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How GCC residents can apply for e-visa for 6 GCC countries

News Desk 2 08/07/2024 0

Complete guide to follow The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—offer GCC-based residents a unified tourist visa/permit to streamline visa processes and enhance regional travel. This is a comprehensive

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Top 8 Middle East Construction Companies

News Desk 2 12/06/2024 0

From The UAE To Egypt The Middle East’s construction industry is a driving force behind the region’s progress, with its towering buildings, substantial infrastructure projects, and creative innovations reshaping the skyline. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a construction hub renowned for its infrastructure and homebuilding growth. This article is not just a

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The Significance Of Eid Al Fitr For Muslims

News Desk 1 30/03/2024 0

A Celebration of Unity And Gratitude Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is celebrated with great enthusiasm by Muslims around the globe. This joyous occasion, also known as the ‘Festival of Breaking the Fast,’ is a time for communal prayers and feasting and embodies Islam’s profound spiritual […]

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Ramadan is a time for reflection and unity

News Desk 1 11/03/2024 0

Celebration of faith, fasting, and compassion begins As the crescent moon graces the night sky, marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the globe will embark on a spiritual journey of self-reflection, prayer, and fasting beginning this week. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a […]

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Kuwait Telecommunications Company transforms customer support operations

News Desk 1 28/02/2024

Kuwait Telecommunications Company, one of the top telecom operators in Kuwait, has announced successful transformation of its customer support operations, resulting in an unprecedented 400% reduction in customer response time. The telecom company could bring in this major transformation with the seamless integration and deployment of the IT Service Management (ITSM)

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Ford Middle East posts 63% surge in sales for 2023

Arnold Pinto 28/02/2024 0

UAE leads regional growth with a 57% increase Ford Middle East is celebrating a stellar year of sales in 2023, marking a remarkable 63% rise across the Middle East region over the previous year. This achievement is attributed to the exceptional performance of key vehicles, including the Ford Territory, Ford Taurus, Ford F-150, and Ford […]

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Ford unveils all-new Mustang in the Middle East

News Desk 1 23/02/2024 0

Sports car blends bold design with cutting-edge technology In a celebration of 60 years since its inception, Ford has introduced the highly anticipated seventh-generation Mustang to the Middle East, promising an exhilarating combination of muscular aesthetics, technological innovation, and top-notch performance. This latest iteration continues the legacy of the

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US and Kuwait partner in Exercise Eager Defender 24

Arnold Pinto 12/02/2024 0

Initiative strengthens bilateral maritime capabilities The Kuwait Naval Force, Kuwait Coast Guard, US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), and US Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) have concluded Exercise Eager Defender 24, a bilateral maritime drill to bolster mutual interoperability and capabilities. The exercise, led by Task Force 51/5th Marine

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UAE Government’s Cybersecurity Chief Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti Addresses World’s Largest G[P]RC Summit

News Desk 1 30/01/2024

Under the esteemed patronage of the Head of UAE’s Cyber Security Council H.E. Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, along with Abu Dhabi Police, and the UAE Banks Federation, the G[P]RC Summit, concluded today in Dubai. The specialised event is the world’s largest and foremost gathering on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) seamlessly integrated with performance and […]

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COGNITA EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST WITH FIRST SCHOOL IN KUWAIT 

News Desk 1 16/01/2024

Cognita, a leading global schools group, today announced that the Dasman Bilingual School has joined its worldwide community, strengthening its presence in the Middle East with its first school in Kuwait. Spread over seven buildings headquartered in the capital Kuwait City, Dasman is home to one of the largest private school campuses in Kuwait. It joins Cognita’s

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How powerful (or not) is your passport in 2024?

Arnold Pinto 15/01/2024 0

Read on, for your laissez-passer status Passports out! An unprecedented six countries – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Singapore – occupy the top spot in the 2024 Henley Passport Index, a ranking system based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association. The six nations now possess the most powerful passports globally, providing […]

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Oil on the back burner as GCC pushes for new tech

News Desk 1 11/01/2024 0

By Konstantin Tserazov, former Senior Vice President of Otkritie Bank The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a group of Arab states in the Arabian Gulf area, has traditionally played a pivotal role in the global markets by leveraging its sizable financial assets. Despite accruing regular oil revenues, the GCC nations have now set themselves on a […]

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GCC investors reap the benefit of new Shari’ah compliant silver spot contract

News Desk 1 07/01/2024 0

Platform was launched by DGCX The GCC region’s inaugural Shari’ah Compliant Silver Spot Contract (DSSC) is providing investors with a secure and transparent platform for trading the precious white metal. Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the top derivatives exchange in the Middle East, launched the contract in late 2023, after securing regulatory approval from

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

News Desk 1 04/01/2024 0

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 […]

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UNWTO: Middle East led global tourism recovery in 2023

Arnold Pinto 01/01/2024 0

975m tourists travelled globally between Q1 and Q3 2023 International tourism recovered almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, with the Middle East being the front-runner by world regions in relative terms, according to the latest World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data. The newest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates that an estimated 975 million tourists travelled

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Salesforce deploys public cloud-based Hyperforce platform in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2023 0

New offering capitalises on public cloud scale and agility Salesforce – the San Francisco, California-headquartered company that specialises in AI, data and CRM solutions for sales, customer service, marketing automation, e-commerce, analytics, and application development – has launched Hyperforce, a secure, scalable, and reliable foundation for AI

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Dubai International Program for Writing wraps up Children’s Literature Workshop in Kuwait

News Desk 1 11/12/2023

The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), a flagship initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), concluded the Children’s Literature Workshop recently. The workshop, which took place at the TAQA Productions’ Studio in Kuwait and spanned four months, included a series of training sessions steered by renowned author Hooda

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As Per Global Finance: Boubyan Bank Is the Safest Islamic Financial Institution in Kuwait, and the Second Safest One GCC-Wide

News Desk 1 17/10/2023

Kuwait City, Kuwait — Boubyan Bank made a new achievement by being on Global Finance’s list as the Safest Islamic Financial Institution in Kuwait, and the second GCC-wide. Moreover, the bank managed for the first time to be on the list for the Safest 10 Banks in the Middle East, which includes both Islamic and […]

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Brands For Less Group Expands in Kuwait

News Desk 2 02/06/2023

Kuwait, May 2023: The BFL Group is pleased to announce the launch of three new boutiques in Kuwait. The group recently launched their third Brands For Less store in Al Rai with their first-ever Muy Mucho and Luxury for Less spaces opening on May 18th. The BFL Group is one of the world’s leading off-price retailers […]

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SANS Institute and Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies Forge Powerful Partnership to Fortify Cybersecurity Education in Kuwait

News Desk 2 25/05/2023

Kuwait City, Kuwait – May 25, 2023 – SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS), the training arm overseen by the Central Bank of Kuwait. This alliance brings together the expertise of both institutions to deliver an intensive, immersive […]