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IDP Education’s Study Abroad Expo in UAE this September

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

IDP Education, a world leader in international education services, is set to launch the ‘IDP UAE Study Abroad Expo’ in the UAE. The Expo will provide students and their parents with all the information required to apply to study at a university in six destination countries. The Expo will be

Sport GCC UAE

General Authority of Sports discusses new sports law in UAE

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

The General Authority of Sports (GAS) in the UAE convened a media briefing to discuss Federal Law No. 4 of 2023 concerning sports. This law is unprecedented in the UAE’s sports sector due to its comprehensive new articles and provisions, which will contribute significantly to achieving the desired development in all aspects of sports work; […]

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Hamad International Airport wins ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ award

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has won the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ award at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards, organized by the publishers of Business Traveller magazine. The awards ceremony occurred at London’s Royal Garden Hotel on September 13, 2023. Doha’s airport has also been recognised as the second-best airport in the world. Commenting

Markets GCC UAE

UAE supports GCC efforts to accelerate trade, industrial & investment integration & promote non-oil sector growth

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led the UAE delegation participating in the 65th GCC Trade Cooperation Committee meeting, the 51st GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee meeting, and the sixth meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardization. The UAE delegation that attended these meetings in Salalah, Oman, included Abdullah

Arts & Culture GCC Lifestyle UAE

Dynamic sister duo boost artistic talent in the UAE’s creative sector with boutique art consultancy

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Dynamic sister duo Anastasiaaa Kopijevski and Natalia Kopijevskaja empower artistic talent in the UAE through their extensive knowledge of the international art market, unique curatorial advice and global network of connections. Having unique backgrounds that dabble with diverse industries, both sisters are seasoned art consultants who developed their Dubai-based art

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Dr Nidal Abou Zaki launches new book titled ‘Smart Cities in the Arab World and their Socio-Economic Impact’

News Desk 1 18/09/2023

In the presence of Abdullah Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy in the UAE, the Lebanese Business Council in Dubai and Northern Emirates organised a signing ceremony to launch the latest book of Dr. Nidal Abou Zaki, Founder and Managing Director of Orient Planet Group, titled ‘Smart Cities in the Arab World and […]

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Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport marks Saudi National Day

News Desk 1 18/09/2023

Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport, Riyadh’s very own resort-style village hotel, invites guests to celebrate the Saudi National Day with friends and family, along with other unmissable offers and promotions on F&B, stay and fun activities in September. The hotel is very community-focused, with a strong sense for charitable giving, community service, and corporate

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Mariam Almheiri heads UAE delegation at G77+China Summit in Cuba

News Desk 1 18/09/2023

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, headed the UAE delegation to the G77+China Summit, held in Cuba, where she met Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and ministers and senior officials worldwide. Almheiri affirmed that COP28, being hosted by the UAE, is an opportunity to turn the world’s collective focus to conclude […]

NEWS DESK GCC Lifestyle Sustainability UAE

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment leads UAE delegation at 62nd meeting of Ramsar Convention

News Desk 1 18/09/2023

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment led the UAE delegation at the 62nd meeting of the Standing Committee of Ramsar Convention, held at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) headquarters in Gland, Switzerland The meeting was held under the presidency of the People’s Republic of China marking the conclusion of the UAE’s […]

Travel Aviation Lifestyle

Emirates Business Class flyers can now preorder inflight meals on European routes

News Desk 1 18/09/2023 0

Emirates has extended its Business Class inflight meal preordering programme across routes to and from European cities, including Warsaw, Venice, Rome, Bologna, Prague, Vienna, Moscow, Istanbul, Dublin, Hamburg, St. Petersburg, Brussels and Madrid, as well as to and from Seychelles and Mauritius. The Dubai-headquartered supercarrier had initially launched the inflight meal

Video GCC UAE

An interview with Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General of MBRSC, Dubai

News Desk 1 17/09/2023 0

In this video interview, Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), home of the UAE space programme, discusses the UAE’s ambitions to participate in its own as well as international space exploration missions, including human space flights. Al Marri was talking as UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, […]

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 well-attended ‘Cloud City’ event was held at the Zaryadye Concert Hall,

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

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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, […]