Hospitality Business GCC Saudi Arabia UAE

Saudi Arabia and UAE account for 90% of hospitality investment in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 25/09/2023

The Middle East is witnessing hospitality and residential projects worth $1.9 trillion being developed across the region, with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt accounting for 90% ($1.7 trillion) of the investment table, according to new findings released as the Future Hospitality Summit takes

Business GCC UAE

Swipe2B processes $2 billion of B2B payments in the UAE

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

Swipe2B, a leading payment solutions provider headquartered in the UAE, has surpassed $2 billion of B2B supplier payments. The solution unlocks liquidity and facilitates early payments for both buyers and suppliers. As the economic hub of the Middle East, the UAE boasts a thriving business ecosystem and Swipe2B has emerged as a catalyst for growth […]

Sport Events GCC UAE

UAE Sim Racers qualify for regional finals in Amman, Jordan

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

Two skilled Sim Racers have topped the regional qualifiers of the 3rd annual Toyota GAZOO Racing MENA Esports Cup to earn their spots in the tournament’s regional finals in Jordan in October. The two veteran Sim Racers, Sultan Khalifa and Salem Al Mesmari, will now travel to Amman, Jordan, on October 13, 2023, to represent […]

Education Events GCC UAE

Dubai Municipality holds interviews at UAE careers event

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

Dubai Municipality conducted over 60 immediate interviews for applicants under its ‘Future Talents’ programme for scholarships and the ‘Pioneers initiative for qualifying freshmen graduates. The interviews were conducted during the Ru’ya 2023 Careers UAE Redefined Ru’ya, one of the significant recruitment, educational, and training events for UAE citizens

Travel Business GCC Lifestyle UAE

Abu Dhabi hosts its inaugural Travel & Tourism Week

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced Abu Dhabi Travel & Tourism Week (September 25-30, 2023), a platform which brings together the emirate’s travel and tourism industry to foster growth and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s status as a global tourism hub. The initiative aligns with the emirate’s vision to […]

Events GCC UAE

MBRU hosts three winners of MBRKA 2022 in Dubai City

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences hosted the three scientists who won the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA) 2022, namely, Dr. Zhang Yongzhen, Dr. Katalin Kariko, and Dr. Drew Weissman, to honor their invaluable contributions in the field of knowledge and science. The primary objective of hosting these scientists […]

Food & Beverage Business GCC UAE

UAE unveils 7 pillars to boost its food and agriculture sector

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

The UAE Minister of Economy, Abdulla bin Touq al Marri, has affirmed the UAE’s commitment to transforming its food and agriculture sector to grow its contribution to GDP by $10 billion and creating 20,000 jobs in the next five years and unveiled the seven key pillars of the strategic direction in achieving it. The key […]

Arts & Culture GCC Lifestyle UAE

Dubai Municipality beautifies 4 roundabouts with new designs

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

Dubai Municipality has completed the beautification works for four prominent roundabouts in Dubai emirate. The roundabouts, including the Al Raqa roundabout, Nad Al Sheba roundabout, Nad Al Hamar roundabout, and Al Khawanej roundabout, have undergone a significant transformation as part of the Emirate-wide Public Roundabout Beauty Project. The Dubai Public Roundabout

Business GCC Markets Saudi Arabia

Saudi imaging and printing market set to quadruple by 2030

PR News Desk 24/09/2023

Driven by growing consumer demand and a surge in businesses setting up base or relocating to Saudi Arabia in line with Vision 2030, the Saudi imaging market is set to quadruple in size by 2030, according to recent reports, historical sales data, prevailing market trends and local expert insights from Canon Middle East & Turkey. […]

Sport GCC UAE

Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi notches up UIM F2 victory

PR News Desk 24/09/2023

Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi has recorded an emphatic victory in the Grand Prix of Portugal to round off his fourth triumphant season in the UIM F2 World Championship. The Emirati driver was in complete control on the Tegus River circuit at Vila Velha de Ródão on September 24, 2023, as he led from […]

