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THE AUTHORITY OF SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION – MA’AN LAUNCHES LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMME IN AL AIN REGION, REINFORCING COMMITMENT TO UAE YEAR OF FAMILY

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In alignment with the UAE Year of Family, the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, part of the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, has launched its Life Skills programme, a flagship initiative designed to empower youth with the practical, technical, and creative skills needed to thrive.

The programme forms part of a wider portfolio of family-focused initiatives introduced by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an to support national priorities that strengthen family cohesion, wellbeing, and long-term prosperity.

The Life Skills programme equips youth with practical training in areas such as digital media and artificial intelligence, and aims to be delivered through over 100 volunteers who will lead programmes that foster innovation, creativity, and community engagement. The programme has the capability to benefit more than 180 young members of the community, strengthening their readiness to navigate digital transformation and build an empowered youth generation creating positive impact in the community.

By bridging skill gaps and enhancing future employability, the initiative enables youth to actively contribute to their communities and play a vital role in Abu Dhabi’s social and economic development.

The programme further reinforces the authority’s objective to maximise the impact of social contributions through strategic initiatives that extend beyond individual support to empowering families and strengthening family cohesion, recognising the family unit as the cornerstone of a resilient, sustainable, and adaptable society.

His Excellency Abdullah Al Ameri, Director Generalofthe Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, said: “During the Year of Family, we are committed to aligning our efforts with the national agenda to strengthen family empowerment and advance initiatives that enhance their wellbeing and longevity. The Life Skills programme reflects these efforts by activating specialised volunteers to create opportunities for the youth as well as provide the tools and knowledge needed to play an active role in advancing community development.”

The initiative also highlights the power of collective action, bringing together partners, volunteers, and the community to create accessible learning opportunities that prepare youth for future challenges and opportunities.

By investing in youth development within a family-centric framework that reinforces the family as the fundamental pillar in raising future generations, the authority continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing a generation that is skilled, engaged, and ready to lead the future.

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Jashanmal & Aurum Elixir by Ajmal Showcases Premium Father’s Day Gifting Range Across Lifestyle, Tech and Home Categories

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In celebration of Father’s Day, Jashanmal presents a carefully curated selection of elegant and practical gifts that combine exceptional quality with distinctive design. The collection features a variety of options to suit different tastes and interests, giving customers the opportunity to express their appreciation and gratitude to fathers with a meaningful gift that creates lasting memories.

Piquadro Recycled Fabric Laptop Bag:

Piquadro is an Italian brand known for innovative business bags and travel accessories that combine technology with craftsmanship. Focused on functionality, premium materials, and contemporary design, it creates smart solutions for professionals and travellers worldwide. This laptop bag, crafted from recycled fabric and leather, features a dedicated iPad® compartment, shock-absorbing protection, RFID protection, and a pocket for AirPods®, combining practicality with modern design.

Cross Accessories and Writing Instruments:

Cross is a global brand celebrated for fine writing instruments that blend craftsmanship and innovation. Founded in 1846, it pioneered iconic designs that combine elegance and functionality. Today, Cross offers premium pens and accessories that reflect timeless style and quality, making it a trusted name for professionals and creators worldwide.

De’Longhi Rivelia Fully Automatic Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine with Bean Switch System:

De’Longhi is a global brand known for innovative products that blend style and performance. Founded in 1974 with electric radiators, it introduced icons like Pinguino, Tasciugo, Sfornatutto, and Rot-Fryer, expanding into all areas of the home. Today, De’Longhi’s range spans comfort, cleaning, and kitchen appliances, with coffee machines at its heart—making it a world leader in the category. The De’Longhi Rivelia Fully Automatic Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine allows users to explore different coffee bean varieties through two interchangeable 250g bean hoppers that make switching between beans easy, while its intuitive 3.5-inch full-touch color display delivers an immersive and seamless user experience.

The Essence of Distinction

Aurum Elixir is a masterfully crafted unisex fragrance that balances bold presence with refined elegance. It weaves an unforgettable olfactory story through meticulously selected notes:

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FOODICS LAUNCHES TABLE TALKS, A NEW HOSPITALITY FORUM SPOTLIGHTING THE REAL DATA BEHIND RESTAURANT GROWTH IN THE REGION

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Foodics, the leading restaurant management and payments technology platform in MENA, has announced the launch of Table Talks by Foodics, a new community-led initiative designed to bring together restaurant founders, operators, creators, and hospitality professionals for candid, insight-driven conversations about building and scaling successful restaurant businesses.

Built as an intimate, invite-only dinner series, Table Talks moves beyond traditional panel formats to create space for honest dialogue inside the environments where hospitality brands are actively being built. Each edition will spotlight a founder’s journey alongside real operational insights, bridging storytelling with data-backed business reality.

