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Mumbai, Feb 23:  Infiniti Mall, Mumbai’s premium destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, welcomes the arrival of spring with a soulful celebration of cinema through its open air movie nights at the Malad location. Curated around love stories that are intense, musical, and deeply personal, the March screenings bring together films that have resonated with audiences for their honesty, passion, and unforgettable soundtracks.

From the playful, ever evolving romance of Hum Tum, where chance encounters and sharp witted banter slowly give way to a mature and heartfelt connection, the lineup journeys into the liberating and deeply introspective world of Highway, a story that finds intimacy and self discovery in the most unexpected of circumstances. The emotional tempo then rises with the raw, soaring intensity of Rockstar, a tale of ambition, longing, and a love so powerful it fuels both brilliance and heartbreak. The series gently settles into the tender, music laced nostalgia of Meri Pyaari Bindu, a reflective ode to first love and unfinished stories, where memories unfold like old melodies that never truly fade. Together, these films create an emotional arc that feels vibrant, passionate, intimate, and achingly real.

Each screening carries its own emotional rhythm, from playful romance to intense longing, creating a cinematic experience that feels both intimate and expansive under the open sky.

INFINITI MALL, MALAD
DATE	MOVIE	TIME
7th March	Hum Tum	7 pm
14th March	Highway	7 pm
21st March	Rockstar	7 pm
28th March	Meri Pyaari Bindu	7 pm

Get ready to relive the music, memories, and magic of these beloved films beneath the stars at Infiniti Mall this March.

From sunrise balloon ascents over ancient desert landscapes to moonlit cinema beneath some of the clearest skies in the region, the AlUla Skies Festival is set to transform the heavens into a stage from 17 April to 26 April 2026.

Recognised as Saudi Arabia’s—and the Gulf’s—first officially certified International Dark Sky Park, AlUla offers a rare celestial canvas protected from light pollution. For adventurers, culture seekers and stargazers alike, the 2026 edition promises perspective as grand as its landscapes.

SKYRISE: Mass Morning Hot Air Balloon Flights

One of the festival’s most anticipated highlights, SKYRISE, will see 30 hot air balloons ascend together in a breathtaking coordinated display. Ten balloons will accommodate paying guests, who will be collected from 4- and 5-star hotels in AlUla and transported to the launch site before dawn.

The flight path offers panoramic views over the UNESCO-listed Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first World Heritage Site. From intricate Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone cliffs to sweeping desert valleys, the experience delivers unmatched photographic opportunities before guests are returned to their hotels.

Hot Air Balloon Glow Show

17 & 18 April | 24 & 25 April 2026

As daylight fades, the sky transforms into a luminous theatre. The Glow Shows combine music, acrobatics, projection mapping and choreographed light displays with up to 12 illuminated hot air balloons firing their burners in synchronised rhythm. The result is a dramatic spectacle of light, sound and fire set against AlUla’s iconic desert backdrops.

VOX Moonlight at Maraya

Cinema meets desert magic at VOX Moonlight Cinema, hosted at the world’s largest mirrored building, Maraya. Guests can enjoy the latest film releases under open skies, surrounded by panoramic desert views.

Classic VOX favourites—popcorn, sliders, soft drinks and slushes—are available, while those seeking an elevated culinary experience can dine at Maraya Social by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton.

Tethered Hot Air Balloon Experience

17–26 April 2026

For visitors seeking a shorter yet equally thrilling experience, tethered balloon rides at Al Manshiyah Plaza will lift guests up to 50 metres into the air, offering panoramic views of AlUla’s dramatic sandstone formations and oasis landscapes.

House of Constellations

17 April – 02 May 2026

Returning to AlUla Old Town, the House of Constellations blends astronomy with storytelling heritage. This immersive activation features:

• Interactive installations
• A 360° planetarium with specially narrated content
• Telescope observations from Old Town Fort
• Guided celestial storytelling sessions led by Rawis

Anchored in AlUla’s historic amphitheatre, the experience bridges science and culture under pristine night skies.

