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

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

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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 […]
Middle East
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UNWTO: Middle East led global tourism recovery in 2023

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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
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

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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
Business GCC Kuwait

Brands For Less Group Expands in Kuwait

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

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 […]
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KUWAIT PLEDGES US$ 16 MILLION TO WFP TO PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE TO THE MOST VULNERABLE IN SYRIA AND TÜRKIYE

KUWAIT – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a recent contribution of US$16 million from the Government of Kuwait to support people in Syria and Türkiye who have been worst affected by the February earthquake in the region. In Türkiye, WFP will use the funds to provide food assistance for around 150,000 crisis-affected […]
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Sharjah Airport celebrates 62nd Kuwait National Day with Kuwaiti passengers

Sharjah, 24 February 2023 Sharjah Airport celebrated Kuwait’s 62nd National Day today, February 25, 2023, by greeting the Kuwaiti passengers arriving from their country. This gesture signifies the strong bond and historical ties between the UAE and Kuwait. The airport employees greeted the passengers and offered congratulations, embodying the shared values and mutual trust
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Al Ansari Exchange Kuwait integrates Kuwait Mobile ID

February 03, 2023: Al Ansari Exchange Kuwait, a leading foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, announced its partnership with the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) to integrate the Kuwait Mobile ID interface into the Al Ansari Exchange app. This will enable seamless online registration and verification processes, and faster customer onboarding.