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Nakheel sponsors UAE Tour 2024 prestigious White Jersey

PR News Desk 16/02/2024

Nakheel, the world leading master developer, is sponsoring the UAE Tour 2024, the only UCI World Tour cycling race in the Middle East, for the sixth consecutive year. Nakheel is sponsoring the prestigious White Jersey, which will be awarded to the best young rider under the age of 25 on each

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Dubai International Boat Show 2024 to converge the world’s leisure yachting industry

PR News Desk 16/02/2024

Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), the largest, and most established marine and lifestyle event in the Middle East, is readying its anchor ahead of docking at the iconic Dubai Harbour district from 28 February – 3 March 2024. Celebrating its landmark 30th edition, the UAE’s most extravagant international boat show will feature more than 1,000 […]

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Kia Announces its Partnership of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024TM in Dubai

PR News Desk 16/02/2024

Kia Corporation proudly announces its partnership of the 12th edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024TM, solidifying its longstanding partnership with FIFA. The event will take place in Dubai, UAE, from February 15 to February 25, at Dubai Design District (D3). As a leading mobility solutions provider, Kia is committed to aligning with […]

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London Business School Hosts Inaugural Research Symposium in Dubai

PR News Desk 15/02/2024

London Business School (LBS) brought together leading academics from Europe and the UAE to share the latest in finance and economic thinking at its inaugural LBS Middle East Research Symposium (MERS). The conference, held yesterday (14 February) at the School’s Dubai campus, centred on ‘Research Insights for a Volatile Economic Environment’. Academic experts

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THE UAE POLO FEDERATION CUP TOURNAMENT CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF THE 2024 EDITION

PR News Desk 15/02/2024

The UAE Polo Federation, the official governing body of the sport of polo in the United Arab Emirates announces the return of the 2024 UAE Polo Federation Cup tournament on February 13 – 25, 2024, with six teams partaking in the competition. The federation was established to promote and improve polo in the region, through […]

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Microsoft UAE to host exclusive ‘Build: AI Day’ event in Dubai

PR News Desk 15/02/2024

Microsoft UAE today announced that it is bringing its ‘Microsoft Build: AI Day’ tour to the UAE. The event, an AI-focused extension of Microsoft’s annual flagship developer event brand, Microsoft Build, takes place February 20, 2024 at the iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai, uniting government officials, technologists, innovators, IT decision-makers, and business

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UAE participates in 113th Arab Economic & Social Council meeting reiterating support for joint efforts

PR News Desk 15/02/2024

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, led the UAE delegation at the 113th Arab Economic and Social Council meeting held at the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo, chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and attended by delegations from member states. The meeting discussed strengthening of Arab cooperation on […]

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Guinea’s Round Table of Donors in Dubai: A Testament to Global Confidence

PR News Desk 15/02/2024

The Republic of Guinea is poised to make a significant leap towards achieving its ambitious development goals with the upcoming Round Table of Donors (RTD) event, scheduled for February 15-16, 2024, at the prestigious Ritz Carlton Dubai Hotel. Organised by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, this event has already garnered an overwhelming response […]

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ROAD TO MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN FACILITATES GROWTH OF UAE TENNIS AND INSPIRES NEXT GENERATION

PR News Desk 15/02/2024

While the headlines at this year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open were dominated by the likes of Ons Jabeur, Emma Raducanu and eventual winner Elena Rybakina, a community initiative created to provide a pathway for aspiring players within the UAE to improve and enhance their skills allowed participants to compete for an array of incredible prizes, […]

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Decoding safety: Demystifying the UAE and KSA building codes for developers and architects

PR News Desk 15/02/2024

With the infrastructure of the UAE and Saudi Arabia growing at a rapid rate, so is the need for the construction industry to focus on safe, secure, and sustainable practices. Building codes are one of the primary defence mechanisms in relation to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures, addressing critical safety aspects such […]

