The world’s first “Hunger Games” theme park opened on Oct. 20 at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination.
The World of the Hunger Games features rides and attractions from the blockbuster movie franchise, and is the latest addition to the Hollywood-inspired theme park.
It is composed of two attractions, one high-energy street show, a shopping outlet with exclusive branded merchandise and a street-front café. Thrill-seekers can soar on the Capitol Bullet Train, which is an adrenaline-fueled ride aboard a half-pipe rollercoaster that offers a taste of the futuristic technology of Panem. Guests are also invited by President Snow to take the Panem Aerial Tour, a hovercraft aerial tour over the districts on the way to the Capitol.
Visitors continue their journey with a live show filled with percussion from District 12’s coal miners who come together to entertain guests with the creative use of their work tools. Peeta’s Bakery inspired by Peeta Mellark, one of the main characters in the movies, offers more than 20 themed food and beverage choices for guests to refuel during The Hunger Games experience. Finally, guests of all ages can stock up on supplies and exclusive movie merchandise at Panem Supply Co.
Mohamed Almulla, chief executive of DXB Entertainments PJSC, the company that owns Dubai Parks and Resorts, said: “Dubai has always been home to some of the biggest and most prominent events and shows in the world. Today, we are proud to launch the latest addition to Dubai Parks and Resorts, a first of its kind in the world. The World of the Hunger Games brings an all-new adventure to Motiongate Dubai with a variety of rides and attractions, live shows, a unique food and beverage experience in addition to exclusive movie merchandise. Guests can enjoy the new rides and attractions while creating unforgettable memories using the Motiongate Dubai pass with no additional charge to maximize their experience.”
Lionsgate Chief Brand Officer and President of Worldwide Marketing, Tim Palen, said: “We are thrilled that Lionsgate and The Hunger Games are a part of Motiongate Dubai, Dubai Parks and Resorts is a fantastic partner. Together, we have created an interactive experience that allows fans from around the world a chance to immerse themselves in the world that Suzanne Collins created in an authentic, fun and exciting way.”
First ‘Hunger Games’ theme park opens in Dubai
First ‘Hunger Games’ theme park opens in Dubai
STC Bank launches business portal for businesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers
STC Bank has launched a business portal as part of its strategy to provide integrated and Shariah-compliant digital banking services targeting multinationals, entrepreneurs and self-employed. The move reflects the bank’s commitment to enhancing and facilitating the banking experience through modern digital solutions.
The Business Portal is the first integrated digital experience that enables business customers to start their banking relationships and manage their entire business through a single digital platform, designed to meet the needs of various sectors, providing an easy and flexible banking journey characterized by simplicity and ease of use.
The portal provides a comprehensive dashboard that allows business owners to efficiently manage users, financial structuring and authorization matrix, where users can be added, assigned, and manage access to banking services flexibly within an advanced digital experience.
The Business Portal also includes a full range of banking services, most notably payments and remittances, beneficiary management, statement review and extraction, digital certificate issuance, as well as employee salary management, giving business owners full control over their financial operations through a unified and secure platform.
STC Bank allows registration and availing of business portal services through its website, while ensuring the highest levels of security using the latest cybersecurity and advanced financial technologies.
The launch of the upgraded Business Portal is part of STC Bank’s digital transformation journey toward building an integrated digital bank, which provides innovative banking solutions that contribute to supporting the growth of the business sector and enhancing the digital economy in the Kingdom.
