NEWS DESK

Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit: Prepare for the Most Thrilling Summer Celebration

News Desk 19/06/2023

Get ready for the most electrifying summer experience of the year! The Summerfest Mega Celebration at the 1.5 million square feet – IMG Worlds of Adventure, with six epic zones is going to leave you on the edge of your seat, your heart racing with exhilaration. As an exciting kick-off to

Tech GCC NEWS DESK UAE

News Editor 19/06/2023

In Dubai, self-driving robots deliver around 100 food orders to people’s homes every week. At a summit in Barcelona, Spain, global transport bosses got to see one of the delivery bots. During the exhibition, dignitaries learned about how the compact vehicles of the Road and Transport Authority operate on roads. These vehicles are responsible for […]

NEWS DESK

HE Mariam Almheiri urges G20 to back “Global Framework on Agriculture, Food Systems, and Climate”

News Desk 19/06/2023

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and G20 Ministers of Agriculture met in Hyderabad, India, between June 16–17 to discuss the inclusive food and agriculture systems of the future. The group worked to finalise the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Declaration 2023, a document that reiterates the group’s collective

NEWS DESK

Dubai International Program for Writing: A decade of excellence in enabling Arab writers

News Desk 19/06/2023

The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW) has had a significant impact on the regional literary and creative landscape for more than a decade. The program offered valuable skills and expertise for young people with a flair for writing through a set of training courses and workshops that focused on writing methodologies in various fields […]

NEWS DESK

Bridgestone promotes tyre safety with #CheckedbyBridgestone campaign

News Desk 19/06/2023

Bridgestone, a global leader in tyre and mobility solutions, together with its long-term local partner Nile Projects & Trading, a leading tyre partner within the region known for its Fit & Fix Nationwide network, is organizing the #CheckedbyBridgestone campaign in Egypt. The campaign aims to enhance tyre safety awareness among drivers and promote road safety […]

NEWS DESK

EMIRATI ARTIST’S GROUNDBREAKING WORK

News Desk 19/06/2023

A new exhibition by renowned Emirati artist, Latifa Saeed, has opened to the public in Almaty, reinforcing cultural ties between the UAE and Kazakhstan, and unveiling a groundbreaking artwork created simultaneously in the two countries. Titled ‘Black Silhouette’ and running until July 8, the exhibition is supported by the CityAdministration of Almaty, and by

GCC NEWS DESK UAE

Largest Al-Futtaim Auto Centers facility in the UAE opens at Dubai Festival City

Arnold Pinto 19/06/2023

47,000sqft facility can service all types of vehicles in 10 service bays

NEWS DESK

MASERATI UNVEILS ITS FIRST FUORISERIE ESSENTIALS COLLECTION WITH DAVID BECKHAM

News Desk 16/06/2023

Maserati is thrilled to introduce its first Fuoriserie Essentials, a refined collection of cars curated by select tastemakers and friends of the Trident. The first collection has been designed by style pioneer and global brand ambassador David Beckham, aiming to inspire car lovers to express their own bespoke vision of the ultimate Italian luxury sports […]

NEWS DESK

Writer Relocations emphasizes the need for a professional moving agency

News Desk 16/06/2023

Dubai, UAE, 16 June 2023: The global arts market is set to grow remarkably in 2023 as the Middle East and Asia-Pacific are one of the largest regions in the art market in the forecast period. Art market, physical or figurative source of art comprising of paintings, music, is an important sector, considering it forms […]

NEWS DESK

Al-Futtaim Auto Centers Launches Its Largest Multi-Brand Automotive Service

News Desk 16/06/2023

Dubai, UAE, 16 June 2023: Firmly cementing the automotive giant’s customer-first service approach, Al-Futtaim Automotive has unveiled the biggest service and maintenance facility within its Auto Centers network. The new facility is located at Dubai Festival City and spread over a sizeable 47,000 square feet, with the capacity to service up to 100 vehicles per […]

NEWS DESK

Hyundai Motor and Kia Revamp R&D Organization to Make it More Agile

News Desk 16/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 16, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation today announced they are reorganizing their joint research and development (R&D) organization to flexibly respond to the rapidly changing global automotive industry, advance the transition to electrification and accelerate the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). The new

