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Poultry Expo In Riyadh Aims To Boost Vision 2030 Objectives

News Editor 15/05/2023 0

Poultry Expo In Riyadh Aims To Boost Vision 2030 Objectives: The second Middle East Poultry Expo will take place in Saudi Arabia from May 1-3 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event will hold under the patronage of Abdulrahman Al-Fadli, Minister of Environment,

Business GCC Qatar

QF partner Texas A&M at Qatar graduates 126 engineers

Middle East News 247 15/05/2023

Doha, Qatar — Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, graduated 126 engineers during commencement exercises held 11 May at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The Class of 2023 includes 112 students who graduated with bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum

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First Championship In The US: Saudi Robotics Teams Impress Crowds

News Editor 15/05/2023 0

First Championship In The US: Saudi Robotics Teams Impress Crowds: Saudi robotics team achieved global recognition at a highly esteemed robotics competition in Houston, US. The George R. Brown Convention Center in Texas hosted the 2023 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship from April 19-22. FIRST Championship: Recognizing Creativity

NEWS DESK GCC Saudi Arabia

A Saudi Designer Drives Sustainable Fashion With 3D Technology

News Editor 15/05/2023 0

A Saudi Designer Drives Sustainable Fashion With 3D Technology: Ghaydaa Majdaly, a fashion designer from Saudi Arabia, is utilizing 3D Technology to create and produce clothing. This approach is not only conserving resources but also promoting sustainability in the country. Majdaly faced challenges in her daily life due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she channeled her

Sustainability GCC Lifestyle NEWS DESK UAE

UAE Introduces New Green Education Strategy For Schools To Enhance Efforts Against Climate Change

News Editor 15/05/2023 0

UAE Introduces New Green Education Strategy For Schools To Enhance Efforts Against Climate Change: By establishing a worldwide eco-education program, the UAE is making a huge contribution to educating the next generation about the value of conserving our planet. The Green Education Partnership program, announced by the Ministry of Education, incorporates partnerships

Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Global Partnerships and Sustainable Financing Top Agenda at IsDB Group 2023 Annual Meetings in Jeddah

Middle East News 247 15/05/2023

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Policymakers and business leaders from around the world are deliberating over how to tackle obstacles to sustainable development during the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group’s Annual Meetings underway in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Held under the theme, “Partnerships to Fend off Crises,” the 48th edition of the annual meetings has […]

Energy GCC UAE

Sharjah Waste to Energy plant achieves major milestones

News Desk 2 15/05/2023

The Sharjah Waste to Energy plant, a first of its kind project in the Middle East, has achieved multiple landmark milestones since its inauguration a year ago. Tied to the Sharjah electrical grid, the plant has generated enough energy to power over 2,000 homes per year while offsetting 150,000 tons of CO2 emissions. Around 60 […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) launched in Dubai to commemorate UAE-India CEPA

News Desk 2 15/05/2023

 The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has launched a first-of-its-kind India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in the UAE during a special event to commemorate the first anniversary of the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Announced during the CEPA Beyond Trade celebration, IJEX will provide a platform for India’s micro,

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Dubai Municipality starts Deira Clocktower roundabout restoration

News Desk 2 15/05/2023

Dubai Municipality announced the beginning of development of the Deira Clocktower roundabout. The project involves renovation of the roundabout to improve its aesthetic appeal by integrating hard floors with greenery and multicolored lighting along with upgrading the design of the water fountain. The project reflects the Municipality’s commitment to utilize its full

Hospitality GCC UAE

Enjoy May with a List of Novotel Dubai Al Barsha Deals

News Desk 2 11/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2023 – Novotel Dubai Al Barsha announces its list of ongoing offers that guests can enjoy during May. Situated in the heart of Dubai, the hotel is the go-to destination for travellers and residents alike looking for a home away from escape. Novotel Dubai Al Barsha’s outlets; 365 and Deck […]

