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Unveiling the Saudi Woman Revolutionizing Arabic Literature through Wearable Art

News Editor 30/06/2023 0

Maryah Abudeeb creates jewelry pieces inspired by poetry and literature. Abudeeb, a sourcing expert, founded Mashq, a jewelry brand named after an ancient and classic type of calligraphy. The term translates to “stretch out,” which is what is done to Arabic letters in calligraphy.

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UAE’s Nora Al Matrooshi Set to Graduate from NASA’s Astronaut Training Program in the Coming Year

News Editor 30/06/2023 0

A female Emirati trainee astronaut will graduate from a NASA program early next year. She will be the first of her kind from the United Arab Emirates. This implies that she will meet the requirements to participate in space missions led by the United States. Since January of last year, Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammed […]

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes 1,300 Hajj Pilgrims from 90 Countries as Host of the Holy Journey

News Editor 29/06/2023 0

On Saturday, King Salman announced that over 90 countries will send 1,300 Hajj pilgrims to the Kingdom this year. Selected participants will have their pilgrimage expenses covered as part of the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj and Umrah. This program will be hosting the pilgrims. The Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister, Sheikh Abdullatif […]

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Saudi Astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Alqarni Return Triumphant to the Kingdom following a Successful Space Mission

News Editor 28/06/2023 0

Four Saudi astronauts, Ali Alqarni, Rayyanah Barnawi, Mariam Fardous, and Ali Al-Ghamdi, recently completed a scientific mission at the International Space Station (ISS) and returned to the Kingdom on Saturday morning. On May 31, Alqarni and Barnawi, the first Arab woman to orbit Earth, came back to Earth after spending eight days at the space station. During […]

Hospitality GCC UAE

An Exceptional Eid Al Adha Celebration Awaits at The Deck in voco Dubai The Palm Hotel

News Desk 2 27/06/2023

Dubai, UAE:  This Eid Al Adha, experience an unforgettable celebration at The Deck in voco Dubai The Palm Hotel. Nestled in an elegant atmosphere, The Deck offers a perfect setting to make the most of your long weekend and create cherished memories with your loved ones. Guests staying in Dubai for the Eid break will […]

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UAE Central Bank Issues AML Guidelines for Crypto and NFTs

News Editor 27/06/2023 0

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has officially issued new guidance for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. The guidance is targeted at financial institutions that regularly deal with virtual assets like cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens. The Central Bank’s new guidance highlights possible risks that may arise with dealing with virtual

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Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands to Collaborate on Green Energy

News Editor 27/06/2023 0

Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands recently signed an MoU to collaborate on green energy and hydrogen projects. Due to this agreement, the Netherlands could be the primary destination for the transportation of hydrogen derived from renewable energy from Saudi Arabia to Europe. This agreement was disclosed by Saudi Arabia’s energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, at

NEWS DESK GCC Qatar

Celebrate Eid in Qatar: Qatar Tourism Reveals Exciting Line Up of Events for Eid Al-Adha

News Desk 2 26/06/2023

Qatar Tourism has announced a vibrant and diverse schedule of events set to take place across the country in celebration of the joyous occasion, Eid Al-Adha (June 29 – July 5). Visitors from the region are sure to find something to complement their Eid Al-Adha celebrations in the line-up of initiatives organised by Qatar Tourism, […]

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Dubai Municipality launches the second edition of ‘Summer Rush’ at Al Mamzar Park

News Desk 2 26/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 June 2023 Dubai Municipality has launched today the second season of the entertainment ‘Summer Rush’ Event at Al Mamzar Beach Park, which commenced on June 26 and will run till to July 9, 2023. The event is the result of the Municipality’s efforts to offer leisure activities that foster happiness […]

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Hong Kong and UAE to Collaborate on Crypto Rules

News Editor 26/06/2023 0

Hong Kong and UAE to Collaborate on Crypto Rules: The United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong have officially announced their collaboration on crypto regulations. The representatives of the Central Banks of Hong Kong and UAE recently met in Abu Dhabi, where both jurisdictions agreed to position themselves as nations that are crypto-friendly. During the meeting, both […]