Festival Concert: Nancy Ajram Live at Thanaya

23 April 2026

Arabic pop icon Nancy Ajram will headline a major festival concert at Thanaya. With 11 studio albums, multiple chart-topping hits and over 4 billion YouTube views, Ajram is widely recognised as one of the most influential female artists in the Arab world. A three-time World Music Award winner, she has helped elevate Arabic pop to global audiences and continues to shape the region’s contemporary music landscape.

About AlUla

Located approximately 1,100 km from Riyadh in north-west Saudi Arabia, AlUla spans 22,561 km² of extraordinary natural and cultural heritage.

Its highlights include:

• Hegra – Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Dadan – Capital of the Dadan and Lihyan kingdoms
• Jabal Ikmah – Home to thousands of inscriptions and rock art carvings
• AlUla Old Town – A labyrinth of over 900 mudbrick homes dating back to the 12th century
• Hijaz Railway – A key chapter in regional history

With towering sandstone mountains, lush oasis valleys and archaeological treasures spanning millennia—including Nabataean and Roman eras—AlUla is fast becoming one of the Middle East’s most compelling cultural destinations.

Ras Al Khaimah, 23 February 2026: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) to establish a structured and efficient approval framework for new industrial activities across priority sectors in the emirate.



The MoU was signed by Ramy Jallad, Group CEO of RAKEZ, and H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Shayeb Al Naqbi, Acting Director General of EPDA. The agreement introduces a streamlined verification and environmental approval process covering the cement, chemical, and general industrial sectors. The framework has been developed in close alignment with RAKEZ’s HSE Department to ensure seamless coordination between regulatory and operational functions. The collaboration aims to enhance regulatory clarity, accelerate licensing procedures, and ensure full compliance with environmental standards while supporting sustainable industrial growth in Ras Al Khaimah.

Under the new framework, industrial companies will benefit from a faster and more streamlined environmental approval process, making it easier to move projects forward with greater clarity and efficiency. The MoU also ensures coordinated handling of expansion and modification requests, with clear guidance on environmental requirements from the outset. This structured approach enhances transparency for investors, and strengthens collaboration between EPDA and RAKEZ HSE to support sustainable industrial growth.

Beyond approvals, the partnership enables enhanced knowledge sharing, technical alignment, and joint training initiatives between EPDA and RAKEZ’s HSE teams to further strengthen environmental governance and promote best practices across the industrial ecosystem.

Commenting on the partnership, Ramy Jallad, Group CEO of RAKEZ, said, “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to balancing industrial growth with environmental responsibility. By aligning processes and enhancing coordination with EPDA, we are creating a more predictable and efficient framework that benefits investors while upholding the highest environmental standards.”

H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Shayeb Al Naqbi, Acting Director General of EPDA, added: “This Memorandum of Understanding with RAKEZ represents a significant step forward in our shared vision of integrating world-class environmental stewardship with streamlined industrial development. By establishing clear, time-bound approval frameworks, we are not only enhancing regulatory clarity for investors in the cement, chemical, and industrial sectors but also reinforcing our commitment to protecting Ras Al Khaimah’s environment. This collaboration ensures that as we facilitate faster business setup and expansion, we do so with the highest standards of compliance and technical oversight, ultimately fostering a sustainable and competitive industrial ecosystem for the emirate.”

RAKEZ is home to nearly 40,000 companies across diverse sectors and continues to strengthen its ecosystem through strategic partnerships that enhance operational efficiency, regulatory clarity, and long-term sustainability.

Policybazaar.ae, Watania Takaful Introduce UAE’s First Premium Garage-Backed Motor Insurance Plan in Partnership with Pitstop Automotive Services LLC

UAE,  Feb 23: In a move set to redefine the post-purchase motor insurance experience in the UAE, Policybazaar.ae, the region’s leading digital insurance marketplace, has announced the launch of an exclusive comprehensive car insurance solution — Watania Takaful – PB Auto Care Advantage (Pitstop P360) — in partnership with Watania Takaful and premium automotive service provider Pitstop Automotive Services LLC (“Pitstop360”).

The new plan combines comprehensive motor protection with guaranteed access to premium garage repairs and value-added automotive services — a first-of-its-kind proposition exclusively available to Policybazaar.ae customers.

Through this collaboration, customers benefit from priority claims servicing and repairs at Pitstop’s state-of-the-art facilities across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain, ensuring faster turnaround times and superior workmanship backed by one of the UAE’s most trusted automotive service groups.

