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Albert Khreiche appointed as Managing Director of INFINITI Middle East

News Desk 03/07/2023

DUBAI, UAE — INFINITI Middle East, has announced the appointment of Albert Khreiche as its new Managing Director. Khreiche moves to INFINITI in the region from his role as Director of Sales and Sales Planning at Nissan Middle East, and will be reporting to Thierry Sabbagh, President of Nissan

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In Partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, “InnoXera” Global Summit Explores Innovations

News Desk 03/07/2023

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 2023: In partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the fifth edition of the InnoXera Global EdTech Summit, focusing on the future of education and training technologies, was held at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the organization and main sponsorship by […]

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IDP Education moves its regional and Dubai offices to Tecom

News Desk 03/07/2023

Dubai, UAE, 03 July 2023: IDP Education, a leading international education services provider, has announced the relocation of its regional and Dubai offices to a larger, more strategically located space in Tecom. The new office, located at ‘The One Tower’, is adjacent to the Dubai Internet City Metro station and is fully operational from Monday […]

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Thani battles to podium finish as Andersson extends title race lead with victory

News Desk 02/07/2023

Macon, France, July 2, 2023: Team Abu Dhabi’s Thani Al Qemzi produced a battling performance to claim a 44th career podium finish today as Jonas Andersson won the Grand Prix of France to extend his lead in the F1H2O World Championship. Andersson, the 2021 world champion, recorded a comfortable victory from Sharjah Team’s Ferdinand Zandbergen […]

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TORRENTE GRABS POLE POSITION WITH BRILLIANT LAST LAP IN FRANCE

News Desk 02/07/2023

Team Abu Dhabi’s Shaun Torrente grabbed pole position for tomorrow’s Grand Prix of France in dramatic fashion, winning today’s qualifying shoot out with a scintillating last lap to edge out F1H2O World Championship leader, Jonas Andersson. Three-time world champion Torrente gave himself the perfect finish to a day of spectacular action, snatching the advantage away […]

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Global University Systems launches ‘WILL’ – an executive education initiative; partners with renowned international and Indian academic institutions

News Desk 30/06/2023

New Delhi, June 30, 2023: Global University Systems (GUS), a leading international network of higher-education institutions has today announced the launch of its executive education initiative ‘WILL’ -Work Integrated Learning for Leadership. WILL offers executive programs through its academic partners like UPES, Edology, Edvancer, EDGE Metaversity and Jolt, which

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Unveiling the Saudi Woman Revolutionizing Arabic Literature through Wearable Art

News Editor 30/06/2023

Maryah Abudeeb creates jewelry pieces inspired by poetry and literature. Abudeeb, a sourcing expert, founded Mashq, a jewelry brand named after an ancient and classic type of calligraphy. The term translates to “stretch out,” which is what is done to Arabic letters in calligraphy. Exploring The Vision Behind Abudeeb’s Brand And How It Brings Together

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UAE’s Nora Al Matrooshi Set to Graduate from NASA’s Astronaut Training Program in the Coming Year

News Editor 30/06/2023

A female Emirati trainee astronaut will graduate from a NASA program early next year. She will be the first of her kind from the United Arab Emirates. This implies that she will meet the requirements to participate in space missions led by the United States. Since January of last year, Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammed […]

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes 1,300 Hajj Pilgrims from 90 Countries as Host of the Holy Journey

News Editor 29/06/2023

On Saturday, King Salman announced that over 90 countries will send 1,300 Hajj pilgrims to the Kingdom this year. Selected participants will have their pilgrimage expenses covered as part of the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj and Umrah. This program will be hosting the pilgrims. The Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister, Sheikh Abdullatif […]

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Saudi Astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Alqarni Return Triumphant to the Kingdom following a Successful Space Mission

News Editor 28/06/2023

Four Saudi astronauts, Ali Alqarni, Rayyanah Barnawi, Mariam Fardous, and Ali Al-Ghamdi, recently completed a scientific mission at the International Space Station (ISS) and returned to the Kingdom on Saturday morning. On May 31, Alqarni and Barnawi, the first Arab woman to orbit Earth, came back to Earth after spending eight days at the space station. During […]

