Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) organised a special edition of Clean UAE to usher in the “Year of Sustainability”, which was recently announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, The President of the UAE. It was held on 4th February to commemorate the UAE National
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Akademy, the exclusive intellectual member’s circle, celebrated its official launch in the UAE during a private opening held yesterday at the Dubai Opera. The ceremony united the world’s finest academic, creative and business thought leaders, introducing the private club to the region. A special performance by Dana Al Fardan, Qatar’s first female composer, and
Saudi ministers and a panel of finance experts said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that their country is a “bright spot” for a global economy facing a slowdown this year. Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan claimed that the Kingdom had anticipated the trend of global inflation earlier than other countries. He mentioned that the Saudi government
Saudi Arabia’s bid for Expo 2030 was, according to Fahd Al-Rasheed, the head of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, an investment in the future of the city’s citizens, residents, and visitors. Saudi’s Vision For Expo 2030 The future of the Expo 2030 site and its significance to the community is on their minds, he said. It’s […]
Dubai, 03 February 2023: Yango, an international ride-hailing app, announces the launch of its own loyalty programme for Dubai: Yango Plus. The programme is available for all users and aims to make each ride even more pleasant and rewarding. The programme allows any Yango user who joins it via the app to receive 10% from […]
February 03, 2023: Al Ansari Exchange Kuwait, a leading foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, announced its partnership with the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) to integrate the Kuwait Mobile ID interface into the Al Ansari Exchange app. This will enable seamless online registration and verification processes, and faster customer onboarding.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 February 2023: Love is in the air at VOX Cinemas and Ski Dubai. Whether you’re looking for a romantic in-cinema dinner for two, a playful daycation in the snow, or a Galentine’s Day on the slopes, we’ve got one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day packages to make you fall in love with the […]
The fourth edition of the global startup competition aims at attracting startups looking to collaborate with Zurich on the future of insurance. Zurich launches the fourth edition of its global startup competition, the Zurich Innovation Championship. Startups can sign up here until Feb. 27 in five categories expected to shape the future of insurance. First […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 02, 2023 Dubai Municipality’s Mobile Food Testing Lab is continuing to conduct inspections to guarantee food safety and quality in the Global Village. This comes as part of the Municipality’s efforts to develop the food safety system in the Emirate of Dubai and boost its position as a global role […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has named His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, the Director General of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), as the UAE’s official candidate for the Presidency of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Dr. Al Mandous is currently serving as […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1ST February 2023: Visual Display Solutions Giant BenQ has partnered with Dubai’s Premium Golf & Entertainment Lounge MyGolfDubai to bring the most advanced simulation solutions to the world of golf. They have state-of-the-art golf simulators and facilities to offer the same experience a player would get at any golf course, without […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Aster Pharmacy, the retail arm of Aster DM Healthcare and prominent pharmacy chain in the UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with talabat UAE, online food delivery and q-commerce platform to enable prescription medicine purchases. Starting February 2023, talabat users will be able to upload their medical prescriptions […]
February 1, 2023; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: Dignity Health International (DHI), the international arm of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest hospital systems in the United States, is furthering its relationship with RAK Hospital, the flagship multispecialty hospital of the Arabian Healthcare Group (AHG), by acquiring a strategic minority equity stake, further strengthening
Dubai, UAE; 1st February 2023: GE HealthCare, a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, today signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s My Clinic, one of the largest outpatient providers in the Kingdom, to equip its upcoming facility in Riyadh with a suite of advanced precision diagnostic and imaging solutions. Fehr Nazer the
Abu Dhabi, 1 February 2023: H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Dara Calleary, Irish Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation, during which, he highlighted the strong and solid relations shared by the two countries. H.E. Bin Touq explained that these ties are founded […]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia; January 31, 2023: In line with its goal of redefining the future of entertainment in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is entering new phase of growth as it restructures its joint venture partnership with US-headquartered AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC), the world’s
Abu Dhabi, UAE; January 31, 2023: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new route from Abu Dhabi to Amman, Jordan. The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport with a frequency of three flights weekly, starting from March 12, […]
January 31, 2023: The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) conducted an awareness workshop for Dubai Government entities, during which it highlighted in detail the importance of energy retrofits associated with financing solutions and DSCE Directive No. 1 of 2015 regarding building retrofits and audits for government entities. Additionally, DSCE invited Etihad and the
Dubai, UAE, 31 January 2023 Dubai Municipality has started accepting applications for its Pioneers initiative for fresh graduates, which aims to give Emirati graduates access to scientific knowledge and training in various professional and technical domains within the Municipality. The initiative further provides the opportunity to undergo on-field training, fostering
January 2023, Dubai, UAEThe city of Dubai is a land of opportunity, attracting over 11.40 million tourists in the first ten months of 2022 alone, and hoteliers in the emirate stand to profit from those vacationing or traveling for business. Its geographical location and eclectic set of national and international events like, COP 2023 & […]





























