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Al Etihad
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
OFFLIMITS Music Festival brings all-star line-up for 12-hour mega-concert
25 Apr 2025 00:14 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Get ready for one of the biggest concerts on the Abu Dhabi entertainment OFFLIMITS Music Festival, being staged at Etihad Park, Yas Island, on Saturday April 26, is the first open--format event of its kind in the UAE,The 12-hour event, held across four stages, features no fewer than 25 is headlined by Ed Sheeran, but there's more than enough star quality on the line-up to warrant the Dh495 ticket price, with the likes of Kaiser Chiefs, OneRepublic, ARTBAT and Faithless waiting in the Sheeran has packed stadiums around the world with his chart-topping hits like "Shape of You", "Thinking out Loud" and "Castle on the Hill".OneRepublic will bring their signature sound to the stage. Known for their anthems "Counting Star," and "Apologize", their blend of pop-rock and soulful lyrics will have you feeling all the to the excitement are the Indie band Kaiser Chiefs, who topped the charts with their hit "Ruby".A surprise package are 90s house music legends, Faithless, who ruled the dancefloor with bangers like "Insomnia".Iranian-Dutch performer Sevdaliza will keep the party going with her blend of R&B and electronic sounds. Her recent hit Alibi has already amassed nearly 200 million views on trio Fun Lovin' Criminals will bring, well, the fun to the festivities with a signature mix of funk, jazz and rock that works better than it is a rising star in the pop world with that perfect blend of powerful vocals and unique production that leaves you hanging on every media stars ALTEGO are a DJ/Production duo made up of twin brothers who have taken over TikTok sounds with 4 billion-plus plays and more than 156 million streams on Spotify. If you're always scrolling through TikTok, then you may well have heard these guys without even knowing it was German pop star Leony is making waves in her homeland and has recently dropped a collab with G-Eazy and Felix Jaehan. See her before she gets duo DJ Mancha and Anastasis Voukis will bring more of the European party vibe to OFFLIMITS with high-energy beats and Mykonos island vibes at the centre of what they 2024 Time Out Dubai DJ of the year Mister Levier will keep the party moving. You can expect everything from Afrobeats to Dubai-based DJs Taya Kruzz, Matt Sochon, Katyleen, Whitley Rucha and Devon Kosoko will also be on the line-up for the day of festivities. Stripes, That Different DJ, MC Mocho and Sam Tonic complete the line-up.
Khaleej Times
28-01-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Booming UAE e-commerce market spurs changes in distribution business
Revenue in the UAE's e-commerce market is projected to grow at 8.39 per cent from $33.97 billion (Dh125 billion) in 2025 to $46.88 billion (Dh172 billion) by 2029, according to a report by a global online market intelligence provider, as consumers in the UAE are enjoying the benefits of e-commerce and digital payment. Sale and distribution of goods – both wholesale and retail – are fast shifting to the online space due to a change in consumer behaviour in digital payments that is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.80 per cent from $80.37 billion (Dh295 billion) this year to $134.80 billion (Dh495 billion) in 2029, according to a research report. To cash in on this trend, Blue Ocean Global Group, a Dubai-based distributor of electronics, household appliances and consumer goods, has shifted its business model to completely cater to online distribution and e-commerce. More than 80 per cent of the company's topline revenue now comes from online distribution and e-commerce. It has its presence in Saudi Arabia, which has higher consumer spend caused by the country's massive economic diversification and development plan. 'More than 6.5 million, or 65 per cent of the UAE population shop online in 2023 as suppliers and distributors shift to e-commerce space in the UAE and GCC. Blue Ocean Global Group has sharpened its focus to online distribution channels due to high market demand,' Shahzad Ahmed, Chairman of Blue Ocean Global Group, says. 'Driven by the convenience of fast delivery, ease in payments, transparency and customer convenience, the UAE consumers are increasingly using online purchase for their regular needs.' Founded in 2013, Blue Ocean Global is a leading e-commerce distributor in the Middle East, with headquarters in Dubai. It has offices in Saudi Arabia. 'Our shift to online distribution is a natural move in line with the market dynamics and we are currently expanding the online distribution to the rest of the GCC region, especially Saudi Arabia where we see a massive growth opportunity,' says. Rohit Savara CEO of Blue Ocean Global Group The online distribution and e-commerce business took off in the UAE and the GCC region during the Covid-19 pandemic and have been growing at a faster pace since then. 'The UAE is the region's leader in e-commerce business. Due to this, we have also shifted our focus on the online space. Our distribution of household appliances, telecom, electronic and electrical products and accessories, has grown over the last few years. The growth in online distribution has jumped quite a lot,' Ahmed said. As one of the largest online distributors of electronics, household appliances, and consumer products, Blue Ocean Global holds brand sales and distribution rights for globally renowned brands such as NEC, Mitel, Gigaset, Black + Decker, Double AA, Kodak, Toshiba, Godrej, Rasasi, Philips, and many more. It operates through sales channels, E-commerce, business-to-business, and regional distribution. It services consumers of premium quality brands in over 40 countries across Middle East, Africa, South Asia, United Kingdom, and European Union.
