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Shahrinav, Tajikistan — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, officially inaugurated today in Tajikistan, Shahrinav School, with the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Abdullzoda Ziyodullo. The school was inaugurated as part of the fourth phase of the “Constructing and Equipping of
3-day event is open to the general public The Dubai-based Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) is hosting events to celebrate World Habitat Day 2023 and engage with its service beneficiaries and UAE residents. The MBRHE events are open to the general public at Dubai Festival City Mall during regular business hours from October 6-8, […]
Talented young entity aims to launch its advanced AI personal assistant Haltia.AI, a Dubai-based startup specialising in rolling out real-time offline AI technology, has closed its AED1.8-million friends and family funding round, oversubscribed in under three weeks. The startup’s initial funding surge comes from high demand for advanced personal AI technology,
05 October 2023 – Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: London Business School (LBS), a global leader in business education, today announced its upcoming Worldwide Alumni Celebration (WAC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The prestigious event brings together members of its alumni network, thought leaders, and distinguished guests to explore the pivotal role of business
The company highlights innovation, collaborations and sustainability Cloudera, the Santa Clara, California-headquartered enterprise data cloud solutions provider, is exhibiting its latest advanced AI-powered solutions in association with Digital Dubai at the 43rd edition of GITEX Global – the world’s largest and most inclusive tech show – being held from October 16-20,
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates & LONDON — Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced today that it has been appointed by Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) (effective 1 January 2024) to provide a suite of services, including global custody, alternative asset administration through Front Office Solutions, liquidity solutions, performance and risk analytics, and compliance
Two-year-old startup commences strategic digitalisation programme MyCrane – the world’s first online crane rental platform – has lifted itself into Saudi Arabia, following a similar push into the US and Indian markets in the past 10 months. Addressing a news conference on October 3, 2023, on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2023, the largest annual show […]
Event features a global expert in innovation and future foresight Dubai-based Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) organised a workshop highlighting future housing scenarios in Dubai emirate. The one-day workshop, titled ‘Foresight and Shaping the Future of Housing’, featured Samer Al Shidiak, a global expert and speaker in innovation and future foresight, as
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — As the automotive world anticipates the 2023 Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) scheduled from October 5th to 14th in Doha, Chery, representing China’s independent brands, is gearing up for a remarkable debut. Chery’s presence at GIMS heralds an exciting chapter in the automotive industry, marked by significant developments in
Doha, Qatar — Texas A&M at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, welcomed 162 new students in fall 2023, including 86 Qatari students. This year has the highest enrollment in the university’s history. The total number of students at Texas A&M at Qatar this fall is 844, including students from other Education City partner universities […]
Financial services provider hosts all-women leaders roundtable on sustainability push UAE-based women leaders have called for a broad consensus to hasten the transition to a net zero future, especially as the UAE is poised to host COP28 within the next two months. The call was put out by eminent panellists participating in the First All-Women […]
Sharjah Airport’s Cargo Centre completed its preparations for handling horse shipments, in line with the efforts of Sharjah Airport Authority to boost efficiency of air cargo operations, particularly while handling cargo that requires special attention. These preparations are made to efficiently meet the specific requirements for handling such cargo and ensure seamless
Off-road racing series comprises 4 rounds in Tilal Swaihan desert Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), in partnership with Emirates Motorsports Organization (EMSO), will organise round one of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge on October 14, 2023, in Tilal Swaihan desert dunes range in Abu Dhabi emirate, UAE. The first-ever Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge is […]
Luxury beauty brand Doll Smash has launched in the UAE with its vegan-friendly brushes, beauty blenders, and eyeshadow palettes. Set to top everyone’s wish list is the Airbrushed Kabuki Brush (AED 164), which shot to fame on TikTok, amassing a legion of make-up industry fans thanks to its flawless finish. Suitable for every age and […]
Tough Mudder, the world-renowned obstacle course challenge, is preparing to kick start the new season with its biggest line-up of events yet. Following the success and high demand from its previous annual events, Tough Mudder and Mini Mudder are returning to Fujairah and Dubai once again for thousands of new and returning Mudder’s to come […]
On Saudi National Day this year, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, one of Riyadh’s most conveniently located and multipurpose hotels, will be joining in to commemorate the unification of the Kingdom and its founding by hosting special activities in the hotel, and offering attractive discounts on the hotel’s speciality restaurants, spa, and
The Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, successfully closed its offering of a U.S. dollar-denominated 10-years USD 1.5 billion bond maturing on September 2033, issued with a yield of 4.917% representing a spread of 60 bps over US Treasuries. The bond will be listed on the London Stock […]
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