Education GCC UAE

International Schools Partnership acquires The English College, Dubai

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023 0

International Schools Partnership (ISP), a UK-based international private schools investment group, has acquired The English College, Dubai, an independent British curriculum school in Dubai, UAE. The acquisition makes The English College, Dubai, the third private school in the UAE to join the

Gadgets GCC Lifestyle Tech UAE

realme C53 affordable smartphone enters the UAE market

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023 0

realme, a leading consumer technology manufacturing brand, has launched its C53 affordable smartphone for the UAE retail market. With a retail price of AED499 (including 5% VAT), the C53 offers consumers several firsts, including a segment-leading 33W fast charge, 12GB dynamic RAM and 128GB ROM storage – wrapped in a 7.49mm ultra-slim body. The C53 […]

Video GCC Oman

Lynk & Co unveils its first showroom in Oman

News Desk 1 25/08/2023 0

Lynk & Co, a premium global automotive brand jointly owned by Geely and Volvo, has unveiled its first showroom in Oman in partnership with Towell Auto Centre. Opened under the onus of a new business entity known as Mobility Auto – a new subsidiary of Muscat-headquartered Towell Auto Centre – the inaugural Lynk & Co […]

Hospitality GCC Saudi Arabia

Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences promotes its special offers for August

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2023 0

Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences is reaching out to Saudi residents and visitors to the Saudi capital to avail of special price promotions across its international culinary outlets, spa, and meeting rooms for corporate guests this August. The F&B promotions at the hotel’s on-site restaurants are valid for in-house guests and external diners. The hotel […]

Sustainability GCC Lifestyle UAE

75% of UAE residents are confident technology is an answer to global warming

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2023 0

On the eve of the UAE hosting COP28 later this year, a new survey conducted among UAE residents reveals that 75% of people believe humanity will find technological solutions and adapt to global warming. Conducted by YouGov among more than 1,000 UAE residents, the poll was commissioned by Dubai-headquartered Duke+mir strategic communications agency as part […]

Automotive GCC UAE

How to bid for premium number plates in Dubai auction on September 2, 2023

Arnold Pinto 24/08/2023 0

Dubai government’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) is placing 90 premium vehicle number plates up for public auction on September 2, 2023. This will be Dubai RTA’s second vehicle number plates’ public auction of 2023 and its 113th overall to date. The premium number plates include digits 2, 3, 4 and 5, together with the […]

Tech GCC UAE

Extreme Networks equips new BAPS Hindu Mandir temple in Abu Dhabi with a hi-tech system

Arnold Pinto 24/08/2023 0

California-based Extreme Networks, a global leader in cloud networking, is deploying a fabric-enabled wired network for the new BAPS Hindu Mandir temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The hi-tech system will allow worshippers and visitors to experience immersive and digitally driven experiences at the temple. The BAPS Hindu Mandir temple (featured image shows a CGI) is […]

Banking GCC UAE

Saxo Bank unveils new maternity and paternity leave policy for its UAE staff

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2023 0

Saxo Bank has introduced a comprehensive maternity and paternity leave policy for its UAE-based employees. The new policy went into effect on June 1, 2023, as part of the Copenhagen, Denmark-headquartered bank’s endeavour to create a progressive workplace for its UAE-based staffers and support their personal lives. The new maternity and paternity leave policy for […]

Transport GCC UAE

DTC deploys hi-tech school buses for the new academic year in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2023 0

Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), a subsidiary of Dubai government’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), has deployed a fleet of smart, yellow-coloured school buses to transport school students in Dubai emirate, ahead of the start of the new 2023-2024 academic year in the United Arab Emirates. The well-equipped DTC school buses will serve about 25,000 students […]

Banking GCC UAE

UAE banking sector steps up sustainable financing to meet global emission goals and support UAE growth

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2023 0

The vibrant UAE banking and financial sector is prioritising sustainable banking and financing solutions to buttress green ambitions while also supporting economic and social development in the Gulf state. This initiative is also in line with the UAE’s key strategy to reduce emissions and achieve climate neutrality by 2050, in adherence with the United

