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Prop-tech Powerhouse Holo Raises Funds to Streamline the Home-Buying Journey

News Desk 27/05/2024

Holo, the largest direct mortgage platform in the Middle East, announces the completion of an oversubscribed funding round. With Series A funding on the horizon, the company, having surpassed targets, decided to extend an opportunity to investors to further invest in the business through a

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Rotana appoints Sahiti Gaddam as new Corporate Vice President of Sales

News Desk 27/05/2024

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with 76 operational properties in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), announces the appointment of Sahiti Gaddam as Corporate Vice President of Sales. As the group pursues its ambitious expansion plans to add 30 new properties to its portfolio by 2026, […]

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Sustainability in Mobility: Moving Towards a Cleaner and Greener Future

News Desk 27/05/2024

The world is progressively awakening to the fact that the climate change will present a greater challenge than anything we have experienced in recent decades. As such, with changing times, businesses and people have come to realise the importance of recyclable and eco-friendly practices to transition towards a clean and green future, and the mobility […]

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Almarai Organizes Annual Nationalization Ceremony 2024 and Signs New Agreements to Train and Qualify Saudi Youth for the Job Market

News Desk 27/05/2024

Under the slogan ” Nationalization as a Strategic Goal,” Almarai Company organized its annual Nationalization Ceremony 2024 on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The ceremony witnessed the signing of several agreements with Hail University, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Authority for the Care of Persons with Disabilities,

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H.E. bin Touq meets with Miami Business Council members as well as senior officials & investment funds

News Desk 27/05/2024

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a roundtable meeting with members of the Miami Business Council in Miami County, Florida, on the sidelines of his official visit to the United States of America. The meeting apprised the Council members of the UAE’s business environment and encouraged them to explore investment and […]

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UAE participates in VivaTech 2024 in France supporting growth & expansion of Emirati SMEs in foreign markets

News Desk 27/05/2024

A UAE delegation led by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, participated in VivaTech 2024 for entrepreneurship and technology, which was recently held in Paris. The national delegation’s participation in the leading global event was aimed at enabling national SMEs to attract new investments and showcase their products and services […]

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Resorts World Cruises Becomes First Asian Cruise Line to Deploy Integrated MEO-LEO Service from SES

News Desk 27/05/2024

Resorts World Cruises, an international cruise line that is homegrown in Asia offering luxury and dynamic lifestyle experiences, has announced an agreement with SES to install its fully-integrated Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) service on the cruise lines’ flagship Genting Dream with similar future plans for the Resorts World One cruise […]

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Elm announces participation in GITEX Africa 2024

News Desk 27/05/2024

Elm, a pioneer in digital solutions, confirmed its participation in the second edition of GITEX Africa 2024, Africa’s largest technology and startup event. This participation aligns with Elm’s relentless efforts to stay updated with regional and global industry trends, elevate its impact on technological innovation and explore the global scope of its innovative solutions.

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Arabian Automobiles Announces ‘Drive Now, Pay Next Year’ Deal for Nissan Customers

News Desk 27/05/2024

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Nissan in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, is demonstrating its commitment to community and consumer welfare with an innovative relief initiative: the ‘Drive Now, Pay Next Year’ deal. As part of this offer, customers purchasing specific Nissan models

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Alef Education Showcases its Innovative Solutions at Education World Forum 2024

News Desk 27/05/2024

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, participated in the Education World Forum (EWF) 2024, held at the QEII Centre in London recently. It showcased its innovative AI-driven solutions that seek to reshape the global education landscape by providing personalized learning experiences to students. The forum, the world’s largest gathering of

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AXON Aviation Group transfers business aircraft division to Jetcraft

News Desk 27/05/2024

AXON Aviation Group (AXON) has selected Jetcraft to take on its business jet activity as it seeks to streamline its service offering. The company will transfer all business aircraft sales and acquisitions to Jetcraft ensuring a smooth handover period for clients. Niki Rokni, Partner and Head of Aircraft Sales at AXON, says: “Jetcraft is the global leader […]

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After a Momentous 2023, Headlined by a 19% increase in ARR, Percona Extends Track Record of Success Well into the New Year

News Desk 27/05/2024

Percona, a leader in enterprise-grade, open source database software, support, and services, has entered 2024 fresh off a year marked by sustained customer growth, multiple prestigious award wins, and innovative product enhancements. The company’s impressive 2023 has further solidified its standing as a go-to provider of open source database solutions and support

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Over 300 global experts will take part at the International BRICS Future Forum “Cloud City” in Moscow

News Desk 27/05/2024

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The annual forum will gather over 300 global experts from BRICS countries, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the CIS. The forum will also feature the unveiling of the Urban Innovation Environment Index 2024 and a ceremony for the World Innovation Award. Moscow will once again serve as a venue […]

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UAE tops MENA region and climbs seven places globally in WEF’s Tourism & Travel Development Index 2024

News Desk 27/05/2024

The UAE has been ranked first in the region and 18th globally in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024, climbing seven places from its 25th global ranking in 2019. H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, emphasized that the UAE tourism, […]

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Shipsy to go Bullish on Saudi Arabia’s USD 13 Billion Warehousing Market with its Cutting-Edge WMS

News Desk 27/05/2024

Shipsy, a leading SaaS-based AI-powered supply chain orchestration and execution platform provider, recently highlighted its plan to go bullish with its Warehouse Management System (WMS) offering in the GCC and KSA region. In October last year, Shipsy acquired Stockone, a cloud-based WMS that specialises in enabling manufacturers, pharmaceutical businesses, retailers, and

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DIFC Publishes Regional Outlook for Banking and Capital Markets

News Desk 27/05/2024

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the MEASA region, has published a ‘Regional Outlook for Banking and Capital Markets’ report in partnership with LSEG Data & Analytics. The report focuses on how regional IPO growth is expected to come in three phases. Firstly, the continued privatisation of state-related entities,

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Record breaking sale in Al Wasl District – Nordic by fäm

News Desk 27/05/2024

Dubai’s real estate market has reached a new pinnacle with the record sale of a villa for AED 61.5 million in the Al Wasl District, setting a new standard for luxury properties in this prestigious area. Developed by Nordic by fäm Real Estate Development, this sale not only marks the highest price ever fetched in […]

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Whole Body Health with Two New Omega-3 Supplements from Seven Seas

News Desk 27/05/2024

Pioneering Cod Liver Oil brand SevenSeas announced the launch of Two NEW Supplements for Whole Body Health in the UAE: Seven Seas MAXEPA Forte and Seven Seas JointCare Max. Backed by SevenSeas heritage and anchored in Omega-3 science, these innovative products have been formulated with the highest quality ingredients to support whole body and joint […]

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AURAK Career Week highlights emerging job hunt trends and new career opportunities

News Desk 27/05/2024

Twenty-three companies and organisations participated in the Career Week of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) held recently on campus, as recent graduates and alumni networked with recruiters and got an opportunity to hear from industry and HR experts on new recruiting trends. The Career Week, organized by the Alumni and Career Services […]

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Knight Frank Highlights US$4.3 Billion Investment Gap for 16,301 Psychiatric Beds in Middle East

News Desk 27/05/2024

The Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, faces an urgent need for additional psychiatric beds to meet the growing demand for mental health services. According to Knight Frank MEA’s Healthcare division’s latest Mental Health Report, an investment budget of USD 4.3 billion is required to fulfil the demand for 16,301 psychiatric beds in […]