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Emirates, Saudia, WhatsApp top MENA Best Brand Rankings

Arnold Pinto 15/02/2024

YouGov BrandIndex lists the rankings Emirates in the UAE, Saudia (Saudi Airlines) in Saudi Arabia, and WhatsApp in Egypt have been rated as the top-ranked brands by consumers, according to YouGov’s newly released Best Brand Rankings 2024. Emirates cruises in the UAE with an Index score of 60.7, Saudia takes off in Saudi Arabia with […]

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ZAYED AWARD FOR HUMAN FRATERNITY AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI SIGN MOU

PR News Desk 14/02/2024

Secretary GeneralHis ExcellencyJudge Mohamed Abdelsalam and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Vice Chancellor Mariët Westermann have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen mutual cooperation and establish joint projects and activities to promote the values of human fraternity. The MoU marks the launch of the joint program ‘Sounds of Human Fraternity’,

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ALBA ARRIVING SOON TO DUBAI’S OPERA PLAZA

PR News Desk 14/02/2024

ALBA, an exquisite Pan-Asian restaurant with a European flair by MetaFoodies Hospitality Group, is set to make its grand debut at Dubai Opera Plaza this March. The trendsetting venue skilfully blends the comfort of street food with a gastronomic European touch, harkening back to the historical encounter of East meeting West in the 19th century. […]

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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi introduces Focal One High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

PR News Desk 14/02/2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 network, has introduced High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) in Abu Dhabi, adding to its wide range of advanced treatment options available for prostate cancer. The Focal One HIFU therapy is a revolutionary non-surgical procedure that offers patients a minimally invasive alternative to care. Focal One HIFU therapy utilizes

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26,000 Students Compete in Abu Dhabi Sports Championship

PR News Desk 14/02/2024

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) kicks off the Abu Dhabi Sports Championship for Schools and Universities with the third annual edition bringing together 26,000 students and aspiring athletes from across the emirate. The tournament has significantly expanded in its scope this year to feature an impressive line-up of 10 individual sports […]

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Digital Maturity to Dominate ManageEngine Dubai User Conference

PR News Desk 14/02/2024

ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, will make digital maturity the highlight of its 12th Dubai User Conference to be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, on February 20–21, 2024. “Every organization must forge its own, unique path to digital maturity, balancing the benefits of digital technology against

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Oman and Etihad Rail Company partners with Al Jazeera Steel

Arnold Pinto 14/02/2024

MoU signed for rail transport between Oman and UAE Oman and Etihad Rail Company (OER), the developer and operator of the UAE-Oman Rail Network, has entered an agreement with Al Jazeera Steel Products (AJSP), a leading Oman-based steel structural products and tube manufacturer, for the transportation of raw materials and finished products on the railway […]

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WHO Director-General’s speech at the World Governments Summit 2024

PR News Desk 14/02/2024

By Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Your Highnesses, Your Excellencies, Dear colleagues and friends, Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.  I thank Your Highnesses for your hospitality, for your steadfast support for the World Health Organization and global health, and for the opportunity to address you today.  It’s a great pleasure to be back in Dubai. I

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From Berlin to Dubai, Luca Musto Lights Up Moe’s on the 5th this Friday

PR News Desk 13/02/2024

Moe’s on the 5th presents Luca Musto this Friday, February 16, hailing from the dynamic and thriving music scene of Berlin. A fan of soul, jazz and blues, Musto merges influences with his electronic/slow-house music, creating grooving beats and hypnotic melodies that ensure an electric night that you won’t forget. Musto effortlessly weaves together the

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After a successful record-breaking edition, Middle East Film & Comic Con will return to Abu Dhabi in April 2025

PR News Desk 13/02/2024

Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC), the region’s largest pop culture festival, concluded its 12th edition, breaking last year’s attendance records as thousands gathered at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) for a weekend celebrating the entire community and passion of pop culture, from film, TV, sci-fi, anime and manga to cosplay, gaming, comics