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24 OF DUBAI’S BEST FOOD POP UP’S COME TOGETHER AT THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN OF CANTEENX IN AN ALL-NEW EDITION THIS DSF

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The most extraordinary season of the highly anticipated Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is now in full bloom, with an action-packed calendar brimming with non-stop, day-in-day-out, fun-filled moments for everyone, every day and in every corner of the city. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail

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Qatar Airways Celebrates Dual Milestone, Combining Starlink with the Launch of Flights to Toronto, Canada

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Qatar Airways is marking two historic milestones: new flights to Toronto Canada, and more Starlink-enabled aircraft than ever before. The airline’s inaugural flight to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) – a Starlink-enabled Boeing 777 – landed today, officially marking the launch of three weekly non-stop flights from the World’s Best Airport as voted by Skytrax

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UAE’s first lithium battery recycling plant announced at Automechanika Dubai 2024  

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In a milestone for sustainability and innovation in the UAE, KEZAD Group and Witthal Gulf Industries LLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during Automechanika Dubai 2024 to establish the UAE’s first lithium battery recycling plant. The collaboration aims to establish a cutting-edge battery recycling facility that contributes to sustainable industrial practices

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LEBANESE SUPERSTAR WAEL ARAKJI TELLS OF HONOUR, EXCITEMENT, AND AMBITION AHEAD OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DUBAI BASKETBALL DEBUT

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Dubai Basketball’s latest signing Wael Arakji has told of his pride at becoming the team’s first Lebanese player – and his ambitions to help the side compete at the highest levels. The 30-year-old is the reigning Basketball Champions League Asia MVP after helping Al Riyadi to championship glory in 2024 and now has his sights […]

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Snap Inc. Introduces Advanced Partner Program for Creator Agencies in MENA

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Snap Inc. has announced the launch of its new Advanced Partner Program for creator agencies across MENA, unlocking access to Snap’s creator expertise and latest tools. The program is designed to reinforce Snap’s commitment to empower both creators and business partners across the region, and participating agencies will be recognized with the Snap Advanced Partner […]

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ENOC’s Green Hydrogen Station wins the Sustainability Category of the ideas UK – Idea of the Year Competition Award 2024

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ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, was honoured for its sustainability efforts during the 2024 edition of ideasUK Idea of the Year Competition recently held in Manchester, United Kingdom under the theme ‘Resilience through Innovation’. The award recognises ENOC’s pioneering work on the Group’s first green hydrogen station located within the

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Ras Al Khaimah Registers the Participation of 678 Volunteers Covering 4 km

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The 23rd session of the Clean UAE campaign, organised by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Enviroment and in collaboration with the Public Services Department – Government of Ras Al Khaimah, arrived in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday, December 12 in its 6th […]

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DSF IN FULL SWING: HERE ARE THE TOP 30 HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

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The 30th edition of the iconic annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) kicked off last week, bringing the city’s most exciting, awe-inspiring and unforgettable annual celebration with a jam-packed calendar brimming with unforgettable experiences for everyone, every day, in every corner of the city for 38 non-stop days. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment

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Fully electric Volvo EX30 scores maximum five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP safety tests

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It may be Volvo’s smallest ever SUV, but the EX30 is also a proud flagbearer of the brand’s longstanding and well-known reputation as a leader in automotive safety. In fact, the EX30 has just scored a maximum five-star rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety testing, confirming the small, fully electric SUV looks […]

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New Amazon SageMaker AI Innovations Reimagine How Customers Build and Scale Generative AI and Machine Learning Models

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At AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced four new innovations for Amazon SageMaker AI to help customers get started faster with popular publicly available models, maximize training efficiency, lower costs, and use their preferred tools to accelerate generative artificial intelligence (AI) model development.

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Panasonic Expands Premium Smart Appliances Range With Ice-Making Water Dispenser

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Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) today announced the regional debut of its latest smart appliance – water dispenser with ice-making feature.  Consistent with all of the Japanese manufacturer’s electronic appliances, the water dispenser offers superior features and cutting-edge innovations, including Auto Ice Making technology, which allows it to

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Al Masaood Automobiles Ushers in a New Era of Luxury and Power

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Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor of INFINITI in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region, has announced the arrival of the all-new INFINITI QX80 2025 in its showrooms. This luxury SUV, which marks the first model under INFINITI’s “New Dawn”, seamlessly blends elegant, bold design with innovative technology and powerful performance, offering drivers […]

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Jobs in Renewable Energy Poised for Huge Take-Off, on the Back of 18% Growth in 2023

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On the back of the largest ever increase in renewable energy jobs in 2023, universities are in stiff competition to offer specialized programs in this expanding field that is picking up momentum as the energy transition progresses globally. According to the 2024 report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour […]

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CEOs Advisory Council of UAE Banks Federation Reviews Banking Sector Performance in 2024

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The CEOs Advisory Council of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its fourth and final regular meeting this year recently, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation, to review the performance of the banking sector during 2024. The council also […]

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Pathfinder Highlights 2025 GCC Retail Trends

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Pathfinder Global, a leading innovator in AI-driven retail intelligence, highlights the top retail trends expected to shape the GCC market in 2025. These predictions highlight key drivers and emerging themes in the region’s evolving retail landscape. The GCC’s retail sector is entering 2025 with significant momentum, boosted by a rising population, a growing number of […]

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Digitalisation of part trading and retail the top trend in 2024

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The digitalisation of part trading and retailing, higher demand for aftermarket branded parts and private labels, and the rise of mobile on-demand aftermarket service providers were identified as the top three trends in GCC automotive aftermarket in 2024. This is according to leading mobility experts speaking at the Automechanika Dubai 2024 yesterday – the largest […]

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Emirates NBD powers digital asset custody in the UAE through investment in Zodia Custody

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Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region has invested in Zodia Custody, a prominent institution-first digital asset custodian. The strategic equity investment was made by Emirates NBD’s Innovation Fund, the bank’s corporate venture fund. Created in 2023, the fund strengthens the bank’s digital ambitions and regional

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Changan’s Path to Sustainability: Driving Green Solutions for MEA Markets 

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Changan Automobile’s remarkable achievements in energy efficiency, low-carbon initiatives, and green transformation have earned it a place among the 2024 “Pioneer” enterprises for industrial carbon peak selected by the China Federation of Industrial Economics, which announced the list on November 30, 2024. The enterprises have been recognized for providing

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A Delightful Festive Season at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront

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Join us to celebrate Christmas and New Year at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront! Feel the joy of the most awaited month of the year & welcome a new fresh year full of excitements and new beginnings! FIRELAKE GRILL HOUSE & COCKTAIL BAR Christmas Day Brunch Gather your family and friends and FireLake Grill […]

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CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH A RED CARPET GALA DINNER AT SIENNA

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Step into the spotlight and celebrate the arrival of 2025 in unmatched style at Sienna’s New Year’s Eve Red Carpet Gala Dinner. The event combines the glamour of a Hollywood gala with the warmth and sophistication that only Sienna can offer, promising an evening to remember. The magic begins from the moment guest arrive. The […]