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02 July 2021

Crystalbrook Introduces Vincent as New Brisbane Brand

Crystalbrook Collection has unveiled ‘Vincent’ as the operating name for the newest hotel to join its growing family in Brisbane, following the property’s acquisition by company owner Ghassan Aboud last year. While the hotel was formerly known as The Fantauzzo and operated by Accor under its Art Series brand, the newest addition to the Crystalbrook family takes the namesake artist’s first name – Vincent Fantauzzo – as opposed to his surname. […]


30 June 2021

Gaelan Medical: Dubai reveals smart helmet to treat depression and smoking

Gaelan Medical, the UAE based healthcare and beauty distribution company revealed a device in the form of a smart helmet designed to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and smoking.


09 June 2021

Crystalbrook Kingsley – 17 of The Most Anticipated Hotel Openings in 2021 Worldwide

Crystalbrook Kingsley, Newcastle opened on June 9 2021. Centrally located in the Cultural Precinct opposite Civic Park, Crystalbrook Kingsley is a transformation of Newcastle’s iconic ‘Roundhouse’ building, which started life in the 1970s as the  City Administration Centre. Serving a new level of sustainable luxury to Australia’s seventh largest city, and the gateway to the Hunter Valley, Crystalbrook Kingsley features 130 contemporary rooms and suites, with urban, park  and harbour […]


06 June 2021

Grandiose launches new hypermarket in the heart of Abu Dhabi

The UAE-based grocery retail chain, Grandiose has opened its first hypermarket, a new format to the growing chain, in the heart of Abu Dhabi. The large format hypermarket is the largest within the chain and is one of the first stores of its size to provide customers with a sustainable shopping experience, eco-friendly options with a new look and feel to enhance the customer experience. It also promotes local produce […]


18 May 2021

Ghassan Aboud Group Featured in Forbes Top 100 Arab Family Businesses in the Middle East

Rank: 61 Ghassan Aboud Group Country: U.A.E Sector: Diversified Establishment: 1994 Chairperson: Ghassan Aboud Established in 1994 in Dubai by chairman Ghassan Aboud as a car re-exporter, the Ghassan Aboud Group has evolved to become an international conglomerate. The group currently has offices in the U.A.E., Australia, Belgium, China, Jordan, and Turkey. Its business covers several sectors including automotive, logistics, media, hospitality, real estate, retail, and catering. Ghassan Aboud Cars […]