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Cigna Healthcare Names Leah Cotterill Middle East and Africa CEO, outside KSA

News Desk 04/07/2024

Cigna Healthcare, the leading global health services company, today announced Leah Cotterill as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Cigna Healthcare – Middle East and Africa (outside KSA). Cotterill becomes the first female CEO to lead an international health insurance company in the UAE,

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Effiya Technologies and Vooo Forge Alliance to expand global footprint and strengthen fight against financial crime

News Desk 03/07/2024

Effiya Technologies and Vooo is delighted to announce a strategic partnership, marking a significant step forward to deliver innovative, comprehensive solutions for financial institutions worldwide in the space of AML and financial crime compliance. This collaboration is set to leverage the strengths and expertise of both the organizations to ensure comprehensive

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Manhattan Associates Celebrates Best Sustainability Initiative Win at the 2024 EMEA VIP Awards

News Desk 03/07/2024

Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced that it has been named winner of the VIP Awards’ Best Sustainability Initiative category for 2024. Selected from a competitive group of nominees, Manhattan Active® Supply Chain technology was chosen because of its ability to enable organisations to make more environmentally conscious

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Amadeus and Vistara conclude successful promotion with travel partners in Oman

News Desk 03/07/2024

Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology and Vistara Airlines successfully collaborated on a joint promotion to support the travel industry during the typically slow period last Ramadan which boosted travel bookings, saw an overwhelming positive response from travel partners and resulted in healthy flight loads and increased incremental segments. As part of the

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NIQ Activate Platform Now Available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

News Desk 03/07/2024

NielsenIQ (NIQ) today announced the availability of NIQ Activate in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. NIQ customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management. NIQ Activate helps retailers and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

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ALSULAIMAN IKEA ANNOUNCES A 70 MILLION RIYAL INVESTMENT TO LOWER PRICES ON THOUSANDS OF PRODUCTS

News Desk 03/07/2024

Alsulaiman IKEA, the leading home furniture brand, announces a major investment of 70 million riyals to further reduce the prices of their products, introducing 3000 ‘New Lower Price’ items during 2024. Alsulaiman IKEA, part of Alsulaiman Group, plans to continue making additional investments in the coming years to provide more affordable home furniture solutions and

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SLB Provides Update on Planned Acquisition of ChampionX

News Desk 03/07/2024

SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced that, as expected, it and ChampionX (NASDAQ: CHX) have each received a request for additional information (second request) from the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) in connection with the DoJ’s review of SLB’s previously announced planned acquisition of ChampionX. SLB currently expects the transaction to close in the

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India’s Largest Crypto Exchange CoinDCX AcquiresMENA Region’s Crypto Leader BitOasis

News Desk 03/07/2024

CoinDCX, the largest crypto exchange in India, proudly announces the acquisition of BitOasis, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading virtual assets trading platform boasting the highest trading volume in Emirati Dirhams. CoinDCX had previously made a strategic investment in BitOasis in August 2023.  The two market leaders joining forces marks a first-of-its-kind,

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Simon-Kucher Expands its Presence in the Middle East with Opening of New Office in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 03/07/2024

Global consulting firm Simon-Kucher continues its strategic expansion in the Middle East with the opening of a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This move reinforces the firm’s commitment to the region and its dedication to providing specialized services to local and international clients. The addition of three new Partners in the Riyadh office further […]

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Dongfeng Motor Corporation Participated in the Eighth China-Eurasia Expo

News Desk 03/07/2024

The 8th China-Eurasia Expo kicked off on June 26, 2024, in Urumqi, Xinjiang. Dongfeng Motor Corporation seized the opportunity to participate, actively engaging in various exchanges and collaborations to seek project alignment, partnerships, and market development opportunities. Dongfeng Motor Corporation hosted an overseas product promotion and customer signing ceremony,

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Abu Dhabi is set to host Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports Masters, the big party for college esports in MENA

