Kia Corporation today unveiled the exterior design of its PV5 Passenger and Cargo models ahead of the brand’s second Kia EV Day, which will be held in Tarragona, Spain, later this month. Previewed by the Concept PV5 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2024, the mid-sized PV5 is the first
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and in collaboration with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), concluded the “Youth Knowledge Forum for the Islamic World” in Morocco under the theme “Knowledge is the Future.” The Youth Knowledge
The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovation and excellence in tourism, securing four distinguished accolades at the 2025 Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards. These awards, including two gold, one silver, and one bronze, recognise ATDD’s unwavering commitment to driving innovation across its diverse
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end digital solutions provider, announced the appointment of Raid Shahin as General Manager for GBM Qatar. This appointment reinforces GBM Qatar’s position as a premier technology integrator in the region, further advancing excellence in AI, digital transformation, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, all driven by a customer-centric
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it attested 23,752 documents during 2024, recording robust growth of 11.3% over the previous year’s total. The chamber provides three main attestation sub-services including Verify Signature, True Copy, and Authentication, across 64 categories of documents. A total
“Say YES to Recycling, NO to Carbon Emissions!” – This bold declaration echoed throughout the UAE on 22nd February 2025, as Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) hosted its 29th cycle of the annual ‘Can Collection Day’, an event that truly embodied the spirit of the Year of Community. The event proved that when individuals and organisations […]
Centrepoint launched an exciting Ramadan campaign showcasing its diverse collection of fashion and accessories for the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr, titled “Ramadan of Radiance” This launch took place at a glamorous gala event at The Theatre Dubai, United Arab Emirates, featuring Raza Beig, The Director of Centrepoint and Chief Executive Officer of […]
Estonia is enhancing its defence innovation through strategic alliances globally. His Excellency (H.E.) Hanno Pevkur, Estonia’s Minister of Defence, visited the UAE and attended the IDEX 2025 conference—the global stage for defence innovation and collaboration. Investment in European defence tech startups is expected to surpass over $1.04 billion this year with the
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international intergovernmental organization focusing on the acceleration of the growth of an inclusive and sustainable digital economy, has unveiled the winners of the Digital Prosperity Awards at a ceremony held at its 4th General Assembly gala dinner hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,
A new global guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of Candidainfections was recently published in Lancet Infectious Diseases1. This guideline sets out new standards for managing fungal infections, which affect millions of people worldwide every year. The global guideline was developed by a team of more than 100 experts spanning 35 countries and led by Professor
Vortexa, a leading provider of global energy and freight market analytics, has launched Anywhere Freight Pricing—the world’s first port-to-port freight pricing platform for energy trading. This groundbreaking solution provides instant, unlimited pricing for over 50,000 active and 70 million possible Clean Petroleum Product (CPP) freight routes, setting an entirely new
atsec is thrilled to announce it is the first accredited conformity assessment body (CAB) for the new EU Common Criteria (EUCC) certification scheme. With this accreditation, atsec can provide evaluations for the Substantial assurance level immediately, the High assurance level once authorization is received shortly, as well as
DEKA Laser, a subsidiary of El.En. S.p.A., a company operating in the Laser and Energy-Based Devices market, listed on Borsa Italiana’s Euronext STAR Milan (“STAR”), and a global leader in medical technologies, has presented its latest innovative therapy, PelviTouch, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, at the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM)
“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen” is a quote often attributed to Vladimir Lenin. Whether or not it originated from him, it aptly describes the recent and rapid changes initiated by the Trump administration in Washington. In our most recent Commodity Weekly, which highlighted how broad strength had […]
H.E. Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), visited Saudi German Hospital (SGH) Makkah, highlighting the healthcare group’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. The visit further consolidates SGH’s leading position in the healthcare sector, which is bolstered by its long-standing medical expertise, adoption of
The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC), a PIF Company, has successfully completed the pricing of its first government-guaranteed international Sukuk, valued at USD 2 billion. The issuance, structured in two tranches with maturities of three and ten years, was oversubscribed 6 times, reflecting strong demand from more than 300 institutional investors. This Sukuk is
Gulf Craft, a global leader in yacht and boat manufacturing, has once again joined forces with the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) to foster innovation, talent development and educational excellence within the yacht and boat industry. Announced during a formal signing ceremony at the Gulf Craft stand on the second day of the […]
The second edition of the UAE National MMA Championship is set to begin tomorrow at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai, bringing together athletes from clubs and academies across the country. Following the success of its first edition, the championship has established itself as a key platform for developing talent and preparing athletes for international […]
37% of MENA residents would choose a sustainable lifestyle if it were more convenient. Recognising this potential, Platinumlist shares the sustainable changes they integrated, focusing on reducing paper use and adopting mobile-first ticketing while maintaining convenience and safety. The sustainability outcome from COP28, where Platinumlist was a tech provider and
The Digital Knowledge Hub (DKH), an initiative by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), reached a significant global milestone in 2024 by providing its services to users in over 171 countries. This achievement underscores the platform’s commitment to supporting researchers, students, and readers of all ages and disciplines by offering a





























