumo Sushi & Bento reveals The Blazing Fire Rolls

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Spiciest sushi launched for the first time in the UAE with three levels of spiciness

UAE: Sumo Sushi & Bento, the originator of family friendly sushi dining in the region is revealing the ‘Blazing Fire’ sushi rolls for the first time in the UAE at three levels of spiciness – mild, spicy and extreme.

Diners can savour the flaming hot ‘Blazing Fire’ rolls for AED 52/- and the chef will prepare the dish according to the taste and spice level of the customer. The dish caters to clients who prefer a variety of options and have a taste for spicy food.

Sumo’s Blazing Fire Roll packs in the flavour and heat. Stuffed with avocado, crabsticks, and cucumber, dressed with fresh salmon and drizzled with the Sumo Sushi & Bento signature spicy sauce and spring onions.

Jerome Mortel, COO, Sumo International Inc. LLC,said, “New food item development is a core part of our business, and we are delighted by the new dishes our chefs have revealed to start the new year with. We are particularly excited about the Blazing Fire Rolls as there was a gap in the market for sushi lovers who like a bit of spice in their meal. The Blazing Fire dishes are available both for dine in, take-out and delivery orders so it can be enjoyed with friends and family.”

The Blazing fire dishes were revealed to food connoisseurs and sushi lovers at the Town Centre Jumeirah outlet of Sumo Sushi & Bento and guests were treated to exquisite sushi rolls from the catering menu after the reveal.

Featuring the finest Japanese cuisine and fun activities that caters to all age groups and suits different taste buds, Japanese food connoisseurs at Sumo Sushi & Bento can also indulge in customized sushi sandwiches, poke bowls, Bento boxes and other Japanese specialty rolls.

For regular patrons,Sumo Mobile App is a most simple and convenient way to earn loyalty points. Collect Kenji Coins for every order and redeem them for FREE food and drinks (1 AED= 1 Kenji Coin). You can redeem the rewards without any minimum spend. Enjoy!

The special offers are available from 11am to 11pm at all Sumo Sushi & Bento outlets. For Booking, visit https://sumosushibento.com, download the Sumo Sushi App or call 800-7866(SUMO)

Usher in Chinese New Year with four malls in Dubai & Northern Emirates

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Mall events and entertaining activations curated for celebrations to welcome Year of the Rabbit

Dubai, UAE: The shopping mall and management division of Lulu Group International, Line Investments & Property (LIP) reveals exciting Chinese New Year plans to usher in the Year of the Rabbit with events, themed deco and lively Chinese performances across its Malls in Dubai and Northern Emirates from 20th to 22nd January.

The events at RAK Mall, Lulu Mall Fujairah, Mall of Umm Al Quwain and Silicon Central are curated to reflect the perfect balance of traditional and contemporary Chinese culture through  music, dance, food, and other cultural elements.

RAK Mall will have family activities starting 6pm with giant air mascot Rabbit and artists performing in Chinese themed costumes on 20th January, Chinese Dragon Show on 21st January and Chinese Lion Dance on 22nd January plus a beautifully decorated themed arch for the occasion.

Lulu Mall Fujairah visitors will enjoy a Chinese Lion dance on 20th of January, Giant Air Mascot Rabbit Shows on 21st January and Chinese Dragon Show on 22nd of January after 6pm. Take memorable photos with Chinese New Year themed decorated arch with friends and family.

Mall of Umm Al Quwain will have fun filled celebrations for Chinese New Year over two days with Chinese Dragon Show on 20th of January and lion dance next day. Visitors can take pictures with Chinese Themed decorated arch to capture memorable moments.

Silicon Central has also curated exciting activities for Chinese New Year celebrations from 20th to 22nd January with live entertainment at mall atrium and a themed set up for a festive oriental ambience and photo opportunities.

There is a Giant Panda Air Mascot with activities on 20th, Chinese Lion Dance on 21st and Chinese Dragon Dance with Air Mascot on 22nd of January from 6pm onwards in Mall Atrium.

All Line Investments & Property Malls place great emphasis on safety measures regarding COVID-19, ensuring the public areas remain a safe place to shop and dine in.

Start the Year with captivating celebrations at Silicon Central

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Exciting shows curated to keep shoppers entertained

Start the new year filled with fun, energy and lots of entertaining shows and events at Silicon Central, Dubai’s latest lifestyle and shopping destination with roaming entertainment, monopoly, citrus week, petting zoo, Chinese New Year and India Republic Day celebrations.

For DSF Spend and Win Promotion until 29th January, customers can shop or dine to get chance to win up to 1 million Dirhams in cash, when spending AED 200/-. Also catch live DSF roaming entertainment from 6pm to 10pm across two weekends on 14-15th and 27th to 28th January 2023. Monopoly lovers can enjoy games at mall atrium from 14th to 15th January.

