Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, announces the spin-out of alkaLi™, a standalone company dedicated to accelerating the scaling of battery-grade lithium production. alkaLi is powered by EC2, the world’s only all-in-one solution
H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.” or “the Firm”), a leading global alternative asset management firm with $64 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce the closing of H.I.G. Infrastructure Partners (the “Fund”). The Fund closed with aggregate capital commitments of approximately $1.3 billion.1 H.I.G. Infrastructure Partners seeks to make control-oriented,
Qatar Airways has been awarded the ‘Airline of the Year’ title by Skytrax, returning to the top for an unprecedented eighth time. This distinction highlights the airline’s unwavering commitment to excellence. The 5-star carrier was also recognised with three additional awards: ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge’,
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly celebrated for the 1st time the “Art From Waste” Competition winners, a resounding success that saw the enthusiastic participation of over 300 students from 50 schools in 102 projects across the UAE, including institutions catering to students with special needs. To honour the exceptional achievers, EEG hosted a dedicated […]
Megaport Limited (ASX: MP1) (“Megaport”), the global leading Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, and Lufthansa Systems, a leading aviation IT provider, today announced a new partnership that will accelerate digital transformation in the aviation industry. The strategic partnership will see Lufthansa Systems leverage Megaport’s global Software Defined Network (SDN) to
The new study Fighting the Dark Underworld: How the illegal trade in tobacco threatens to overwhelm us, by Intrinsic Insight and commissioned by JTI, sheds new light on the pervasiveness of organized crime within global society, focusing on four countries with high levels of illicit tobacco trade: Canada, France, Philippines, and the United Kingdom. The report, […]
Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that LIVTENCITY® (maribavir) has been approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)for post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection/disease that is refractory to existing anti-CMV therapies.4 LIVTENCITY is the first and only post-transplant anti-CMV treatment approved in Japan that targets and
Throughout the week ending June 21, the market’s attention was fixated on the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. Investor focus centred on everything influencing interest rate expectations, including economic data releases, developments within the US economy, and statements from the Federal Reserve itself. Last week saw the release of several key sets of US
In a heartwarming gesture of community support and celebration, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront and Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View recently visited Al Jalila Children’s Hospital in honor of June Action Month and Eid Adha. The initiative, aimed at spreading joy and warmth, saw the hotels donating 50 specially curated gifts for children aged […]
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury international real estate developer, is pleased to announce the awarding of the infrastructure contract for the first phase of AIDA, a landmark urban development in Oman. This milestone underscores Dar Global’s vision to create a world-class real estate marvel in Oman, working with best-in-class partners to deliver unmatched
Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”) today hosted the fourth edition of its EDB Connect forum series at the Mövenpick Resort – Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). This significant event, held in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s “Make it in the Emirates” initiative, convened key
JLL advised Neo Capital, a Dubai-based investment management firm, on the refinancing of Weena 200, Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Asset consists of a freehold, multi-let commercial space totalling 17,433 sq.m., with 16,909 sq.m. dedicated to office space and the remaining 1,364 sq.m. allocated for retail across the ground and mezzanine floors. Constructed in 1993 and
GE Vernova, Inc. (“GE Vernova”) (NYSE: GEV) today announced it has secured an order for six 7HA.03 gas turbines and two 7E.03 gas turbines from the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd. (SEPCOIII), for two new power plants: Taiba 1 located in the western region of Saudi Arabia, around […]
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the grand prize winners of its Save and Win campaign, designed to encourage savings and promoting overall financial wellbeing of customers. UAE National Abdulla Khalifa Mohammed Khamis Zayed won a Tesla Model Y, 22ARC FZ LLC won a Tesla Model X […]
The Arab Tourism Organization announced the selection of Sur in the Sultanate of Oman as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2024. This decision reflects the cultural, historical, and geographical significance of this ancient province. Sur is located on the northern side of Oman’s Eastern Coast, specifically in the South Sharqiya Governorate, about 337 km from […]
In celebration of the most anticipated event in Dubai this summer, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2024 will start its biggest edition to date with a mega 12-hour flash sale on 28 June from 10am until 10pm. For one day only, exclusive deals of up to 90 per cent off will be up for grabs across […]
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, today announced the findings of its 2024 Manufacturing Vision Study. The study showed that 54% of manufacturers in Europe (61% globally) expect AI to drive growth by 2029, up from 37% (41% globally) in 2024. This
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) distributed ‘Smart Reading Library’ bags to schools across the UAE in line with the ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative. The initiative comes in alignment with the MBRF’s continuous efforts to support the educational sector and institutions by ensuring the availability of Arabic language books and children’s stories to […]
Almarai Company has signed a cooperation agreement with the Social Development Bank to launch the “Almarai Chefs Program” aimed at strengthening and empowering owners of very small cooking projects in the Riyadh region, as part of its support and encouragement for entrepreneurs. The agreement was signed by the CEO of Almarai Company, Mr. Abdullah bin […]
The utility company EtihadWE is continuing its commitment to supporting the next generation of engineers, with a training partnership with Dhafir Technology in Abu Dhabi. Graduate trainees from EtihadWE undertook a field visit and training session at the Abu Dhabi headquarters and Jindal factory of Dhafir Technology, one of the leading EPC (engineering, procurement,





























