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UAE Banks Federation Audit Committee of the Board of Directors holds its first meeting in 2023

News Desk 13/03/2023

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of UAE Banks Federation, the representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its first meeting of 2023 on 8th March to discuss a number of topics and review the 2022 financial statements and the Federation’s internal audit reports.

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Al Masaood Automobiles Launches Ramadan Campaign

News Desk 13/03/2023

Abu Dhabi, March 13, 2023: Al Masaood Automobiles – the authorised distributor for Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western region – has launched its early Ramadan campaign, prior to the inception of the holy month, for customers looking to purchase certified pre-owned Nissan cars. Through this campaign, customers can save up to AED […]

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All-New X-Trail from Nissan of Arabian Automobiles

News Desk 13/03/2023

Dubai, 13 March 2023: Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Nissan in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, launched the Great X-Trail Expedition yesterday, seeking to showcase the Nissan X-Trail’s outstanding capabilities amid Dubai’s breathtaking beauty. This event took influencers and the media on a journey

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H.E. Bin Touq tours pavilions of various countries

News Desk 13/03/2023

H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, visited the pavilions of various countries participating in ITB Berlin 2023, one of the largest tourism trade fairs in the world that took place from 7-9 March this year. During the visit, the Minister of Economy emphasized that the UAE has a distinguished and highly resilient […]

NEWS DESK Business

Investment exchanges in the sector

News Desk 13/03/2023

H.E. Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, met with tourism ministers of Oman, Egypt and Jordan on the sidelines of ITB Berlin 2023, to explore the means to boost investment exchanges with these countries in the sector. During the meeting, H.E. Bin Touq said that the UAE’s tourism sector is replete with investment […]

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WSO2 and Mitra Innovation Unveil Creatio Connector

News Desk 13/03/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2023–WSO2, a global leader in digital transformation technologies, has partnered with Mitra Innovation, a leading provider of digital solutions, to announce the launch of the Creatio Connector. This new connector provides a bridge between WSO2’s Micro Integrator and Creatio’s low-code CRM platform. By seamlessly connecting the

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Kyndryl joins UAE Ministry of Economy’s NextGenFDI Programme

News Desk 13/03/2023

 Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, has joined the UAE Ministry of Economy’s NextGenFDI Programme, which aims to attract digitally enabled businesses from all over the world and provide them with the necessary market entry fundamentals to launch and scale their operations within the UAE. The news follows the recent announcement in

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Green policies and climate risk awareness driving future of global sustainable mobility

News Desk 13/03/2023

Dubai, UAE, 13 March 2023: Writer Relocations, a global premier mobility services company, pointed recently to the growing green policies and climate risk awareness as forces that will fast-track and reshape the future of global sustainable mobility.   Simon Mason, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Revenue Officer, Writer Relocations, said the logistic industry’s

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HYATT CHAMPIONS WOMEN ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST

News Desk 13/03/2023

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, MARCH 2023: Empowering women to fulfil their full potential is a vital part of Hyatt’s strategy for talent growth and success. Hyatt has launched two pioneering initiatives including Women@Hyatt, a globally dedicated Diversity Business Resource Group, and the Inspirit Mentorship Program, created and exclusively in the EMEA region, to support

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Parents and Educators Play a Key Role in Preparing Empathetic Citizens

News Desk 13/03/2023

Dubai, UAE, 13 March 2023: Empathy is a crucial element of children’s social-emotional development and as educators and parents, it is important to instil this value in their early years education. But what is empathy? In simplistic terms, empathy is the emotional attachment with other human beings. It is the ability to feel, recognize, and […]

NEWS DESK Lifestyle

How good quality sleep has become the most neglected aspect of our lives

News Desk 13/03/2023

By Richard Snowball, General Manager Royal Furniture 90% of UAE residents are sleep deprived in one way or another! An estimated 30% of residents in the UAE have experienced insomnia (a prolonged inability to get sleep) at some point in their lives! Over 65% of people in the UAE suffer from issues triggered by lack […]

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PROVEN Elevates Omer Saleem

News Desk 13/03/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 13, 2023: PROVEN, one of the leading outsourcing organisations in the Middle East, announced that Omer Saleem has been elevated to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following a stellar seven year run as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Deputy CEO, driving the company to realise significant horizontal and […]

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Arabian Gulf market for Spanish ceramics targets bespoke design and exclusive materials

Arnold Pinto 13/03/2023

Having shaken off its legacy affinity for traditional looking ceramic tiles the Arabian Gulf market is getting more sophisticated – in seeking bespoke design, exclusive materials and premium quality – according to the top commercial representative of Apavisa Porcelánico, one of Spain’s largest and most reputed porcelain and ceramic tile producers. The regional growth

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21st Tile of Spain Awards winners honoured in Valencia

Arnold Pinto 13/03/2023

The prize-giving ceremony of the 21st edition of the Tile of Spain Awards was held on February 28, 2023, on the sidelines of CEVISAMA 2023 – the international trade fair for ceramic floor, wall and paving tiles, bathroom equipment, natural stone, industrialised construction and machinery – at Feira Valencia, Valencia, Spain. Organised and promoted by […]

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Role of MBRF in promoting reading and spreading knowledge

News Desk 13/03/2023

Dubai, UAE, 13 March 2023- The UAE places great emphasis on reading as one of the chief contributing factors to social development. To further enhance and cultivate a culture of reading in the country, the UAE launched the ‘National Strategy for Reading’ with the aim of producing a knowledgeable generation capable of advancing the developmental […]

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Qatar’s Biggest International Food Festival Returns

News Desk 13/03/2023

Doha, Qatar, 13 March 2023: The pinnacle event in Qatar’s culinary calendar, the 12th Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) is welcoming thousands of visitors to the newly-opened Lusail Al Sa’ad Plaza – the street synonymous with the FIFA World Cup 2022™ final celebrations. QIFF is Qatar’s largest and longest-running food and drink festival and is […]

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Swiss NGO UniRef (University for Refugees) ramps up drive

News Desk 13/03/2023

DUBAI, March 13, 2023: UniRef (University for Refugees),  the Swiss NGO engaged in education delivery strategies for refugees, is ramping up its drive to bring computer science programs to a larger number of refugees in Jordan. UniRef has just announced the start of classes for 300 refugees in Computer Science delivered by an Ivy League […]

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Emirati crew take Fazza to victory

News Desk 13/03/2023

Arif Al Zaffain and Nadir Bin Hendi led from start to finish in Fazza to secure victory in the opening round of the new UAE Class 3 Powerboat Championship today. The Emirati crew capitalised on the mechanical problems of Team Abu Dhabi’s Shaun Torrente and Faleh Al Mansoori, who started from pole position but went […]

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Fourth Gulf Forum for Gifted Students in Dubai

News Desk 13/03/2023

Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Giftedness and Creativity, part of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance, organized the Fourth Gulf Forum for Gifted Students in Dubai. This was held concurrently with the Gulf Talent and Innovation Day, which celebrates the gifted students in the Gulf Cooperation Council by highlighting […]

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Statement by Ahmad Bin Meshar

News Desk 13/03/2023

 “Every March, the UAE celebrates the Reading Month with a number of events that involve the participation of various institutions across the country. The events are aimed at raising awareness on the value of reading as a key factor for gaining knowledge, a gateway to other cultures, a practical way to acquire life skills, a […]