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Metro
Transport UAE

Three Dubai Metro Stations Resume Service

Following Extensive Operational Testing The resumption of regular passenger service at Onpassive, Equiti, and Mashreq metro stations on the Red Line, effective May 19, 2024, is a significant development for the residents and visitors of Dubai. This comes after completing operational and safety
SUVs
Automotive Lifestyle UAE

8 Of The Best Budget SUVs In UAE In 2024

Prices Start From AED62,000 Onwards Inexpensive Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are popular in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to their versatility, spaciousness, rugged appeal, and low fuel costs in the Arabian Gulf. The market for budget SUVs in 2024 requires careful consideration of factors like Dubai’s diverse terrains. The UAE’s competitive auto market offers
Quantum
Qatar Tech

New Boost For Quantum Workforce In Qatar

As Q-CTRL And HBKU CSE Collaborate Q-CTRL, a leader in quantum technology development, has confirmed that it is collaborating with Qatar’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Science and Engineering (HBKU CSE) to advance quantum education and software. The partnership reflects the shared priority across private and academic sectors and borders to build a skilled […]
Sustainability UAE

Dubai Unveils 72km Long Mangroves Project

Arnold Pinto
Emirate Targets Sustainable Urban Growth Dubai has unveiled an ambitious initiative called the Dubai Mangroves project to redefine coastal regeneration and fortify its commitment to sustainable urban growth. The groundbreaking endeavour, aligning with the objectives outlined in the Dubai 2040 Master Plan, seeks to integrate ecological preservation with urban development on
Companies
GCC Lifestyle UAE

16 Of The Best Companies To Work For In Dubai

From Aviation To Hospitality Dubai is a popular destination for expats worldwide due to its growing economy and open-mindedness towards foreign workers. The city offers numerous quality jobs, including those open to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and is a magnet for professionals seeking lucrative, tax-free career opportunities. However, finding the right company to
Mission
Space UAE

NASA Begins 45-Day Simulated Mars Mission

Arnold Pinto
With 4 Volunteer Crew Members A new crew of four volunteers has begun a 45-day simulated mission to Mars within a sealed habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas. The crew, comprising Jason Lee, Stephanie Navarro, Shareef Al Romaithi, and Piyumi Wijesekara, entered the Human Exploration Research Analogue (HERA) facility at 2am (UAE […]
FMCG
Business Saudi Arabia

98% Of Saudi Consumers Seen In FMCG Purchasing Shift

Echoing A Broader Global Sentiment Consumer behaviour, a dynamic interplay of economic conditions, societal values, and individual priorities, is profoundly transforming in Saudi Arabia. This shift, revealed in NielsenIQ’s Consumer Outlook 2024 report, reveals a new consumer landscape in which preferences are recalibrated. Consumers increasingly gravitate towards
Forum
Business Qatar

Qatar Economic Forum Set For May 14-16, 2024

Hosted By Media City Qatar And Bloomberg Media In a strategic collaboration, Media City Qatar (MCQ) and Bloomberg Media will host the fourth annual ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ (QEF), slated to run from May 14 to 16, 2024. Themed ‘A World Remade: Navigating the Year of Uncertainty,’ the forum is poised to convene […]
Riyadh
Business Saudi Arabia

IBM To Invest $200 Million In Riyadh Software Lab

Investment Holds The Promise Of A Brighter Future IBM has announced plans to invest $200 million in a new software lab in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. This strategic move underscores IBM’s commitment to expanding its investments in the Middle East region and supporting the goals outlined in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The state-of-the-art […]
Reef
Sustainability UAE

Dubai Reef Project Launched To Boost Marine Ecosystem

Arnold Pinto
Initiative Involves 20,000 Reef Modules To bolster Dubai’s marine biodiversity and ecological sustainability, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has inaugurated the Dubai Reef project. Dubai Reef, spearheaded by Dubai Can, is currently the world’s most significant marine reef