Juliarte, the Portugal-based company that sells a unique range of premium and exclusively selected handicrafts, antiques and authentic furniture pieces, opened its first branch in the Middle East — The House of Treasures at Deerfields Mall in Abu Dhabi.
Established in 1978, Juliarte is one of the world’s leading companies in the field of antiques, luxury furniture and home decoration. The company has its presence across the world with branches in Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Greece, Belgium, Poland and Brazil. Its products are exported to South and North America and East Asia.
In a bid to make its products more accessible to a wider target audience, Juliarte has ventured with its first branch in the UAE, a regional hub for luxury, tourism and recreational activities in the Middle East and North Africa. The showroom follows Juliarte’s iconic concept of antiquity and welcomes its guests into a new realm of design, indulgence and individuality where they get to see vintage and modern fuse into an unexpected harmony.
“We are pleased that Juliarte forayed into the Middle East market with its first branch in the UAE. The decision to open this first branch in the UAE was strategic. People in the UAE have a flair for all things lavish and unique. The House of Treasures is made up of the finest antiques and handicrafts that create unique pieces of furniture.
Each piece narrates a tale and appeals to customers who have a taste for unique and exclusive designs. In addition a growing population with consistent income and the growth of the industry have been some of the key factors in motivating us to establish this debut branch in the UAE,” said Hazza Mohammed Al-Suwaidi, executive director of the House of Treasures.
Juliarte launches ‘House of Treasures’ in Abu Dhabi
Juliarte launches ‘House of Treasures’ in Abu Dhabi
Schneider Electric launches academy in Saudi Arabia to build future-ready talent
Schneider Electric has announced the launch of the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa in Saudi Arabia, a regional capability platform dedicated to skilling, upskilling, and knowledge sharing.
The launch comes at a critical moment as the Kingdom accelerates energy transition, industrial localization, and human capability development under Vision 2030. The academy reinforces the Kingdom’s leadership role in building future-ready talent while supporting industrial and energy transformation across the wider Middle East and Africa region.
The Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa is not a traditional training center; it is a regional platform translating Schneider Electric’s global energy technology expertise into applied capability for Saudi Arabia and the broader region. Anchored in Riyadh, the academy is designed to serve as a benchmark for skills development and enablement across the MEA.
The launch reflects Schneider Electric’s long-term commitment to investing in people and capabilities, and to supporting national priorities across energy, industry, and digital infrastructure.
Mohamed Shaheen, cluster president of Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia and Yemen, said: “This launch reflects our long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and to building capability that lasts. After more than 40 years in the Kingdom, we continue to invest where impact matters most: in people. Launching the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa from Riyadh underscores our belief that sustainable transformation is built on local capability and trusted partnerships.”
The academy directly supports Saudi Arabia’s focus on human capability development, localization, and Saudi-made outcomes by enabling the skills behind advanced energy systems, industrial automation, and digital infrastructure. Capabilities developed through the academy will support Saudi manufacturing, national projects, and resilient supply chains, while also strengthening regional industrial ecosystems.
“The Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa is designed to enable real outcomes,” said Walid Sheta, zone president for the MEA at Schneider Electric. “By equipping talent with future-ready skills across electrification, automation, and digital intelligence, we are strengthening Saudi and regional capability to design, operate, and lead the energy and industrial systems of the future.”
The launch event in Riyadh brought together senior government representatives, industry partners, customers, and Schneider Electric’s leadership, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration in aligning education, skills development, and labor market needs.
Designed as a long-term platform, the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa will continue to evolve through partnerships, programs, and continuous capability development, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as a regional hub for skills, knowledge, and industrial enablement.
