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Saudi Fund for Development Signs Additional $20 Million Development Loan Agreement to Fund Infrastructure Projects in the Republic of Central Africa

News Desk 1 18/10/2023

Marrakech, Morocco — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today an additional development loan agreement with the Prime Minister and Minister of State in Charge of Economy, Planning, and International Corporation of the Republic of Central

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

5th Year Anniversary: Mai Dubai City Half Marathon Returns with Unprecedented Excitement and Surprises

News Desk 1 18/10/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Get ready to lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars, because the Mai Dubai City Half Marathon is back and is about to celebrate its 5th Year Anniversary! This spectacular event, brought to you once again by Promoseven Sports Marketing, is set to take place on the 29th […]

NEWS DESK GCC Kuwait

As Per Global Finance: Boubyan Bank Is the Safest Islamic Financial Institution in Kuwait, and the Second Safest One GCC-Wide

News Desk 1 17/10/2023

Kuwait City, Kuwait — Boubyan Bank made a new achievement by being on Global Finance’s list as the Safest Islamic Financial Institution in Kuwait, and the second GCC-wide. Moreover, the bank managed for the first time to be on the list for the Safest 10 Banks in the Middle East, which includes both Islamic and […]

NEWS DESK GCC Saudi Arabia

Presidents of Senegal and Mauritania Endorse Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Host Expo 2030

News Desk 1 17/10/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In a show of deepening diplomatic ties and shared goals, the leaders of Senegal and Mauritania have officially pledged their support to Saudi Arabia’s bids to host the Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. HE President Macky Sall of Senegal warmly welcomed HE Ahmed Al Khateeb, Saudi Minister of […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Dubai Chambers reveals first names from stellar lineup of speakers

News Desk 1 17/10/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Dubai Chambers has announced the first names from the distinguished lineup of guest speakers participating at the Dubai Business Forum, which takes place at Madinat Jumeirah from 1-2 November 2023. The two-day event will feature high-level plenary sessions and keynote addresses, creating exciting opportunities for participants to hear from

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

UAE calls for global consensus on AI governance

News Desk 1 16/10/2023

Dubai, United Arab of Emirates — The UAE’s AI minister on Wednesday urged countries to come to a consensus on AI governance sooner than it came to the Paris Agreement, which took years to take shape and come into force. His Excellency Omar Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & […]

Gitex Business GCC UAE

Expand North Star 2023 begins on a positive note at Dubai Harbour

Arnold Pinto 16/10/2023 0

Event features innovations in robotics, AI, and entrepreneurship Expand North Star, the largest event in the world for startups and investors, began on October 15, 2023, at Dubai Harbour, uniting startup founders, VCs, tech leaders and ecosystem enablers from across the globe. Running from October 15-18, 2023, as a co-event of GITEX Global (October 16-20, […]

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Action Trackchair reveal in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 15/10/2023 0

Gitex Events GCC UAE

4 Acronis speakers are scheduled for GITEX Global 2023 in Dubai City

Arnold Pinto 15/10/2023 0

Global cyber protection provider has daily in-stand sessions   Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has four of its cyber protection experts speaking at GITEX Global – the largest tech and startup event in the world – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. The four Acronis representatives will speak at […]

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Dubai RTA launches AI-powered initiatives at GITEX Global 2023

Arnold Pinto 14/10/2023 0

Model of world’s first 3D printed abra goes on display Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching AI and big data-powered initiatives at GITEX Global – the world’s largest tech and startup show – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. New smart gate At its stand at GITEX Global 2023, […]

Gitex Business GCC UAE

Global startups sail into Expand North Star 2023 at Dubai Harbour

Arnold Pinto 13/10/2023 0

World’s largest startup event is on from October 15-18, 2023 Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is organising Expand North Star – the largest startup event in the world – from October 15-18, 2023, at Dubai Harbour, the GCC region’s largest superyacht hub. Expand North Star is the co-located powerhouse event of GITEX Global – the […]

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DIPMF 2024 in Dubai City to feature 14 tracks

Arnold Pinto 11/10/2023 0

Gitex Events GCC UAE

Policybazaar UAE CEO speaks at GITEX Global 2023

Arnold Pinto 11/10/2023 0

Neeraj Gupta addresses fintech sector in the UAE Neeraj Gupta, CEO of Dubai-based Policybazaar UAE, is a featured speaker at GITEX Global – the world’s most prominent tech and startup event – at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. On October 17, Gupta speaks on the future of finance and technology’s impact on […]

NEWS DESK GCC Qatar

CPChem, QatarEnergy finalize financing on Ras Laffan, Qatar, petrochemicals project

News Desk 1 10/10/2023

DOHA, Qatar — Ras Laffan Petrochemicals, a joint venture company owned 30% by Chevron Phillips Chemical and 70% by QatarEnergy, today announced that it has secured $4.4 billion to finance an integrated polymers facility to be located in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. The project financing comprises commercial and Islamic lenders and a group of […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Strategic Partnerships and Renowned Sponsorship Bolster the 1st Regional GAM 2023 Conference in Abu Dhabi

News Desk 1 10/10/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The UAE Internal Auditors Association (UAE IAA), under the patronage of The Supreme Audit Institution, takes great pride in announcing the esteemed roster of sponsors for hosting the 1st regional Great Audit Minds (GAM) Conference 2023, as momentum builds towards one of the most anticipated events in the auditing […]

NEWS DESK GCC Saudi Arabia

Saudi Fund for Development Signs New $20 Million Development Loan

News Desk 1 09/10/2023

Dushanbe, Tajikistan — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today a new development loan agreement with the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Kahhorzoda Fayziddin Sattor, through which SFD is contributing $20 million USD to fund the fifth phase of the “Constructing and Equipping of Secondary […]

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NATO AWACS aircraft in Lithuania

Arnold Pinto 09/10/2023 0

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Transformative Business Services in Dubai: Shaping the Future of the Economy

News Desk 1 09/10/2023

Dubai, the vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has emerged as a global hub for business and innovation. Over the years, the city has attracted entrepreneurs and investors from all over the world, thanks to its strategic location, strong infrastructure, and business-friendly policies. With a vision to diversify its economy and […]

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Monsha’at and Leading Saudi Entrepreneurs Take Part in Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023

News Desk 1 09/10/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — A Saudi Arabian delegation comprising some of the nation’s leading entrepreneurs recently participated in the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023 (GEC23), led by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Among Monsha’at’s objectives was to support the delegation of Saudi entrepreneurs, discuss

Logistics Events GCC UAE

New global logistics trade show to be held in Dubai in 2024

Arnold Pinto 09/10/2023 0

The new showcase will run alongside Automechanika Dubai 2024 Messe Frankfurt Middle East will organise a new global logistics trade show from December 10-12, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to capitalise on the UAE’s strategic geographic location as a prime global trade and commerce facilitator. The three-day platform will highlight supply chain, […]