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McLaren Automotive and Gulf Oil International renew partnership for 2023

News Desk 13/01/2023

Luxury supercar company McLaren Automotive has announced the renewal of its partnership with Gulf Oil International as its Official Lubricant and Fuel Partner for 2023. As McLaren’s official engine oil supplier, and following rigorous powertrain testing in 2021, the renewal of the relationship

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Celularity and CH Trading Group Announce Territory Distribution Agreement for the Middle East

Middle East News 247 13/01/2023

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia & JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Celularity Inc. (Nasdaq: CELU) (“Celularity”), a U.S.-based biotechnology company developing placental-derived allogenic cell therapies and biomaterial products, and CH Trading Group LLC (“CH Trading Group”), an international import, export and trading company, today announced that they have entered

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QNET gears up for 2023 as it celebrates silver jubilee of success

Middle East News 247 13/01/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — QNET, the prominent e-commerce-based direct-selling company, has announced a range of initiatives to commemorate its 25th anniversary celebrations this year. The company has announced that it is seeking increased growth in the MENA region in 2023, in line with the company’s pledge to continue its journey of success in its […]

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Real Madrid beat Valencia to reach Spanish Super Cup final

Middle East News 247 13/01/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — After a back-and-forth battle with 1-1 draw, Real Madrid beat Valencia yesterday on penalties and booked their place in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. A tournament which is brought by Ministry of Sport as part of the sporting events in 2nd Diriyah […]

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Investing in 2023 – fearful or bold?

Middle East News 247 12/01/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 2022 wasn’t a great year for the markets. The bears have been slashing away amidst the jumble of growing uncertainty, global inflation, rising geopolitical tensions and dwindling business performance. “The next year may present once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunities. Market downturns are typically followed by prosperity, and recoveries

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Ookla Commends the Communications Regulatory Authority of Qatar for Efforts to Help Improve User Experience During FIFA World Cup™

Middle East News 247 12/01/2023

SEATTLE — Ookla®, an internationally recognized leader in network measurement and connectivity intelligence, commends the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) for the State of Qatar and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) for their important roles in driving network performance gains in the country. Ookla CEO and founder Doug Suttles

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Hajj Expo 2023 Kicks Off, under the Patronage of Makkah Governor

Middle East News 247 12/01/2023

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — H.R.H Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, and H.R.H Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor, Madinah Province inaugurated the 2023 conference and exhibition on Hajj and Umrah ‘Hajj Expo’. Held in Jeddah, the second edition of Hajj […]

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Wipro Consumer Care enters the food segment in GCC countries, signs definitive agreement, for the iconic packaged food and spices brand, “Nirapara”

News Desk 12/01/2023

Dubai, January 12, 2023: Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting,one of the fastest-growing FMCG companies in India, has announced a definitive agreement with Nirapara, a popular traditional food brand. This announcement comes after Wipro’s earlier statement of its foray into the food business in India and international markets. The company aims to become a significant player

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Saudi Arabia participates in the World Economic Forum 2023 Annual Meeting with high-level delegation

Middle East News 247 12/01/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, Switzerland, to enhance international cooperation and design joint solutions to today’s geopolitical, social, economic, and human development challenges. Returning to its regular winter format after the first

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MAKE THE MOST OF THE DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL WITH LG’S PROMOTIONS ON THE BEST PRODUCTS

Middle East News 247 12/01/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — This month, every shopping lover’s attention is drawn to the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the world-famous festival known as a shopper’s paradise offering the best deals. Seeking to offer customers even more excitement and give them the opportunity to enjoy LG’s latest innovations, LG Electronics (LG) offers promotions on its […]

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D3 Security Hires Cybersecurity Sales and Channel Leader Michael Lyons as CRO

Middle East News 247 12/01/2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — D3 Security, the leader in next-generation security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR), today announced that Michael Lyons has joined the company as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Lyons will lead D3 Security’s sales efforts as the SOAR vendor continues to grow its global footprint in the security services (MSP, MSSP, MDR) […]

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The First Emirates Mobile Infectious Disease Lab Has Been Launched In Abu Dhabi

News Editor 11/01/2023 0

A first of its kind, the transportable BSL-3 (Biosafety level 3) Laboratory was unveiled by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC). The BSL-3 will be accessible across four different locations in Abu Dhabi. These locations are the Al Rahba Hospital, Tawam Hospital, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), and Madinat Zayed Hospital. The Mobile Infectious Disease Lab:  The

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Bayside Sports partners with Fincasa Capital to build UAE operations

News Desk 11/01/2023

Dubai, UAE, 11 January 2023: Bayside Sports Global LLC, a subsidiary of Bayside Sports India, where billionaire Mr. Anand Mahindra, is a major shareholder, has expanded and brought its operations to the UAE in partnership with Varis Sayed, a Dubai-based entrepreneur and CEO of Fincasa Capital.   The partnership will see Bayside Sports Global leveraging Fincasa

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JLL strengthens partnership with Al Andalusia Courtyard, supports its expansion plans across UAE

News Desk 11/01/2023

United Arab Emirates, January 11, 2023 – JLL, the leading professional services firm specializing in real estate, investment management, and development consultancy, today announced it has signed an agreement with Al Andalusia Courtyard, a Dubai-based real estate developer, to provide retail leasing and consulting services for its upcoming community centers in Abu

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THA Staffing Reveals Five Trends Shaping The Future Of Work In 2023

Justin Froes 11/01/2023

Yoann Coulon, Managing Director of THA Staffing said: “The job market has made a tremendous recovery in the last two years and at THA Staffing, we are experiencing a high demand for skilled employees across various segments, most notably in the events, retail and hospitality sectors. The UAE has become a global hub for innovation and commerce, and the prevailing trends in

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Digital trends for 2023 that will help business leaders make the right moves

News Desk 11/01/2023

It is fair to say that in 2022, as with the previous two years, digital investments have driven business outcomes across the GCC. Digital transformation is no longer just something the IT professionals do. Leaders across all functions are paying attention to tech trends. In 2023, we can expect more of the same and there […]

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RITES, IIT-Kanpur sign MoU for A Sustainable Future

News Desk 11/01/2023

RITES Ltd., the leading Transport Infrastructure Consultancy and Engineering firm, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) for mutual assistance and cooperation to strengthen and develop a sustainable future by “Transforming to Green”. The umbrella MoU pertains to exploring opportunities in the areas of

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OAG Reveals World’s Most Punctual Airlines and Airports in its Punctuality League 2023

Middle East News 247 11/01/2023

LONDON: OAG, the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, has revealed the most punctual airlines and airports in the world as part of its Punctuality League 2023. Among the Top 20 Mega Airlines in the world, Japan takes the top spots with All Nippon Airways ranked #1 with an on-time performance (OTP) of 88.79%, […]

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IDE Technologies Opens Dubai Regional Headquarters to Grow UAE Presence

Middle East News 247 11/01/2023

KADIMA, Israel: IDE Technologies, a world leader in water treatment solutions, today announced the opening of a new regional office in Dubai, IDE Meyah Water Solutions, in an effort to grow the company’s presence in MENA and deliver industry-leading water treatment solutions to local industries and municipalities. The move supports IDE’s mission to provide seawater […]

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Saudi Arabia Launches A New Platform To Educate Its Justice Ministry Workers About Cybersecurity

News Editor 10/01/2023 0

The Saudi Ministry of Justice has created Masoul (Responsible) to train its employees on cybersecurity and foster a culture of accountability. The government described the platform as an accessible learning resource full of helpful tutorials on cyber security. They elaborated that it provides the ministry’s employees access to the courses, digital exams, and