The inaugural edition took place at Lila Molino in Alserkal Avenue on Thursday 18th June and featured chef and entrepreneur Shaw Lash, founder of Lila Taqueria and Lila Molino. Guests gathered inside the concept’s working production kitchen for an evening focused on entrepreneurship, craft, and the realities of scaling independent hospitality brands.

Shaw Lash’s journey has become one of Dubai’s most compelling modern hospitality stories. After leaving a corporate career, she launched Lila Taqueria in 2023, a wood-fired taqueria built around heirloom Mexican corn and traditional techniques. She went on to expand the concept with Lila Molino in 2024, an all-day dining space, coffee roastery, concept store, and in-house masa production unit, followed by Tacos Caminos in 2025. With Foodics supporting operations across every stage of growth, the brands have evolved into a thriving independent restaurant group built on consistency, craft, and operational discipline.

As part of the inaugural Table Talks session, Foodics shared exclusive insights into Shaw Lash’s growth journey, showcasing how technology has supported the evolution of the business from a single restaurant into a three-brand, five-location group in just three years. Since launching Lila Taqueria in 2023, followed by Lila Molino in 2024 and Tacos Caminos in 2025, the group has processed more than 85,000 orders through the Foodics platform.

During the event it was highlighted how access to real-time operational and customer data has enabled smarter decision-making and sustainable growth, with Lila Molino recording a 98% year-on-year increase in orders between 2024 and 2025 from a single location alone. This growth has been supported by Foodics’ integrated platform, which connects POS, sub-cashier stations and delivery app orders into a single system, providing a complete view of business performance.

Attendees also gained insight into customer purchasing behaviour through the brand’s top-performing menu items, with Chips, Salsas & Guacamole serving as a key entry-point dish, while signature favourites continue to drive repeat visits. Some menu items saw demand increase by more than 400% in a single month, highlighting the value of data-led menu optimisation. Today, Lila Molino accounts for over 54% of the group’s lifetime orders, demonstrating how operational discipline and technology can drive growth beyond physical expansion.

“Table Talks was created to bring our community together and uncover the stories behind successful hospitality brands and the decisions that drive their growth. Shaw’s journey highlights that scaling a restaurant business, while it all starts with a great concept, requires operational discipline, consistency, and the ability to make informed decisions at every stage. By sharing these experiences openly, we hope to create meaningful conversations and practical learning opportunities for the wider industry,” says Belal Zahran, Chief Revenue Officer of Foodics.

“Through this initiative, we want to highlight the real mechanics of growth in hospitality, the decisions, the systems, and the numbers that sit behind the guest experience.” He adds.

The launch of Table Talks reflects Foodics’ broader commitment to supporting the hospitality ecosystem beyond technology, by fostering knowledge-sharing and bringing together the people shaping the future of dining in the region.

Table Talks by Foodics will continue as a recurring series, convening hospitality founders and operators every few months for open, honest industry conversations.

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RAS AL KHAIMAH’S AL MARJAN ISLAND POWERS ON – ELEVATE RECORDS GROWING DEMAND FOR PREMIUM BEACHFRONT REAL ESTATE

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Ras Al Khaimah has firmly established itself as one of the UAE’s most compelling real estate investment destinations, with Al Marjan Island at the centre of its rise. Anchored by landmark investment into the emirate – led by the multi-billion-dirham Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort – and rising international visibility, the island continues to draw regional and global capital to lifestyle-led developments built for long-term value.

That demand shows no sign of slowing. In a clear signal of the market’s strength, ELEVATE – the lifestyle real estate brand behind Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences, developed with globally recognised hospitality company Ennismore – recorded over AED 50 million in sales in just 15 days at its flagship beachfront development.

The pace of transactions points to a deeper trend: sustained investor appetite for genuine beachfront branded residences in one of the UAE’s last remaining island addresses, at a moment when Ras Al Khaimah’s broader trajectory is drawing international attention.

“What we’re seeing on Al Marjan Island is bigger than any one development,” said Hamid Jaafri, Partner at Elevate. “Real estate is, at its core, a supply and demand business and demand on Al Marjan Island is rising by the day. Astute investors recognise the impact of over $20 billion of inward investment into a man-made island roughly half the size of Palm Jumeirah, set against a rapidly diminishing supply of beachfront real estate. I predict that within the next six to nine months, branded beachfront residences on the island will be sold out on the primary market.”

As landmark projects advance across the emirate, Ras Al Khaimah continues to consolidate its position as one of the region’s standout investment stories with Al Marjan Island, and developments such as Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences, at the forefront of that momentum.

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