Hospitality
BEYOND TRADITIONAL CORPORATE TRAINING: THE LAUGHTER FACTORY ACADEMY INTRODUCE A NEW APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION

In today’s corporate environment, communication, presence, and authenticity are no longer “soft skills” but rather defining leadership skills. As organizations look beyond traditional executive training, one unexpected discipline is proving to be remarkably effective: stand-up comedy.
The Laughter Factory Academy introduce a stand-up comedy workshop for executives and corporate teams, led by award-winning comedians from the UK and Canada. Designed for senior leaders and professional teams, the workshop offers an engaging, hands-on approach to developing confident, impactful communication.
Why Stand-Up Comedy?
Stand-up comedy is one of the most demanding forms of public speaking. It demands clarity of thought, emotional intelligence, adaptibility under pressure, and the ability to be resoursful and quick.
These are the same skills leaders rely on when presenting to boards, addressing teams, managing crises, or influencing stakeholders. Comedy training strengthens these abilities by placing participants in an unscripted, human, and highly engaging communication environment.
The impact extends far beyond speaking skills, by stepping outside formal corporate structures, participants experience a shared challenge that builds trust, psychological safety, and authentic connection. Hierarchies soften, communication opens, and teams engage with one another on a more human level.
A Shift in Leadership Development
As leadership expectations continue to evolve, organizations are moving away from scripted communication and toward genuine presence and human connection. In this shift, stand-up comedy is emerging not as entertainment, but as a powerful leadership development tool that sharpens clarity, confidence, and storytelling skills.
This workshop equips leaders to communicate more effectively, connect more authentically with their teams, and hold the room in moments that matter. The result is stronger leadership presence, deeper team cohesion, clearer internal communication, and greater alignment across the organization. Because great leaders don’t just deliver information, they engage, inspire, and create connection. This is not about turning executives into comedians.It is about turning leaders into stronger communicators.
This stand-up comedy workshop is available for corporate bookings across the UAE, with sessions customized for executive teams, leadership off-sites, and corporate development programs.
Hospitality
NANDO’S UAE FIRES UP ITS THIRD YEAR WITH DUBAI AUTISM CENTER THIS RAMADAN, EXTENDING ITS COMMUNITY LED GIVING INITIATIVES

This Ramadan, Nando’s UAE is bringing back the heart, the heat, and the community spirit with a series of CSR initiatives that invite guests to create real impact across the UAE. Rooted in creativity, gratitude, and social responsibility, the programme brings together meaningful partnerships and moments of support designed to reflect what the Holy Month is all about, giving back in a way that feels right.
Building on the success of its 2024 collaboration, Nando’s UAE is once again partnering with Dubai Autism Center through a renewed creative initiative featuring the artwork of Abdulla Lutfi. Limited edition water bottles showcasing his distinctive artwork will be sold exclusively across all Nando’s UAE Casas throughout Ramadan, expanding on the 2024 collection. Each bottle will be priced at 35 , with 100% of proceeds donated directly to Dubai Autism Center to support its specialised education, therapy, and community programmes for children on the spectrum.
Dubai Autism Center, a pioneering non profit organisation established in 2001, is dedicated to raising awareness and providing specialised educational programmes, therapies, and community engagement opportunities that make a lasting impact. Through its continued collaboration with the centre for another year, Nando’s UAE is proud to help champion inclusion in a way that is as meaningful as it is memorable.
Alongside this initiative, Nando’s UAE will continue to deliver 1,000 complimentary meals to delivery drivers across the UAE, recognising their essential role especially during Ramadan with a warm meal as a gesture of appreciation and care.
“At Nando’s, we believe small gestures can create lasting change. This Ramadan, we are proud to continue supporting organisations that make a real difference, while giving our guests simple, meaningful ways to be part of that impact,” Pooja Naik, Marketing & PR Manager at Nando’s UAE. “From creative collaborations that champion inclusion to moments of gratitude for the people who keep our communities moving, each initiative reflects what Ramadan is truly about.”
Joyce Chamoun, Business Development Manager at the Dubai Autism Center (DAC), added: “We are sincerely grateful to Nando’s UAE for their continued support and commitment to our community. Partnerships like this play an essential role in helping us provide specialised educational and therapeutic services to children with autism and their families. Their dedication to social responsibility, especially during a meaningful time such as Ramadan, reflects the spirit of compassion and unity that strengthens our society.”
How to Get Involved
Where to Buy: Limited edition Abdulla Lutfi water bottles available exclusively at all Nando’s UAE Casas throughout Ramadan.