Designed to go beyond traditional insurance coverage, the plan introduces a service-led ownership experience that blends protection, convenience, and ongoing car care benefits.

Redefining the Motor Insurance Experience

Neeraj Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Policybazaar.ae, said:

“At Policybazaar.ae, our goal has always been to go beyond selling insurance and truly improve the customer ownership journey. Watania Takaful – PB Auto Care Advantage (Pitstop P360) reflects that philosophy of combining comprehensive coverage with tangible, everyday benefits and premium repairs customers can trust.

In the UAE, agency repair is easily available in the first two years of a vehicle’s life. By year three, options tighten, and by year four they are nearly non-existent, even though most new cars carry a five-year manufacturer warranty. Customers are often forced to choose between affordability and protecting their warranty. Through this partnership, we eliminate that trade-off. With Pitstop operating under the AGMC umbrella, vehicles can be repaired while keeping their manufacturer warranty intact. This is not just a product enhancement; it is a structural upgrade to the motor insurance ecosystem.”

Hamad Sharaf, General Manager, Watania Takaful, added:

“This partnership enables us to integrate our takaful-based protection model with a strengthened service ecosystem that prioritizes customer experience. Today’s customers expect more than coverage; they expect efficiency, transparency, and reliability at the moment of a claim. Through Watania Takaful – PB Auto Care Advantage (Pitstop P360), we are ensuring a seamless claims journey and high-quality repair standards, further reinforcing our commitment to customer-first insurance solutions.”

Ezat Antaki, CEO, Pitstop Automotive Services LLC, commented:

“Pitstop was established to deliver dealership-grade expertise with a seamless customer experience. Through this collaboration, Policybazaar.ae customers gain direct access to our premium workshops, certified technicians, and advanced repair capabilities, ensuring quality without compromise. This innovation would not have been possible without the strategic guidance and vision of Dr. Hamid Haqparwar, Managing Director, AGMC, and Mr. Atiqur Rahman, Director, AGMC, whose leadership continues to strengthen the integration between automotive excellence and customer-centric service solutions.”

Exclusive Benefits for Policybazaar.ae Customers

Customers purchasing Watania Takaful – PB Auto Care Advantage (Pitstop P360) exclusively through Policybazaar.ae receive:

• Priority claim access and faster approvals

• Premium garage repairs at Pitstop facilities

• 12 complimentary car washes (one per month)

• 30% discount on extended warranty

• 25% off Paint Protection Film (PPF) and ceramic coating

• 25% off window tinting and detailing

• 20% off labour and 10% off parts on repairs

• Complimentary pick-up and drop-off for collision repairs

A Structural Shift in Motor Insurance

The launch signals a broader shift in the evolution of motor insurance — from a transactional purchase to an integrated ownership solution. By embedding premium repairs, lifestyle benefits, and priority servicing directly into the policy, Policybazaar.ae is creating a differentiated proposition that places customer experience at the center.

Watania Takaful – PB Auto Care Advantage (Pitstop P360) is exclusively available on Policybazaar.ae.

Mumbai,  Feb 23: Meon Technologies successfully participated in StockTech 2026 – The ANMI Technology Show, held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

The event brought together leading stock brokers, trading platforms, fintech innovators, and capital market professionals to explore the latest advancements in financial technology and regulatory compliance.

At the exhibition, Meon presented its secure and scalable suite of solutions tailored for the capital markets ecosystem. The showcased offerings included digital KYC, seamless onboarding workflows, eSign capabilities, and compliance-focused verification tools. These solutions are designed to help brokers and trading platforms enhance customer experience, strengthen fraud prevention mechanisms, and maintain regulatory readiness while efficiently scaling operations.

Throughout the event, the Meon team engaged with industry leaders, partners, and technology stakeholders to discuss emerging compliance challenges, digital transformation strategies, and the increasing need for robust verification infrastructure within the securities and trading landscape.

Shyam Arora, CEO, Meon Technologies, said:

“StockTech 2026 provided an excellent platform to connect with market participants and demonstrate how technology-driven verification and onboarding solutions can support compliant and sustainable growth in capital markets. As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, organisations need agile and secure systems that simplify compliance while improving operational efficiency.”

