Tech Business

5,000+ delegates attend BRICS International Innovation Forum in Moscow City

News Desk 1 17/09/2023 0

30+ nations’ representatives study modern technologies’ impact on urban life More than 5,000 delegates from over 30 countries participated in the inaugural BRICS International Innovation Forum held in Moscow City as a symbol of global cooperation in pursuing technological progress. The

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai RTA Customers Council meets on the Right-Of-Way Permits system

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Users will be informed about the system’s methodology The Customers Council of Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently hosted a meeting at the Dubai RTA headquarters in Dubai City to discuss improving the various services rendered to holders of Right-Of-Way permits in Dubai emirate in the UAE. Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Dubai RTA Board […]

Entertainment Events GCC Lifestyle UAE

Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi is on November 11, 2023

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Shuttle bus service will be available from Dubai and Sharjah Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi 2023, a unique celebration of K-pop, will be held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi City on November 11, 2023, featuring some of the biggest K-pop names: Enhypen, Sunmi, Epik High, DPR Ian, XG, Cherry Bullet, and Peakboy. In partnership with […]

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Art be a Part to host Dubai fundraiser on September 29, 2023

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Gala dinner and art auction aims to fund global NGO activities Art be a Part, the Dubai-based artists’ collective, will organise a combined art auction and gala dinner fundraiser event on September 29, 2023, in Dubai City to raise funds for Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and UNICEF India, […]

Business

Future Food Forum event set to study the MENA sector

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

F&B sector projected to reach AED347.39 billion in 2023 The UAE Food & Beverage Business Group, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy and Dubai Chamber of Commerce, will host the 5th edition of the Future Food Forum 2023 from September 20-21, 2023, in Dubai City. The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism […]

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Qatar Airways wins four Business Traveller Awards

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Doha Airport was named the Best Airport in the Middle East Qatar Airways won four award categories at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards ceremony held on September 13, 2023, at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, England. The national carrier of Qatar was awarded Best Long-Haul Airline, Best Business Class, Best Middle Eastern Airline, and […]

Corporate Business

Saab and ST Engineering expand their global partnership

News Desk 1 15/09/2023 0

MoU targets new opportunities in markets of interest Saab and ST Engineering (Singapore Technologies Engineering) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Defence and Security Equipment International 2023 in London, England. The MoU, signed on September 13, 2023, signifies both companies’ intent to strengthen their relationship and collaboration to explore

Tech

The ticking clock: Every minute counts in incident response

News Desk 1 15/09/2023 0

Organisations can be efficient with right new-generation solutions like OODA By Méliné Eolmezian-Soulie, VP of Marketing & Development, Obvious Technologies In today’s interconnected world, organisations, whether they are public or private, operate like clockwork. But what happens when there is a delay, even if it is just for a few minutes? The repercussions can

Sport Automotive

Limited-edition Stealth Mode livery for OKX-McLaren MCL60 race car

News Desk 1 15/09/2023 0

Both brands are keen to exhibit change and innovation in Singapore McLaren Racing and OKX, a leading Web3 technology company and Official Primary Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, has revealed a limited-edition Stealth Mode livery design to be carried on the McLaren MCL60 F1 cars at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix (September 15-17, […]

Travel Aviation GCC Lifestyle UAE

Fly out from Dubai to say hello to Cairo on October 28 with flydubai

News Desk 1 15/09/2023 0

Air travel demand between the two cities is rising Low-cost carrier flydubai will launch daily flights from Dubai City to Cairo City from October 28, 2023, as demand for travel between the two cities continues to grow exponentially after the pandemic era. The new route is between Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport (DXB) and […]

Banking Finance

Emirates Development Bank launches solar energy financing initiative

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

AED100-million programme focuses on green energy solutions in the UAE Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s development bank, has launched a new solar energy finance programme to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across diverse sectors in the UAE. The programme will allocate AED100 million to hasten the adoption of green energy solutions, focusing

Business Events

Middle East paper containerboard sector seen on solid footing

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

Dumping and industry index up for discussion at Propaper Dubai 2023 The paper containerboard segment in the Middle East region has been growing above the global average of 2.5% at 3-4% on the back of solid GDP growth, the evolution of e-commerce and population growth, according to an industry expert speaking at Propaper Dubai 2023 […]

Banking Corporate

Saxo Bank concludes fintech JV sale to Geely Group

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

Danish bank will now focus on core markets and clients Copenhagen, Denmark-headquartered Saxo Bank has formalised the sale of Saxo Geely Tech Holding A/S (Saxo Fintech), a world-class fintech pioneer, to Geely Financials Denmark following the signing of relevant agreements. The divestment of Saxo Fintech shares marks the end of Saxo Bank’s ownership of the […]

Corporate

Keel Comms joins United Nations Global Compact

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

The entity aims to play a key role during the ‘Decade of Action’ Keel Comms, a Dubai-based ‘purpose relations’ agency, has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary leadership platform that develops, implements, and discloses responsible business practices. Keel Comms is the first MENA-based PR agency to become a UNGC participant. The UNGC […]

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Abu Dhabi to host Spartan World Championship 2023

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

World’s best OCR athletes to compete in Al Wathba area Spartan, the world’s leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, has announced that the 2023 Spartan World Championship will return to Abu Dhabi for a third consecutive year, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for sporting events. The event, held in partnership with […]

Corporate Business GCC UAE

e& is the Principal Technology Partner of COP28 UAE

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

Technology major will deliver network connectivity at the Expo City Dubai site e& Group (etisalat and), the UAE-headquartered global technology group, announced on September 13, 2023, that it is an official ‘Principal Technology Partner’ for COP28 – the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC – being held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30-December

Events GCC UAE

Dubai’s Museum of the Future to host ‘Climate Future Week’

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

Event focuses on global climate challenges and needed action Dubai emirate’s Museum of the Future is partnering with Dubai-based interdisciplinary think tank Fiker Institute to host the inaugural ‘Climate Future Week’ from September 26-30, 2023. The five-day-long event will feature 20+ speakers, six workshops, and three activations and will involve UAE government

Sport Events

5 Emirates Club mega fans get to meet Andrés Iniesta in Ras Al Khaimah

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

Winners had won the Club’s Most Valuable Fan competition Five lucky Emirates Club fans got the chance to meet Spanish football superstar Andrés Iniesta, receive a signed shirt and watch him and the team train in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, after winning the Club’s Most Valuable Fan (MVF) competition. Rayan Mhanna, Masaru Tanaka, Lucy Murphy, […]

Health Lifestyle

WHO unveils 2 new resources to strengthen suicide prevention efforts

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

World health body provides critical recommendations to nations The World Health Organization (WHO), on September 12, 2023, launched two resources designed to strengthen suicide prevention efforts: Preventing suicide: a resource for media professionals (2023 update) and a policy brief on the health aspects of decriminalising suicide and suicide attempts.

Cybersecurity Tech

Gigamon launches unique automated solution for enterprises

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

Precryption technology delivers deep observability to encrypted traffic Gigamon, a global leader in deep observability company, has added Precryption technology to the Gigamon deep observability pipeline in its latest GigaVUE 6.4 software release made at the company’s virtual Visualyze boot camp (September 12-14, 2023). Gigamon, headquartered in Santa Clara, California,