Saudi Arabia’s First Female Astronaut Set to Travel to ISS on May 22: After being delayed by two weeks, two Saudi astronauts are now scheduled to travel to the International Space Station on May 22. Rayyanah Barnawi, the first Saudi woman astronaut, and Ali Al Qarni were supposed to
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Dubai – May 23, 2023: A groundbreaking surgical procedure at Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital in Dubai has successfully alleviated intense back pain in a 67-year-old Emirati man named Abdalla Mohamed Mahmoud Sulaiman Al Ali. After suffering pain that was continually getting worse for 10 years due to a degenerative curve in his spine, the […]
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
Dubai, UAE – May 22, 2023: The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute® (SWFI®), the world’s most trusted source on institutional investors and global capital, has announced its Global Wealth Conference (GWC), taking place in historic locations on May 31 and June 1 in London. The GWC platform has attracted some of these capital sources, which are […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2023: SOT, an alluring new nightlife destination, is coming to Dubai this summer. Soon to be located in the Marriott Hotel, in the heart of Al Jaddaf, the trendy venue aims to bring a unique experience to the forefront of Dubai’s nightlife and restaurant scene. With the name drawing inspiration […]
Dubai is all set to host the return of the premier Energy Storage Forum this year organized in anticipation of the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in November. Set to take place from May 23 to May 25, 2023 at the Sofitel Hotel in Jumeirah Beach Residence, the Energy Storage Forum’s […]
Bait Al-Batterjee is pleased to announce the launch of ‘Make-A-Wish’ for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Make-A-Wish ® is one of the most prominent establishments in the world, granting life-changing wishes to children diagnosed with critical illnesses. The non-profit entity operates in 50 countries has granted over 550,000 wishes to children […]
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) participated in the 9th edition of the UAE Education Interface Exhibition and the Middle East Youth Conference 2023. The event was held at Marina Hall in ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and […]
Under the directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signed today a $39 million multiyear contribution agreement with the Global Fund to […]
UAE Banks Federation, the representative and unified voice of UAE banks, revealed that the rate of digital banking services use through a number of banking channels has risen over 100%, reflecting the impressive advancements made by the UAE in deploying the latest technologies, as well as conforms the customer confidence in the levels of security […]
The President of the Republic of the Maldives, His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, expressed optimism that the upcoming COP28 conference will foster significant strides in implementing the Paris Climate Agreement’s objectives. This sentiment was shared during his reception of Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 May 2023 – The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has inaugurated the world’s largest floating book fair, with the ship Logos Hope now docked in the emirate’s Mina Zayed Port. Coinciding with the Abu Dhabi […]
May 18, 2023- Saudi German Health (SGH), one of the largest healthcare groups in the MENA region, kicked off the year with outstanding performance, achieving a net profit of SAR 50 million in the first quarter, representing a remarkable 145% growth compared to Q1 2022. The impressive results, surpassing peers ‘performance, showcase the extensive work […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to attract over 100 million visitors annually by 2030. Along with religious tourism, public and private sector entities in Saudi Arabia are working collaboratively to spur tourist numbers by fuelling leisure and entertainment offerings therein diversifying the Kingdom’s rich non-oil-based economy. The
Some of your favourite Dubai restaurants are coming to Abu Dhabi at Al Qana, the most lively waterfront destination that is arguably the hottest address in the emirate. The soon-to-be-opened dining experiences include Terra Eatery – which redefines Mediterranean cuisine with inspirations from travel, culture, art and people; Slaw, the Emirati burger joint that has […]
Sharjah, UAE – 17 May 2023 – Bank of Sharjah PJSC (Abu Dhabi SE: BOS) (the “Bank” or the “Group”), one of the leading commercial banks in the UAE, today announced the appointment of Mohamed Khadiri as the Chief Executive Officer effective 17 May 2023. This appointment comes as part of the Bank’s efforts to […]
May 17, 2023 – The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) will participate in the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), which will be held from May 22 to May 28, 2023, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC), to promote intellectual and knowledge exchange. With more than 150,000 attendees and […]
May 17: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The Cyber Security Council United Arab Emirates (CSC UAE) and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and collaboration in the field of cybersecurity. The MoU outlines a framework for the two parties to work together towards the establishment of a secure global […]
LONDON — Kroll, the leading independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, announced today the appointment of Mahmoud Totonji as Managing Director for Kroll Saudi Arabia. With over 20 years of experience across the banking, investment and financial services industries, Totonji is an industry veteran with deep relationships in the Kingdom of Saudi
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2023: Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is thrilled to announce that its in-house café, Café Java has undergone a full renovation to offer a refreshing vibe to its guests. The renovated space includes a fresh look to its interior, a new menu catering to all taste buds, an exciting all-you-can-eat breakfast […]





























