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The footwear and leather goods market in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is on track to hit $20 billion next year in the backdrop of a booming retail sector, industry analysts said. A study by Mordor Intelligence has forecast that the MEA leather goods market is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate of over seven per cent to touch $21.23 billion by 2025. The growth is fuelled mostly by the adoption of omnichannel retailing in the region, the study said, adding that leather manufacturers have also been focusing on innovation in design and use of…

When video game producer Petr Kolar and his future colleagues made a research trip to the Legiovlak, a replica World War I-era train that chugs around the Czech Republic, he noted the pristine Czechoslovak Legion uniforms worn by the museum guides. “The Legion were like gentlemen fighting,” said Kolar, who co-founded Ashborne Games after that visit. “They always made sure that they were well cleaned, well equipped. That’s one of the reasons 70,000 men could control the whole Trans-Siberian Railway.” Foregrounding historical accuracy was a priority for Ashborne’s first original game, Last Train Home, which retells the Legion’s rolling evacuation…

Babar Azam has relinquished the captaincy but he remains the cornerstone of Pakistan’s batting, Test skipper Shan Masood said ahead of their tour of Australia. Babar stepped down as Pakistan’s all-formats captain earlier this month after they failed to make it to the semifinals of the 50-overs World Cup in India. Masood will begin his tenure with a three-Test series in Australia and the top order batter said there was no doubt about Babar’s stature in the side. “Babar Azam is the best batter in the side and you build your team around your best batter so his position will…

2023 MEPRA AWARDS HONOURS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN MIDDLE EAST PR INDUSTRY Dubai, UAE -: The 15th edition of the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) Awards took centre stage on November 23rd at the Atlantis, The Palm, marking a historic moment with the largest ever judging panel. The event, attended by over 500 guests and 87 organisations, transformed into a red-carpet spectacle for Middle East-based agencies and professionals across 47 award categories. In celebration of the best public relations strategies and campaigns, the awards ceremony spotlighted outstanding performance in the industry throughout 2023. From impactful communication campaigns to outstanding organisational…

Cryptocurrency has become the new trend, and many people are investing in virtual currencies. However, with so many cryptocurrencies available, deciding where to invest can be challenging, as well as keeping track of the market’s changes and — most importantly — storing your digital assets securely. Fortunately, you can use your smartphone to stay updated about your investments. You can download many apps to track your coins, use them as a virtual wallet, or even use them as handy tools to stay ahead of the game. In addition to cryptocurrency apps, we have compiled a list of our favorite stock-trading…

Dr Abdulla Mohammad Alrahoomi has been playing a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and well-being of the UAE’s athletes of determination, some of whom have proven their mettle at the recent 4th Asian Para Games in China. In an exceptional performance, the UAE athletes clinched 11 medals – four gold, four silver, and three bronze, and showed prowess in athletics, powerlifting, archery, cycling, shooting, boccia, badminton, and judo. Much to the pride of the athletes and the nation, the UAE delegation secured the top position among Arab nations – a testament to their dedication and Dr Alrahoomi’s expertise in…

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is due to attend the UN climate talks in the United Arab Emirates Thursday where he will hold talks with diplomats on the release of hostages held by Hamas. His visit comes seven weeks into the Israel-Hamas war and coincides with a day-long extension of truce that had been due to expire on Thursday, amid ongoing attempts to release more hostages. At COP28, which will also be attended by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Herzog will hold a “series of diplomatic meetings on the importance of releasing the hostages held by Hamas”, the Israeli presidency said in…

Kennar Lewis and Hazratullah Zazai came up with a superlative batting display to help Northern Warriors thrash Team Abu Dhabi by 10 wickets in the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Meanwhile, in the second match of the night, Samp Army (99/3 in 9.5 overs) defeated Chennai Braves (97/7 in 10 overs) by seven wickets. Earlier, Northern Warriors, after winning toss and electing to bowl, restricted Abu Dhabi to 103 for 7 in 10 overs as Tabraiz Shamsi led the bowling attack with two wickets for 17 runs. Tom Banton top-scored with 33, but none of…

Mozafarian Jewellers 200 years family jewellers participate Golden Wings Fashion Show and Awards Plazzo Versace Dubai. Dazzlers include royal pots by the 300-year-old jewellery house, Mozafarian.To commemorate 2,500 years of the Persian Empire, the exquisite hand-crafted crystal casks, now part of a museum collection, were fashioned painstakingly in four years, inlaid with several thousand pieces of gold, diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Abbas Mozafarian says the Mozafarian style is all about heritage, evolving through years of knowledge and expereince. Kicking off at the dazzling Versace today, the three-day, by-invitation-only event will have as its main attraction a Rolls-Royce centrepiece, the ultimate…

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