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Report Underlines the Importance of Innovation Towards a Smoke-Free EU

News Desk 09/10/2024

We Are Innovation (WAI) published a Briefing Paper titled “The EU’s Smoke-Free Future and the Role of Innovation — Findings from the Special Eurobarometer 539.” The paper explores how the EU is far from achieving a smoke-free status unless its strategies against smoking are revised. The

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Moody’s Wins Top Ranking in ChartisRiskTech100 for Third Consecutive Year

News Desk 09/10/2024

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) has been awarded the number-one overall ranking in the Chartis RiskTech100® 2025 report, marking Moody’s third consecutive year in the top position. The Chartis RiskTech100 is the most comprehensive study of the world’s leading providers of risk and compliance technology. The top ranking recognizes Moody’s unmatched ability to provide its

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Interactive Brokers and SNB Capital Enable Investors to Access the Saudi Exchange

News Desk 09/10/2024

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, and SNB Capital, the leading broker on the Saudi Exchange and largest investment bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have announced a collaboration that will allow eligible international investors to access the Saudi Exchange through the Interactive Brokers platform. With this landmark

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iSON Xperiences Will Bring FICO’s AI-Powered Customer Management Technology

News Desk 09/10/2024

Global analytics software leader FICO has partnered with iSON Xperiences, the largest business process outsourcing solutions company in Africa, to bring FICO capabilities for customer management to 15 countries on the African continent. The partnership will give businesses greater ability to manage customers across the life cycle, through solutions that integrate FICO’s

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Screening of “PAC-MAN Eats TOKYO” New Artwork Begins

News Desk 09/10/2024

To create new tourist assets and liven up night-time tourism in Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is using year-round projection mapping with light and sound to screen various art onto the canvas of the famous landmark Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1. To date, approximately 350,000 people have come to see it. A new work, […]

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Fourth Round of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship Gets Underway in Fujairah on Friday

News Desk 09/10/2024

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has announced that registration for the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Round 4 (Gi) is closed, with over 2,200 participants registered. The competition will take place at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah from October 11 to 13. The organizing committee confirmed that registrations were closed three days before […]

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DIPW launches ‘Scientific Translation’ workshop to increase Arab scientific content

News Desk 09/10/2024

The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), one of the leading knowledge initiatives by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), launched the ‘Scientific Translation’ workshop to emphasize the role of scientific translation in producing and increasing Arabic scientific content. Held virtually under the supervision of Dr. Ghanim Al Samerrai,

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The Hospitality Network Announces the Return of the EMEA Stakeholder Conference, Dubai

News Desk 09/10/2024

The Hospitality Network is pleased to announce the return of the EMEA Stakeholder Conference to Dubai, which is scheduled to take place between 5-7 November 2024 at Lapita Dubai Parks and Resorts Autograph Collection. This invitation-only event brings together over 700 of the most influential leaders from across the hotel and real estate industry in […]

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7X commemorates 150th anniversary of Universal Postal Union

News Desk 09/10/2024

7X issued a commemorative stamp collection celebrating the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The announcement took place during the World Post Day festivities at the Abu Dhabi Central Post Office, organised by Emirates Post, the postal arm of 7X. This initiative demonstrates the group’s recognition of the UAE’s longstanding […]

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Gold Faces Sixth Consecutive Decline Amidst Strengthening Dollar – Century Financial

News Desk 09/10/2024

Gold is trading lower for the sixth straight session on Wednesday. The greenback has rallied in recent days amidst expectations of a more moderate pace of policy easing by the Fed. The markets are now expecting 50 bps of rate cuts in 2024, down from 75 bps just two weeks ago. There is an 87% […]

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Keep your eyes on the prize this World Sight Day

News Desk 09/10/2024

Vision is one of the most vital senses, allowing people to connect with the world around them. When impaired, it can deeply affect a person’s quality of life, impacting everyday activities and social interactions. The World Health Organization (WHO)[1] estimates that around 2.7 billion people worldwide live with some form of visual impairment. To raise […]

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Prince Saud bin Bandar Sponsors Signing of the Contract to Link Gulf Electricity Market with Iraq

News Desk 09/10/2024

His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province, sponsored the signing ceremony for the contract to link the Gulf electricity market with the Republic of Iraq today (Wednesday 9 October) at the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) in Dammam. During his visit, His Royal […]

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AL QEMZI STEPS UP AS TEAM ABU DHABI PART COMPANY WITH COMPARATO

News Desk 09/10/2024

Team Abu Dhabi and Alberto Comparato have decided to part company by mutual consent, and the Italian driver will be replaced for the remainder of the 2024 UIM F1H2O World Championship season by Emirati Rashed Al Qemzi. Al Qemzi, who secured a record fifth UIM F2 world title last month, immediately steps into Abu Dhabi […]

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Aster Hospitals, First in UAE to Receive the Prestigious EIAC Accreditation for Healthcare Excellence

News Desk 09/10/2024

Aster Hospitals UAE, part of Aster DM Healthcare – the leading integrated healthcare provider in GCC, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first hospital chain in the country to receive the prestigious accreditation from the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) for the hospital sector. This honor, awarded on World Patient Safety Day,

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Emirates NBD and noon Unveil Groundbreaking Co-Branded Visa Credit Card Packed with Exclusive Benefits

News Desk 09/10/2024

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye) region, has teamed up with noon, the Middle East’s homegrown e-commerce giant, to introduce a co-branded Visa credit card, packed with unbeatable perks and rewards. Designed for the modern consumer, the Emirates NBD noon One Visa Credit Card offers up […]

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Leading global staffing group recruiting large volumes of new health workers for Saudi Arabia

News Desk 09/10/2024

Medacs Healthcare, one of the world’s largest healthcare staffing groups, is working hard to meet Saudi Arabia’s rising need for international health workers. Following a recent series of highly successful hiring events in London, hundreds of consultant doctors and nurses are set to start new roles soon in hospitals across Riyadh, Jeddah and Taif. Medacs […]

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Paving the way for inclusive travel: Dubai Airports partners with CDA at AccessAbilities Expo

News Desk 09/10/2024

As part of a groundbreaking effort to champion inclusivity in air travel, Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), and the Community Development Authority (CDA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the AccessAbilities Expo. This partnership aims to not only enhance services for

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ADNOC Gas Using 3D Printing to Manufacture Critical Replacement Components on Demand

News Desk 09/10/2024

ADNOC Gas has developed one of the energy industry’s largest digital libraries of critical components, which can be manufactured on demand using advanced three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. Over 3,500 items have been scanned and stored in a secure digital warehouse, generating an expected benefit to ADNOC Gas of $50 million by 2028. The use of […]

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Major Developers and Federal Engineering Consultants Highlight Strong Progress

News Desk 09/10/2024

Major Developers and their appointed consultants, Federal Engineering Consultants, continue to express optimism over the progress of the highly anticipated Manta Bay project on Al Marjan Island. This AED 1 billion luxury development is set to redefine luxury living in Ras Al Khaimah, combining modern comforts with architectural brilliance inspired by the majestic manta

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Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism Teams Up with Sport Impact Summit

News Desk 09/10/2024

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has joined the impressive roster of partners for the Sport Impact Summit (SIS). Scheduled to take place at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai on December 4th and 5th, 2024, the summit is a groundbreaking global initiative aimed at harnessing the transformative power of sport to drive sustainability, […]