Business GCC UAE

Dubai Chambers Inaugurates Sydney Office, Signs Trade-boosting MoU

News Desk 2 11/05/2023

Dubai, UAE – Today saw a double announcement at Dubai Chambers – firstly, the opening of a new international office in Sydney, Australia by Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Dubai Chambers and the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce & […]

Tech GCC UAE

UAE Employees Demand Better Support from IT Teams

News Desk 2 11/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 11 May 2023 – A new report by Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH), today revealed a surprising juxtaposition for IT teams in the UAE. While on average, IT service requests from employees in the country are resolved 20% faster than the global average, when it came to the employee satisfaction[1], the […]

Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Ash & Maple Management Partners with LocalEyes, Strengthening Middle East Presence and Enhancing Local Content & Economic Offset Consulting in Saudi Arabia

Middle East News 247 11/05/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 10 May 2023 — Ash & Maple Management (A&M), a leading global management consulting firm, is delighted to announce its strategic alliance with LocalEyes, a distinguished Local Content and Economic Participation consulting firm headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A&M, a Zurich-based global management consulting firm, addresses

Entertainment GCC Lifestyle UAE

Abu Dhabi to host 2023 MPL MENA Spring Split Playoffs at Pixoul Gaming in Al Qana

News Desk 2 10/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 10 May 2023: Al Qana’s Pixoul Gaming, the Middle East’s first integrated and immersive VR entertainment destination and Esports Academy, is the official venue partner for the 2023 MPL MENA Spring Split Playoffs hosted by MOONTON Games, publisher and developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, the biggest mobile multiplayer online

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

UAE and Thailand Agree to Launch CEPA Negotiations

News Desk 2 10/05/2023

Dubai, UAE – May 10, 2023: His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and His Excellency Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand, have signed a joint statement agreeing to launch negotiations to establish a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two […]

NEWS DESK GCC Kuwait

KUWAIT PLEDGES US$ 16 MILLION TO WFP TO PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE TO THE MOST VULNERABLE IN SYRIA AND TÜRKIYE

News Desk 2 09/05/2023

KUWAIT – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a recent contribution of US$16 million from the Government of Kuwait to support people in Syria and Türkiye who have been worst affected by the February earthquake in the region. In Türkiye, WFP will use the funds to provide food assistance for around 150,000 crisis-affected […]

Business GCC UAE

Intuit QuickBooks Launches QuickBooks Online Accountant in More Than 170 Countries Around the World, Including United Arab Emirates

Middle East News 247 09/05/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Intuit QuickBooks today announces global free access to QuickBooks Online Accountant (QBOA), enabling accounting professionals in 170 countries to move to the cloud faster, scale their practices and bring more value to their clients and the wider economy. Accounting professionals make a huge contribution to the economy at a

Food & Beverage GCC UAE

Homegrown vegan café Planet Terra reveals Dubai expansion

News Desk 2 09/05/2023

DUBAI, UAE, MAY 9, 2023 – Dubai’s very own homegrown vegan eatery, Planet Terra has revealed its plans to expand within the city, with the opening of its second location confirmed at Ibis World Trade Centre Hotel in the coming weeks. After recently celebrating its one-year opening anniversary at the earth-friendly café’s first location in […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Dubai Municipality’s mobile air quality monitoring vehicle receives ISO certificate

News Desk 2 09/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 09 May 2023 Dubai Municipality’s mobile air quality monitoring vehicle obtained the ISO 17025 certificate concerning general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It is the first mobile laboratory in the field of monitoring the air environment to obtain this certificate in the UAE, which is a

Business GCC UAE

UAE and Vietnam discuss strengthening of economic cooperation

News Desk 2 08/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, 8 May 2023: H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a meeting with H.E. Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Vietnamese Vice President, to discuss the strengthening of economic partnership between the two countries by boosting trade and investment exchanges. The meeting was attended by H.E. Khalid Muhammad Balama, Governor of UAE […]