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Dubai becomes home to first permanent hub of Harvard Business School Club of GCC- “The House”

News Desk 23/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 23 May 2023: The Harvard Business School Club of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has unveiled “The House,” its new permanent hub and a groundbreaking milestone for HBS alumni worldwide. ‘The House’ was officially inaugurated today by H.E. Abdullah Bin

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KPMG Saudi Arabia Elects New Board of Directors Chaired by Dr Abdullah Al Fozan

News Desk 23/05/2023

(Riyadh): KPMG, a leading provider of audit, tax and advisory services, announced the election of its new Board of Directors. The new board continues to be chaired by Dr. Abdullah Al Fozan and further consists of Ebrahim Baeshen, Khalil Al Sedais, Fuad Chapra, Muhammad Tariq, Khalid Yasin, Dr. Samer Abdallah, Ismail Alani, and Fahad Aldossari. […]

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Alfa Romeo Unveils the All-New Giulia, Stelvio, and Tonale lineup to the GCC Market

News Desk 23/05/2023

UAE, Dubai 23 May 2023: Alfa Romeo has launched its latest models, the New Giulia, New Stelvio, and Tonale, in the Middle East, showcasing a thrilling new line-up delivering unparalleled performance, uncompromising luxury, and rich Italian automotive heritage. The new Giulia, Stelvio, and Tonale are now making their debuts at Alfa Romeo showrooms across the […]

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The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) hosts 20th General Assembly Meeting of The Arab Forum For Electricity Regulators

News Desk 23/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, 23 May 2023: Electricity industry is an important sector give most areas of our life depend on it. Studies indicate that global electricity generation is expected to reach 31 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2026, growing at a rate of 1.5 percent each year. In the same context, The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) […]

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ELAF Group Officially Launches EXO Saudi Arabia

News Desk 23/05/2023

May 23, 2023 – In a significant move poised to redefine the Saudi Arabian tourism landscape, ELAF Group, a leader in the Kingdom’s travel, tourism, and hospitality sector, announced a strategic partnership with global destination management trailblazer, EXO Travel Group. This collaboration will lead to the inception of EXO Saudi Arabia, a venture designed to

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Miraculous 10-Hour Surgery: Dubai Worker’s Severed Hand Successfully Reattached

News Editor 23/05/2023

Dubai Doctors successfully reattached a worker’s severed hand at NMC Royal Hospital following a work-related accident. On February 26, Pyae Phyo Aung, a 37-year-old laborer from Myanmar, was working on a heavy shipment at Dubai Ports. Unfortunately, his left hand got caught in ropes used to moor the boat. Due to the force exerted by […]

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Ithra and Cinema Society Collaborate to Boost Film Industry in Saudi Arabia

News Editor 23/05/2023

Ithra and Cinema Society Collaborate to Boost Film Industry in Saudi Arabia: Ithra, which is also known as The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, recently partnered with the Cinema Society in Dhahran. Their goal is to create programs and initiatives that will support the growth of the film industry in Saudi Arabia. They also aim […]

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A User-Friendly Interface for Government Inquiries 

News Editor 23/05/2023

A User-Friendly Interface for Government Inquiries : Fahd Alhazmi, a Saudi engineer, recently launched a new platform to help Saudi citizens and ex-pats manage their government service needs through a user-friendly interface. The SaudiGovtGPT is an AI platform designed for Saudi citizens and residents, and it is the first of its kind in the region. […]

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Ministry of Economy receives 700 applications for Phase II of The Entrepreneurial Nation over seven months

News Desk 23/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, 23 May 2023: The Ministry of Economy revealed that it has received 700 applications from startups and SMEs wishing to participate in phase II of The Entrepreneurial Nation programs, between October 2022 and April 2023. The Ministry is currently in the process of shortlisting these applications in accordance with the program’s eligibility criteria. […]

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Green Buildings: The Build-Up to Sustainability

News Desk 23/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, 23 May 2023: Companies all around the world are striving to be at the forefront of the sustainability movement, and for good reason. Government policies require organizations to reduce carbon emissions, which in a way is encouraging business owners and investors to focus on sustainable practices and renewable energy such as wind, solar, […]

