• Home
• /
• Local business

Damas opens new luxury boutique

The new boutique offers a bespoke shopping experience, and includes well known high-end brands such as Garrard, Mikimoto, Roberto Coin, Pasquale Bruni, Magerit, Baraka, Parmigiani Fleurier, Arnold & Son, Backes & Strauss, CVSTOS and Perrelet.

Anan Fakhreddin, CEO of Damas, said: “The Damas name and image is moving on from being a famous brand in Dubai to becoming established as a famous international jewellery brand that has its roots in this emirate. Similar to Dubai, Damas foresees no limits to advancing its position as a leader in the high-end luxury market. Under this new vision, we are furthering our brand name and image and are proud to be recognised as one of the most dynamic and prestigious international trademarks in the jewellery industry.”

Retail

Dubai Duty Free goes ‘Superbrand’

Dubai Duty Free received its ‘Superbrands’ status for the eighth time at the recent Superbrands Tribute Event held at the Inter-Continental Dubai Festival City. The Dubai Duty Free award was presented by the Superbrands Council in the UAE. Commenting on the achievement, Dubai Duty Free executive vice chairman, Colm McLoughlin said: “We are delighted to be awarded the ‘Superbrands’ status and I thank the council members and associates for voting for Dubai Duty Free. This award is essentially a well-deserved endorsement of the relationship we have with our customers, our suppliers and our own employees and reflects our efforts over the past 30 years.”

Banking

Mashreq launches Ramadan offers to double reward points

Leading UAE financial institution, Mashreq announced exciting offers during the Holy Month of Ramadan for their cardholders. Customers can look forward to earning Double Salaam Points on Debit and Credit Cards, every time they use their cards between Iftar and Suhoor.

The Mashreq Flavours dining programme has been enhanced to include attractive discounts at over 125 flavours partner restaurants with tailored offerings for Iftar and Suhoor. These include dining discounts at top five star properties such as the The Oberoi, Damac Maison, Sofitel Downtown, Pullman, Copthorne, Ramada, Shangri la, Millennium, Movenpick, along with a list of fine dining outlets.

Banking

UNB wins Superbrand 
Award for 2014

Union National Bank, or UNB, recently won the acclaimed Superbrand award 2014. Mohammed Zein, SVP and Head of Corporate Business Group, Dubai Region and Ahmed Rida Kolthoum, SVP & Head of Corporate Business Group, Sharjah & NE region received the Award on behalf of UNB during the Superbrands Tribute Event that was held recently in Dubai.

Electronics

Airocide makes GCC debut

Akida Holdings USA, through their partner Fakhruddin Holdings, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Max Electronics to distribute the former’s flagship Airocide technology, developed by NASA, to the GCC. Ali Asgar Fakhruddin of Fakhruddin Holdings, said: “We are extremely pleased to launch the breakthrough innovation, Airocide in the GCC, as we are positive that it will make a significant difference to the quality of life in the region.”