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ChannelHub Announces Electronics Channel Strategy Forum

PR News Desk 04/01/2024

Channel Summit MENA, the most anticipated event for e-tailers and retailers in the MENA region, is hosting the Electronics Channel Strategy Forum (ECSF) on Tuesday, 20th February at this year’s inaugural Channel Summit MENA in Abu Dhabi. The ECSF stands as a seminal event,

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Emirates Islamic launches QuickRemit money transfer service to the United Kingdom   

PR News Desk 04/01/2024

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced that its 60-second online fund transfer service ‘QuickRemit’ is now available for remittances to the United Kingdom.   Emirates Islamic customers will be able to conduct QuickRemit transfers to any Lloyds Bank account in the UK in less than 60 seconds, […]

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STARZPLAY is set to release its original epic historical drama “The Promise”

PR News Desk 04/01/2024

STARZPLAY, one of the leading video-on-demand subscription (SVOD) services in the region, introduces its first original epic historical drama, ‘The Promise,’ a captivating series that vows to keep viewers hooked with parallel narratives, unexpected twists, and multiple storylines combined with impeccable cinematography and special effects. Debuting on the 11th

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Seagate to Showcase Its Latest Mass Data Storage & Management Solutions

PR News Desk 04/01/2024

Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX), a world leader in mass-data storage infrastructure solutions is set to showcase its complete solutions portfolio for video image analytics industry at Intersec Dubai, running from January 16-18, 2024. The video imaging analytics (VIA) and surveillance sectors are undergoing a period of intense transformation, driven by rapidly

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Do you know the public holidays of 2024 in the GCC region? Here are the dates

PR News Desk 04/01/2024

Islamic holidays are subject to moon sightings Residents of the six GCC nations (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait) will enjoy several public holidays, including Islamic holidays in 2024 – the New Year. The public holidays will stretch further when combined with the standard weekends in the six GCC countries. Islamic holidays in […]

Events GCC UAE

Its full throttle as GameCentric revs up Market Outside The Box 2024

PR News Desk 03/01/2024

Prizes worth AED10,000 are up for grabs! GameCentric will present an array of thrilling games and exciting activities for gamers of all ages and levels at the hugely popular Market Outside The Box (MOTB) festival from January 5-14, 2024, at Dubai Design District in Dubai City. GameCentric is a key sponsor of the dedicated Gaming […]

UAE GCC Sustainability

Dubai rules out single-use plastic bags from January 1, 2024

PR News Desk 03/01/2024

First-time violators face an AED200 fine Dubai emirate has banned single-use plastic bags since January 1, 2024. The ban does not apply to plastic garbage bags and thin-film plastic rolls and bags for packaging meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, grains, bakery products, or products intended for export or re-export outside the UAE. A resolution to this […]

Aviation GCC UAE

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi soars to a record-breaking year in 2023

PR News Desk 03/01/2024

Four new A321 aircraft joined the fleet last year Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, recorded exceptional performance in 2023, doubling the number of flights operated and passengers carried and achieving an impressive completion rate of 99.6%. Throughout 2023, the airline conducted 15,000 flights, facilitating the transportation of three

UAE GCC

UAE unveils swift labour dispute resolution mechanism effective from 2024

PR News Desk 02/01/2024

Initiative applies to AED50,000 or less dispute cases The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a groundbreaking initiative effective January 1, 2024. The initiative empowers the Ministry to swiftly resolve disputes involving AED50,000 or less concerning companies and workers in the private sector, domestic workers, and the UAE’s

Transport GCC UAE

Over 2 million passengers use public transport in Dubai on New Year’s Eve

PR News Desk 02/01/2024

974,416 used the Dubai Metro network Did you use public transport in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates on December 31, 2023? If so, you were one of the 2,288,631 commuters who used various modes of public transport across Dubai on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2023). As per the latest figures issued by […]

Sport Automotive

Toyota Gazoo Racing revs it up with new brand movie

PR News Desk 01/01/2024

‘Wild Moment’ is now on the TGR YouTube channel Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has released its new brand movie titled ‘Wild Moment’ on the TGR YouTube channel. The movie takes on the challenge of expressing the GR philosophy through visuals based on Toyota Chair Akio Toyoda’s strong wish to further accelerate and carry on the […]

Tech

Haltia.AI achieves AI breakthrough with on-device language model deployment

PR News Desk 30/12/2023

Startup’s proprietary technology is a game-changer Haltia.AI, a startup that is headquartered in Delaware, US, has set a new standard in artificial intelligence deployment by completing the quantisation of a Large Language Model (LLM), allowing it to operate on-device and offline—an unprecedented feat in the Middle East region. This marks a revolutionary era in AI,

Corporate GCC UAE

UAE’s Federal Tax Authority releases new Corporate Tax Law guide 

PR News Desk 29/12/2023

New document incorporates practical examples The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the United Arab Emirates has released a comprehensive guide outlining the criteria for determining natural persons subject to the Corporate Tax Law, which officially took effect on June 1, 2023, in the Gulf nation. The newly released guide is a valuable resource, offering a […]

UAE Business GCC

Dubai unveils unified licence system for streamlined business operations

PR News Desk 29/12/2023

QR code will function as a unified business identity Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), in association with Dubai Free Zones Council, has unveiled the Dubai Unified Licence (DUL) project, aimed at transforming the business landscape in the Gulf emirate by assigning a unique identification number to all existing and newly opened businesses in […]

Events Lifestyle

Moscow unveils enchanting ‘Journey to Christmas’ festival

PR News Desk 28/12/2023

Winter wonderland will especially appeal to Middle East visitors Visitors from the Middle East headed to Moscow are in for a real treat as the 12th edition of the ‘Journey to Christmas’ festival is proving to be a spellbinding celebration of traditions, live performances, and historical delights in a citywide magical winter wonderland setting. Being […]

Health Tech

Samsung Health gets a new medications-tracking feature

PR News Desk 28/12/2023

Update tracks medication regimens and gives tips about intake Samsung Electronics has launched a new medications-tracking feature, which is now added to the Samsung Health app to help users manage their health more comprehensively. The new feature helps users track their prescription and over-the-counter medications easily and provides essential, relevant information and

Defence & Security

Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in deal worth $1.87 billion

PR News Desk 28/12/2023

Aircraft will be supplied in two configurations The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configurations in a deal amounting to $1.87 billion (€1.695 billion). The contract includes training systems (Full Flight Simulator and Mission System Simulator) and an initial

UAE Events GCC

Sharjah emirate bans New Year’s Eve fireworks and celebrations in solidarity with Gaza

PR News Desk 27/12/2023

Violators are warned of strict action In a symbolic gesture of solidarity with the people of Gaza, Sharjah Police took a decisive stand on December 26, 2023, prohibiting New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks displays in Sharjah emirate in the United Arab Emirates. The General Command of Sharjah Police, announcing via social media, emphasised the […]

Lifestyle GCC UAE

Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Dubai via public marine transit means

PR News Desk 26/12/2023

Dubai’s RTA promotes special prices Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is introducing a special New Year’s Eve offer involving its marine transit modes to help people celebrate the year-end event and usher in the New Year 2024 while taking in the sights of Dubai City. The special service will be available on December 31, […]

Sport Automotive

Team Audi Sports is ready for the Dakar Rally 2024

PR News Desk 26/12/2023

Audi RS Q e-tron is optimised for the rally The Audi RS Q e-tron is set for its third Dakar Rally, the latest edition of which takes place from January 5-19, 2024, in Saudi Arabia. Team Audi Sport has optimised the rally prototype, which has an electric drivetrain, a high-voltage battery and an energy converter, […]