Logistics GCC UAE

Aramex is live testing Google Maps-powered last-mile deliveries in UAE

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2023 0

Aramex, a leading global logistics services and transportation solutions provider, has begun the live testing phase for its last-mile deliveries in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), based on Google Maps Platform Mobility services. Google Maps Platform Mobility services run transportation and logistics operations for businesses across the globe. With operations in 65+

Dining Out GCC Lifestyle UAE

You will love Indian cuisine at Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2023 0

Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia, a new Indian gastronomic outlet that serves Indian regional cuisine with a contemporary feel, has opened its doors at Jumeirah Al Qasr hotel in Al Safouh, Dubai, UAE. A partnership between Haute Gourmet Co., a Dubai-based hospitality group that specialises in exceptional fine dining experiences and renowned Indian chef Ritu Dalmia […]

Education GCC UAE

50 new faculty members join United Arab Emirates University

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2023 0

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has inducted 50 new faculty members in various academic disciplines ahead of the start of the university’s new academic year. Founded in 1969 and located in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi emirate, the research-intensive university is the UAE’s first national university and currently has more than 14,000 Emirati and international students.

Leisure GCC Lifestyle UAE

Dubai Municipality has a 139-member strong beach rescue team corps

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2023 0

Dubai Municipality has deployed a 139-strong rescue team corps across various public beaches in Dubai emirate to bolster beach safety and enhance beachgoers’ experience. The beach rescue teams include 124 well-trained lifeguards, 12 supervisors and two assistant managers, all supervised by an operations manager. Equipped with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) designed for

Automotive GCC UAE

Trendy GS3 Emzoom R Style SUV rolls into the UAE

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2023 0

China’s GAC Motor (Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor) in partnership with Gargash Motors has launched the all-new 2024 GS3 Emzoom R Style mid-size SUV for the UAE market. The launch event of the eye-catching and uniquely designed R Style model, the top-of-the-line variant of the GS3 Emzoom, was held at Gargash Motors’ GAC Motor showroom in […]

GCC Lifestyle Travel UAE

Dubai International will handle 3 million travellers in 2-week period

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2023 0

Dubai Airports, the sole operator of two of Dubai emirate’s airports, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), is collaborating closely with airlines, passenger control authorities, and commercial and service partners to ensure a smooth airport experience for the largely expatriate travellers returning to the UAE after spending their long summer vacation

Video GCC UAE

Rescue Teams Ensure Safety at Dubai’s Public Beaches

News Desk 1 18/08/2023 0

Dubai Municipality has deployed a 139-strong rescue team corps across various public beaches in Dubai emirate to bolster beach safety and enhance beachgoers’ experience. The beach rescue teams include 124 well-trained lifeguards, 12 supervisors and two assistant managers, all supervised by an operations manager. Equipped with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) designed for

Arts & Culture GCC Lifestyle UAE

Witness how art intersects with AI at Dubai’s Theatre of Digital Art this August

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2023 0

Dubai’s Theatre of Digital Art, in partnership with the Dubai-based MORROW collective, will present ‘Deep Blue: Man + Machine,’ an immersive show combining art, technology and innovation, to explore the profound relationship between human-created art and artificial intelligence (AI). The show takes place from August 26-27, 2023, at the Theatre of Digital Art. Tickets are

Video GCC UAE

GAC Motor launches GS3 Emzoom R Style in UAE

News Desk 1 17/08/2023 0

China’s GAC Motor (Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor) in partnership with Gargash Motors, has launched the all-new 2024 GS3 Emzoom R Style mid-size SUV in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The launch event was held at the Gargash Motors GAC Motor showroom in Deira district, Dubai, on August 15, 2023. The R Style features a futuristic […]

Space GCC UAE

2 UAE astronaut candidates prep for spacewalks with NASA in Houston

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2023 0

UAE astronaut candidates Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammad Al Mulla are conducting high-intensity spacewalk training at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The two UAE nationals are part of NASA’s 2021 astronaut candidate class training programme. The one-of-a-kind NBL is the world’s largest indoor pool and is