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Tech GCC UAE

Heavy-industry workers in UAE call for digital transformation

29 May, 2023; Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Most field workers in the UAE’s energy and manufacturing sectors report feeling hampered by inflexible daily routines, but a majority believe technology can help them alleviate their burdens, a Microsoft-sponsored IDC study has revealed.  “The ‘deskless workforce’, as we call them, number 427 million worldwide in the […]
Business GCC UAE

NewLink and Dubai Chambers Forge Strategic Partnership to Support Bilateral Innovation Exchange and Collaboration

BEIJING — On May 22nd, 2023, a pre-launch event launched at Dubai Chambers headquarters, aiming to empower Chinese technologies and innovative companies to leverage Dubai as a global hub for international expansion, further strengthening bilateral ties and fostering innovation between Dubai and China. Chinese digital energy service enterprise, NewLink, was also invited as
Geneva International Exhibition of Invention
GCC NEWS DESK Saudi Arabia

Saudi Students Clinch An Impressive 41 Medals At The Geneva Invention Awards!

Saudi Students Clinch An Impressive 41 Medals At The Geneva Invention Awards! In a display of creativity and innovation, Saudi students have once again proven their mettle on the global stage. During their participation in the 48th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, students from King Abdulaziz University won a total of 41 medals. At the exhibition […]
Saudi Film Festival
NEWS DESK GCC Saudi Arabia

Shining Stars: Saudi Film Festival’s Brightest Talents Awarded Golden Palm Prizes

Shining Stars: Saudi Film Festival’s Brightest Talents Awarded Golden Palm Prizes: The Saudi Film Festival recently held an event to honor skilled filmmakers and actors in the industry. Winners of the Ninth Saudi Film Festival celebrated their Golden Palm prizes after the event. These talented individuals have secured their place as the upcoming generation of Saudi
NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Australian, Dubai firms sign accord to bring transformational AI solutions in ophthalmology to the UAE

Dubai, May, 2023: Australian-based Eyetelligence, a developer of decision-making support software, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Alliance Care Technologies (ACT), a developer of innovative solutions in digital healthcare, have announced a strategic partnership at Precision Med Expo in Dubai to bring transformational AI Ophthalmology solutions to the UAE market.  The
Business GCC UAE

H.E. Bin Touq: UAE-India partnership a driver for economic growth that creates trade & investment opportunities for over 3.8 billion people

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, participated in a session titled ‘Is Minilateralism the Future of Global Trade?’ as part of the annual Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) conference 2023 held in New Delhi on 24 and 25 May. The session was attended by Sanjeev Bajaj, President of CII; Chandragit Banerjee, Director […]
Tech GCC Kuwait

SANS Institute and Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies Forge Powerful Partnership to Fortify Cybersecurity Education in Kuwait

Kuwait City, Kuwait – May 25, 2023 – SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS), the training arm overseen by the Central Bank of Kuwait. This alliance brings together the expertise of both institutions to deliver an intensive, immersive […]
Business GCC UAE

UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute Launches Open-Source “Falcon 40B” Large Language Model for Research & Commercial Utilization

Abu Dhabi-United Arab Emirates — The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global scientific research center and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today strengthened its growing international influence in the field of artificial intelligence by announcing that “Falcon 40B,” the UAE’s first
Real Estate GCC UAE

Dubai’s Samana Developers Unveils First sustainable Project to Help Decorbonise the Environment

(DUBAI): The latest launch of the Dh350 million Ivy Gardens residential project is heat resistant, green, energy efficient, has private pools, recycles grey water for irrigation, supports decarbonization and hence an environmentally sustainable project. The project complies with the Dubai Municipality’s Green Building Regulations for creating a built environment
Business GCC UAE

Visa and First Abu Dhabi Bank launch second edition of ‘She’s Next’ program to support women-owned businesses in UAE

Dubai, UAE, 25 May 2023:  Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has partnered with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank, to launch the second edition of its global She’s Next initiative in the UAE. She’s Next, empowered by Visa, is a global advocacy program that aims to support women-owned small businesses […]
Business GCC Saudi Arabia

center3, owned by stc group and Alcatel Submarine Networks to connect Saudi Arabia with Europe

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — center3, owned by stc group, on behalf of the consortium partners of EMC Subsea Cable Company Ltd (EMC Company) and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), the leader in the manufacturing and installation of submarine optical systems, announced the signing of the Supplier’s Contract for the construction of two subsea and terrestrial data […]
Business GCC UAE

Calling innovators and industry leaders: Secure your spot at WETEX and Dubai Solar Show 2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has started receiving applications from exhibitors and companies from around the world to participate in the 25th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS). The exhibition is organised by DEWA under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]
Food & Beverage GCC UAE

HAKKASAN ABU DHABI UNVEILS INAUGURAL EXECUTIVE CHEF DINNER SERIES WITH MICHELIN-STAR HAKKASAN CHEFS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 24 May 2023 â€“ To celebrate the MICHELIN stars of Hakkasan restaurants around the world, Abu Dhabi’s notable modern Cantonese cuisine brand will launch a first-of-its-kind dinner series for residents and visitors of the region. Hakkasan Dubai, London’s Mayfair and Hanway Place will lend their MICHELIN star chefs to the Emirates Palace location […]