Meon Technologies extended its appreciation to the organisers and visitors who connected with the team during the event and expressed enthusiasm about building strategic partnerships that will help shape the future of secure and compliant digital onboarding in the financial services sector.

Bengaluru,Feb 23: Acclaimed Author , Mentor,  Life Coach and Group CEO of Zota Healthcare Ltd., Dr. Sujit Paul,  unveiled  his latest book, A Life of Building People, Brands and Belief, at Sapna Book House, Koramangala, Bengaluru,20 February 2026,  drawing industry leaders, professionals, and media to a compelling evening of leadership insights.

In this deeply personal and strategic narrative, Dr. Paul chronicles his journey from humble beginnings and early failures to leading large, complex organizations across healthcare and retail. The book goes beyond a traditional memoir, offering a blueprint for building institutions rooted in purpose, culture, and belief.

“Real leadership is not about position or power—it is about purpose, empathy, and doing right by people, even when it is hard,” said Dr. Paul at the launch. “This book is my journey of building people first, brands next, and belief always.”

With over 25 years of distinguished leadership, Dr. Paul has steered iconic brands including Reliance Pharma Retail, Asian Paints, Bata, Kodak, Apollo Pharmacy, Trust Pharmacy, and Columbia Asia Hospital. A globally recognized thought leader, he has been honored among Asia One’s 100 Top Global Leaders, CEO Insights’ Top 10 CEOs in Healthcare, and Times Now’s India’s Impactful CEO.

A Life of Building People, Brands and Belief is positioned as an inspiring call to action for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and changemakers seeking to create lasting impact through value-driven leadership.

The book is now available at leading bookstores and online platforms.

 

New Delhi: Feb 23:Surya Brasil, the Brazilian clean beauty brand known globally for its natural henna-based hair colour solutions, has announced the expansion of its product portfolio in India. The company aims to further reinforce and amplify its flagship Henna Cream while introducing a wider range of hair care and treatment products tailored for the Indian market.

With a presence in over 40 countries, Surya Brasil is strengthening its focus on key growth markets including India, supported by increased investments in marketing and trade engagement to deepen reach and visibility.

The expansion builds on Surya Brasil’s strong growth momentum in the United States, where the brand recorded 30% growth last year and outpaced the hair colour category by 16 percentage points, according to NielsenIQ data. This performance reflects rising consumer preference for natural and clean beauty alternatives.

The timing aligns with the rapid growth of the global natural cosmetics industry, which is projected to reach USD 74 billion by 2028. Increasing consumer awareness around ingredient transparency and sustainability is reshaping buying behaviour in India, particularly in the hair care segment. Surya Brasil’s expanded range aims to serve both professional salons and conscious consumers looking for effective, plant-based alternatives.

“At Surya Brasil, we have always believed that what you apply to your hair and skin matters,” said Clelia Angelon, Founder and CEO of Surya Brasil. “India has been an inspiration to us through Ayurveda, and expanding our portfolio here feels both strategic and meaningful.”

As part of its expansion, Surya Brasil is introducing a broader portfolio of complementary hair care and treatment products designed to create a complete clean beauty routine. The new additions include The Color Fixation line, The Hair Therapy range, The Balanced Cleansing Shampoo, The Nourishment & Protection conditioner, Brazilian Vegetable Keratin, The Force line and The Bio Finishers range. Henna Clean and Henna Force further extend the brand’s offering with treatment-focused solutions aimed at improving scalp health and strengthening hair from root to tip.

The flagship product Henna Cream remains at the centre of Surya Brasil’s India strategy. Formulated with up to 98% natural ingredients, the product offers full grey coverage while nourishing and strengthening the hair. Free from harsh chemicals such as ammonia and its by-products, including ethanolamine and triethanolamine, as well as PPD, Surya Brasil is aiming for a considerable market penetration in the natural hair care category with this flagship product.

With manufacturing headquartered in São Paulo and operations in Houston and Milan, Surya Brasil brings international quality standards and long-standing clean beauty credentials to the Indian market. The company says it remains committed to ethical formulations, responsible sourcing, and long-term investment in the region.