Silicon central will also host Citrus Week on January 19th at level 1 near food court area from 5pm onwards with fun interactive activities that includes Citrus art, games and win exciting prices during activation.

Animal lovers and kids can enjoy ‘Petting Zoo’ at Silicon Central on 20-22nd and 27-29th January and have fun photo opportunities with friends and family.

Mall visitors can enjoy also Chinese New Year celebrations with live entertainment with Giant Panda Air Mascot and activities on 20th, Chinese Lion Dance on 21st and Chinese Dragon Dance with Air Mascot on 22nd of January from 6pm onwards in Mall Atrium.

In partnership with Lulu Hypermarket, the mall will celebrate India Republic Day by displaying six different India Grain Millets in mall atrium from 25th to 29th of January, offering residents’ insights into this important commodity.

Silicon Central is strategically positioned 12 km from the city-centre and 15 km from Dubai Airport in Dubai Silicon Oasis, the first eco sustainable district in Dubai focused on low carbon footprint, AI, and technology. Silicon Central is conveniently located near the Dubai Al Ain Road where more than 350.000 cars pass by every day and it aims to offer a host of new retail outlets to the nearby community of 400.000 people as well as students attending the universities in Academic City.

January offers at Sumo Sushi & Bento

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Matsuri Box, Ramen Festival and Weekly specials to be enjoyed

 

Dubai, UAE: Start the New Year by treating your friends and family to some amazing offers from Sumo Sushi & Bento. Enjoy the cooler season with delicious and wholesome dishes curated for the Ramen Festival, spice up your day with some Kimchee Ramen or treat the staff, friends and family with the Matsuri box that is becoming popular for parties and office gatherings.

January Weekly offer of Kimchee Ramen


Check out the Kimchee Ramen at Sumo Sushi & Bento. The Korean inspired Ramen is a perfect combination of spicy, tangy, and salty flavour. Made in a clear chicken broth, protein packed with beef Bacon, half fried egg and tofu. Topped off with Kimchee, bean sprouts, Enoki Mushroom, Wakame and Bamboo Shoot. Price is AED 50/-.

Matsuri Box 

Revel in the festive spirit with Samurai, Super California, Crunchy Crazy, Dynamite, Sweet Potato Crunch, and fresh slices of Tuna & Salmon in one box! Enjoy 50 pcs of sushi and sashimi for only AED 289/-available for takeaway & delivery or for Dine-in without the Box. Valid at all Sumo Branches, the Matsuri box is only available until February 28th 2023.

Ramen Festival

The annual Sumo Sushi & Bento’s Ramen Festival returns from now until the 28th of February 2023 in all outlets and will have twelve flavours, including two surprising ramen dishes that will be revealed in the new year. The festival will highlight twelve vegetarian and non-vegetarian ramen dishes including ones that are old favourites, best-selling ramens and dishes perfect for the winter with a perfect blend of sumptuous flavours.

For regular patrons,Sumo Mobile App is a most simple and convenient way to earn loyalty points. Collect Kenji Coins for every order and redeem them for FREE food and drinks (1 AED= 1 Kenji Coin). You can redeem the rewards without any minimum spend. Enjoy!

The special offers are available from 11am to 11pm at all Sumo Sushi & Bento outlets. For Booking, visit https://sumosushibento.com, download the Sumo Sushi App or call 800-7866(SUMO)

Stunning Festive Gift Ideas from Romanovamakeup

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Shine bright this festive season with the perfect makeup products from Romanovamakeup, a one-stop destination for all your makeup gifting needs for your loved ones.

The Founder, Olga Romanova’s makeup philosophy is that makeup gives women an undeniable sense of self-confidence, reveals boundless energy, potential and possibilities. To her, a little touch of blush or mascara and a delicate lip gloss can instantly cheer you up and open your heart to everything that is most beautiful in the world.

This year, the brand makes your life easier with some beauty gift ideas ranging from the eyeshadow palette of every woman’s dream to the best lip gloss we all need. Romanovamakeup products are great for stocking fillers with their amazing array of products from makeup must-haves that adds the perfect touch of cheer for the holidays!

We have curated some makeup must-haves you can gift to yourself or give as a gift! 

1. Romanovamakeup Beauty Brush set

Romanovamakeup Beauty Brush set is beautifully and comes in an elegant red pouch and hence is an ideal gift for a beauty lover. This makeup brush set meets the application needs of all cosmetic products like powders, blushes, eyeshadows, highlighters and shimmer products. We also love other make up tools from the brand such as the two in one pencil sharpener.

2. Highlighters for a natural glow 

Romanovamakeup highlighters give users a natural glow and catches the natural light in a way that reflects off the high points of your face. Be it on your cheekbones, under your eyebrows to accentuate your eyes, or to emphasize your lips, they are a staple for the makeup bag.