Sport Events GCC UAE

King of the Table 8 arm-wrestling contest returns to Dubai

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

The King of the Table arm-wrestling competition takes place in Dubai, UAE, on September 23, 2023, promising an unforgettable evening of untamed power, iron determination, and much muscle. The event returns to The Space Sports in Dubai City, guaranteeing an evening filled with raw power, unwavering determination, and an atmosphere charged with electrifying energy as […]

Banking Business GCC UAE

UAE Banks Federation committed to bolstering cybersecurity

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

UAE Banks Federation,  the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has reiterated its commitment to supporting efforts that enhance secure and smooth banking experience, in particular, initiatives related to cybersecurity that constitute an essential shield against cyber threats This commitment follows the UAE Banks Federation’s participation in the 3rd

Automotive Business GCC UAE

How to subscribe to a car in the UAE from your smartphone

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

In the traditional world of car ownership, the equation seemed simple: buy a car, drive it for years, and eventually trade it in for a newer model. However, subscription services are emerging as game-changers, altering how the public thinks about this facet of their lives. These services offer a unique approach, allowing freedom without the […]

Retail GCC Shopping UAE

City Walk in Dubai City to have 65 new stores by the end of 2023

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

Dubai City’s City Walk, the design-inspired lifestyle destination by Merex Investment, is set to feature 65 new stores by the close of 2023. This expansion will push the retail destination’s occupancy to 98%, housing over 250 stores and solidifying its reputation as a vibrant and sought-after mixed-use destination in Dubai emirate. Merex Investment has led […]

Business GCC UAE

PR services in UAE set for a boost as nations hosts COP28

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

A surge in demand for PR services in the UAE is on the anvil as the Gulf nation is set to host the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) from November 30-December 12, 2023. Dubai-based Virtue PR said PR demand in the UAE rises during major international […]

Sport Events GCC UAE

Rory McIlroy set for DP World Tour Championship in Dubai

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

Rory McIlroy will return to Dubai for a third DP World Tour Championship title and the fifth Harry Vardon Trophy at the final Rolex Series event of the 2023 DP World Tour season. The reigning European Number One currently leads the Race to Dubai Rankings in partnership with Rolex, thanks to his two Rolex Series […]

Corporate GCC Health Lifestyle UAE

AstraZeneca unveils new sustainable offices at Dubai Science Park as part of drive to net zero healthcare

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

AstraZeneca has inaugurated its new sustainable offices in Dubai Science Park. The offices mark a critical milestone along the company’s carbon footprint reduction journey in the UAE. The offices are part of measures by AstraZeneca to accelerate the transition to sustainable healthcare in the UAE, aligned with the company’s global Ambition Zero Carbon programme. Critical

Events GCC UAE

Dubai Municipality wins 2 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards categories

PR News Desk 21/09/2023

Dubai Municipality has won two titles in the categories of ‘Best Benefits, Wellness and Well-being Program’, as well as ‘Best Use of Blended Learning’, presented by the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards. The awards were presented to the Municipality for its transformative initiatives in training and qualifying Dubai Municipality employees, in line with the National […]

Automotive GCC Transport UAE

AW Rostamani Group is the new motorcycle distributor of Royal Enfield in UAE

PR News Desk 21/09/2023

Royal Enfield, a global leader in the midsize motorcycle segment (250cc-750cc), has announced its plans to strengthen its presence in the Middle East and Africa region by appointing Dubai-based AW Rostamani Group as its official distribution partner for the UAE. With the newly formed alliance, Indai-based Royal Enfield widens its presence in the UAE. AW […]

Business GCC Saudi Arabia Tech

Fugro wins deal to map Saudi coast for shipping navigation

PR News Desk 21/09/2023

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA) has awarded Fugro a contract to conduct a comprehensive survey of Saudi Arabia’s eastern coastline to improve the safety and efficiency of shipping navigation. Covering an area of over 11,000 km², Fugro will deploy its High-Speed Hydrography Solution, a combination of Airborne Lidar