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London-based technology brand “Nothing” enters Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Market with Jarir Bookstore

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 22nd March 2023 – Jarir Bookstore, KSA’s longest established bookstore and leading consumer tech retailer, has announced an exclusive partnership with London-based technology brand Nothing, bringing Phone (1) to the Saudi Arabia market. Phone (1) will be available across all stores and Jarir.com starting from the 1st of March 2023.
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ALEC named main contractor for ground-breaking Wynn Resort

RAS AL KHAIMAH; 22 MARCH 2023: Marjan, in partnership with RAK Hospitality Holding and Wynn Resorts, Limited, has announced the appointment of two contractors to undertake integral construction works of the integrated Wynn Resort set to open in Ras Al Khaimah early 2027. ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of […]
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UAE-based financial sector reaffirms its commitment to spearhead sustainability goals ahead of COP28

Dubai, UAE – As global efforts to tackle climate change continue to gather momentum, pressure is mounting on the Middle East finance sector to play its rightful role by innovating and deploying initiatives and partnerships aimed at achieving environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. Ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the […]
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Dubai Municipality intensifies preparations to ensure adherence to public health and food safety during Ramadan

Dubai, UAE, 21 March 2023 Dubai Municipality has completed its preparations for ensuring optimum health and safety, and food safety standards during the holy month of Ramadan by maximising its inspection visits to markets, food retailers, and food preparation facilities in the Emirate of Dubai. The Municipality has further emphasized that abattoirs are ready and […]
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Sharjah Airport Authority hosts annual ceremony

Sharjah Airport Authority hosted its annual ceremony at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention to commemorate its achievements in 2022 and to honour the employees that contributed to this success. The event was held under the presence of His Excellency Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, His Excellency Sheikh Faisal Bin Saoud Al […]
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Eating Almonds Before Meals Improved Blood Sugar Levels

India, March 21, 2023 – Two new research studies[1]-[2] with almonds, one conducted over three days and the other over three months, demonstrated benefits to blood sugar control for Asian Indians with prediabetes and overweight/obesity – and the three-month almond intervention broke new ground, reversing prediabetes, or glucose intolerance, to normal blood sugar levels in
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ALMOST HALF OF SCHOOL CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS

ROME – Amidst a global food crisis which sees families in many countries struggling to put food on the table, a new report says governments worldwide are increasingly convinced that school meals are a powerful and cost-effective way of ensuring that vulnerable children get the food they need. Almost 420 million children worldwide receive school […]
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DGW signs an Agreement with  Etihad ESCO

Dubai, 21 March 2023: Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) and Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) signed an agreement to establish a photovoltaic power station with an aim to increase contribution of clean energy and reduce carbon emissions. The agreement was signed by H.E. Fahad Ahmed Al Raeesi,  Executive Director  of DGW, and Dr. Waleed Alnuaimi, […]
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Emirates Islamic launches cash back campaign

Dubai, 21 March 2023: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has launched their “Trade More, Earn More” campaign to incentivise small and medium-sized businesses to use the bank’s trade solutions suite for optimal import and export business transactions. The SME sector accounts for more than 94% of total operational […]
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National Library and Archives finalises preparations for International Council on Archives Congress 2023 

The National Library and Archives (NLA) announced the completion of the necessary preparations for hosting the International Council Congress (ICA) 2023 in Abu Dhabi on 9-13 October at the first meeting of the organising committee for the major archival event, which announced the activities of the conference and exhibition at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre […]
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SEVEN signs licensed agreement with Hasbro, Inc.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; March 21, 2023: Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), in agreement with Hasbro, Inc., a global branded entertainment leader, will develop and operate the world’s first PLAY-DOH themed entertainment centres. The centres will open at SEVEN entertainment destinations in eight locations in