Business Markets

MYCRANE and Equip9 partner on AI rollout and new market penetration

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2023 0

MoU signed at South Asia’s largest construction equipment event MYCRANE, the Dubai-based digital crane rental platform, and Equip9, the India-headquartered online platform that connects operators, rentals, mechanics, and more in an app, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Excon,

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Saudi imaging and printing market set to quadruple by 2030

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

Driven by growing consumer demand and a surge in businesses setting up base or relocating to Saudi Arabia in line with Vision 2030, the Saudi imaging market is set to quadruple in size by 2030, according to recent reports, historical sales data, prevailing market trends and local expert insights from Canon Middle East & Turkey. […]

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Aroma King continues its expansion in Europe’s vaping markets

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Aroma King, a leading vape brand based in Poland, has unveiled its latest disposable product, The Cosmic Max, further expanding its presence in Europe. Since 2020, Aroma King has rapidly made its mark on the European vaping scene. Its product, the Cosmic Max, has gained traction across the European markets, including Spain, France, Belgium, and […]

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UAE and China’s Hainan Province sign multiple trade deals

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

 The signing of four major private-sector agreements will boost the rapidly expanding trade and investment ties between the UAE and the Chinese province of Hainan. A signing ceremony took place during the Hainan Promotion Conference in Dubai. It was attended by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and […]

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UAE delegation visits Hong Kong Science Park

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) welcomed an official UAE delegation led by the Minister of Economy, marking a milestone in the Middle East and Hong Kong relations and further deepening the collaboration between the Hong Kong innovation and technology ecosystem with the Middle East. Al Marri was in Hong Kong to attend […]

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HONOR CEO pays a visit to the Middle East region

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

In a reflection of HONOR’s strong commitment to the Middle East and desire to broaden and deepen collaboration, George Zhao, the CEO of HONOR Device, recently visited the Middle East region. During this visit, he engaged in discussions with strategic partners to nurture relationships and identify potential avenues for cooperation. This visit follows HONOR’s

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UAE supports GCC efforts to accelerate trade, industrial & investment integration & promote non-oil sector growth

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led the UAE delegation participating in the 65th GCC Trade Cooperation Committee meeting, the 51st GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee meeting, and the sixth meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardization. The UAE delegation that attended these meetings in Salalah, Oman, included Abdullah

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Mariam Almheiri heads UAE delegation at G77+China Summit in Cuba

News Desk 1 18/09/2023

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, headed the UAE delegation to the G77+China Summit, held in Cuba, where she met Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and ministers and senior officials worldwide. Almheiri affirmed that COP28, being hosted by the UAE, is an opportunity to turn the world’s collective focus to conclude […]

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Hyundai Motor Group donates AED3.68m for Morocco and Libya natural disasters

Arnold Pinto 18/09/2023 0

Amount collected from four Hyundai affiliates Hyundai Motor Group has donated AED3.68 million ($1.1 million) to assist Morocco and Libya in their recovery efforts following the recent severe earthquakes and floods in the two North African nations. The donated amount comes from the four affiliates of Hyundai Motor Group – Hyundai Motor Company, Kia, Hyundai […]

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Do you know the US is the #1 country for migrants since 1970?

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023 0

India had the most people living abroad in 2020 According to the UN’s latest data published in the latest World Migration Report 2022, the United States has been the number one country for migrants from across the globe since 1970. The report confirms that the number of foreign-born people in the continental United States has increased more […]

Automotive Markets

Motul flows into the Middle East with NGEN range of engine oil

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

New lineup comprises bio-sourced and premium regenerated base oils Motul, a world leader in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-tech engine oils, has launched its NGEN engine oil range in the Middle East region. The NGEN range is made of bio-sourced and premium regenerated base oils for passenger hybrid cars and motorcycles. The lubricant […]

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One million users sign up for Saudi Arabia’s first social network

News Desk 1 10/09/2023 0

Jaco platform aiming for 5 million users by the year-end September 10, 2023: In his first appearance on the business stage of Saudi Arabia’s first social network, Jaco’, Saudi entrepreneur Fahd Al-Shidi, the project supervisor, announced that the team expects to reach five million users soon. Al-Shidi added that Jaco’s ability to collect of more […]

Tech Markets

Middle East’s digital economy set to touch $780bn in 2030

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023 0

Software, internet, and data centres standout sectors The latest information technology report issued by UBS – the largest global wealth manager – has identified the Middle East as the next significant digital frontier market in global tech. The UBS AG Singapore branch and UBS Financial Services prepared and released the report, part of a TechGPT […]

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Arab nations urged to align their economies on global trends

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023 0

Ministers of economy meet at Arab League HQ in Cairo The UAE has called for reformulating Arab economies policies and programmes to align with global trends. This was the message of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy when he addressed the 112th session of the Economic and Social Council of the Arab […]

Automotive Markets

A US customer buys the five millionth Jeep Wrangler SUV

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023 0

Landmark achievement coincides with 2024 Jeep Wrangler launch In the United States, a retail customer in Camden, New Jersey, has purchased the five millionth Jeep Wrangler, a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe 20th anniversary edition in Earl exterior paint. Announcing the record-breaking sale on August 31, 2023, the Jeep automotive brand stated that the new owner […]

Business Markets

Forex.com forecasts a positive economic outlook for the GCC region in the second half of 2023

Arnold Pinto 28/08/2023 0

The six GCC countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE – are exhibiting a positive economic outlook for the second half of 2023 (H2 2023) thanks to several factors, including oil prices, according to new research conducted by Forex.com. Based in New Jersey, Forex.com is part of New York-based financial services […]

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More power to the Global South as 5 MEA countries will join the BRICS bloc

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023 0

A record five Middle East and Africa (MEA) countries will formally join BRICS – the bloc of five major emerging economies – from January 1, 2024. The five MEA nations are Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). BRICS currently comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. South Africa joined the group in 2010, […]

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World to have 1.5 billion inbound roaming connections in 2024

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2023 0

Juniper Research predicts there will be more than 1.5 billion inbound roaming connections globally in 2024, which are expected to rise to 2.4 billion by 2028.  In its newly released global report, ‘Roaming Intelligence Centre’: Global Wholesale Roaming Market 2023-2028’, the UK-based specialist in identifying and appraising new high-growth market sectors within