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Saudi Arabia’s First Female Astronaut Set to Travel to ISS on May 22

News Editor 23/05/2023

Saudi Arabia’s First Female Astronaut Set to Travel to ISS on May 22: After being delayed by two weeks, two Saudi astronauts are now scheduled to travel to the International Space Station on May 22. Rayyanah Barnawi, the first Saudi woman astronaut, and Ali Al Qarni were supposed to launch on May 9, but the […]

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Bridgestone addresses lane change hazards with latest initiative during UN Global Road Safety Week

News Desk 23/05/2023

23 May 2023:  Bridgestone, a global leader in sustainable mobility and advanced solutions, launched THE LANE CHANGE SONG – a first-of-its-kind radio takeover, to encourage road safety and reduce accidents caused by sudden lane changes on highways in the UAE. The latest initiative coincided with the UN Global Road Safety Week, which was held recently. As

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S&P affirms Emirates Development Bank’s ‘AA-‘ Credit Rating with Stable Outlook

News Desk 23/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 23 May 2023: S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) affirmed the ‘AA-‘ credit rating for Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), demonstrating the Bank’s strong creditworthiness. The rating comes with a ‘Stable’ outlook, indicating confidence in EDB’s ability to

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ALD Automotive successfully completes the acquisition of LeasePlan

News Desk 23/05/2023

ALD Automotive has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of LeasePlan, one of the world’s leading fleet management and mobility companies, from a consortium led by TDR Capital. This transformative acquisition represents a step-change which positions the combined group as the leading global sustainable mobility player with total fleet of 3.3[1] million vehicles

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Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy organises “Processes of International Negotiation Conference”

News Desk 22/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, May 22, 2023: Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), in collaboration with Geneva Centre for Security Policy, is hosting the first-ever Processes of International Negotiation (PIN) Conference in Abu Dhabi starting today, May 22, 2023 till May 24, 2023. The event is assessing latest developments and trends in international negotiation research, conceptual

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H.E. Mattar Al Tayer heads first meeting of HBMSU Board of Governors

News Desk 22/05/2023

Dubai, May 22, 2023- His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of Board of Governors of Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), presided over the first meeting of the new Board of Governors, in the presence of Their Excellencies, members of the board. At the outset of the meeting, His Excellency expressed his profound gratitude and […]

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MBRF organizes ‘The Reader and the Arabic Fiction’ session to review shortlisted novels for IPAF 2023

News Desk 22/05/2023

22 May 2023 – The ‘Knowledge Lounge,’ one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) initiatives, held an interactive session titled ‘The Reader and the Arabic Fiction,’ in collaboration with the Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation, to review and discuss the Arabic novels that were shortlisted for the ‘International Prize […]

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Juma Al Majid Est. Delivers 5 Kona EVs to Kingspan Insulation as Part of a Shared Commitment to Sustainability

News Desk 22/05/2023

Dubai, 22 May 2023: Juma Al Majid Est., the exclusive distributor for Hyundai in the UAE, is announcing the handover of five Kona Electric vehicles to Kingspan Insulation, the global leader in advanced insulation and building envelope solutions, during a ceremony that took place on the 15th of May at Kingspan’s premises. The Kona EVs […]

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US-based Smart Workplace brand ‘1-Platform’ unveiled as Workspace Summit Tech Partner

News Desk 22/05/2023

Platform merges space, energy, and time for optimized productivity, helping companies get more out of their workforce and resources Dubai, UAE – May 22, 2023: 1-Platform, the ground-breaking AI-driven workplace productivity platform, has announced its arrival in the Middle East with its selection as the Technology Partner for the Workspace Summit 2023 to be held […]

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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Al Sharqi attends World Cup Women’s Epee final and honours winners

News Desk 22/05/2023

Fujairah, May 22 2023: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, said the emirate is a strategic partner in promoting international efforts to expand the popularity of all forms of martial arts, promote female participation in these sports, and advance women’s status worldwide. His Highness was attending the World […]