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Education GCC UAE

Repton Abu Dhabi Champions Fifth Edition of Digital Summit

Abu Dhabi, March 2023: Repton Abu Dhabi, the Apple Distinguished School (ADS), hosted the fifth instalment of its Digital Summit in March 2023. 35 students from Years 6 to 8 across schools in the UAE used the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve real-world issues including food wastage, educating refugee children, protecting endangered wildlife, […]
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H.E. Mariam Almheiri highlights UAE’s ambition to scale collective action and innovative solutions

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, underlined the UAE’s ambition to scale collective action and develop innovative solutions to address the global challenge of water scarcity. Presenting to the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting at the UN 2023 Water Conference, Her Excellency Almheiri said: “The stress on
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Emirates Home Nursing extended its tribute to the UAE for its strategic initiatives in supporting mothers

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 March 2023: On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Emirates Home Nursing extended its tribute to the UAE for its strategic initiatives in supporting mothers to cope with childbirth and motherhood. The healthcare facility commended the UAE’s efforts towards creating a safe and conducive environment for mothers and new-borns. The UAE […]
Tech GCC Saudi Arabia

London-based technology brand “Nothing” enters Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Market with Jarir Bookstore

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 22nd March 2023 – Jarir Bookstore, KSA’s longest established bookstore and leading consumer tech retailer, has announced an exclusive partnership with London-based technology brand Nothing, bringing Phone (1) to the Saudi Arabia market. Phone (1) will be available across all stores and Jarir.com starting from the 1st of March 2023.
Business GCC UAE

UAE-based financial sector reaffirms its commitment to spearhead sustainability goals ahead of COP28

Dubai, UAE – As global efforts to tackle climate change continue to gather momentum, pressure is mounting on the Middle East finance sector to play its rightful role by innovating and deploying initiatives and partnerships aimed at achieving environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. Ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the […]
Riyadh To Host International Conference To Examine Leveraging Digital Transformation In Justice Sector
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Riyadh To Host International Conference To Examine Leveraging Digital Transformation In Justice Sector

The Saudi Ministry of Justice, from March 5 to 6, 2023, will host the first International Conference on Justice in Riyadh. The goal of this conference is to bring together experts, judges, and important decision-makers from the legal fields of more than 30 countries to discuss how digital technology is changing the field of justice. Digital […]
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Dubai Municipality intensifies preparations to ensure adherence to public health and food safety during Ramadan

Dubai, UAE, 21 March 2023 Dubai Municipality has completed its preparations for ensuring optimum health and safety, and food safety standards during the holy month of Ramadan by maximising its inspection visits to markets, food retailers, and food preparation facilities in the Emirate of Dubai. The Municipality has further emphasized that abattoirs are ready and […]
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Sharjah Airport Authority hosts annual ceremony

Sharjah Airport Authority hosted its annual ceremony at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention to commemorate its achievements in 2022 and to honour the employees that contributed to this success. The event was held under the presence of His Excellency Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, His Excellency Sheikh Faisal Bin Saoud Al […]
10 Startups Awarded $1 Million Cash Prizes at Accelerator Program Finals in Saudi Arabia
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10 Startups Awarded $1 Million Cash Prizes at Accelerator Program Finals in Saudi Arabia

One of the oldest accelerator programs in the Middle East, TAQADAM, recently granted ten startups a cash pool totaling $1 million. The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology established the initiative in cooperation with the Saudi British Bank. This year’s annual accelerator program showcase marked the sixth year of the launch of the prize ceremony. Over
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Airbus supports 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Jeddah, KSA –   20 March 2023 – Airbus rolled out its mission-critical solutions in the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the motorsport spectacle’s official secure communication technology provider.  Deployed in the vital points of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit were Airbus TMR880i, THR880i, TH1N, and TH9 Tetra radios and RCS9500 Radio Dispatch Console.
Health GCC Lifestyle UAE

Moorfields Eye Hospital in Abu Dhabi saves the vision

Abu Dhabi, UAE. March 20 2022: A Moorfields Eye Hospital ophthalmologist has performed a life-changing surgery on a 23-year-old patient after diagnosing him with a progressive eye disease that is prevalent in Middle Eastern communities. Mogemad Osama, an Ajman University student from Palestine who plans to become a dentist, struggled for years with devastating vision […]