NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Digital Dubai launches phase 2 of ‘Emirati’ initiative

News Desk 18/04/2023

Dubai, UAE – 18 April 2023 – Digital Dubai has announced the launch of phase two of the ‘Emirati’ initiative on the DubaiNow application, adding 16 new services for citizens and bringing the total number of available services to 170. The upgrade follows the notable demand from citizens to use

Hospitality

Radisson Blu Hotels in Business Bay collectively provided 200 iftars for delivery drivers

News Desk 18/04/2023

Last week, Radisson Hotels in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah organized the Iftar meals distribution to the hardworking delivery drivers. Every year, Ramadan is observed by Muslims in United Arab Emirates as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It is the month when everyone wants to be surrounded by their families and friends […]

Business

Nestlé Cereals becomes first Breakfast Cereal business to enter the Metaverse

News Desk 18/04/2023

Cereal Partners Worldwide, the maker of Nestlé Breakfast Cereals and a leading breakfast cereal business in the world, is taking fans beyond the cereal bowl with an interactive metaverse experience. The Nestlé Cereals Metaclub will host a vast space with 10 unique virtual attractions on Decentraland, bringing together access to sustainability themed online challenges, NFTs

Tech

Kingston Technology Ships  100 Million Overclockable Modules

News Desk 18/04/2023

Dubai, UAE – April, 18th 2023 – Kingston FURY, the high-performance division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it has shipped more than 100 million overclockable modules. In 2002, Kingston entered the enthusiast market with a line of high-performance memory modules under the Kingston HyperX

Hospitality GCC NEWS DESK UAE

Dubai welcomed over 1.47 million tourists in January

News Desk 18/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; April 18, 2023 – Fueled by a steady influx of tourists from three top source markets, namely, India, Russia, and Oman, the UAE’s hospitality sector witnessed a strong growth trajectory in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest JLL UAE Real Estate Market Overview Report.  Dubai welcomed around 3.1 […]

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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation to participate in London Book Fair 2023

News Desk 18/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 April, 2023– The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will participate in the London Book Fair, one of the largest international book fairs and the most attractive for visitors, publishing houses and creative writers. The event will be held […]

Beauty Lifestyle

LUSH CUSTOMERS CAN MAKE THEIR OWN BATH BOMB THIS APRIL

News Desk 18/04/2023

Lush is celebrating World Bath Bomb Day on April 27th by giving its customers the chance to create their own bath bomb. Customers can visit any of the Lush stores in the UAE on the day and receive a free bath bomb of their own making. At the core of Lush’s mission is advocating for […]

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Elaf Group announces inclusion of Central Laundry Company into DNA Mega International Laundry Company

News Desk 18/04/2023

Elaf Group signed a collaboration agreement with DNA Mega International Laundry Company, which stipulates leasing of Central Laundry company’s buildings, one of the biggest and most advanced hotel laundries in Makkah and a subsidiary of Elaf Group. The contract was signed by Majed Kaki, Vice President Elaf Tourism and Elaf Hajj & Umrah at Elaf […]

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Sodexo Launches New Global Wellbeing Program

News Desk 18/04/2023

UAE, April 2023: Sodexo Middle East, the leader in services that improves the Quality of Life of its stakeholders and consumers, has championed employee value proposition (EVP) initiatives with the launch of an innovative employee benefits program – Vita by Sodexo. Globally, the program offers Sodexo employees a dynamic range of benefits, including a minimum of […]

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The New Giulia and Stelvio “Quadrifoglio 100^th Anniversario” A legend since 1923

News Desk 17/04/2023

Alfa Romeo’s pays tribute to the legend of the Quadrifoglio with 100 exclusive units and commemorates them in the place where the vehicle’s story began: Sicily, at the sites of the Targa Florio. On April 15, 2023, 100 years will have passed since an indelible symbol of Alfa Romeo, the Quadrifoglio, made its debut on […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