News Desk 03/07/2024

The competitive excitement over who will become the best college esports teams in the MENA region is about to begin. Students from the UAE are ready to represent their country and seek victory at the Grand Finals of the third edition of Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports Masters (Amazon UE Masters), where they will battle against their […]

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THE WOMEN WORLDWIDE CAR OF THE YEAR

News Desk 03/07/2024

Three jury members of Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year were invited to Korea to present the trophy to Kia for the Kia EV9 winning the 2024 supreme award. The judges – Shereen Shabnam from UAE, Nicole Wakelin from the USA and Sandy Myhre from New Zealand – presented the trophy to Mr Teckkoun Kim, […]

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MANCHESTER CITY ANNOUNCES ‘CHAMPIONS 4-IN-A-ROW TROPHY TOUR’ PRESENTED BY ETIHAD AIRWAYS

News Desk 03/07/2024

Manchester City has today announced details of the ‘Champions 4-In-A-Row Trophy Tour’, presented by Official Club Partner, Etihad Airways, in celebration of the Club’s fourth consecutive Premier League title. The UAE will be among the global stops with the trophy arriving on 19th and 20th October 2024. Following four successful trophy tours in previous years, […]

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Dine and lounge venue NOX coming soon to C2 at City Walk

News Desk 03/07/2024

Set to open doors by the end of July in C2, City Walk’s new licensed district, NOX will be the city’s newest hot spot to dine, drink and party – launching with the promise to redefine the art of socialising with its sophisticated ambiance, Asian fusion cuisine, and signature cocktails that embody the essence of […]

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ADEK AND KHALIFA UNIVERSITY TO EMPOWER FUTURE STEM LEADERS IN CHARTER SCHOOLS

News Desk 03/07/2024

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, an internationally recognized and UAE’s top-ranked research and enterprise-intensive institute in Abu Dhabi, have collaborated on a shared vision to shape future-ready STEM leaders by elevating the skills and knowledge of teachers and 11th Grade students in Abu

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SWFI Founder Lakshmi Narayanan Honored as Freeman of the City of London at Global Wealth Conference 2024

News Desk 03/07/2024

Lakshmi Narayanan, Chairman of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), has been awarded the prestigious title of Freeman of the City of London during the highly successful Global Wealth Conference (GWC) 2024. This ancient honour recognizes Narayanan’s significant contributions to the financial sector and his efforts to foster international cooperation in wealth

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AWS announces $50 million Generative AI Impact Initiative for public sector organizations

News Desk 03/07/2024

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the AWS Public Sector Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Initiative. The two-year, $50 million investment is designed to help public sector organizations – and those that directly support their technology needs – to accelerate innovation in support of critical missions using AWS generative AI services and

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Emirates Publishers Association Support Arab-Korean Literary Movement at Seoul International Book Fair

News Desk 03/07/2024

The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) was exploring prospects to strengthen joint relations with the international publishing sector and examining opportunities to gain momentum in the book industry scene of the United Arab Emirates. This was facilitated through its participation in the activities of the ‘Seoul International Book Fair’ 2024. The association hosted

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Australian Vocational Training can enhance your career and provide exceptional value

News Desk 03/07/2024

Education Training & Employment Australia (ETEA), a leading Vocational and Education Institute in Australia, is expanding into the Middle East. Why is this of interest? Because ETEA currently delivers accredited units of study in more than 500 specific areas that are aligned with the visionary goals of organisations and Departments in the UAE and Saudi […]

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TERRA SOLIS DUBAI PRESENTS TOMORROWLAND 2024

News Desk 03/07/2024

Terra Solis Dubai prepares for an unforgettable summer with Tomorrowland! Celebrating its 20th anniversary with the theme ‘LIFE’—the prequel to the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’—Terra Solis Dubai is set to live stream the thrilling festival all the way from Belgium Taking place across two weekends, this tomorrowland event is here to celebrate life in its