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SNC-Lavalin awarded district cooling services contract for King Salman Park in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — SNC-Lavalin, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a district cooling services contract by Green Park Cooling Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Tabreed, a leading provider of sustainable district cooling schemes for some of the largest projects in Saudi Arabia, for […]
Travel GCC Lifestyle UAE

Skyscanner provides traveller insights from the United Arab Emirates as Eid Al Adha approaches

Dubai, 13 June 2023: According to Skyscanner’s latest research, in association with OnePoll, 87% of UAE travellers are planning to get away this anticipated Eid Al Adha holiday. Predicited to begin at sunset on Wednesday 28th June, this means many UAE residents may enjoy a six-day summer weekend. The leading flight comparison marketplace is seeing […]
NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Dubai wins bid to stage Critical Communications World 2024

Dubai, UAE – 13 June 2023: Professional Communication Corporation (Nedaa), the exclusive Secure network provider for the Government of Dubai, has announced that Dubai has won its bid to host next year’s Critical Communications World (CCW), the leading global conference and exhibition for the critical communications sector. Dubai was chosen as the host city having […]
NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy’s BTEC Programme Empowers Students to Excel in Performing Arts

United Arab Emirates, Sharjah – 12 June 2023:  Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is proud to announce the success and accomplishments of its students in the BTEC Level 2 International Award in Performing Arts Programme, a unique and innovative study option that has garnered praise for its brilliant features and distinct approach to performing arts […]
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The Indian Embassy in KSA Appoints Saudi Response Plus Medical to Provide Emergency Medical Services

Jeddah, 12 June 2023- With the arrival of Hajj season, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has appointed Saudi Response Plus Medical (Saudi RPM) as their official ambulance service provider with the aim of offering emergency medical services to 1,75,025 Indian pilgrims that are expected to perform Hajj this year.   During Hajj season, Saudi Arabia […]
Business GCC UAE

Emirates NBD Group signs UAE Gender Balance Pledge

Dubai, UAE, 12 June 2023: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region has joined a pledge to accelerate the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls). As part of its ongoing commitment to promote gender equality […]
Business GCC UAE

3DXB GROUP to Make Debut in the UAE

Dubai, UAE ; 12 June 2023 – In alignment with the UAE’s visionary decree No. (24) of 2021 issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to regulate the use of 3D printing in the construction sector in Dubai, which supports the Emirate’s strategic target to ensure that 25% of its buildings are […]
Emiratis
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UAE Private Sector Workforce Surges by One-Third in 2023 as Employers Embrace National Drive

UAE Private Sector Workforce Surges by One-Third in 2023 as Employers Embrace National Drive: The number of Emiratis working in the private sector increased by over a third this year, with almost 68,000 individuals currently employed. Over 17,000 people joined private enterprises in 2023, per data from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The UAE […]
Saudi Science
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Saudi Science and Engineering Team Secures 27 Prestigious Awards

Saudi Science and Engineering Team Secures 27 Prestigious Awards: Mawhiba and the Ministry of Education won a total of 27 awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. They were representing the Kingdom and King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity. These prizes include four special prizes and 23 major awards. The ISEF