Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Sunreef Yachts Middle East has entered into cooperation with RAK Maritime City for the development of a new facility in Ras Al Khaimah. The signature ceremony was in the presence of Sheikhs, dignitaries and industry professionals. This initiative is an
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Over the past weeks, Saudi Arabia has been providing virtual health assistance to earthquake survivors in Syria and Turkey. It is part of the international relief effort following the disaster. The Kingdom was at the front of the aid effort from the start. It sent planes with food, shelter, and emergency services like medical supplies. […]
The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of the Kingdom has announced the establishment of the New Murabba Development Co., which will build a new residential, commercial, and entertainment district in the centre of Riyadh. The New Murabba project’s design focuses on sustainability, with green spaces and paths for walking and biking that will improve
Dubai is increasing its efforts to become a global manufacturing and industrial hub and attract major investments in key industries such asutilize technologies aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment. These efforts are in line with the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, which projects a $5 billion increase in the industrial sector by 2030. Dubai’s industrial
Dubai Municipality has announced the launching of the Ramadan Souq event at Old Municipality Street in Deira, on March 5, welcoming the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. The event, which is scheduled to run every day from 10 am to 8 pm until March 15, aims to preserve the unique traditions, heritage, and customs of […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February – Novotel Dubai Al Barsha reveals a delectable iftar feast this Ramadan where guests can immerse in the rich and aromatic flavours of Arabia. A generous spread filled with Arab delicacies; this feast will feature a wide variety of traditional dishes inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Arab cuisine […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Biban, Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference, takes place between March 9 and March 13, 2023, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Biban held its first edition in 2017, and is organized by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE; March 02, 2023: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, starts its direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Baku in Azerbaijan. The direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport with a frequency of three flights per week, starting from September 13, 2023. Schedule to […]
BOTIM, the region’s first Ultra app, has announced a strategic collaboration with musafir.com, the UAE’s leading online travel agency, to provide a more straightforward and reliable process for visitors to the UAE to apply and receive tourist visas. The agreement was signed by Abdallah Abu Sheikh, CEO of BOTIM and Co-Founder of its parent company […]
Esameyoon recognizes Saudi entrepreneurs who have achieved success in the business world. Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Subaie and Sons Investment Co. (MASIC) started the event in 2019. This year’s event brought together leaders from both the public and private sectors. Participants included Saudi Industrial Development Fund CEO Prince Sultan bin Khalid bin
Sharjah – March 1, 2023 – Sharjah Airport Authority held its meeting under the theme of ‘Moving Forward Together’ to recognize the valuable contributions of its media and strategic partners in delivering exceptional travel experiences and services to passengers. The meeting was attended by H.E. Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority; H.E. […]
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the unified representative body and voice of banks in the UAE, organised a virtual workshop on combating trade-and-credit-documents-based money laundering as part of its ongoing efforts to improve frameworks and procedures necessary to develop and maintain the highest levels of compliance and risk management at member banks. Held on 28th
March 01, 2023– The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) co-organised a networking event to promote Brazilian halal products in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of the “Halal do Brasil” project. The event, which aimed to increase Brazilian companies’ participation in the
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has chosen anti-financial crime compliance specialist Napier to upgrade the screening services they employ with Napier Client Screening. With the next-generation solution, the DIFC Authority will benefit
28 February 2023, Sharjah: Bank of Sharjah PJSC (Abu Dhabi SE: BOS) (the “Bank” or the “Group”), one of the leading commercial banks in the UAE, was awarded the J.P. Morgan Chase Bank US Dollar Clearing Elite Quality Recognition for best-in-class straight-through processing (STP) rates for the full year of 2022. The award recognises Bank […]
Dubai, UAE, February 28, 2023 As part of the UAE Innovation Month, Dubai Municipality organised a series of interactive sessions, forums and workshops to nurture creativity and innovative ideas while celebrating and encouraging innovators. The event was attended by His Excellency Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, as well as other senior
DUBAI, UAE, FEBRUARY 28, 2023 – Speciality food and beverage solutions firm, Beluga Hospitality has announced its launch in the UAE today. Established by Brian Voelzing, a seasoned chef and reputable F&B professional, Beluga Hospitality will work alongside soon-to-be and existing restauranteurs to enhance their offering and support them along the pre-opening and
Dubai, UAE, February 28, 2023: Global IT consultancy, Mint Group, and UAE’s leading enterprise system integrator, MDS Computers (Part of MDS SI), today announced a strategic partnership aimed at extending the reach and enhancing the offerings of both companies. The partnership will leverage the expertise and resources of both companies to deliver innovative solutions and
Saudi Arabia, February 27, 2023: Brands For Less (BFL) Group, one of the leading off-price and multi-brand retailers of the region, expanded its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new store in Othaim Mall Rabwa, Riyadh; in light with the increasing retail activities across the country. The new store was inaugurated on […]
Dubai, 27 February 2023: The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (the “SLC”) has organized a range of events and workshops during the UAE Innovation Month. These included internal and external activities, and joint initiatives involving the participation of strategic partners, that focused on innovation and sustainability, scientific research and