Proceeds: 100% of sales will be donated to Dubai Autism Center.
Join Nando’s UAE this Ramadan and proudly be a part of initiatives that turn everyday moments into meaningful impact, giving back with a little extra heart, and a little extra heat.
Hospitality
ME BY MELIÁ DUBAI UNVEILS FEBRUARY’S MUST-EXPERIENCE MOMENTS: IFTAR EVENINGS, SPA ESCAPES & CABANA DAYS

February is the perfect time to pause, reset, and embrace a well-deserved escape, and ME by Meliá Dubai delivers the ultimate setting to reconnect, reflect, and unwind.
With the Holy Month beginning this February, the hotel has curated a standout lineup of experiences designed for meaningful connection, serene moments, and mindful wellness, to be enjoyed in a way that feels personal and purposeful.
Whether gathering to break fast at Iftar, indulging in Ramadan-inspired spa rituals, unwinding with a romantic Valentine’s spa experience, or soaking up the sunshine with a chic cabana day, there’s something to match every mood and moment this month.
After Dusk Ramadan Edition
Experience the spirit of Ramadan at ME by Meliá Dubai’s pool terrace, where guests are invited to gather for a welcoming Iftar served at sunset. Set within an elegant and refined setting, the experience features a thoughtfully curated selection of traditional and contemporary flavours, creating a calm, reflective atmosphere that makes each evening of the holy month truly special.
Guests can begin with an abundant spread of cold and hot mezze, from Muhammara, Hummus andMoutabel to favourites like Kibbeh, Cheese Rakakat, Spinach Fatayer andFalafel, alongside vibrant classics including Tabbouleh, Fattoush andWarak Enab. The buffet continues with comforting staples such as Lentil Soup, a generous Salad Bar, and a standout selection from the carvery and grill stations, including Roasted Lamb Leg, Slow-Roasted Beef Cheeks, roasted Whole Farm Chicken,Chicken Shish Tawook and Shrimp Skewers, served with an array of flavourful sauces. For the main course, guests can enjoy signature Ramadan dishes such as Ouzi with Braised Lamb and Oriental Rice, Samkeh Harra, Dawood Basha, Freekeh, and Vermicelli Rice, before ending the evening on a sweet note with indulgent desserts like Mahalabiya, Umm Ali, Date Pudding,assorted Arabic sweets, and fruits of the day.
Blending timeless Ramadan traditions with ME by Meliá Dubai’s contemporary flair, this Iftar experience is designed to feel both elevated and inviting. Whether guests are gathering for a special occasion or simply embracing the spirit of the season, it offers the perfect backdrop for a relaxed and memorable evening.
Wellness by ME – Amour Luxe
Wellness by ME brings a refined Valentine’s escape to ME by Meliá Dubai, designed for couples and individuals seeking the ultimate reset. This limited-time spa experience combines targeted tension relief with radiant skin results, featuring a 30-minute Rescue Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage using soothing aromatic oils, followed by a 30-minute Express Glow Facial tailored to each individual’s skin, ensuring hydration, refreshment, and restored luminosity. Priced at AED 500, guests will also have full access to the pool and sauna, plus a refreshing beverage, a standout February ritual for romance, relaxation, and glow.
Wellness by ME – Serene Glow
Designed especially for the Holy Month, Serene Glow offers a calming, restorative retreat at Wellness by ME, created to help guests recharge, rebalance, and embrace mindful self-care. Thoughtfully curated to support the body during Ramadan, the experience targets common effects of fasting such as muscle tension, fatigue, and dryness through a soothing combination of expert massage and a hydrating facial that refreshes both body and mind.
Guests can choose between two Ramadan-exclusive options: AED 450 (60 minutes) featuring a 30-minute Rescue Release Massage paired with a 30-minute Express Glow Facial, or AED 550 (90 minutes) combining a 60-minute Relaxing Massage with the same glow-boosting facial for deeper restoration. Each journey is complemented with full access to the pool and sauna, plus a refreshing herbal beverage, making Serene Glow the perfect way to unwind, restore energy, and feel renewed throughout the season.
Central Restaurant – Business Lunch
This February, Central Restaurant welcomes guests to step away from the hustle and enjoy a well-deserved pause with its Business Lunch, a thoughtfully crafted experience designed to inspire warmth, connection, and culinary delight. Curated by the Executive Chef, the seasonal menu highlights comforting flavours and refined touches, celebrating the very best of the season in every dish.
