VIWELL announces the rebranding of its subsidiary Corporate Sports into VIWELL Active to present the Middle East's first complete holistic workplace well-being ecosystem.
The move marks a milestone for VIWELL and the Middle East's wellness space and highlights VIWELL’s drive to transform traditional workplace well-being so all employees and organisations can thrive.
The total employee well-being solution integrates in-person and digital components seamlessly and realises VIWELL's vision of bringing well-being to the workplace and helping everyone to live in balance across the six pillars of well-being.
Since its establishment in 2018, Corporate Sports has been the unrivalled leader in well-being and engagement initiatives across the Middle East, delivering more than 800 successful events for prestigious clientele including Dubai Police, Du, Amazon, AWS, Emirates airline, BCG, Nestle, PWC, Accenture, and many more industry giants.
With several recent studies presenting diminishing numbers in the region’s workplaces due to stress, low engagement, and high turnover, the immediate necessity for a comprehensive well-being solution has never been more critical.
Traditional regional offerings fail to incorporate all aspects of well-being, resulting in gaps that hinder true holistic support for employees. VIWELL founder and chief executive Mohammed Husary's vision is to develop a solution that addresses the region's challenges comprehensively.
As the digital platform is about to disrupt the market, VIWELL Active contributes years of expertise in delivering massive in-person team building, CSR and other well-being events.
This synergy facilitates the provision of a cyclical approach, seamlessly integrating online and offline experiences for maximum impact and effectiveness.
“A total well-being solution is incomplete and ineffective without both in-person and online components. We nurtured, mastered and perfected the in-person solution while consistently delivering for Fortune 500 clients to create a successful legacy of six years," says Mr Husary.
"Now it’s time for VIWELL to not only come full circle as a complete, one-stop product but a self-sufficient ecosystem,” he adds.
The ‘ecosystem’ Mr Husary refers to has two main offerings at its core: a robust digital platform and diverse in-person activities. The digital solution reflects years of dedicated development with handpicked, top-tier product talent from around the world - adapting and implementing industry standards to craft a state-of-the-art platform that’s equipped to support HR professionals track, measure and improve each aspect of their employees' well-being journey.
The scientific arm of the ecosystem is anchored by the VIWELL Institute, which conducts primary well-being research in collaboration with academic and institutional partners, ensuring evidence-based practices.
With over 1500 resources, the VIWELL Studio adds depth, producing culturally adaptable original content across six pillars of wellbeing, curated by regional experts and researchers.
The total solution's power lies in its clear ability to cater to large corporations' needs effectively and ensures that organisations are empowered to support their employees' well-being journey at every step, ultimately driving greater engagement, productivity, and satisfaction across the board.
Former general manager of Corporate Sports, Fahed Abourshaid, assumes the role of VIWELL’s chief operating officer, bringing invaluable expertise and leadership to the organisation.
"This wellness milestone represents a significant opportunity to combine VIWELL's innovative approach with Corporate Sports' established reputation, allowing us to deliver an ultimate, one-of-a-kind solution to our clients," he says.
As VIWELL begins its next chapter with VIWELL Active, it reaffirms its commitment to shaping the future of workplace well-being in the Middle East and beyond. With a focus to educate, motivate and support, VIWELL continues to lead the charge towards a healthier, happier, and more resilient workforce for generations to come.
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TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:
- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools
- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say
- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance
- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs
- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills
- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month
- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues
Timeline
2012-2015
The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East
May 2017
The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts
September 2021
Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act
October 2021
Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence
December 2024
Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group
May 2025
The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan
July 2025
The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan
August 2025
Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision
October 2025
Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange
November 2025
180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Mamo Year it started: 2019 Founders: Imad Gharazeddine, Asim Janjua Based: Dubai, UAE Number of employees: 28 Sector: Financial services Investment: $9.5m Funding stage: Pre-Series A Investors: Global Ventures, GFC, 4DX Ventures, AlRajhi Partners, Olive Tree Capital, and prominent Silicon Valley investors. In Full Flight: A Story of Africa and Atonement
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
What can victims do?
Always use only regulated platforms
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How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
The specs
Engine: four-litre V6 and 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo
Transmission: six-speed and 10-speed
Power: 271 and 409 horsepower
Torque: 385 and 650Nm
Price: from Dh229,900 to Dh355,000