Real Estate GCC UAE

First-time Dubai developer sells out two identical towers worth over Dh204 million within days of launch

News Desk 2 26/06/2023

Dubai, June 26: First-time Dubai-based real estate company Meteroa Developers made a grand entry into Dubai’s buzzing real estate market this month by selling out its maiden projects – two identical towers – worth over a combined Dh204 million. The East Crest and 7 Park Central – both rising 19 floors above District 17 of […]

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UAE Students Use AI To Design Immersive Game Ideas At Repton Al Barsha’s Annual Creativity Festival

News Desk 2 26/06/2023

UAE, June 2023: Repton Al Barsha, part of Excella, a leading operator of high-performing K-12 schools, hosted the largest iteration of its annual Creativity Festival on Wednesday, 31 May 2023. 108 students from Years 3 to Year 6 across nine participating schools in the UAE

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Team Abu Dhabi star still chasing world title dream

News Desk 2 26/06/2023

San Nazzaro, Italy, June 26, 2023 – Team Abu Dhabi’s Thani Al Qamzi is still chasing his dream to win the F1H2O World Championship as he prepares to make his 150th race start at the Grand Prix of France in Macon next weekend. The veteran Emirati driver, who has finished championship runner-up twice and third […]

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Saudi Aviation Sector Makes a Big Impression at the 54th Paris Air Show

News Desk 2 26/06/2023

The 54th Paris Air Show started on a high note for Saudi Arabia with comprehensive participation from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) along with the Kingdom’s aviation sector companies and organizations, and air carriers. Back after a four-year-long hiatus owing to COVID-19 pandemic, the show kicked off at the Le Bourget Airport, Paris […]

Design GCC UAE

The UAE’s Ewan Architectural and Engineering Consultancy Fuses Timeless Design with Novel Technology

Jana Vos 23/06/2023

Ewan Architectural and Engineering Consultancy has recently won a Luxury Lifestyle Awards for Best Luxury Mixed-Use Architecture in Abu Dhabi, 2023 for its project, The Waterfront Mixed-Use Development in Al Zahiya.   Ewan Architectural and Engineering Consultancy is a well-known and reputable multi-disciplinary firm in the United Arab Emirates that was

Business GCC UAE

Dubai-incubated Finalrentals launches in Greece, takes company reach to 32 countries

News Desk 2 23/06/2023

Dubai, June 23:  A Dubai-incubated start-up and one of the fastest growing automobile rental networks now backed by British entities expanded its reach to 31 countries this week after launching operations in Greece. Ammar Akhtar, the founder and CEO of Finalrentals funded by DevBanc of Wales and Fuel Ventures, said it was a great step […]

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UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work Tackles HFC Emissions

News Desk 2 23/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 23, 2023: Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, chaired the second meeting of the UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work for the current year. The meeting addressed a number of key files, environmental and municipal strategies, national projects related to sustainable

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1.1 million food products registered in Dubai Municipality Food

News Desk 2 23/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 23, 2023, More than 1.1 million food products have been registered in the Food Import and Export System of Dubai Municipality said Sultan Al Taher, Acting Director of Food Safety Department in the Municipality. “As Dubai is a global tourist destination and a major hub for food trade, the emirate’s […]

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Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority inaugurates a new hospital for NMC Healthcare Group.

News Desk 2 23/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23rd June 2023: His Excellency Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, inaugurated today a new hospital for the NMC Healthcare Group at Dubai Investments Park (DIP), Dubai. The new 51-bed NMC Specialty Hospital, which spans an area of 125,000 square feet, is an extension of the […]

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Address Montgomerie Named Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in Dubai

Jana Vos 23/06/2023

Luxury Lifestyle Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious and respected awards in the luxury segment, has named Address Montgomerie a winner of the Best Luxury Boutique Hotel category in Dubai, UAE. This is the second time that the hotel has won the award, after receiving the same recognition in 2020.  The Luxury Lifestyle Awards […]