Tech

etisalat by e& ends successful trial of high-capacity transmission network

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2023

Partnership with Huawei is a world-first initiative for UAE telco etisalat by e& – the telecom arm of e& in the UAE – has completed the trial of a 400G@ Super C+L transport network conducted in association with Huawei. Hailed as the world’s first trial for large-capacity

Tech Business GCC UAE

Haltia.AI chooses to set up base in the UAE

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2023

AI startup eyes Series A funding from UAE and Silicon Valley investors Haltia.AI – a Dubai-based AI startup that aims to transform industries and improve people’s quality of life with advanced AI solutions – has launched its commercial operations after 90 days of meticulous planning and stealth operations to transition onto the global VC stage. […]

Tech Business

Cloudera signs cloud-native data control and analytics pact with AWS

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023

Cloudera has been a trusted AWS Partner for several years Cloudera, the Santa Clara, California-based enterprise data cloud solutions provider, has signed an agreement with Seattle, Washington-headquartered Amazon Web Services (AWS) for enterprise generative AI domain services. The pact aims to strengthen Cloudera’s relationship with the leading cloud computing giant by

Business GCC Health Lifestyle Saudi Arabia

Avalon Pharma to open its 4th new plant in Saudi Arabia in 2026

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023

New production facility in Riyadh will create more than 100 jobs for Saudis Avalon Pharma, the Saudi Arabia-based pharmaceuticals company, plans to open its fourth manufacturing plant, Avalon 4, in the industrial city of Riyadh. Due to launch by 2026, Avalon 4 will produce complex medications such as oncology and general injectables, differentiating it from […]

Markets

Do you know the US is the #1 country for migrants since 1970?

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023

India had the most people living abroad in 2020 According to the UN’s latest data published in the latest World Migration Report 2022, the United States has been the number one country for migrants from across the globe since 1970. The report confirms that the number of foreign-born people in the continental United States has increased more […]

Aviation Business

Aviation Capital Group orders 13 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023

Lessors have ordered more than 1,300 737 MAX aircraft to date Aviation Capital Group (ACG), the Newport, California-headquartered aircraft lessor, has formalised an order for 13 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, increasing its order book to 47 737 MAXs. The new, incremental order includes seven 737-8 and six 737-10 aircraft to expand ACG’s single-aisle options […]

Space Events GCC UAE

Tumultuous welcome awaits Sultan Al Neyadi’s return to the UAE

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2023

Emirati astronaut hero returns home on September 18, 2023, from the US UAE astronaut Sultan Saif Al Neyadi, who has created history by undertaking the longest manned spaceflight by an Arab astronaut (six months) and becoming the first Arab astronaut to conduct a spacewalk (7hr,1mn), is all set to receive a grand hero’s welcome on […]

Automotive Events

Jeep commemorates 70 years of extreme 4×4 adventure

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2023

Jeep enthusiasts celebrate Rubicon Trail’s 70th anniversary The Jeep brand and Jeep Jamboree are celebrating 70 years of intense off-roading experience in the United States, where since 1953, the Rubicon Trail, known as one of the most challenging off-road trails in the world, has been a lifestyle symbol of Jeep 4×4 off-road adventuring for the […]

Tech Business GCC UAE

Extreme Networks unveils its regional data centre in UAE

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2023

Regional demand for cloud-based storage on the ascendent US-headquartered Extreme Networks has launched its new regional data centre in the UAE to meet growing business needs for faster data transmissions, easy access to cloud solutions and heightened data security. Operating from Morrisville, North Carolina, Extreme Networks is a leader in cloud networking and delivers

Oil & Gas Events

Names of the 21 finalists for ADIPEC Awards 2023 announced

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2023

A record 1,072 entries from 78 countries have been submitted ADIPEC, the world’s largest platform for the energy value chain, has announced the names of the 21 finalists – originating from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Americas – for the ADIPEC Awards 2023. The ADIPEC Awards, now in its 13th year, cater to the […]