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Danat Al Emarat Hospital in Abu Dhabi celebrates the arrival of three newborns on Eid Al-Adha

News Desk 28/06/2023

28 June 2023, Abu Dhabi – UAE: Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children, an M42 company, welcomed three newborns into the world during the first few hours of Eid Al-Adha. Out of the newborns, one was a girl and two were boys, marking a significant milestone for the hospital. “On the occasion of […]

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Collaboration between Red Sea Fund and Film AlUla Empowers Filmmaking in AlUla

News Editor 27/06/2023

On Thursday, The Red Sea Fund and Film AlUla announced a partnership to provide a production grant for filmmakers to create projects set in the AlUla landscape. Mohammed Al-Turki, the CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation, shared his enthusiasm for the grant. He aims to offer a platform to support and encourage emerging talents in the region. According […]

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UAE Central Bank Issues AML Guidelines for Crypto and NFTs

News Editor 27/06/2023

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has officially issued new guidance for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. The guidance is targeted at financial institutions that regularly deal with virtual assets like cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens. The Central Bank’s new guidance highlights possible risks that may arise with dealing with virtual

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Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands to Collaborate on Green Energy

News Editor 27/06/2023

Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands recently signed an MoU to collaborate on green energy and hydrogen projects. Due to this agreement, the Netherlands could be the primary destination for the transportation of hydrogen derived from renewable energy from Saudi Arabia to Europe. This agreement was disclosed by Saudi Arabia’s energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, at

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Ganges Grandmasters strong at halfway point in Global Chess League

News Desk 27/06/2023

Ganges Grandmasters regained the lead in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League halfway point from SG Alpine Warriors at Le Meridien hotel, Dubai, on Monday. After the first match out of the two scheduled for the day, Vishwanathan Anand’s Ganges Grandmasters beat Triveni Continental Kings 14:2 to go on top. The Grandmasters reached 12 points […]

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Leading GCC Wealth Manager enhances Digitization of Regional Wealth Management 

News Desk 26/06/2023

The Family Office, a leading Bahrain-based wealth manager with offices in Dubai and Riyadh, is implementing several innovative digital initiatives to advance efforts in engaging with an increasing base of digital-savvy clients. The revolutionary measures enable greater efficiency and personalization to meet client needs for wealth management and wealth preservation in the

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Celebrate Eid in Qatar: Qatar Tourism Reveals Exciting Line Up of Events for Eid Al-Adha

News Desk 26/06/2023

Qatar Tourism has announced a vibrant and diverse schedule of events set to take place across the country in celebration of the joyous occasion, Eid Al-Adha (June 29 – July 5). Visitors from the region are sure to find something to complement their Eid Al-Adha celebrations in the line-up of initiatives organised by Qatar Tourism, […]

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His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi announces the launch of the Emirates Elite Sports Committee

News Desk 26/06/2023

Monday, June 26, 2023 His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education and Chairman of the General Authority of Sports provided, in a press conference, an overview of the National Sports Strategy 2031, which His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved this month. The […]

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Ramp up Your Summer: Arabian Automobiles’ Elite Offers on a Trio of Automotive Brands

News Desk 26/06/2023

Dubai, 26 June 2023: Arabian Automobiles (AAC), the exclusive dealer for INFINITI, Nissan, and Renault in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, is excited to announce limited-time promotions on its models during the highly anticipated Dubai Summer Surprises season, organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). AAC has remained a strategic partnered

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Ignite the Joy of Eid with Nikai’s Exceptional Offerings

News Desk 26/06/2023

Eid, a time of jubilation, unity, and indulgence, brings families together to create cherished memories that last a lifetime. Amidst the vibrant festivities, exploring options that simplify your life and enhance your celebrations is important; Look no further than Nikai, a brand renowned for its unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. With an extensive range