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Oman hosts Middle East Space Conference 2024

Arnold Pinto 08/01/2024 0

Space emerges as a key sector for the Gulf nation The Middle East space sector has taken off in earnest in 2024, with Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology organising the Middle East Space Conference (MESC) from January 8-10, 2024, at the Oman Exhibition and

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Oman Air was the most on-time airline in MEA in 2023

Arnold Pinto 08/01/2024 0

Delta Air Lines wins Cirium Platinum Award for the third year Oman Air was the leading airline for on-time performance in 2023 in the Middle East and Africa MEA) region, with 92.53% on-time performance across 45,908 flights, as revealed by the newly released Cirium 2023 On-Time Performance Review. The coveted position of the most on-time global airline […]

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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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Instant Cash Football Cup brings together agent partners, fostering health lifestyle in Oman

News Desk 1 05/01/2024

Instant Cash, a company within the FINTX portfolio, the fintech arm of Emirates Post Group, and one of the fastest-growing money transfer brands in the region, successfully organised the Instant Cash Football Cup for its agent partners in Oman, highlighting its dedication to fostering a culture of sports and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. By hosting […]

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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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Sohar Net Zero Alliance Launched to Fast-track Oman’s Carbon Neutrality Goals

News Desk 1 21/11/2023

Sohar Port and Freezone, in a pioneering collaboration with major industrial tenants, have introduced the Sohar Net Zero Alliance (SNZA) to drive Oman’s ambitious pursuit of carbon neutrality by 2050. Notably, this alliance strategically aligns with ENGIE’s overarching commitment to decarbonization and sustainable energy solutions globally, as well as its Green

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Aramex opens new cutting-edge courier operation facility in Oman

News Desk 1 16/11/2023

Aramex (DFM: ARMX), a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has unveiled a new and advanced courier operation facility in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman, as part of its efforts to further streamline the entire shipping process – from package arrival to their final delivery. The new state-of-the-art facility is strategically located

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Lynk & Co launches its first showroom in Oman and unveils the 09 luxury SUV too

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023 0

Lynk & Co, a premium global automotive brand jointly owned by Geely and Volvo Cars, has unveiled its first showroom in Oman in partnership with Towell Auto Centre. Opened under the onus of a new business entity known as Mobility Auto – a new subsidiary of Muscat-headquartered Towell Auto Centre – the inaugural Lynk & […]

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Lynk & Co unveils its first showroom in Oman

News Desk 1 25/08/2023 0

Lynk & Co, a premium global automotive brand jointly owned by Geely and Volvo, has unveiled its first showroom in Oman in partnership with Towell Auto Centre. Opened under the onus of a new business entity known as Mobility Auto – a new subsidiary of Muscat-headquartered Towell Auto Centre – the inaugural Lynk & Co […]

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Joyalukkas Exchange Oman adopted Artificial Intelligence aided technology to enhance the efficacy of sanctions screening

Middle East News 247 05/06/2023

Muscat, Oman — With the success story in UAE, Joyalukkas Exchange has expanded the rollout of Artificial Intelligence-enabled compliance solutions to other countries. Joyalukkas Exchange is one of the leading money exchange houses in the Gulf and Effiya is the analytics technology partner in their journey of transforming AML/CFT compliance with AI and Machine learning.

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Elm Participates in COMEX 2023 in Muscat, Oman

News Desk 2 22/05/2023

22 May 2023- Elm, the leading company in digital solutions, participates in the 32nd edition of the Official Technology, Communications, Innovation and Digital Transformation (COMEX 2023), sponsored by the Omani Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT). The event will be held on May 22-25, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in

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Netcracker Receives Vodafone Oman’s Chairman Award for Champion Partner of the Year

Middle East News 247 31/03/2023

WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that it has received the Chairman Award for Champion Partner of the Year from Vodafone Oman in recognition of its invaluable contributions during the mobile operator’s first year of operations. A partner from day one, Netcracker played a key role in supporting Vodafone to develop new products and […]

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Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment inaugurates Snow Oman

News Desk 2 07/02/2023

Muscat, Oman, 07 February 2023: Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment today celebrated the official opening of Snow Oman, underscoring its commitment to deliver innovative experiences for guests across the region and marking another milestone in its investment strategy in the Sultanate. The momentous occasion was celebrated with an opening ceremony which featured an array of

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The adventure tourism in Oman gains an international demand

News Desk 2 24/01/2023

Muscat, January 2023: The adventure tourism in the Sultanate of Oman witnesses an increasing international demand, as the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism exerts efforts to achieve an optimal utilization of natural and cultural resources which contribute to develop the tourism and heritage sector, enhancing the economic diversification, building of a sustainable tourism