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Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship Kicks off on February 6, with 444 competitors from 40 countries around the world.

Middle East News 247 02/02/2023

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the 1st Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship (FMSC) will kick off on Monday, February 6, with 444 competitors from 40 countries around the world. Taking place

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Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous Named UAE’s Official Candidate for WMO Presidency

Middle East News 247 02/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has named His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, the Director General of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), as the UAE’s official candidate for the Presidency of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Dr. Al Mandous is currently serving as […]

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Aster Pharmacy and talabat UAE sign partnership to deliver prescription medicines to patients in the country

Middle East News 247 02/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Aster Pharmacy, the retail arm of Aster DM Healthcare and prominent pharmacy chain in the UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with talabat UAE, online food delivery and q-commerce platform to enable prescription medicine purchases. Starting February 2023, talabat users will be able to upload their medical prescriptions […]

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Dine Brands International Continues Expansion with Dual-Brand Locations in the Middle East

Middle East News 247 01/02/2023

GLENDALE, Calif. — Dine Brands International, an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, announces today the opening of its dual-brand Applebee’s and IHOP location in the United Arab Emirates and plans to open a minimum of 4 additional locations in the Middle

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Major Currencies More Stable in 2023?

Middle East News 247 01/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — As inflationary pressures continue to subside, major currencies of the world’s superpowers are on the course of stability. Central banks have recurrently hiked interest rates to destimulate red-hot economies which have been scorched by macroeconomic instability and growing concerns of imminent recessions. USD Cooling Down The U.S. dollar was

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Netcracker Receives Fierce Telecom Innovation Award for Cloud Services

Middle East News 247 01/02/2023

WALTHAM, Mass — Netcracker Technology announced today that it has won the Fierce Innovation Award in the category of Cloud Services for the Netcracker Fiber Cloud Solution. The awards, presented by Fierce Telecom, recognize companies demonstrating innovative solutions that eliminate complexity, improve network performance and deliver efficiencies for telecom

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Blackline Safety to make debut at EGYPS – The Egypt Petroleum Show

Middle East News 247 01/02/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN) , a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2023 EGYPS exhibition, where it will showcase its suite of ground-breaking connected safety devices. The event is taking place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, from February 13 to 15

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ELEVATE YOUR FACILITY’S INDOOR COMFORT WITH LG VRF SOLUTIONS

Middle East News 247 31/01/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — With extreme weather conditions taking place in the UAE, HVAC solutions remain crucial in maintaining a comfortable indoor environment regardless of outdoor conditions. Understanding the needs of businesses in durability, efficiency and design when it comes to air conditioning systems, LG Electronics (LG) offers LG VRF solutions that are

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Caregility Announces Global Expansion, Will Showcase Enterprise Telehealth Solutions at Arab Health 2023

Middle East News 247 31/01/2023

EATONTOWN, N.J. — Caregility, a US-based enterprise telehealth leader dedicated to connecting care for patients and clinicians everywhere, is pleased to announce the successful implementation of the Caregility Cloud™ tele-ICU solution at Seha Virtual Hospital. Seha is the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health’s premier virtual care hospital providing more than 30

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Shufti Pro Sweeps Ultimate FinTech Awards 2023 with Three Major Wins

Middle East News 247 31/01/2023

LONDON — Shufti Pro, a highly reputable identity verification solution provider, wins three Ultimate FinTech Awards 2023 under the categories of “Best Fintech AI Solution,” “Best Regtech Reporting Solution,” and “Best Client Onboarding Solution.” Honouring excellence across the Middle East and Africa, Ultimate fintech’s primary focus is driving ROI by connecting

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The IFHC takes conservation educational outreach model to Kazakhstan

Middle East News 247 31/01/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Based on a decision by the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) Board of Directors to expand the educational conservation program to countries where the Fund operates its overseas centers, the IFHC launched its first pilot creative short story competition for rural school children in Shayan, Kazakhstan, where the […]

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CNTXT and Saudi Aramco Sign Digital Master Service Agreement

Middle East News 247 31/01/2023

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia — CNTXT, a leading provider of cloud and digital transformation solutions in Saudi Arabia, has signed a Digital Master Digital Service Agreement with the global industry leader, Saudi Aramco. The agreement will enable Saudi Aramco to further utilize Cognite Data Fusion® , the leading Industrial DataOps platform and accelerate development and

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After East Coast Success, Rumailah Farm Set to Expand across UAE

Middle East News 247 30/01/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rumailah Farm, the UAE’s top manufacturer of dairy products, is making the leap from regional to a national brand. After the tremendous success of its East Coast locations, it’s now planning to open another two outlets – this time in Dubai and Qidfa.  “Our recent ventures to expand across the UAE […]

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Permira to Acquire Acuity Knowledge Partners From Equistone

Middle East News 247 30/01/2023

LONDON — Acuity Knowledge Partners (“Acuity”), a leading provider of high-value research, analytics and business intelligence to the financial services sector, today announces that funds advised by Permira, the global private equity firm, have acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”), one of Europe’s leading mid-market private

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Chery Wins the Sixth Straight Championship of “Quality Olympics”

Middle East News 247 30/01/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Indonesia’s capital Jakarta recently hosted the 47th International Convention on Quality Control Circles (ICQCC). Gold Award went to Lingpao QC Team and QCC Group of Intelligenced Connectivity, while Prime Gold Award went to Crucial Pioneer QC Team. Having been selected for the sixth time to the global quality management honor […]

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SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Menzies Aviation sign MoU to collaboratively deliver world-class passenger handling services for Low-cost carriers at Saudi airports

Middle East News 247 30/01/2023

London, United Kingdom — SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Menzies Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a comprehensive study on delivering best in class passenger handling services for Low-cost carriers at Saudi Arabia airports. Under the MoU, Menzies Aviation and SAL Saudi Logistics Services will work together to explore the potential of […]

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TURN YOUR HOME INTO THE BEST DESTINATION FOR A STAYCATION WITH LG TVs

Middle East News 247 27/01/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Raise the bar with a visually-stunning TV, that will take your viewing experience to another level. LG Electronics (LG) offers you the ultimate and advanced viewing experience that delivers exceptional picture quality and accurate colors, making it a lifelike occurrence, leaving you longing for your home after a blast holiday. […]

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Techstars, MCIT, RAED Ventures and Saudi National Bank Announce the Continuation of The Riyadh Techstars Accelerator

Middle East News 247 27/01/2023

BOULDER, Colo. — Techstars, one of the largest pre-seed investors in the world, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MCIT), RAED Ventures and Saudi National Bank (SNB) today announce a new partnership to continue The Riyadh Techstars Accelerator. As a part of Saudi Arabia’s emerging

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LG TO DEMONSTRATE ITS LATEST HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS AT ARAB HEALTH 2023

Middle East News 247 26/01/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As part of its ongoing commitment to pioneering innovation, LG Electronics (LG) will showcase its advanced portfolio of medical imaging technologies at Arab Health 2023, the largest healthcare exhibition in the Middle East. The company will unveil its new medical monitors and upgraded digital X-ray detectors that will be launched […]

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Saudi reaffirms commitment to bridging global divides, driving energy transition, inclusive economic growth at WEF23

Middle East News 247 26/01/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia reiterated its commitment to build bridges across geopolitical and economic divides at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland last week. His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, led the Saudi delegation of nine ministers and high-level officials, and told […]