Oil PerformanceCrude oil prices hit new lows of the year: The S&P Global Commodity index has also hit new lows of the year, driven in part by WTI crude oil prices, which are now around $68 per barrel. The selloff in oil and commodities also reflects the fears of a demand slowdown globally,
Marafiq, an OQ company affiliated with the Oman Investment Authority, has won the ‘Energy Efficiency Excellence Award’ while its Managing Director Abdullah Al Hashimi was named ‘Sustainability Leader of the Year’ at the Sustainability Innovation Awards 2024. The awards, organised by BNC Publishing in Dubai, highlight Marafiq’s ongoing dedication to advancing energy
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), announces the promotion of Harald Feurstein to Area General Manager Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and General Manager Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, effective 1 September 2024. In this key position, Feurstein will oversee operational strategies at
Inception, a G42 company specializing in AI-native products, today announced the integration of JAIS 70B, K2-Diamond-Chat and advanced audio services into the latest release of the JAIS Chat mobile app. Building on the recent launch of the JAIS 70B model as part of 20 other JAIS models and trained on the world’s largest Arabic dataset, […]
French Avenue, a label within the Fragrance World family is renowned for crafting unique and captivating scents. One of their bestsellers, the Spectre Collection, is a testament to this legacy. Inspired by the enigmatic and iconic charm of James Bond, this collection captures the essence of 007’s irresistible appeal, presenting three distinctive fragrances: Spectre,
Jukka Nihtilä has today joined Sisvel as head of the firm’s Business Development function. Previously Head of Business Development, Multimedia and New Segments at Nokia Technologies, Nihtilä is widely recognised as a major figure in the global patent transactions market and was recently named as one of the world’s leading IP strategists by IAM. Nihtilä […]
As another sign of its expansion, M42, a tech-enabled global health powerhouse, today announced that it has entered into a strategic investment partnership with the UAE’s Ministry of Defence to operate and manage Zayed Military Hospital in Al Batayeh, Sharjah, providing access to world-class healthcare to potentially over three million people across the UAE’s northern […]
Physics Wallah (PW), India’s leading multinational edtech platform committed to democratizing education globally, has made its first international foray by entering the UAE market through a strategic partnership with Knowledge Planet in 2023. Since then, operating as PW Gulf in the region, the platform has achieved 4x growth, further solidifying its position as a dominant
Sushi Art, the premium Japanese cuisine destination, has reimagined its ever-popular Happy Sushi Box just in time for the upcoming back-to-school season. From September onwards, the Happy Sushi Box will be available with some tantalising new additions including Spicy Tuna Maki, Salmon Roll Maki and Prawn Tempura Roll. Indulge in this delicious offering from Sushi Art,
Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) today announced that Saint-Denis Hospital Center is adopting the use of the Masimo SafetyNet® cloud-based telemonitoring platform as part of an experimental mobile neonatology unit aimed at facilitating earlier discharge of premature newborns from the ICU to the home. Launched in February, this pioneering project allows vulnerable
Gulf Capital, one of the largest private equity firms investing from the GCC to the rest of Asia, announced today its successful exit from Kuiper Australia, in a carve-out transaction from its portfolio company, Kuiper Group, the leading manpower outsourcing company in the offshore energy sector. The sale was structured as a management buyout, supported […]
The BITS Pilani Dubai Campus proudly celebrated its 21st convocation ceremony, as 275 students received their first degrees, higher degrees, and doctoral degrees. His Excellency Mr. Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, presided over the ceremony as Chief Guest, personally conferring degrees to all graduates, underscoring the
The school term is fast approaching but Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection is inviting students, parents, and teachers to let the summer linger for even longer with a selection of tempting packages. Beckoning families to experience its famed service and hospitality, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City Back-To-School package sees guests place themselves in two lavish […]
Salik Company PJSC (Salik), the exclusive toll gate operator of the Emirate of Dubai, has donated 200,000AED to Al Jalila Foundation, which leads the Giving mission of Dubai Health, to support the care of young cancer patients. Coinciding with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, this contribution underscores Salik’s commitment to enhancing community wellbeing, particularly
NVIDIA Reflex is a game-changer, reducing system latency on GeForce graphics cards, desktops and laptops so gamers’ actions occur quicker, giving them a competitive edge in multiplayer matches, and making single-player titles more responsive and enjoyable. More than 120 games feature this technology to date, and this month, NVIDIA is adding a few more. NetEase […]
The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) are thrilled to announce that the 11th Annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress will take place in Aqaba, Jordan, from October 7 to 9, 2025. Chief Commissioner of ASEZA, Nayef Al-Fayez, expressed his excitement about hosting this prestigious event, saying “we are […]
Saudi Arabia is set to host two groundbreaking events, the MEP International Conference 2024 and the inaugural Building Envelope Design and Insulation Conference (BEDIC) 2024, on September 16-17, 2024, at the Jeddah Hilton in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These co-located events, supported by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MOMRAH)
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) Delegation led by Director General Dr. Tarifa Al Zaabi, participated in the International High-Level Forum of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) on Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan (MoA) in
Maxnerva Technology Service Ltd. is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated InFocus-branded Crusader Series lifestyle projectors at IFA 2024 in Berlin. These four projectors are designed with a high-quality aesthetic and offer impressive features, functions, and price points, making them a must-have for consumers. The Crusader Series projectors are
Emirates Development Bank (“EDB”), the key financial engine of economic development and industrial advancement in the UAE, has launched its internal AI Wave program, a strategic initiative designed to enhance organization-wide AI literacy and adoption. In alignment with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, the program aims to support the UAE’s





























