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From regional cooperation in Saudi Arabia to trade agreements in the UAE, and socio-economic trends in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, get your 24/7 insight into the GCC’s evolving landscape. We are your comprehensive guide to understanding the Gulf’s strategic importance and cultural richness.

Tech GCC UAE

UAE Employees Demand Better Support from IT Teams

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 11 May 2023 – A new report by Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH), today revealed a surprising juxtaposition for IT teams in the UAE. While on average, IT service requests from employees in the country are resolved 20% faster than the global average, when it came to the employee satisfaction[1], the […]
Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Ash & Maple Management Partners with LocalEyes, Strengthening Middle East Presence and Enhancing Local Content & Economic Offset Consulting in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 10 May 2023 — Ash & Maple Management (A&M), a leading global management consulting firm, is delighted to announce its strategic alliance with LocalEyes, a distinguished Local Content and Economic Participation consulting firm headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A&M, a Zurich-based global management consulting firm, addresses
Entertainment GCC Lifestyle UAE

Abu Dhabi to host 2023 MPL MENA Spring Split Playoffs at Pixoul Gaming in Al Qana

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 10 May 2023: Al Qana’s Pixoul Gaming, the Middle East’s first integrated and immersive VR entertainment destination and Esports Academy, is the official venue partner for the 2023 MPL MENA Spring Split Playoffs hosted by MOONTON Games, publisher and developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, the biggest mobile multiplayer online
NEWS DESK GCC UAE

UAE and Thailand Agree to Launch CEPA Negotiations

Dubai, UAE – May 10, 2023: His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and His Excellency Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand, have signed a joint statement agreeing to launch negotiations to establish a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two […]
NEWS DESK GCC Kuwait

KUWAIT PLEDGES US$ 16 MILLION TO WFP TO PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE TO THE MOST VULNERABLE IN SYRIA AND TÃœRKIYE

KUWAIT – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a recent contribution of US$16 million from the Government of Kuwait to support people in Syria and Türkiye who have been worst affected by the February earthquake in the region. In Türkiye, WFP will use the funds to provide food assistance for around 150,000 crisis-affected […]
Business GCC UAE

Intuit QuickBooks Launches QuickBooks Online Accountant in More Than 170 Countries Around the World, Including United Arab Emirates

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Intuit QuickBooks today announces global free access to QuickBooks Online Accountant (QBOA), enabling accounting professionals in 170 countries to move to the cloud faster, scale their practices and bring more value to their clients and the wider economy. Accounting professionals make a huge contribution to the economy at a
Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s AI powerhouse, Mozn announces GCC expansion as it launches into the UAE 

08 May 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia’s Mozn, a market leader in enterprise artificial-intelligence technologies, today announced a regional expansion that will take the company into the thriving AI, finance and fintech markets of the United Arab Emirates and the GCC. The announcement came at the Dubai Fintech Summit, held at Madinat […]
E-commerce
NEWS DESK Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Entrepreneurial Space Boosted By Surge In Ramadan E-Commerce

Saudi Arabia’s Entrepreneurial Space Boosted By Surge In Ramadan E-Commerce: The surge in e-commerce during the holy month of Ramadan presents an ample opportunity for the entrepreneurship environment in Saudi Arabia. Despite the global price hikes and economic instability seen across the world, Saudi citizens were expected to spend more in Ramadan 2023 than they
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NEWS DESK GCC Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Evacuates Over 150 Saudis And Foreign Nationals From Sudan; Biden Expresses Gratitude

Saudi Arabia Evacuates Over 150 Saudis And Foreign Nationals From Sudan; Biden Expresses Gratitude: Saudi Arabia has successfully evacuated over 150 civilians from Sudan, where clashes have been ongoing for more than a week. The first ship to leave Sudan safely transported 50 Saudis and some people from allied nations. Reports suggest that several countries […]
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Real Estate GCC NEWS DESK UAE

Dubai Land Department Introduces QR Code-Based Service to Verify Real Estate Ad Validity

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) released a circular confirming the launch of the new electronic service, Madmoun. As part of DLD’s ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen real estate governance procedures and boost investor confidence, this service is accessible through the Trakheesi System and is represented by a
Business GCC UAE

EDB and UAE Ministry of Economy Recognize Partners for Successful Credit Guarantee Scheme Supporting mSMEs

Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), a key financial engine for the economic development and industrial advancement of the UAE, and the Ministry of Economy today recognised and rewarded all the banking and FinTech partners involved in the Bank’s Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS). Representatives from EDB’s 10 partner banks gathered at
NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Dubai Municipality organizes ‘Food Safety Hero’ program for schools

Dubai Municipality launched the ‘Food Safety Hero’ program for schools at the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA) in Dubai Knowledge Park. The program aims to teach students safe and healthy methods of food preparation and consumption through an interactive educational experience in order to ensure a sustainable, healthier and safer future for children. The […]