Business GCC NEWS DESK UAE

Sheikh Hamdan sets out plan to make Dubai a global leader

News Editor 2 16/06/2023

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the latest stage of an ambitious strategy aimed at helping the emirate “surpass the world’s leading cities”. Sheikh Hamdan said the third phase of the Dubai 10X initiative would be crucial in its long-term goal to “lead the world in government services”. He laid out the bold blueprint for […]

Business Finance GCC NEWS DESK Tech UAE

Life savings vanish: UAE and Middle East residents scammed in ‘like-and-earn’ scheme

News Editor 2 16/06/2023

After losing his job as a cleaner in Dubai, Godfrey Mugunga, 33, found himself at the crossroads. With his back against the wall, the Rwandan took a leap of faith and entrusted his entire US$2,500 (Dh9,175) savings to Sky Media, an ‘earning app’ that promised a way out. The offer seemed straightforward: Watch a YouTube […]

NEWS DESK

12th EmiratesGBC Annual Congress calls for urgent action

News Desk 16/06/2023

Dubai, UAE; June 16, 2023: The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) united policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and academia around shared climate goals at its 12th Annual Congress to spotlight the role of the built environment as a critical solutions provider for a resilient and zero-emissions future. Held under the theme, ‘Pathway to COP28: The Role […]

NEWS DESK

Dell Technologies and NVIDIA Introduce Project Helix for Secure, On-Premises Generative AI

News Desk 16/06/2023

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) announce a joint initiative to make it easier for businesses to build and use generative AI models on-premises to quickly and securely deliver better customer service, market intelligence, enterprise search and a range of other capabilities. Project Helix will deliver a series of full-stack solutions with technical

NEWS DESK

ENGIE announces the commissioning of its largest battery energy storage system

News Desk 16/06/2023

Located on the site of the former Hazelwood power plant, the Hazelwood Battery Electricity Storage System (HBESS) is a utility-scale battery of 150 MW / 150 MWh, making it ENGIE’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) anywhere in the world. The battery is made up of 342 Fluence modules, providing first-rate reliability and safety. The installed capacity

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

MBZ-Sat: UAE’s Plan to Launch the Most Powerful Imaging Satellite in the Region by 2024

News Editor 16/06/2023

MBZ-Sat: UAE’s Plan to Launch the Most Powerful Imaging Satellite in the Region by 2024: Next year, the UAE will launch the most advanced imaging satellite in the region into space. The MBZ-Sat has been under development for several years at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai. It is named after President Sheikh Mohamed. […]

NEWS DESK

CHRISTOFLE UNVEILS “CHRISTOFLE X PRINCE” CUTTING-EDGE WEARABLE COLLECTION IN ROBLOX

News Desk 16/06/2023

Dubai, UAE, June 16 2023: Christofle, the Parisian Silversmith Maison since 1830, revealed its innovative collection of gaming wearables in partnership with Prince, a fashion brand by Boltable Studios, a leader in the design of virtual fashion and experiences in Roblox.  Prince is one of the most popular fashion brands in Roblox and has sold […]

NEWS DESK

Emirates Publishers Association showcases Emirati literature and culture

News Desk 16/06/2023

Sharjah, 16 June 2023: The Emirates Publishers Association is participating in the 2023 Seoul International Book Fair, an esteemed event that has selected the emirate of Sharjah as its guest of honour for this year’s edition scheduled from 14 – 18 June. Collaborating with four distinguished Emirati publishers within the prestigious Sharjah pavilion, the association […]

NEWS DESK

Gulf Craft’s Majesty 120 is Honoured at the Design et al International Yacht & Aviation Awards

News Desk 16/06/2023

Gulf Craft’s Majesty 120 Superyacht, has been named the winner in the ‘Motor Yacht 25-40 Metres’ category at The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2023. This win marks the Majesty 120’s third accolade this year following the BOAT International Design and Innovation Awards in February, where the Majesty 120 was named the winner in the […]