UAE Food Bank, Dubai Municipality collaborate to distribute 1,000 Iftar meals as part of “Your Harees On Us” initiative

News Desk 17/04/2023

The UAE Food Bank, in cooperation with Dubai Municipality, organized a campaign to distribute 1,000 Harees meals to deserving workers in Al Quoz Park, as part of the “Your Harees On Us” initiative launched by the bank at the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Volunteers from the Municipality, accompanied by their families and […]

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PROVEN Arabia Names Leandra Meintjes as its Chief Marketing Officer

News Desk 17/04/2023

Dubai, UAE – March 17, 2023: PROVEN Arabia, announced that Leandra Meintjes has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), taking on a broader scope of responsibilities for its group of companies and brands. Leandra has been a part of the PROVEN Arabia success story for nearly three years and has contributed immeasurably to the […]

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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Hosts Special “National Dialogue for Climate Action” Session

News Desk 17/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 April 2023 — The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) today hosted a special session of the  the National Dialogue for Climate Ambition (NDCA) to accelerate the nation’s journey to net zero emissions by 2050. The event complements the nation-wide efforts to strengthen climate action in the Year […]

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CABSAT’s MENA Co-Production Salon returns for a second edition

News Desk 17/04/2023

Dubai, April 17, 2023 CABSAT, the flagship event for broadcast, media, satellite, and entertainment industries, is once again teaming up with HConsult to host the second annual MENA region Co-Production Salon at the show’s upcoming edition, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 16-18, 2023. The Co-Production Salon builds on the […]

NEWS DESK GCC Qatar

Qatar Unifies its Tourist Visa Processes Through Revamped Hayya Platform

News Desk 17/04/2023

Qatar Tourism has launched the Hayya Platform in a new form, inviting tourists who currently need a visa to Qatar to enjoy the country’s famously warm Arabian hospitality and diverse touristic offering. Taking place with immediate effect, the launch of the well-known Hayya Platform – which allowed the entry of over a million visitors during […]

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e& commits to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles

News Desk 17/04/2023

Abu Dhabi, 17th April 2023: e& announced its commitment to adopting the United Nations’ Women’s Empowerment Principles, reiterating the Group’s support for women’s empowerment and gender equality in the workplace. The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), established by the UN Global Compact and UN Women, is a set of seven principles

Real Estate Business

Sobha Realty records 71 per cent of total sales from foreign investors

News Desk 17/04/2023

UAE, April 17, 2023 Sobha Realty, one of the UAE’s most trusted real estate developers, has revealed that foreign buyers accounted for 71 per cent of all sales, indicating the growing demand for its properties by overseas investors. The developer stated that the top investors in 2022 were Russians, Indians, and Emiratis, followed by Romanian, […]

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Fitch Affirms Emirates Development Bank at ‘AA-‘; Outlook Stable

News Desk 17/04/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 17 April 2023: Fitch Ratings, one of the top three global credit rating agencies, has affirmed its ‘AA-‘ Long-Term Issuer Rating (IDR) for Emirates Development Bank (‘EDB’ or ‘the Bank’) with a stable outlook. The agency maintained EDB at ‘AA-’, its fourth highest investment grade rating, which reflects

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Emirates NBD to support Padel Tour 2023 as title sponsor for second year

News Desk 17/04/2023

Dubai, UAE, 17 April 2023:  Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has announced that it will be extending its support towards the Emirates NBD Padel Tour, as title sponsor for the second year.   The year-long tour organised by MatchSpot, comprises over 30 tournaments across […]

Business GCC UAE

FranGlobal goes Pan Global with new Headquarters in Dubai

News Desk 17/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: FranGlobal, Asia’s leading franchising solutions firm, is now expanding globally with their new headquarters in Dubai. The firm has a reputation for working with various top global corporations helping them to enter and expand in Asia and Gulf countries. Some of their top clients Delifrance, USA’s Romano Macaroni Grill, and Amergent […]