Wefox, the Berlin-based digital insurance company has raised a record US$650 million for its Series C funding round led by Target Global, resulting in a post-money valuation of US$3 billion.
This round is the largest for an insurtech globally and one of largest series C rounds ever recorded. wefox intends to invest the proceeds in strengthening its presence in existing markets and expanding globally within the next two years.
With the traditional “coin ceremony”, Benetti celebrated the laying of the keel of FB285, a 67-metre custom yacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure.
The yacht’s exterior lines are designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta and the interiors are custom tailored to the Owner’s brief by AskDeco with the support of Benetti’s Interior Style Department.
Azimut Yachts enters the world of triple-deckers with a revolutionary model: The Grande Trideck, three decks + one.
Designed for a contemporary owner, looking for a context for conviviality in constant contact with the marine environment, the new Trideck has been designed in the name of flexibility. She was conceived on staggered decks to offer an unprecedented interpretation of the environments onboard, even inventing all-new spaces.
In the need of a brunch fix? Swing out of the summer heat and into a buzzy 68th floor brunch at Weslodge Saloons bottomless brunch extravaganza blending live entertainment and award-winning dishes Canada-style. The place to be for all the fun every Friday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Weslodge Saloon will take guests on a guilty pleasures’ culinary trip across North America including new summer plates served alongside epic tunes from a rotating roster of guest DJ’s.
The cyber security experts at Skynet Softtech have launched HackShield, an app currently available to download on android, iOS and computer product created with the purpose of safeguarding one’s virtual privacy against all kinds of cyber threats. The specialists behind HackShield have decades of practical experience in dealing with spies and hackers, as well as having worked with various governments in tackling the menace of cyber-crimes. The app is now available to download for a free 30-day trial across the UAE market.
International businesses are being encouraged to inject their knowledge and expertise into the UAE after the government has lifted its restrictions on foreign ownership, allowing overseas investors to own 100% of UAE companies.
Wall covering and window interior specialist for over 125 years, Sedar Global opens two new locations this summer at Dubai Festival City and Dubai Festival Plaza. The first retail stores the thriving brand has operated within a shopping mall, this positive move comes after a record spend on home furnishings since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 last year.
The names of the 8 laureates of the Cartier Women’s Initiative were announced today during a digital ceremony, which concluded three days of virtual gathering on the theme of “the Ripple Effect”. For its 2021 edition, the Cartier Women’s Initiative program aims to explore how to create and sustain the ripple effect ignited by these women changemakers, thus paving the way for a better world for future generations.
Cartier strengthens its ties with Saudi Arabia as it unveils a new pop-up celebrating the Maison’s signature emblem, the Panthère, in the Kingdom’s capital from April 25. The Panthère’s heritage as a source of inspiration for inventive designs across decades will be showcased through an immersive experience in Riyadh’s Centria Mall, signalling Cartier’s strong commitment to its community in Riyadh.
LG Electronics (LG) announces the commencement of the international launch of LG Objet Collection, designed to meet the growing consumer demand for personalized, stylish and functional home appliances. Debuting as Furniture Concept Appliances at CES 2021, the LG Objet Collection’s Fridge and Freezer pair will debut in China, a market with already robust demand for LG premium appliances. Availability in key markets of Asia and Europe will follow soon thereafter.