3. Lipsticks and Lip glosses

Lipsticks and lip glosses from Romanovamakeup are available in gorgeous shades, designed to hydrate the lips while providing a smooth texture, high-shine finish, and moisturizing lustre to the lips depending on the product you choose. Infused with vitamins A and E, and aloe vera to moisturize and condition, this high-gloss formula can be worn by itself or over lipstick to boost shine. A makeup must-have for yourself or as a gift to light up your smile and match your holiday attires. 

4. Blushers and shades

We love the shimmer in the Romanovamakeup range.  It is perfect for festive make-up as the palettes come with shimmering shades and fabulous textures. The eyeshadow and highlighter palettes are designed in illuminating shades offering optimum coverage and will get you many compliments this holiday season.

5. Eyelashes

Romanovamakeup lashes are made of high-quality synthetics and are not tested on animals. These eyelashes are vegan and can be used up to ten times if handled with care and are ideal for all occasions.

Zahara Travel looks to Amadeus to enhance its customer experience with new products and services

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Corporate travel specialist in Oman with over 50 years of experience partners with Amadeus to expand its premium customer offering

For more than 50 years, Zahara Travel has become renowned for demonstrating an entrepreneurial and pioneering approach to corporate travel. This strategy has helped the company gain prominence as a premium service-oriented organization, resulting in winning the “Oman Award for Excellence” in Tourism six times. Thanks to its collaboration with Amadeus, the corporate travel specialist plans to boost its level of automation to deliver an enhanced and more personalized customer service.

Zahara Travel has chosen to implement the latest cloud-based Amadeus Selling Platform, which delivers fast access to a comprehensive range of travel services using real-time connectivity for the most up-to-date inventory and pricing. To benefit customers further, Zahara Travel will deploy Amadeus Productivity Suite, which is a behind-the-scenes set of tools that enable travel consultants to focus on delivering the best customer service rather than the administrative processes that need to be managed. Amadeus Web Services is another key component of the agreement between the two companies.

Gautam Broota, CEO of Zahara Travel and Service Bureau LLC said, “As a pioneer in the Travel and Tourism business in Oman, we strive to offer our customers the most efficient and seamless award-winning service. Our partnership with Amadeus ensures we are using highly advanced products and services that enhance our ability to deliver customer service in a comprehensive and personalized manner. We are excited about the expanded range of solutions included in this agreement as it elevates our offering to the next level for all our stakeholders.”

Ernesto Sanchez Beaumont, Managing Director, Amadeus Gulf, adds: “Amadeus’ travel solutions will help enhance the services offered by Zahara Travel and is backed by our commitment to support our customers every step of the way to get the travel industry thriving again. Our aim is to help agencies in the region transition to using the latest digital and automated technology that boosts productivity and delivers the best customer experience. We are excited to work with Zahara Travel as we share a common goal in elevating the travel experience for everyone.”

As the travel ecosystem evolves, it is crucial for corporate travel agents to review and potentially upgrade the systems, processes, and tools in place, to keep up with rising consumer demand.

Sumo Sushi & Bento launches the Matsuri Box for the festive season

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The beautifully packed box comes with 50 pieces of sushi ideal for parties, end of year celebrations and for gifting

Dubai, UAE: Sumo Sushi & Bento celebrates the festive season by introducing the Matsuri Box or the Festival Box with fifty pieces of the best-selling and customers favourite sushi that is ideal for gifting, birthday parties, picnics, family get togethers during the holiday period and New Year Celebrations from the 20th of December until the stocks are available.

Families can host a fabulous feast from the comfort of their home as the sushi rolls, already cut up into individual pieces can be enjoyed with chopsticks or with fingers and is an easy, hassle-free appetizer/snack. With so many choices to select from, it can be a hearty meal too. For added flavour, diners can enjoy the sushi by dipping it into soy sauce mixed with wasabi, and then use the pickled ginger as a palate cleanser in between bites as available in the Matsuri Box.

Available at just AED 289/-, Sushi fans will be able to indulge in 50 pieces of sushi rolls that includes Maguro Sashimi, Sake Sashimi, Dynamite Roll, Crunchy Crazy Roll, Samurai Roll, Super California Roll and Sweet Potato Crunch Roll.

The Matsuri Box offers both quality and value delicacies perfect for all occasions and is available for take-away, delivery and for Dine-In (without the box). It is available on the Sumo Sushi & Bento website and Mobile app.

For regular patrons,the Mobile App is a most simple and convenient way to earn loyalty points. Collect Kenji Coins for every order and redeem them for FREE food and drinks (1 AED= 1 Kenji Coin). You can redeem the rewards without any minimum spend.

The Sumo Sushi & Bento offers are available from 11am to 11pm at all Sumo Sushi & Bento outlets. For Booking: Visit https://sumosushibento.com or call 800-7866(SUMO)