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$15-million facility set for KEZAD Abundance Solar Panel Industries has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art solar panel manufacturing facility in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) in Abu Dhabi emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The $15 million investment will see the development of a 27,000-square-metre plant in KEZAD Area A – Al […]
Prototype capsule will soar 30km Halo Space, a leading name in near space tourism, is set to conduct its sixth test flight in Saudi Arabia this September. The test flight will feature Halo Space’s prototype pressurised capsule, Aurora, ascending 30km above the Earth. The mission aims to validate critical systems developed over three years. The […]
Themed ‘15 Years on Track’ Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Dubai Metro network this September with a ‘15 Years on Track’ campaign comprising promotional and entertainment events. The Dubai Metro network began commercial operations on September 9, 2009. Keolis-MHI, the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram operator has joined […]
In the Arabian Gulf region Fast Track Solutions, a leading healthcare recruitment agency based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has branded itself the foremost expert in identifying and sourcing top-tier candidates for hospitals and medical institutions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Arabian Gulf region. A company statement noted that with over […]
Result of 500,000+ biometric eye scans Rodenstock, a global leader in eye health innovation and manufacturer of biometric ophthalmic lenses, has launched its all-new B.I.G. Norm lenses, biometric intelligent glasses powered by artificial intelligence (AI), in the Middle East market. The regional launch is in partnership with Egma, a leading ophthalmic lens company based in
RV Thuwal II will explore the Red Sea Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has agreed with Freire Shipyards to construct a new regional-class research vessel, RV Thuwal II. The ship will be built at Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, and is anticipated to be completed in 2026. RV Thuwal II […]
Y63 reveal is on September 3, 2024 Nissan Motor Corporation will host the world premiere of the all-new 2025 Nissan Patrol (Y63) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on September 3, 2024. This will be the seventh-generation reveal of the iconic 4×4 SUV. Featuring a sleek design with interlinked taillights and advanced technology, the Patrol […]
UAE’s Bayanat and Yahsat are ecstatic ICEYE, the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation operator, successfully launched four new synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites into orbit on August 16, 2024, aboard the Transporter-11 Rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The newly launched satellites, integrated via Exolaunch, are
For a Saudi research initiative Aramco has pledged $100 million over the next decade to the Saudi Arabia-based King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The investment reflects Aramco’s dedication to supporting cutting-edge research in Saudi Arabia. It also aims to accelerate innovation in the Gulf state and address some of the most urgent […]
Evolving advertising needs addressed Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an updated version of its Out-Of-Home (OOH) Advertising Manual to foster a dynamic and competitive advertising environment in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Newly launched in collaboration with Dubai Municipality and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, the
Contract is worth $400 million Riyadh Air, a Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund subsidiary, has awarded a $400 million contract for ground handling services to Saudi Ground Services as the Saudi carrier prepares for its forthcoming launch. The ground handling services contract, effective from September 1, 2024, spans 4.5 years with an option for a […]
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