In the touristy Saint-Ouen flea market, not far from the Stade de France where athletes will compete in this summer’s Paris Olympics, police officers swarmed in at dawn on April 3 and shut down 11 stores selling counterfeit bags and shoes. They confiscated 63,000 items of clothing, shoes and leather goods, including fake Louis Vuitton
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, creativity is an absolute necessity for growth. Fostering creativity to drive innovation within the workplace, products, and services necessitates leaders who possess a curious and forward-thinking mindset. N Roshan Singh, a gifted and spirited industry veteran, does just that. With an aim to infuse creativity into business and every
Founded 50 years ago, cosmetics firm Nature’s Way has surely come a long way and sells organic products to suit everyone’s needs. CEO and President Yoshiaki Hagiwara, has played a major role in ensuring the success of the organisation and boasts of a leadership style that hinges on transparency. In a freewheeling chat with Business
The Employee Happiness Awards (EHA) 2024, celebrating the top UAE companies excelling at employee well-being over the last year, concluded with much fanfare at a gala ceremony held at the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, The Palm, Dubai, on Friday, June 7. Organized by Plan3Media, a leading event management company known for championing a merit-based
An organisation that provides journalistic content in 32 languages, Deutsche Welle gives audiences across the world an opportunity to crystallise their own opinions. Its programmes show Germany as a liberal democracy anchored to European culture and the channel promotes the exchange of ideas among different cultures and peoples. With professionals producing high-quality multimedia content distributed through television,
In a display of innovation and commitment to excellence and well-being, Château Berger Cosmetiques, the renowned French skincare brand, recently hosted a prestigious French Beauty Night, marked by the launch of the label’s latest innovation. The Consul General of France in Dubai & Northern Emirates spoke at the event organised at Paramount Hotel Midtown. Introducing
Luxury retailers in European cities outside France are jockeying for business from deep-pocketed tourists this summer, betting on a surge in visitors avoiding crowds and street closures in Paris during the Olympic Games. “Paris will probably be slow,” with cities like London, Milan or Barcelona likely seeing a lift in traffic during the event, Cartier
In the fast-paced world of business, there exist individuals whose passion and strategic vision not only steer their companies towards success but also inspire those around them. These leaders, armed with an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine dedication to their craft, embody the essence of innovation and resilience. Among these remarkable individuals is Tina Ghafurian,
Americans under the age of 30 reported lower levels of happiness from 2021 to 2023 than those over the age of 60, according to this year’s World Happiness Report. Experts postulate that Gen Z misery could be due to coming of age during the Covid-19 pandemic, entering a polarised political climate, and inheriting a rapidly
The USA Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Miami music producer in a legal fight with Warner Music over a song by rapper Flo Rida, resolving a dispute over the time limit for claiming monetary damages in copyright cases. The 6-3 ruling, authored by liberal Justice Elena Kagan, affirmed a lower court’s decision
