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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.

Food & Beverage GCC Saudi Arabia

STAR Reinforces Presence In KSA

Justin Froes
For his part, Mohy Eldin Eladawy, General Manager at IBFI, said: "These are indeed exciting times in KSA with the rapid transformation happening in almost all sectors of its economy. And, to have Binzagr as our partner in this market speaks volumes about the importance of the KSA market for Star Soda, IBFI and the Albatha Group. We are therefore confident that through
Education GCC UAE

HE Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, receives tour of Zayed University’s Abu Dhabi campus

Yhuan Mae
Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammad Al Kaabi, President of Zayed University (ZU), Minister of State, received HE Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), and an accompanying delegation from ADEK to ZU’s Abu Dhabi campus. The visit included a welcome session where HE Sara Musallam
Real Estate GCC UAE

Espace Real Estate Deciphers Cost Behind Buying vs Renting in Dubai

Justin Froes
John Lyons, Managing Director of Espace Real Estate says, “Dubai’s residential rents and transactions reached a record high in 2022, particularly in some of the core areas across Dubai which saw many moving to neighbourhoods they would’ve never considered a couple of years ago. Average apartment rents increased by 27%, and average villa rents rose over 24% which has led
NEWS DESK GCC UAE

CABSAT returns to Dubai World Trade Centre for 2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 13, 2023   CABSAT 2023, the flagship event for broadcast, satellite, content creation, production, distribution, and digital media and entertainment industries is set to attract more than 14,000 visitors, 340 exhibitors, and 120 speakers, and have over 120 countries represented when it is held from May 16 to 18, […]
NEWS DESK GCC Qatar

Qatar presents new brands and unique experiences

(Doha, Qatar) Qatar Tourism has revealed the newest developments that thousands of visitors can expect to see at the upcoming 19th edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE). One of the longest-running and most anticipated events in Qatar’s annual social calendar, DJWE will run from February 20 – 25, 2023 at the Doha […]
Business GCC UAE

Sharjah Finance Department honours 36 winners in the fifth round of the Financial Performance Excellence Award

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates — His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Finance Department (SFD), witnessed the honouring ceremony for the winners of the fifth round of the distinguished Financial Performance Excellence Award, organized by the SFD to promote a culture of excellence in government financial performance. The awards follow the
NEWS DESK GCC UAE

VAT will remain key sourceof revenue for UAE

Dubai, Feb. 10: Value-added Tax (VAT) will continue being the primary revenue-generating tax for the UAE for the next few years, according to a report published by WTS Dhruva Consultants on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of VAT. The total revenue distributed at the state level in the UAE for VAT has amounted to […]
Business GCC UAE

DigiLens Inc. CEO Chris Pickett to Speak at World Government Summit in Dubai

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — DigiLens Inc., a global leader in head-worn holographic smartglasses and waveguide technology, is honored to announce that CEO Chris Pickett has been invited by the Government of Dubai to speak at this year’s World Government Summit, held from February 13 to 15, on the power of virtual societies to solve the world’s greatest […]
Tech GCC Saudi Arabia

Zoho to boost investment in Saudi Arabia

Today, Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, has announced plans to boost investment in Saudi Arabia in 2023 to drive forward businesses’ digital transformation and contribute to the Kingdom’s rapid technological development. The announcement was made on the sidelines of Zoho’s participation at LEAP, one of the biggest technology events taking place
NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Innovation and sustainability sparked in UAE students

UAE, 8 February 2023: natrlTM box water,the UAE’s first boxed mineral water brand, successfully concluded the inaugural natrlTM eco-architect awards 2022/2023, proudly announcing the winners of the Junior and Senior categories at a gala ceremony held at Media Rotana Dubai on Saturday, 4 February 2023. Siblings, Reissa and Raja Pardede from Repton Abu Dhabi attained
NEWS DESK GCC Saudi Arabia

Saudi German Health earns ACHSI accreditation across its medical facilities in KSA

08 February 2023- Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare group in the MENA region, has received accreditation for its facilities by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI), a globally-recognized organization that aims to ensure quality and safety standards in patient care. The accreditation reinforces SGH’s commitment to uplift
NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Sharjah Airport secures leading position among airports that have returned to pre-pandemic operating levels

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 7, February 2023 Sharjah Airport experienced a remarkable growth in the previous year achieving the Authority’s primary objectives of revamping the Emirate’s tourism sector as well as elevating the airport’s status as one of the top five airports in the region. Passenger traffic witnessed a growth rate of 84.73 per cent, […]