Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The Regional Conference (RECO) of WMO’s Regional Association II (Asia), hosted by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), concluded today in Abu Dhabi by issuing a high-level statement in support of the UN initiative ‘Early Warning for All’. The statement
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Abu Dhabi, 17 March 2023: The UAE and the Russian Federation agreed to enhance cooperation in priority sectors and exchange experiences and knowledge in the fields of innovation, environment, and education to promote sustainable economic growth. This came during the 11th UAE-Russia Joint Committee meeting focusing on economic and technology sectors. The meeting was held
Dubai, UAE, 16 March, 2022: The Circular Packaging Association (CPA), a public-private partnership across the packaging value chain, has announced its official launch in the UAE. The launch – planned ahead of Global Recycling Day on March 18th – was officiated by Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, in […]
March 16, 2023: The Elite Cars, one of the most renowned multi-brand luxury car dealerships in the UAE, launched the all-new ‘Jetour Dashing’, a sleek designed luxury SUV integrated with latest in technology and innovative features. The new model adds to the company’s impressive portfolio of high-end vehicles. The all-new Jetour Dashing is powered by a […]
Qatar, March 16, 2023: Alef Education, a UAE-based global education technology provider, participated as a diamond sponsor at the Qatar STEM Education Summit, underscoring its commitment to advancing innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence to advance education and enable personalized learning experiences that improve learning outcomes. The summit, held
Dubai – March 16, 2023 – In line with the national digitalisation agenda under the Saudi Vision 2030, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) and Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims at supporting 30,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi […]
March 16, 2023– Saudi German Health, a leading healthcare group in the MENA region, inaugurated its latest hospital in Makkah under the patronage and presence of His Royal Highness, Prince Badr bin Sultan Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Makkah Province. The facility is outfitted with the latest medical technologies to provide locals and visitors from […]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The second edition of the Financial Sector Conference (FSC 2023) opened today in Riyadh, welcoming over 3000 participants from around the world to discuss the way ahead for the global financial community under the conference theme of “Promising Financial Prospects.” Welcoming delegates to the conference Saudi Minister of Finance HE Mohammed […]
Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) announced today that it is expanding its distribution line-up in Saudi Arabia as it looks to revive its footprint in the Kingdom and establish the right level of resources to meet the growing demand for its industry-leading products and solutions. Just recently, Panasonic also revealed that it […]
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — D3 Security, the leader in smart security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR), today announced that it will be showcasing its innovative technology at the Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC) in Dubai from March 14th-16th. The D3 Security team will be in booth number D65, hosted by their partners TRINEXIA.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 15, 2023: Mubadala Health Dubai, Mubadala Health’s first strategic expansion outside the emirate of Abu Dhabi, successfully completed its first surgery using a ground-breaking approach to deliver a precision dose of anesthetic. This reduced the patient’s recovery time, enabling a quick discharge and minimal discomfort. The patient’s
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 15 March 2023: The UAE Banks Federation, the representative and voice of UAE banks, organised a meeting with the Chief of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Group United States Department of the Treasury, Mr. Ryan Brick and the accompanying delegation. Senior cybersecurity officials from the US Department of the Treasury and […]
Dubai, 15 March 2023: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) is igniting the digital future of the UAE’s banking sector by empowering its own workforce. In collaboration with PwC’s Academy, the talent and skills development business of PwC, the bank has launched a transformative Digital Accelerator Programme, designed to equip its employees with the digital
Dubai, UAE, 15 March 2023 Dubai Municipality is preparing to launch the Hatta Souq event on 17th March, which is the first of its kind in the region, with the aim of supporting and encouraging Hatta’s merchants and small entrepreneurs and displaying their products, strengthening the Souq’s position and increasing the attraction of visitors and […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Biban 2023 — Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum — has brought leading entities from around the world together to sign a series of landmark agreements worth approximately $13.8 billion in support of the startup community. Organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi […]
Dubai, March 14, 2023: In the backdrop of the accelerated energy transition to achieve the Net Zero goal by 2050 as well as the exponential growth in infrastructure development and construction activities in the UAE, the minerals and metals industry is estimated to grow at a rate of over 3 per cent, touching an estimated […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — After four days of fierce competition, with 100 up-and-coming startups representing 53 countries, one has emerged the victor of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC). White Helmet, a company that provides a platform to manage and monitor construction operations remotely, from anywhere and at any time, returns home with a US$300,000 share […]
Dubai, UAE; 14 March 2023: The Dubai Sustainable Finance Working Group (DSFWG), established in 2019 by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the leading financial market across the region, has published three new reports that aim […]
The dog food sale in the UAE is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.4 percent to US$69.2 million in 2026, up from US$39 million recorded sale in 2021, according to a report by Euromonitor International, primarily driven by the influx of international premium branded plant-based dog food, such as […]
Sharjah – March 14, 2023: The Interschool Football Championship 2023, under the aegis of Medcare Hospital Sharjah and the UAE School Sports Association (UAESUSF), concluded in Sharjah with 288 students from 24 schools in the Emirate, displaying their best talent in an incredible sporting competition. The two-weekend long championship, staged at the Manthena American School