Author: Editorial team
In the quiet valleys of the Val-de-Travers, where the rhythms of Swiss watchmaking still dictate the pace of life, Parmigiani Fleurier has always taken a more contemplative path than most. Founded by master watchmaker and restorer Michel Parmigiani, the maison grew out of a respect for horological heritage — the kind that comes from decades spent restoring some of the world’s most historical timepieces. That shaped Parmigiani’s outlook: watches must possess technical integrity, but also a sense of aesthetic equilibrium. It is an approach that found perhaps its modern articulation in the Tonda PF collection when it arrived in 2021.…
AL AIN, 20th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, praying to God Almighty to grant him continued health and wellbeing. H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan also extended his sincere congratulations on this occasion to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai;Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy…
CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Abdullah Altaifi, Regional Vice President, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Bahrain, at Palo Alto Networks, to discuss in more detail what business lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic can be applied amidst the ongoing disruption across the Middle East region, what new wave of cyberattacks are being launched – and how much of a role is AI playing in driving them. Abdullah Altaifi, Regional Vice President, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Bahrain, at Palo Alto Networks, has called for business leaders to change their mindset from managing devices to managing identities. There have been a…
UAE’s State Security Apparatus (SSA) has announced the dismantling of a terrorist network funded and operated by Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran, and the arrest of its members. The network had been operating within the country under a fictitious commercial cover and sought to infiltrate the national economy and carry out external schemes threatening the country’s financial stability. The SSA explained that the network operated according to a pre-established strategic plan in coordination with external parties linked to Hezbollah and Iran, in violation of economic and legal regulations, to launder money, finance terrorism and threaten national security. Stay up to date…
This Eid al-Fitr, Paramount Hotel Midtown invites guests to experience Dubai from above with a stylish skyline escape in the heart of the city. Guests can enjoy a stay with the full amount redeemable as dining credit at Malibu Sky Lounge, a rooftop gem set high above the city, offering a refined culinary experience paired with sweeping skyline views. Wake up to spectacular views of Dubai’s iconic skyline before continuing the experience at Malibu Sky Lounge infinity pool. From relaxed dining moments to sunset views high above the city, the stay blends exceptional cuisine with Paramount’s signature cinematic flair. Offer…
UMM AL QAIWAIN, 19th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has sent Eid Al-Fitr congratulatory messages to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, and H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain also sent similar cables of congratulations on the occasion…
Uniceramic Qatar W.L.L., the country’s first and only manufacturer of porcelain and ceramic tiles, has successfully leveraged an Epicor cloud-based ERP solution to achieve significant operational improvements across finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales. Epicor have helped Uniceramic Qatar transform their operations and deliver world-class manufacturing capabilities. Since deploying Epicor Kinetic, the company has increased inventory accuracy to over 96%, reduced purchase order cycle times from up to seven days to just one or two, and cut monthly financial closing by more than 50%, enabling faster and more confident financial reporting. With one of the most advanced and highly automated…
Several people thronged to markets around the country to do some last-minute shopping before Eid Al Fitr. Even as the regional tensions continued, UAE residents and citizens did not dial down their Eid celebrations or their spirits. At the Rolla market, crowds began building up almost immediately after the night’s Isha prayers. Afghan clothes seller Noor Rahman said that it had been a very busy week for them. “From last weekend, we have had a steady stream of customers,” he said. “This year, we were worried whether people would be hesitant to spend but thank God, there is no dip…
Watch collecting has earned a reputation for being complex, unapproachable, and intimidating. Understandably so, as technical specifications, jargon, and impossible-to-pronounce brands often make newcomers hesitate altogether. Well, this isn’t the case anymore. Ali Nael is the founder of FutureGrail, a luxury watch auction house – his perspective is that collecting must be accessible and democratized. But for the ones with the intent to begin, encouragement lies at the helm. As a staunch purveyor of inclusivity, Ali believes watch collecting should be a fun experience and not a daunting task. Years of handling significant wristwatches and historic pocket watches have given…
ABU DHABI, 19th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, stated that Iran’s blatant aggressions will not undermine UAE’s resolve, stressing that the country is not a party to the ongoing war in the region. He added the that the UAE is a sovereign state that formulates its policies based on its national priorities and its approach of supporting political solutions, noting that the nation “has been working diligently and very hard for diplomacy” that would spare the region conflicts and wars. In remarks to…