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CABSAT returns to Dubai World Trade Centre for 2023

News Desk 2 13/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 13, 2023   CABSAT 2023, the flagship event for broadcast, satellite, content creation, production, distribution, and digital media and entertainment industries is set to attract more than 14,000 visitors, 340 exhibitors, and 120 speakers, and have

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Sharjah Finance Department honours 36 winners in the fifth round of the Financial Performance Excellence Award

Middle East News 247 10/02/2023

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates — His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Finance Department (SFD), witnessed the honouring ceremony for the winners of the fifth round of the distinguished Financial Performance Excellence Award, organized by the SFD to promote a culture of excellence in government financial performance. The awards follow the

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VAT will remain key sourceof revenue for UAE

News Desk 2 10/02/2023

Dubai, Feb. 10: Value-added Tax (VAT) will continue being the primary revenue-generating tax for the UAE for the next few years, according to a report published by WTS Dhruva Consultants on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of VAT. The total revenue distributed at the state level in the UAE for VAT has amounted to […]

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DigiLens Inc. CEO Chris Pickett to Speak at World Government Summit in Dubai

Middle East News 247 10/02/2023

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — DigiLens Inc., a global leader in head-worn holographic smartglasses and waveguide technology, is honored to announce that CEO Chris Pickett has been invited by the Government of Dubai to speak at this year’s World Government Summit, held from February 13 to 15, on the power of virtual societies to solve the world’s greatest […]

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches new route to Kolkata in India

News Desk 2 09/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE; February 09, 2023: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new direct route connecting the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi to Kolkata city in India. The new flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Kolkata Airport will operate three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, […]

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Innovation and sustainability sparked in UAE students

News Desk 2 08/02/2023

UAE, 8 February 2023: natrlTM box water,the UAE’s first boxed mineral water brand, successfully concluded the inaugural natrlTM eco-architect awards 2022/2023, proudly announcing the winners of the Junior and Senior categories at a gala ceremony held at Media Rotana Dubai on Saturday, 4 February 2023. Siblings, Reissa and Raja Pardede from Repton Abu Dhabi attained

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Rising UAE star backs Dubai facility to provide springboard

News Desk 2 08/02/2023

Dubai, UAE, 8 February, 2023: Young UAE racing enthusiasts dreaming of a career as a Formula One driver have been given fresh incentive with the launch of a new esports centre designed to speed the journey into competitive motor sport. Immersive Esports, a state-of-the-art destination for sim racing enthusiasts now open on Dubai’s Umm Suqeim […]

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UAE Announces Plan to Invest $15 Billion in Low Carbon Energy Push

News Editor 08/02/2023 0

The world is increasingly paying attention to climate change. More countries are devising methods to reduce the effects of global warming, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is not left out. The government recently announced its intention to invest as much as $15 billion in its low-carbon energy drive. This investment was made through the […]

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Sharjah Airport secures leading position among airports that have returned to pre-pandemic operating levels

News Desk 2 07/02/2023

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 7, February 2023 Sharjah Airport experienced a remarkable growth in the previous year achieving the Authority’s primary objectives of revamping the Emirate’s tourism sector as well as elevating the airport’s status as one of the top five airports in the region. Passenger traffic witnessed a growth rate of 84.73 per cent, […]

Food & Beverage GCC UAE

Promotion of European honey at 10 locations in Dubai

News Desk 2 07/02/2023

The European financed campaign “EU Bee Honey” aims to promote the high-quality European Bee Honey, being produced with the highest quality and food safety standards and reach as many consumers as possible to increase the product awareness and offer them the opportunity to savor the European bee honey exceptional taste. Europe is the most important […]

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Emirates Islamic to accelerate FinTech innovation in the UAE

News Desk 2 07/02/2023

Dubai, 7 February, 2023: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has launched a global FinTech accelerator campaign in collaboration with the world’s leading innovation platform, Plug and Play Abu Dhabi. The campaign is a call to action for leading Islamic FinTechs and financial startups with propositions that can enhance […]

Education GCC UAE

IFHC hosts educational workshop for veterinary students at the UAE University

Middle East News 247 07/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) hosted a special conservation outreach workshop on the crucial importance of veterinary science in wildlife conservation for students at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) University, featuring leading veterinary

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UAE students believe earning a Professional Certificate

News Desk 2 06/02/2023

Dubai, UAE – 06 February 2023: With advances in digitalization, data, and artificial intelligence expected to create up to 97 million new jobs while displacing 85 million existing roles, the need for large-scale skills development has never been greater. In this context, Coursera, a global online learning platform, led a student and employer-focused survey that […]

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Dubai selects Oracle Cerner and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to provide EMR solutions

News Desk 2 06/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) – 6 February 2023 — King’s College Hospital London – Dubai (KCH Dubai) today announced a strategic collaboration to help accelerate innovation with Oracle Cerner. As part of the agreement, Oracle Cerner will utilize Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services via the Oracle Cloud Dubai Region to operate and manage the […]

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EEG mobilises the nation on UAE’s National Environment Day

News Desk 2 06/02/2023

Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) organised a special edition of Clean UAE to usher in the “Year of Sustainability”, which was recently announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, The President of the UAE. It was held on 4th February to commemorate the UAE National Environment Day. The campaign continued the effective partnership […]

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Akademy Announces Exclusive Line-Up

News Desk 2 06/02/2023

Akademy, the exclusive intellectual member’s circle, celebrated its official launch in the UAE during a private opening held yesterday at the Dubai Opera. The ceremony united the world’s finest academic, creative and business thought leaders, introducing the private club to the region. A special performance by Dana Al Fardan, Qatar’s first female composer, and

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Yango launches its own loyalty programme in the UAE – Yango Plus

News Desk 2 03/02/2023

Dubai, 03 February 2023: Yango, an international ride-hailing app, announces the launch of its own loyalty programme for Dubai: Yango Plus. The programme is available for all users and aims to make each ride even more pleasant and rewarding. The programme allows any Yango user who joins it via the app to receive 10% from […]

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VOX Cinemas and Ski Dubai launch Valentine’s Day packages

News Desk 2 03/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 February 2023: Love is in the air at VOX Cinemas and Ski Dubai. Whether you’re looking for a romantic in-cinema dinner for two, a playful daycation in the snow, or a Galentine’s Day on the slopes, we’ve got one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day packages to make you fall in love with the […]

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One step closer to making UAE the region’s startup hub – Zurich Innovation Championship

News Desk 2 02/02/2023

The fourth edition of the global startup competition aims at attracting startups looking to collaborate with Zurich on the future of insurance. Zurich launches the fourth edition of its global startup competition, the Zurich Innovation Championship. Startups can sign up here until Feb. 27 in five categories expected to shape the future of insurance. First […]

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Dubai Municipality’s Mobile Food Testing Lab continues inspections

News Desk 2 02/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 02, 2023 Dubai Municipality’s Mobile Food Testing Lab is continuing to conduct inspections to guarantee food safety and quality in the Global Village. This comes as part of the Municipality’s efforts to develop the food safety system in the Emirate of Dubai and boost its position as a global role […]