Saudi Arabia

FHS Saudi Arabia puts female empowerment in the spotlight

News Desk 1 21/03/2024 0

Hospitality and tourism sectors targeted The upcoming Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh, slated from April 29 to May 1, 2024, will underscore a significant theme: the growing role of women in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sectors. With a strong emphasis on female

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Dubai Airports Hosts Airside Iftar Event

Arnold Pinto 21/03/2024 0

UAE

Dubai Police crackdown nets 17 beggars on first day of Ramadan

News Desk 1 19/03/2024 0

Community urged not to patronise beggars On this year’s inaugural day of Ramadan, 17 beggars were apprehended across Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates in a coordinated effort spearheaded by the Suspects and Criminal Phenomena Department of the General Department of Criminal Investigation and Dubai police stations. The enforcement forms part of Dubai’s

Transport UAE

Dubai’s traffic incident management project set to expand

Dan Ngiam 19/03/2024 0

Dubai RTA and Dubai Police in new partnership Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai RTA), in collaboration with Dubai Police General HQ, has unveiled plans to expand the Traffic Incident Management Unit project in Dubai emirate by integrating four main road corridors by the end of 2024. This expansion will increase the coverage from 13 […]

Fashion Music Saudi Arabia

Alicia Keys hosts ‘Women to Women’ initiative in Jeddah

News Desk 1 14/03/2024 0

Profound issues affecting women discussed Renowned American artist, songwriter, and activist Alicia Keys was in Jeddah on March 8, 2024, as she spearheaded the third edition of her ‘Women to Women’ initiative. The event witnessed an unforgettable impromptu collaboration between Keys and Jeddah’s music sensation Yasmin AlBitar. They performed a soul-stirring rendition

UAE

What you need to know about the UAE media landscape in 2024

Arnold Pinto 14/03/2024 0

New research puts the spotlight on Gen Z In a dynamic analysis of the media landscape in the UAE, a deep dive into the evolving media consumption and engagement trends reveals intriguing shifts, especially among the younger demographic, notably Generation Z, according to a newly released YouGov survey. Leveraging December 2023 data from YouGov’s audience […]

Aviation Space Tech UAE

Leap 71, Mimo Technik, and Astro Test Lab announce tie-up

Arnold Pinto 13/03/2024 0

Partnership involves computationally engineered products Leap 71, Mimo Technik, and Astro Test Lab have joined forces to develop fully qualified aerospace products based on computational engineering. An agreement to this effect was signed at the Additive Manufacturing User Group Conference (March 10-14, 2024) in Chicago, Illinois. This signifies a strategic collaboration

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ZEEKR launch in Dubai, UAE (March 6, 2024)

Arnold Pinto 12/03/2024 0

Automotive UAE

ZEEKR steers onto the UAE roads with 2 premium EVs

Arnold Pinto 12/03/2024 0

Global electric mobility brand debuts 001 and X models ZEEKR, a global electric mobility brand, has launched its latest premium EVs – the ZEEKR 001 and the ZEEKR X – in the UAE. The unveiling event was held at The Gate, DIFC, in Dubai on March 6, 2024. With Dubai-headquartered AW Rostamani Group as its […]

Corporate UAE

Dubai-based GMG unveils ‘EmpowHer’ initiative

News Desk 1 11/03/2024 0

The aim is to enhance women’s careers Dubai-headquartered GMG, a global well-being conglomerate with a portfolio spanning sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics, has launched its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiative, ‘EmpowHer,’ to coincide with International Women’s Day 2024. This initiative is a testament to

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Nova Eyewear launches AI Tech (2024)

Arnold Pinto 11/03/2024 0

GCC Video

Nova Eyewear unveils innovations for 2024

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Business Oil & Gas Saudi Arabia

Aramco declares $121 billion net profit in 2023

Arnold Pinto 11/03/2024 0

Profit falls from $161.1 billion in 2022 Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) revealed its full-year 2023 financial results on March 10, 2024. The company’s robust net income of $121.3 billion marked its second-highest-ever net income. The stellar financial performance, attributed to Aramco’s operational flexibility, reliability, and cost-effective production

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Ramadan is a time for reflection and unity

News Desk 1 11/03/2024 0

Celebration of faith, fasting, and compassion begins As the crescent moon graces the night sky, marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the globe will embark on a spiritual journey of self-reflection, prayer, and fasting beginning this week. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a […]

Aviation Business UAE

MBRAH and ATS Technic to set up MRO facility in Dubai South

News Desk 1 10/03/2024 0

Facility to cater to VIP aircraft In a significant move to bolster the aviation sector in the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) has signed a strategic agreement with ATS Technic, the first independent EASA maintenance organisation in the UAE, to establish a cutting-edge MRO facility at Dubai South. Tahnoon […]

Automotive Lifestyle UAE

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai unveils opulent showroom

News Desk 1 10/03/2024 0

Bespoke Commissioning Atelier is a standout feature Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai has inaugurated its new luxury showroom in Dubai City. This latest addition to the Rolls-Royce retail network reaffirms the brand’s commitment to providing its clientele access to the world’s most exquisite luxury vehicles. The new showroom marks a strategic expansion and solidifies the

Bahrain Defence & Security

F-16 Block 70 jet makes ferry flight to Bahrain

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2024 0

Over 3,100 F-16s are operational in 25 countries In a unique accomplishment for both Lockheed Martin and Bahrain, the first of three F-16 Block 70 jets took off from Greenville, South Carolina, on March 7, 2024, marking the commencement of a historic ferry flight to Manama, Bahrain. This move solidifies Bahrain’s position as the first […]

Business Markets UAE

World Gold Council opens regional office in Dubai

News Desk 1 08/03/2024 0

The move aims to facilitate gold trade in the Middle East The World Gold Council (WGC), headquartered in London, UK, has opened a new office in Dubai, serving as its regional headquarters for the Middle East region. The office is in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) free zone in Dubai City, one of the […]

Lifestyle News UAE

Habibi! Come to Dubai, the best city for expats!

News Desk 1 08/03/2024 0

New study places Gulf emirate in top slot Dubai has become the top choice for expatriates seeking a new home abroad. According to a Deluxe Holiday Homes research study aimed at determining the best cities worldwide for relocation, several factors were used in the study commissioned by the Dubai-based company that manages vacation rental apartments […]

Business Retail Shopping UAE

Dubai Mall attracted a record 105 million visitors in 2023

News Desk 1 07/03/2024 0

20 million visited in the first two months of 2024 The Dubai Mall celebrated a milestone by hosting an unprecedented 105 million visitors in 2023, marking an impressive surge of more than 19% from the previous year’s 88 million. Sales performance in 2023 also demonstrated robust figures. Statistics released by Emaar Malls Management on March […]