Tomorrow, Hard Rock Cafe will kick off its annual World Burger Tour competition in celebration of Hard Rock International Founders’ Day.Hard Rock Cafe chefs from around the world were challenged to develop unique burger creations that showcase elements from their regional cultures and personal taste. These innovative recipes will be available exclusively for guests to try, including the Desert Halloumi Burger at Hard Rock Cafe Dubai from June 14 through August 5. For example, guests at Hard Rock Cafe Rome can choose the Lasagna Burger with Ragu Bolognese and bechamel, those visiting Atlantic City can try the Jersey ...

Cocktail Week returns to ICD Brookfield Place from 16–22 June 2025, in collaboration with Pernod Ricard, celebrating cocktail culture through curated menus, events, and experiences. Now in its third year, the festival brings together top dining venues and industry talent for a week of flavour, creativity, and connection. Participating restaurants — including 1920, Bar Des Prés, Il Gattopardo, La Niña, Lulu & the Beanstalk, Josette, and The Guild — will each debut an exclusive cocktail menu, with drinks starting from AED 35. Programme highlights include: Mixology Masterclass at Josette | Wed, 18 June, 5–7 PM The Bartenders Battle ...

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, participated as a strategic sponsor in the TXF Global 2025 conference, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from June 10 to 12, 2025. As one of the world’s leading international trade and project finance conferences, the event brought together over 1,500 participants from export credit agencies, project finance experts and leaders from around the globe. The participation and recognition emphasized ECI’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its global presence and strengthening its position as a key enabler of the UAE’s non-oil exports while supporting the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, which ...

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, is celebrating its success at the Euromoney Middle East Awards for Excellence 2025 with eight new wins. Surpassing its 2024 performance at the awards, Emirates NBD has won five regional awards including the “Middle East’s Best Bank”. Recording exceptional financial performance in 2024, Emirates NBD announced net profit of AED 23 billion, up 7%, while credit showed standout growth. Emirates NBD’s international operations now account for 31% of total income, reflecting the success of its expansion strategy across the GCC, Asia and Europe. ...

Nasdaq Dubai today welcomed the listing of three Green Bond issuances totaling USD 1.72 billion by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC). The bonds were issued under the bank’s USD 20 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme by its branches in Dubai (DIFC), Hong Kong, and Singapore. The listings include: ICBC Hong Kong Branch: USD 1,000,000,000 Floating Rate Notes due 2028 ICBC Singapore Branch: USD 300,000,000 4.125% Notes due 2028 ICBC Dubai (DIFC) Branch: CNH 3,000,000,000 2.00% Notes due 2028 These issuances further strengthened ICBC’s position as the leading Chinese issuer, as well as the leading ...

Ski Dubai, in partnership with Dubai Sports Council and CRANK fitness studio, has announced the launch of the region’s first-ever Snow Duathlon, set to take place on Sunday, 29 June. This unique event, combining running and stationery cycling in sub-zero conditions, adds to Dubai’s expanding list of innovative fitness initiatives aimed at promoting an active lifestyle during the summer. Interested participants can register through Premier Online until 27 June. The Snow Duathlon will be held inside Ski Dubai, where competitors aged 13 to 60 will face the ultimate fitness challenge in -4°C temperatures, starting with a 5 km stationary ...