Travel Aviation GCC Lifestyle UAE

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

PR News Desk 15/09/2023

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

Banking Finance

Emirates Development Bank launches solar energy financing initiative

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

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

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

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

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

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

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

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 […]

Sport GCC Lifestyle UAE

Abu Dhabi to host Spartan World Championship 2023

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

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

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

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’

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

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

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

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

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

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

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

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,

Automotive Markets

Motul flows into the Middle East with NGEN range of engine oil

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

New lineup comprises bio-sourced and premium regenerated base oils Motul, a world leader in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-tech engine oils, has launched its NGEN engine oil range in the Middle East region. The NGEN range is made of bio-sourced and premium regenerated base oils for passenger hybrid cars and motorcycles. The lubricant […]

Education Events

National Library and Archives unveils Knowledge Circle programme

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

Emirates Literature Foundation co-partners the 7-month-long event The National Library and Archives, in collaboration with the Emirates Literature Foundation, has launched a Knowledge Circle programme. Located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the National Library and Archives is the oldest and richest archive related to the Arabian Gulf region. Operating from Dubai, UAE, the Emirates

Shopping Retail

DSMG ends its 10-week-long ‘Shop, Drive & Live It Up’ campaign

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

Group gives away new Nissan X-Trail SUVs to 6 delighted shoppers Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) has officially concluded its 10-week-long ‘Shop, Drive & Live It Up’ campaign as part of the Dubai Summer Surprises 2023 activation held in Dubai City. The DSMG campaign awarded Nissan X-Trail SUVs to six winners: Wahida Gani, Sunu V […]

Corporate Tech

Masafi chooses Darwinbox to streamline its multi-border HR functions

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

The AI-powered platform was selected to manage 1,100+ workforce Masafi, the UAE-headquartered consumer goods conglomerate, has chosen Darwinbox, a leading cloud-based human resources management software provider, to automate its HR function and enhance the employee experience using an AI-powered human capital management platform. The new implementation incorporates

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Tech

Technology Innovation Institute unveils software library for cryptographic hardness estimation

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

CryptographicEstimators assesses Post-Quantum Cryptography schemes’ security The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global scientific research centre and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced that its Cryptography Research Center (CRC) has launched CryptographicEstimators, the world’s first

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai RTA wins 13 awards in the first half of 2023

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

Authority has won 292 local, regional, and global awards since 2008 Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won 13 local, regional, and international awards during the first half of 2023. This brings Dubai RTA’s cumulative awards from 2008 to the first half of this year to 292 honours, comprising 45 local (UAE), 113 regional […]

Real Estate GCC Tech UAE

Tripler launches its commercial operations in the UAE

PR News Desk 12/09/2023

Company’s AI technology empowers real estate leads’ generation Tripler, rated the world’s first revolutionary property lead conversion platform, has launched in the UAE, promising a game-changing lead generation solution for the nation’s commercial enterprises. Tripler aims to transform how businesses in the UAE, especially real estate agents and large corporations,

Corporate Business

QI Group named Employer of the Year at HR Asia Awards 2023

PR News Desk 12/09/2023

The 2023 award is themed ‘Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion’ The QI Group, the parent entity of global lifestyle and wellness company QNET, has been named Employer of the Year for the ninth consecutive year at Hong Kong’s HR Asia Awards 2023. This year’s highly anticipated award is themed ‘Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion’, recognising companies for […]

Appointments Corporate

Bain & Company promotes 5 new partners in the Middle East

PR News Desk 12/09/2023

Global management consulting firm keen on regional progress Bain & Company, a leading global management consulting firm, has appointed five new partner promotions in the company’s Middle East area of operations. The five partners reaffirm Bain & Company’s mission to develop top-tier talent and reinforce its crucial position in the Middle East