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Esports company banks on Asian and Pakistan’s dominance for public listing

Aman Kumar 04/08/2023

Recent developments in the burgeoning Esports industry are seen as a welcome infusion in providing a platform to world-class gamers, especially in Pakistan and the UAE. Coming up this month in the United States is a public listing from Gamer Pakistan Inc, a month after the rising youth Esports

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Conares Strengthens ESG Commitment; Aligns with UAE’s Sustainability Drive

News Desk 2 04/08/2023

Dubai; 04th August 2023: Conares, the second largest private steel manufacturer in the UAE, has demonstrated its dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives by making significant progress. Strengthening its commitment to sustainability, the company has recently appointed three distinguished non-executive directors to its board. This strategic move

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HILTON PLANS TO MORE THAN QUADRUPLE ITS PRESENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA

News Desk 2 03/08/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 03 August 2023 – As Saudi Arabia continues to fulfil its vision of becoming a world leader for international travel and tourism, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to open over 50 new hotels across 10 of its brands, making the country the company’s largest pipeline market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Hilton

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e& money launches prepaid card with cash rewards

News Desk 2 03/08/2023

Dubai, UAE, 3 August 2023:  e& money, the fintech arm of e& group, today announced the launch of the e& money card, a digital first card for the UAE market promoting financial inclusivity and advancing the vision of fostering a cashless economy. e& money card enables every resident in the UAE to obtain a card within […]

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OPSWAT and Starlink Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity Defenses for MEA’S Critical Infrastructure

News Desk 2 03/08/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — August 03, 2023 — OPSWAT, a global leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, today announced a partnership with value-added distributor (VAD) Starlink, an Infinigate Group company and a regional leader in the delivery of market-leading cyber and cloud solutions. Covering the Middle East and Africa (MEA)

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DUBAL Holding and Oriental Copper

News Desk 2 03/08/2023

DUBAL Holding, the investment arm of Dubai Government in the commodities, mining, power, energy, and industrial sectors, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oriental Copper Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high conductivity copper products in Thailand, to manufacture high-quality copper products in the UAE. The MoU was signed by Ahmad Hamad Bin Fahad, […]

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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) H1 2023 revenue up 15%

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2023 0

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has reported that its revenue has increased by 15%; while profit before tax increased by 13% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Dubai headquartered aviation services corporation disclosed its latest financial results on August 2, 2023. Firoz Tarapore, CEO of DAE, said: “Our first half 2023 results demonstrate the […]

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Airalo, World’s Largest eSIM Marketplace, Raises $60 Million in Series B Financing

Middle East News 247 02/08/2023

Airalo, the pioneering eSIM marketplace revolutionizing global connectivity, announced today the successful completion of its Series B financing round, raising an impressive $60 million. Led by e& capital, the investment arm of e&, the global technology group, this brings Airalo’s total funding to $67.3 million. Antler Elevate, Liberty Global, Orange,

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Student enrolments in the GCC to grow by 1.1 million in the next five years, says Alpen Capital

News Desk 2 02/08/2023

Dubai – August 2nd 2023: Alpen Capital’s latest education industry report projects the total number of students in the GCC to increase by 1.1 million and reach 14.2 million by 2027. During the forecast period, K-12 enrolments in the region are expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.5% to reach 11.7 million by 2027. […]

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Middle East Region Champions Healthy Buildings, Leads 24-Fold Increase in WELL Adoption

Middle East News 247 02/08/2023

The Middle East region is leading the charge in driving growth and adoption of the WELL Building Standard (WELL) globally with a 24-fold increase in WELL adoption over the last 19 months, a feat announced today by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation toward healthy buildings, organizations and […]

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The new McLaren 750S Spectrum Theme by MSO

News Desk 2 02/08/2023

McLaren Automotive announces that the Spectrum Theme – a stunning new multi-tone paint finish developed and applied by world-class paint technicians at McLaren Special Operations (MSO), McLaren’s in-house bespoke personalisation service – will be offered exclusively on the new 750S, McLaren’s lightest and most powerful series-production supercar. Perfecting the Spectrum

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RAK Ceramics publishes its Environmental, Social and Governance report for 2022

News Desk 2 02/08/2023

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, August 2023: RAK Ceramics published its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report for the year 2022, documenting the company’s achievements in the realm of sustainability and social responsibility. This comprehensive report presents the outcomes of the set objectives for the year and outlines the aspirations and goals for the

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H.E. Bin Touq: UAE’s GDP records 3.8 per cent growth

News Desk 2 02/08/2023

H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, explained that the preliminary estimates of the UAE’s GDP growth at constant prices in the first quarter (Q1) of the year 2023, issued by the Federal Center for Competitiveness and Statistics, confirm the strength of the national economy. Most sectors and economic activities that serve as […]

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Menlo Security™ Redefines Browser Security with Industry-First AI-Powered Phishing and Ransomware Protection

Middle East News 247 02/08/2023

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Menlo Security, Inc. (“Menlo Security”), a leader in browser security, today announced HEAT Shield™ and HEAT Visibility™, the industry’s first suite of threat prevention capabilities designed to detect and block highly evasive threats targeting users via the web browser. Menlo Security HEAT Shield™ detects and blocks phishing attacks before they can

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Hamad International Airport Records Over 33.5% Increase in Passenger Traffic During First Half of 2023

News Desk 2 31/07/2023

31 July 2023 Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues its impressive growth in passenger traffic as it records promising numbers in the first half of 2023. The award-winning airport has witnessed an influx of travelers flying to and from Doha with a recorded 33.5% increase in passenger traffic and 18.1% increase in aircraft movements […]

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OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G Sets a New Benchmark for Professional Smartphone Portrait Photography

News Desk 2 31/07/2023

Dubai, UAE, 31 July 2023 – As photo and video content has transformed the way we communicate with each other, today’s smartphone users expect more out of the camera on their phones. In response to this, smartphone brands including OPPO have been going all out to create camera systems capable of capturing clear, high-quality, and […]

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Samsung announces pre-orders for Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 in the UAE

News Desk 2 31/07/2023

Dubai, UAE – July 31, 2023 – Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced that the new Galaxy foldables – Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5, are now available for pre-order for customers across the UAE until August 10, 2023. The new foldables offer unique experiences with sleek and compact designs, countless customization options, and powerful […]

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The ballooning threat of cybercrime in Africa: How AI is changing the game

Dan Ngiam 31/07/2023

In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, Africa-based SMEs and organizations are increasingly finding themselves standing at a critical digital crossroads. Despite the region’s relentless pursuit of growth and adoption of cutting-edge technologies, most of these enterprises have inadvertently exposed their vulnerable underbelly to the ever-evolving

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Hitachi Energy selected for multi-project agreement

News Desk 2 31/07/2023

Dubai, July 31, 2023 – Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, has been selected by SSEN Transmission, part of the UK energy giant SSE plc, to supply multiple onshore high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations to accelerate the integration of bulk renewables into the UK power […]

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Dubai-incubated FinalRentals adds Jordan as part of Middle East expansion

News Desk 2 29/07/2023

Dubai, July 29: Leading global car rental firm and the Dubai-incubated Finalrentals added Jordan this week to its atlas of world-class destinations for providing transport services to locals and tourists. Jordan became the company’s 32nd country where FinalRentals will now have a presence, after the fastest growing car rental network reached the shores of Greece […]