DUBAI, 9th November,2022 (WAM) Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and Member of the Dubai Council, the eighth edition of Dubai Design Week opened today in Dubai’s creative hub, d3. Curated in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), a member of TECOM Group PJSC, and supported by Dubai Culture, the event brings together over 360 entities in the sector, further consolidating Dubai’s emergence a major focal point for design.
An exciting line-up of free-to-attend events and activities have been lined up for the eighth edition of Dubai Design Week which opened on Wednesday in d3.
COVID-19 blow harder on smaller companies
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 19: COVID- 19 has devastated small businesses around the world with millions of small business jobs vulnerable, and firms with fewer than 100 employees the hardest hit. Although statistics on the contagion differ for countries and regions, the severe economic effect of the pandemic is undeniable. Economies are in shambles, with no sign of immediate relief.
(Left) THHABA’s Abrar Alebrahim at work (Right) Jassim Al Saddah of Babnimnim Design Studio
Kuwait is no exception. Business in Kuwait is impacted with personal service, hospitality and retail most badly hit. The blow has been harder on smaller companies lacking cash flow and capital. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kuwait operating under social distancing are facing diverse challenges, including dwindling staff and customers. The F&B sector is badly hit. Al Anba mentions that around 30 per cent of restaurants and cafes in Kuwait have permanently shut down.