Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) CEO, Mr. Sultan Al-Marshad, and Honorable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, signed an $80 million financing agreement for the expansion project of the University of the West Indies at Five Islands
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John Lyons, Managing Director of Espace Real Estate says, “As primarily a secondary-homes brokerage, in the past year we have experienced a 37% increase in buyer registrations in comparison to 2021. Property listings have slowed down by 17%, indicating that robust demand outstrips supply in Dubai's vibrant real estate sector. As demand for Dubai Real Estate shows no signs
Sharjah, United Arab of Emirates — The Central Finance Department held an introductory symposium in the Kingdom of Morocco on the second edition of the Sharjah Prize in Public Finance, as part of its plan and agenda for organizing a series of seminars for the second phase, which will end this month. The symposium opened […]
DUBAI (19 Jan): The fintech industry in the UAE is experiencing a momentous growth, driven by a favorable business environment, the increasing adoption of digital technologies, and the government’s efforts to promote innovation in the financial sector. According to Statista the digital payments market in the UAE is estimated to surpass 7.90
Two consecutive heart transplants were done on children in less than 24 hours by the pediatric cardiac surgery team in Riyad at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre. Two infant girls, one from the United Arab Emirates, aged under eight months, and the other from Saudi Arabia, aged 19 months, were in severe condition before […]
Davos, Switzerland — Geopolitical stability is “absolutely key” to global energy security, Saudi’s Foreign Minister told the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos on Tuesday. During a high-level panel titled ‘Keeping the Lights amid Geopolitical Fracture’, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized
Liht Organics, an organic makeup brand brings to you the region’s first Virtual Reality Makeup podium and it’s FREE for all to explore and experience. Yes you heard that right, the popular VR-backed makeup experience that you have heard happening internationally is coming for the first time to the UAE to give you a chance to
Abu Dhabi, 18 January 2023: His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, highlighted the importance of placing sustainability at the forefront of economic and policy agendas during keynote speeches and ministerial meetings at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). During his visit to ADSW, the Minister was the […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (18 January, 2023) – Eagles Landing Restaurant Group, an Applebee’s® Grill + Bar and IHOP® franchisee, is set to open its first dual-brand location in the United Arab Emirates at the Dubai Festival City Mall on 21 January 2023. Located on the 1st floor of the mall, the new space will […]
Dubai – January 18 2023: Medcare Women & Children Hospital has become the first hospital in Dubai to receive the Gold Seal Accreditation as Centre of Excellence for Endometriosis Multidisciplinary Care (COEMEC) by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), USA. This accreditation is awarded for meeting the highest global standards of medical care for endometriosis, a […]
Steady Growth Steps in the Middle East From January 16th to 18th, 2023, A Fortune 100 company with a nearly 100-year track record, StoneX Group Inc – that serves more than 50,000 commercial, institutional and payments clients, and more than 370,000 retail accounts, from nearly 80 offices across six continents- will be participating in iFX […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, will host tomorrow at 10:00pm (local time) The Italian Super Cup match between league champions AC Milan and cup winners Inter Milan, at Riyadh’s King Fahd Stadium, brought by Ministry of Sport as part of the sporting events in Diriyah’s 2nd Season. The long-awaited tournament […]
Davos, Switzerland — A high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia participated in a multilateral meeting with the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) leadership at WEF’s 2023 Annual Meeting. His Highness Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, Ambassador to the United States of America, His […]
(DUBAI): Samana Developers today released its 2022 performance review and revealed the blueprint for 2023. The statement said the new year ushers an exciting year for Samana Developers as it sets the target of quadrupling, 400%, growth. To materialize it, the company is currently picking up the most suitable locations and best real estate talent […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 2023: As the desert dunes cool, Terra Solis welcomes the famous duo Bedouin to its main stage. Guests can look forward to the magical experience this Saturday, January 21 2023–the first of a long list of world-class artists projected to perform throughout the destination this year. From 6.00 pm until […]
Dubai, UAE, January 16, 2023: Dubai Municipality has opened the registration for the Most Beautiful Green Front Yard Competition that aims to promote aesthetic gardening culture and encourage people to preserve and care for the beauty of their residential areas by utilising outdoor spaces and planting in front of their homes. This initiative aligns with […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 16 January 2023: With the fast-paced digitalisation and mounting regulations, many new risks have emerged, demanding firms to adapt their governance, risk and compliance (GRC) processes and capabilities, stay compliant, and enable agile and proactive decision-making. A recent research by IBM has revealed that over 62% of organisations think the
Dammam, Saudi Arabia: 16th January, 2023: World Rally-Raid Championship leader Sebastien Loeb has quickly set his sights on next month’s Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge after his record-breaking run with Bahrain Raid Xtreme in the Dakar Rally. Loeb, partnered by Fabian Lurquin, carries a two-point advantage over Nasser Al Attiyah into the second round of the […]
Sebastien Loeb took Bahrain Raid Xtreme to a remarkable new Dakar Rally record today when he secured a sixth successive stage victory in Saudi Arabia. With another stunning performance in their BRX Prodrive Hunter, Loeb and co-driver Fabian Lurquin eclipsed the previous best run of five Dakar stage wins in a row set by Ari […]
Dubai Municipality launched a digital platform for Dubai’s natural reserves network, in order to increase environmental awareness among all segments of the society and educate them on the Emirate’s biodiversity. The platform promotes eco-friendly, sustainable tourism in Dubai’s natural reserve zones, by consolidating all relevant information and services about the