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Unlocking Maritime Futures

News Desk 02/05/2024

In a transformative push for global maritime logistics, the International Port & Marine Development Conference, set for May 6-7, 2024, at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel, emerges as a pivotal arena for ground-breaking discussions. This year, the spotlight is on Saudi Arabia’s rapid ascension in

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XMachines Features On Shark Tank India

News Desk 02/05/2024

ICRISAT Celebrates Success Of Agriculture Entity XMachines, a robotics and AI company nurtured at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), has achieved a significant milestone by showcasing its cutting-edge technology on Shark Tank India. The company’s innovative approach to agriculture, supported by ICRISAT’s incubation

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GapMaps makes premium datasets available to customers in AWS Data Exchange

News Desk 02/05/2024

Global location intelligence specialists, GapMaps, has launched its premium point of interest (POI) and demographics datasets on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Exchange to help AWS customers securely find, subscribe to and use third-party data in the cloud.  This means AWS customers can discover and license GapMaps data products via AWS Data Exchange, providing a

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ADNOC, G42 and Presight Partner to Accelerate AI Solutions for the Energy Sector

News Desk 02/05/2024

ADNOC, G42 and Presight AI Holding PLC (‘Presight’), an ADX publicly listed company, today announced a new shareholding structure for AIQ. Under the agreement, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Analytics leader Presight will acquire a 51% stake in AIQ with ADNOC retaining a 49% shareholding (previously G42 40%, ADNOC 60%). AIQ will continue as […]

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True Establishes Talent Advisory Practice and Strategic Alliance with Hogan Assessments

News Desk 02/05/2024

True, the only tech and data-first global talent platform, announced today the launch of the Talent Advisory practice and a strategic alliance with Hogan Assessments, the premium tool for workplace personality assessment and leadership development. True Search’s Talent Advisory practice provides companies with a unique executive talent advantage by leveraging insights

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Rocket Software Closes $2.275B Acquisition of OpenText’s Application Modernization

News Desk 02/05/2024

Rocket Software, Inc. (“Rocket Software”), a global technology leader in modernization software, has expanded upon its position as a partner of choice empowering the world’s leading businesses on their modernization journeys. Closing the acquisition of the Application Modernization and Connectivity (AMC) business of OpenText, formerly part of Micro Focus,

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LG’s innovative Washtower™ laundry solution steals the show at Abu Dhabi showcase event

News Desk 02/05/2024

LG Electronics (LG) delivered on its promise to bring even more innovative features that prioritize user experience, convenience, efficiency, and sustainability to the region, as it previewed the LG WashTower™ in front of more than 500 guests at its two-day Middle East and Africa showcase event in Abu Dhabi. Featuring a dedicated roundtable session at […]

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Veracode Elevates Developer-Powered Application Risk Management

News Desk 02/05/2024

Veracode, a global leader in application risk management, today announced platform innovations that set a new standard for developer-powered application security. New repo risk visibility and analysis from Longbow Security, powered by Veracode, speeds up remediation of application risk from code repositories to runtime images. The solution launches alongside Veracode Fix

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Planview Accelerates Transformation Impact with Next Generation Connectivity

News Desk 02/05/2024

Planview, the leading end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Development (DPD), today announced a series of platform innovations designed to accelerate the speed and impact of transformation by connecting project and product initiative data across the enterprise. These innovations enable bi-directional visibility and governance to

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Saud bin Saqr Scholarship Program Celebrates First Cohort of Graduates in Broadcast Journalism & TV Production

News Desk 01/05/2024

The inaugural Saud bin Saqr Scholarship Program celebrated its first graduation ceremony today at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), honoring a dynamic cohort of 14 students who successfully completed the five-week broadcasting course. Led by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler […]

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Yango showcases latest innovations to transform urban transport at Mobility Live ME

News Desk 01/05/2024

Yango, an international tech company, made a significant impact as the Silver Sponsor at Mobility Live ME, the region’s most crucial event focusing on disruptive technology in mobility. Being committed to leveraging the power of technology to improve its users’ lives, Yango showcased its latest products and innovations and presented insights tailored to the MENA […]

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3DXB Group Commends Insights and Innovation from Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

News Desk 01/05/2024

3DXB Group, a leading construction company at the forefront of sustainable building solutions, commends the invaluable insights and innovative ideas shared during the recent Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week stands as a source of inspiration, bringing together visionaries, problem solvers, and industry leaders to explore groundbreaking solutions

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Dubai Municipality launches ‘Run Your Project’ awareness series

News Desk 01/05/2024

Dubai Municipality launched the inaugural session of its pioneering awareness series themed, ‘Run Your Project’, designed to empower citizens with residential plots and those embarking on home construction journeys. This initiative underscores Dubai Municipality’s commitment to facilitating and streamlining the housing construction process while prioritizing customer

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Addleshaw Goddard Appoints Finance Head to Lead Middle East Region

News Desk 01/05/2024

Addleshaw Goddard has announced a new leadership role for Robin Hickman who has been appointed Head of Middle East. Robin succeeds Andrew Johnston who was elected Addleshaw Goddard Managing Partner for a term of four years, with effect from 1 May 2024. Robin has built a strong debt restructuring practice in the Middle East over […]

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Panasonic Launches SMARTCARE World

News Desk 01/05/2024

Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) has begun its robust business year with the 2024 Panasonic Customer Service Strategy Conference, a pivotal annual event held in Dubai, aimed at reinforcing its dedication to enhancing customer experience. Alongside the conference, the Japanese manufacturer also staged the 13th Regional Technical Olympics, a repair skills

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UAE participates in third Arab Economy and Cooperation Forum

News Desk 01/05/2024

The UAE delegation participated in the third session of Arab Economy and Cooperation Forum with Central Asian States and the Republic of Azerbaijan, held in Doha recently under the theme ‘Prospects for mutual cooperation amidst challenges and aspirations.’ The country’s delegation was represented at the forum by H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy […]

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EDB, Sheraa and SCCI unveil first-of-its-kind Center of Excellence

News Desk 01/05/2024

Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, together with Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) announced today the launch of Sheraa’s Center of Excellence (CoE) for Advanced Manufacturing and Consumer Packaged

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Dubai Airports advises guests to plan ahead due to forecasted unsettled weather

News Desk 01/05/2024

With unsettled weather forecasted for tomorrow, we advise guests who are flying out of Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to plan ahead. To avoid potential delays due to road congestion, we recommend guests utilise smart apps for real-time traffic updates and alternative routes and consider using the Dubai Metro to get […]

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Economy Middle East Summit 2024 Highlights Economic Growth Prospects in the MENA Region

News Desk 01/05/2024

The Economy Middle East Summit 2024 was held today at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), in the presence of high-profile leaders who shared valuable insights under the theme “Accelerating Future Growth.”  The event brought together top-tier attendees including UAE Minister of Economy H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al-Marri. Salem Al Darei, CEO of ADGM Authority, […]

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Economic transformation through automotive innovation

News Desk 01/05/2024

Driving towards a sustainable future, the Saudi Arabian automotive industry is rapidly evolving under the ambitious Vision 2030 framework. This is according to Eng. Aftab Ahmed, Chief Advisor -Automotive Cluster, National Industrial Development Centre (NIDC), Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, who was speaking at the 6th edition of Automechanica Riyadh, which