Archive for November 2018
Our CEO Siegrid is to speak at the Women & Leadership event
On the 11 December 2018, our CEO Siegrid Althuizen will be participating in a Women & Leadership discussion organised by the embassy of the Netherlands in the UAE. The debate will cover ‘Growth Stories’ from inspiring leading women from the private and public sector in the Middle East. Siegrid was asked to participate in this…
Read MoreA virtual idea just became a reality for team VirTUe
How great is this project! Team VIRTUe just launched their grid-connected, energetically self-sufficient house in Dubai. A group of students from Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands has been working on developing a sustainable solar home as part of their participation in the Solar Decathlon Middle East Competition. At Skyne we have been following every development for…
Read MoreDaan Roosegaarde takes the main stage at Dubai Design Week 2018
A truly inspiring experience took place on Wednesday the 14th of November as part of Dubai Design week 2018, the region’s largest creative festival. Presented by Dutch Design Center (DDC), the renowned artist & innovator Daan Roosegaarde took the stage and guided the audience through a journey of beauty and cleanliness. Roosegaarde’s keynote lecture ‘Landscapes…
Read MoreAngela joins the team!
We are pleased to welcome Angela as the newest addition to Skyne’s design team. Angela is a designer and Art director with extensive experience in graphics and creative design. After completing her graphic design and multimedia degree she moved to Barcelona to study at Atelier School of Visual Arts and Design, where she had the…
Read MoreHEMA takes Abu Dhabi
Great news for the UAE Dutch community and for everyone who prefers a little sparkle in their everyday life. HEMA, the famous Dutch retailer, has opened its first store outside of Europe in the UAE. The store opening in Mushrif Mall (Abu Dhabi) is considered a soft launch and will be followed by an official…
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