Guests can savour standout creations such as the Charming Broccoli, featuring smoky charred broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and crispy bacon; the luxuriously smooth Golden Velvet Soup; the refreshing Papaya Mist, with delicate smoked salmon and vibrant edamame; the Coral Catch, a warm, succulent grilled prawn and nutty bulgur salad; the aromatic Sun Souvlaki, with tender chicken, soft pita, and creamy tatziki; and the decadent Ricotta Fold, silky spinach and ricotta ravioli finished with butter and parmesan.
For a comforting finish, an assortment of desserts provides the perfect sweet ending. This midday experience is the ideal retreat from a busy day, offering both flavour and relaxation.
Whether dining solo, taking a well-earned break from the day or gathering colleagues for a networking lunch, this midday experience offers a deliciously memorable way to savour the season.
The Cabana Experience
Soak up the winter sunshine in ultimate style with the Cabana Experience. Perfect for sunbathing, splashing in the pool, or simply lounging in comfort, each cabana is designed to be a private oasis. Standard room guests can enjoy a cabana for AED 250 (for two people), complete with two refreshing beverages of choice, mineral water, cooling towels and a hand fan, plus sun protection by Deeper Beauty to keep everyone perfectly pampered under the sun. Suite guests receive a complimentary cabana with the same indulgent inclusions. Whether it’s sipping a chilled drink poolside, cooling off in the pool, or simply basking in the rays, the Cabana Experience transforms an ordinary day into a sun-soaked escape full of relaxation, fun, and effortless luxury.
Deeper Beauty – Sun Care Elevated
ME by Meliá Dubai proudly continues it’s collaboration with Deeper Beauty, a UAE-born SPF brand that seamlessly blends inclusivity, sustainability, and high-performance skincare. Crafted to protect and celebrate every skin tone, Deeper Beauty’s lightweight, non-white cast formula delivers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection without compromise, making it especially suited for darker complexions. Perfect for sun-soaked days by the pool or outdoor adventures, it ensures skin stays nourished, protected, and radiant.
Available at the pool retail shop, guests can choose from: Blocked and Busy SPF50 Sunscreen – 100ml | AED 120 or Blocked and Busy SPF50 Sunscreen – 50ml | AED 55
Whether applied before a relaxing cabana day or on-the-go, Deeper Beauty makes sun protection effortless, effective, and suitable for every skin tone.
Whether celebrating Valentine’s, embracing the spirit of Ramadan, or simply taking time to reset, ME by Meliá Dubai delivers a curated calendar of standout moments designed to leave guests feeling refreshed, recharged, and inspired.
Hospitality
CONSTANCE HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF GABRIEL JUNEAU AS GENERAL MANAGER OF CONSTANCE LE CHALAND
Constance Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriel Juneau as General Manager of Constance Le Chaland, its new luxury address on the south-east coast of Mauritius. This appointment marks an important milestone in the hotel’s transition under the Constance Hotels & Resorts brand, effective 5 February 2026. In this new phase, Gabriel will work closely with the teams to embed Constance Hotels & Resorts standards and service culture, while preserving the hotel’s unique identity.

With over 15 years of international experience across Canada, China, the UAE, Madagascar and the Seychelles, Gabriel Juneau brings a strong combination of operational discipline, people leadership and guest-experience excellence. Prior to his appointment at Constance Le Chaland, he served as Hotel Manager at Constance Lemuria Seychelles, overseeing the operational division of one of the brand’s flagship resorts. He previously held the role of Resort Manager at Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar, where he successfully led a remote island resort, achieving outstanding guest satisfaction scores, and strong employee engagement.
As the hotel enters this new chapter, Constance Hospitality will progressively bring to life its distinctive ConstanceDNA – an Art de Vivre defined by warm, natural luxury, genuine service, attention to detail and a strong sense of place.
Conceived as a natural sanctuary, Constance Le Chaland blends gently into its surroundings and invites guests to reconnect through nature, refined gastronomy, wine culture and holistic wellbeing, in a beautiful setting. The integration of Constance’s DNA will support the hotel’s ambition to position itself among the new benchmarks of luxury hospitality in Mauritius.
“Constance Le Chaland is a rare place, a sanctuary shaped by nature. My priority will be to work closely with the teams throughout this transition, to protect the essence of the site and bring to life Constance’s Art de Vivre through service that feels natural, attentive and experiences centered on authentic immersion, art of food & wine, and wellbeing,” says Gabriel Juneau.
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