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Abdulla Al Abdulla, the Group Chief Operating Officer of Central Hotels, one of the fastest-growing hospitality management companies in the UAE, joins UNICEF NextGen, a global committed community of leaders and philanthropists, dedicated to supporting UNICEF and its work for children. The first Emirati entrepreneur and philanthropist to join the team, UNICEF NextGen Global Principals champion UNICEF as a partner to their generation’s leaders, making investing in children a top priority in philanthropy, business and development. The leadership commits their resources, time, networks and skills to help address child rights issues including the climate crisis, mental health, and inequality in digital connectivity and content. “I am honored to be one of the NextGen Global Principals, representing the Middle East Region. As one of the young leaders in the UAE, I want to amplify my voice to raise awareness of certain humanitarian issues, especially in support of UNICEF’s projects. This includes but is not limited to child protection, education, climate crisis, mental health, and inequality in digital connectivity and content,” said Abdulla. As members of a fundraising incubator and thought leadership platform, Principals will combine their influence, ideas and expertise to work as a global team to engage and unlock new sources of support for UNICEF. The UNICEF NextGen Global Principals will meet up in In Geneva in December to discuss pressing global issues which align with UNICEF’s projects around the world. “We are at a pivotal moment in history,” said Casey Rotter, Global Lead for UNICEF Next Generation, “as we look to reimagine a better world for children, we believe that the next generation of leaders and philanthropists will continue to play key roles in helping to shape a better …

Seven Tides has launched a new five-year payment plan for its Anantara The Palm Dubai Residences. Potential buyers can purchase ready-to-move-in properties in the luxury development with a deposit of 20% of the total sales price. A further 5% would be paid every quarter thereafter, starting 12 months from the date of the initial reservation agreement. From the original 449 units, there are now only 160 left, comprising one- and two-bedroom apartments. The one-bedroom apartments are available in various sizes between 1156 sq. ft. and 1560 sq. ft. and their price starts from AED 2,730,000; while the two-bedroom apartments, with land area varying between 1774 sq. ft. and 2248 sq. ft., have their starting price fixed at AED 3,990,000. Abdulla Bin Sulayem, CEO, Seven Tides, says “This is an excellent opportunity for people to own a property in the Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort development, which offers Thai-inspired luxury on Palm Jumeirah. These apartments are perfect as second or holiday homes, where residents can take advantage of the facilities and amenities within the five-star resort, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We can also assist with a leasing strategy on a long-term basis or the apartment can be added to the hotel rental management scheme, whereby the unit becomes a part of the hotel inventory and sales are managed by the hotel reservations team.” The properties feature high-quality furnishings; parquet flooring; an Opus smart home system; separate air conditioning control; LCD televisions; en-suite master bedrooms with king-size beds and second bedrooms with twin beds; walk-in wardrobes; fully equipped kitchens; spacious balconies with spectacular views overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the Atlantis, the Burj Al Arab and the Palm; …