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GE Vernova ‘Power Supplier Partnership Summit’ Strengthens Regional Supply Chain

News Desk 06/05/2024

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business (NYSE: GEV) held the annual regional ‘Power Supplier Partnership Summit’ in Dubai, UAE, convening over 200 representatives from up to 135 organizations in person and virtually from across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and beyond. The event featured insightful

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ICICI Bank enables NRI customers to use international mobile number to make UPI payments in India

News Desk 06/05/2024

ICICI Bank today announced that it has enabled NRI customers to use their international mobile number to make UPI payments instantly in India, thereby significantly enhancing their convenience of making everyday payments. With this facility, the NRI customers of the Bank can make payments for their utility bills, merchant and e-commerce transactions with their

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Overnight stays by GCC visitors to Germany up to 15% in 2023

News Desk 06/05/2024

The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) announced today (Monday 6th May) that GCC travellers spent 1,297,256 room nights in Germany during 2023, a 15% increase over the 1,128,341 overnight stays recorded in 2022. The announcement was made while addressing Middle East travel professionals during a press conference, which was held on the opening day of […]

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Emirates NBD welcomes Chainalysis to Digital Asset Lab Council

News Desk 06/05/2024

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has announced Chainalysis as a key council member of the Digital Asset Lab. Chainalysis, the blockchain data platform, will join professional services firm PwC, digital asset transfer and direct custody technology platform Fireblocks, and R3, an enterprise Distributed ledger

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Discover Homely Italian Charm at MezzaLuna Trattoria Italiana in Dubai Festival City

News Desk 06/05/2024

MezzaLuna Trattoria Italiana, nestled within the embrace of InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City, warmly invites guests to immerse themselves in an unparalleled gastronomic journey through the vibrant flavours of Italy. Homely, casual, and easygoing, our trattoria promises an authentic Italian dining experience, where each dish tells a story of tradition

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Ex- DocuSign, Oracle Leader Appointed to 6sense Senior Vice President of GTM International

News Desk 06/05/2024

6sense®, the leading platform to revolutionize the way B2B organizations create, manage, and convert pipeline to revenue, today announced the recent appointment of Andy Champion as Senior Vice President of GTM International. Champion’s impressive background brings over three decades of highly relevant experience to the organization which includes sales and marketing

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Celebrate the Heart of Motherhood with Ladurée’s Elegant Macaron Collection

News Desk 06/05/2024

This International Mother’s Day, let Ladurée be your partner in expressing boundless love and appreciation for the remarkable mothers who enrich our lives. The exquisite macaron collection, meticulously curated to honor the essence of motherhood, offers a sublime way to honor your mom and reflect on the cherished moments shared. Step into the world of […]

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M42 signs groundbreaking agreement with AstraZeneca

News Desk 06/05/2024

M42, a first-of-its-kind tech-enabled global health powerhouse, has signed a groundbreaking agreement with AstraZeneca, a global leader in science-led biopharmaceuticals, to advance preventive healthcare and next-generation precision medicine. As AstraZeneca’s clinical genomics partner of choice in the Middle East region, M42 will conduct sequencing of hereditary breast

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Project Management Institute (PMI) appoints Hanny Alshazly as new MENA Regional Managing Director

News Desk 06/05/2024

Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority for project professionals, has appointed Hanny Alshazly as the new Regional Managing Director for Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In his new role, Hanny Alshazly will take on the responsibility of driving the successful execution of PMI’s strategy in the region. The new Regional Managing

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Saudi Travellers Making the Most of Trips: Almosafer Report Unveils Domestic and International Travel Trends

News Desk 06/05/2024

Saudi travellers continue to exhibit a keen desire for travel as evidenced by the steady growth in demand for domestic and international travel, finds a new report by Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company. The findings, revealed at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), throw light on the current travel trends of Saudi travellers both domestically […]

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Checkout.com and Mastercard partner to bring virtual cards to online travel agents

News Desk 06/05/2024

Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, has announced a partnership with Mastercard to bring virtual cards to Online Travel Agents.  As part of the Mastercard Wholesale Program, which reduces costs for travel businesses through virtual card technology and an innovative pricing model, customers of Checkout.com will be able to pay their suppliers

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Azizi Developments partners with UAE’s Al Gurg Consultants for Venice

News Desk 06/05/2024

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has signed with UAE-based Al Gurg Consultants for the detailed design of eight residential towers in its approximately AED 30 billion mixed-use development, Azizi Venice, located in Dubai South. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Al Gurg Consultants stands as a leading […]

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Discover EXEED’s Cutting Edge, Family-Friendly SUV – 2024 VX

News Desk 06/05/2024

In an era where family travel demands versatility, EXEED, the premium automotive brand exclusively represented by Al Ghurair Motors, introduces the 2024 VX, setting the standard for a family-friendly SUV, combining ultimate comfort, advanced safety, and premium driving experiences. Committed to elevating family travel, EXEED by Al Ghurair, launches its exciting exclusive

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chatlyn Unveils Most Advanced AI Chatbot for Hospitality at Arabian Travel Market 2024

News Desk 06/05/2024

As part of its strategic expansion in the Middle East, chatlyn, a leading developer of guest experience software focused on travel and hospitality, is excited to unveil its most advanced AI chatbot at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024. chatlyn’s AI chatbot excels in processing natural language and grammatical nuances, supporting nearly any language, including Arabic.

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Rotana accelerates global footprint with planned entry into five new countries by 2026

News Desk 06/05/2024

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), announces today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) its growing pipeline of planned openings in new territories. So far in 2024, Rotana has launched three new properties: Dar Rayhaan by […]

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INRED and SES to Provide High-Throughput Connectivity Across Colombia’s Amazonas

News Desk 06/05/2024

Following a series of successful collaborations to close the digital divide, Colombian local connectivity service provider INRED and SES will deliver high-throughput connectivity services via SES’s Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites to more than 500 homes, schools, government entities, and thousands of habitants in the department of Amazonas, both companies announced

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem Welcomes former USA President Donald Trump

News Desk 06/05/2024

The 2024 Miami Grand Prix came to a thrilling close, marking McLaren’s Lando Norris’s first Formula One win, overtaking 2023 winner, Max Verstappen. The race was attended by former USA President Donald Trump, who, along with several star athletes and other celebrities, delighted the audience by engaging with fans and attendees.  Trump was greeted by […]

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Dell Technologies Introduces Multicloud Data Protection and AI Advances

News Desk 06/05/2024

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) is expanding its data protection portfolio of appliances, software and as-a-Service offerings to help customers strengthen cyber resiliency in the face of increasing cyberattacks. With advances across the Dell Data Protection portfolio, Dell is helping customers build a modern and resilient foundation to protect data on-premises, in public

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Amsaan Accessible Tours to host an exclusive Dubai tour for Deaf tourists during Deaf Awareness Week

News Desk 06/05/2024

Amsaan Accessible Tours (AAT), the first company organising unique tours for Deaf people in the MENA region, has curated a special influencer-led tour In honour of Deaf Awareness Week. Taking place from May 1 to 7 annually, this week promotes the positivity of living with deafness. This collaboration is part of a broader strategy to […]

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EQT to Acquire WSO2

News Desk 06/05/2024

WSO2, the leader in digital transformation technology, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by EQT. “We are thrilled to partner with EQT as we embark on the next phase of WSO2’s journey,” said Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, CEO and Founder of WSO2. “With EQT’s support and expertise, we are well-positioned […]