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Business Defence & Security UAE

NIMR unveils next-gen armoured vehicle

Jais MK2 makes debut at World Defence Show 2024 In a significant development signalling technological advancement in military vehicle manufacturing, the EDGE Group’s subsidiary, NIMR, a renowned producer of combat-proven wheeled military vehicles, has officially launched the Jais Mark 2 (MK2). The unveiling came on the heels of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024, held
GCC NEWS DESK UAE

Ajman Transport Authority Introduces 100 Hyundai Eco-Friendly Hybrid Vehicles to Ajman Taxi Fleet

The Ajman Transport Authority has signed an agreement with Juma Al Majid Co., the exclusive distributor for Hyundai in the UAE, to procure 100 eco-friendly hybrid vehicles. These cutting-edge cars, which run on both petrol and electricity, bring sustainability to the forefront of the Ajman taxi fleet. The partnership highlights a mutual commitment to innovation […]
GCC NEWS DESK Saudi Arabia

Saudi German Health reaffirms its leadership with the highest number of top-ranked hospitals in the region

Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, reaffirms its leadership in healthcare excellence with five of its hospitals ranking prominently in Newsweek’s Best Hospitals 2024 list, marking the highest number of top-ranked facilities in the region. SGH has showcased remarkable progress, emphasising the Group’s
GCC NEWS DESK UAE

Ajman Department of Finance, Oracle partner to promote principles of design thinking and smart innovation among employees

Ajman Department of Finance, in partnership with Oracle, conducted the ‘Smart Innovation Using Design Thinking’ workshop, reflecting its continuous commitment to nurturing innovation and new ideas among its employees. This workshop came as part of the ‘UAE Innovates 2024,’ featuring activities throughout February. The main goal of the workshop was to encourage dialogue
GCC NEWS DESK Oman

Ericsson and Ooredoo Oman upgrade charging system for next-level digital service experiences

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Ooredoo Oman have entered into a five-year partnership to migrate and consolidate the communication service provider’s (CSP) online charging system to the Ericsson Mediation and Ericsson Charging systems to provide Ooredoo Oman’s customers with a next-level digital experience. Ooredoo Oman simplified its charging stack by leveraging
Business GCC UAE

UAE emerges as a global hub for start-ups

Flat6Labs study sees rise in female-founded units Flat6Labs, a Cairo-based seed and early-stage venture capital firm has reported a substantial increase in international start-ups seeking to establish their global hub in the UAE. The data, derived from an analysis of over 4,000 applications spanning five cycles of its Ignite seed funding and incubator programme from […]
Bahrain GCC NEWS DESK

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority Successfully Concludes Three-City India Roadshow

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) successfully concluded its three-city roadshow in India from February 12th to February 16th, 2024. The event featured the participation of 17 partners from Bahrain who visited Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Bangalore, engaging in meaningful interactions with the travel trade fraternity of these cities. The Bahraini delegation
GCC NEWS DESK UAE

Ajman Department of Finance introduces suppliers to latest innovations of the ‘Tawreed’ platform

Coinciding with UAE Innovates 2024, the Ajman Department of Finance organised an awareness workshop titled ‘Becoming an Approved Supplier.’ The workshop brought together representatives from all Ajman government suppliers to update them on the latest innovations in the ‘Tawreed’ platform and discuss opportunities for further enhancements to meet their needs.