Travel GCC Lifestyle Transport UAE

Living in the UAE? You have 14 days’ annual leave for a spontaneous holiday

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2023

Latest Skyscanner-OnePoll study finds last-minute travel on the uptick According to a newly released joint Skyscanner-OnePoll study, UAE-based employees still have an average of 14 days of annual leave left to take this year, allowing them enough time to plan, book and take a spontaneous holiday abroad. The Skyscanner survey was conducted in August 2023 […]

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Saudia will be the first carrier to operate at Red Sea International Airport

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2023

Airport set to open later this year for domestic flights Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, will become the first airline to operate at the Red Sea International Airport (RSI). This follows the signing of an agreement in Riyadh City on September 12, 2023, between Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer of The […]

Health Corporate GCC Lifestyle UAE

UAE-based Pulsar Capital takes a controlling stake in TruDoc

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2023

Private equity firm seeks to enhance its product offering in key markets Pulsar Capital, a leading UAE-based private equity firm specialising in the healthcare, e-commerce and fintech sectors, has fully acquired TruDoc, the UAE-headquartered telehealth and virtual primary care provider, for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Pulsar Capital seeks to enhance its

Automotive Events

The4x4.com marketplace launches at ADIHEX 2023

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2023

Unique online platform targets the UAE and GCC region’s 4×4 market The4x4.com marketplace was launched at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from September 2-8, 2023. The new online platform, with a head office and workshop in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi emirate, UAE, exclusively […]

Sustainability Events GCC Lifestyle UAE

World invited to attend COP28 in the UAE this November

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2023

Expo City Dubai is the site of the world’s largest annual climate summit The COP28 UAE presidency, which is hosting COP28 – the world’s largest yearly climate summit – in Dubai, UAE, is urging the world to head to the Arabian Gulf nation as it prepares to make transformational and practical progress in addressing the […]

Aviation Events GCC UAE

Sustainability will feature prominently at Dubai Airshow 2023

Arnold Pinto 11/09/2023

Industry heavyweights committed to going net-zero by 2050 Sustainability will be one of the key highlights of the upcoming Dubai Airshow as the global aviation industry looks for solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change against the backdrop of the UAE hosting COP28 – the United Nations’ annual international climate change conference – from […]

Aviation Business

Saab and Boeing sign pact for 787 Dreamliner doors’ range

Arnold Pinto 10/09/2023

787 Dreamliner is one of the world’s best-selling widebody aircraft Saab, the Stockholm, Sweden-headquartered global defence and space manufacturing company, has signed an extension agreement with Boeing, the Seattle, US-based global aerospace, security, and spacecraft maker, to manufacture large cargo doors, bulk cargo doors and access entries for the Boeing 787

Sport Corporate

Emirates renews sponsorship partnership with Team New Zealand

Arnold Pinto 09/09/2023

Support ensured for 37th America’s Cup in 2024 Emirates, one of the two flag carriers of the UAE, has renewed its lead sponsorship partnership with reigning America’s Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand for the 37th America’s Cup and all preliminary regattas. The 19-year partnership between the Emirati airline and the New Zealand sailing team […]

Health Business GCC Lifestyle UAE

Medlab Middle East returns to Dubai City in 2024

Arnold Pinto 09/09/2023

2024 edition will feature a new Next Gen Medicine fixture Informa Markets will host the 2024 in-person edition of Medlab Middle East from February 5-8, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai City. A digital show is also scheduled for January 22-February 22, 2024. Poised to be the MENA region’s most prominent medical […]

Logistics Business GCC UAE

UK-based Zencargo to use UAE base for MENA expansion

Arnold Pinto 09/09/2023

Digital logistics provider joins UAE’s NextGen FDI programme Zencargo, a leading UK-based digital first freight forwarder and logistics provider, has launched its commercial operations in the UAE to scale up its MENA footprint. Founded in London in 2017 by Alex Hersham and Richard Fattal, Zencargo uses proprietary software to provide clients with an overview of […]