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International Climate Day: AVPN highlights Axis Bank Foundation and ATE Chandra Foundation’s achievements within the climate action ecosystem

News Desk 15/05/2023

New Delhi, 15 May 2023: Commemorating International Climate Day today, The Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) – Asia’s largest network of social investors – has launched two new climate impact videos featuring members Axis Bank Foundation and ATE Chandra Foundation. The

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Emirates NBD drives innovation and sustainability initiatives

News Desk 15/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, 15 May 2023: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter a sustainability and innovation focused collaboration with Microsoft. The initiatives will be built on the back of the parties’ recent collaborative effort – the digital partnership […]

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Hale’s Pro Bono Scholars Make Ivy League Dreams a Reality

News Desk 15/05/2023

Along with the prestigious acceptances that Hale Education has aided in securing this year, its success is complemented by an in-built scholarship program that yielded exceptional results,   continuing to provide opportunity through educational mentorship. The Hale Scholars program serves as a platform for high-caliber, economically disadvantaged students to

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TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING TODAY WITH AMAL-COUNSELING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

News Desk 15/05/2023

May 2023, Dubai UAE Emirati founded homegrown counseling service, Amal-Counseling is an organisation dedicated to delivering accessible and affordable online therapy services for people in the UAE. Launched at the peak of the pandemic, Amal Counsel continues to transform the mental health landscape in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by creating a safe and supportive […]

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Visa names Tarek Abdalla as Chief Marketing Officer

News Desk 15/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, 15 May, 2023: Visa announced today the appointment of Tarek Abdalla as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA). He started his position on May 2nd. Based in Dubai and reporting to Frank Cooper III, Visa’s global Chief Marketing Officer, Tarek will help […]

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Maserati at Motor Valley Fest: “Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo

News Desk 15/05/2023

Maserati has chosen the fifth Motor Valley Fest, an open-air event scheduled in Modena between Thursday 11 and Sunday 14 May, to break news that is already becoming part of the history of mobility. Maserati is celebrating the legendary 572-hp 90° Twin Turbo V8 engine – with an inimitable sound and formidable performance, the beating […]

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IWG OPENS THREE NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FLEXIBLE OFFICES IN DUBAI AND ABU DHABI

News Desk 15/05/2023

IWG, a leading global provider of flexible workspaces, is consolidating its presence in the UAE with the debut of the Spaces brand in a central location in Dubai CommerCity and the opening of two new Signature flex offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to meet demands of businesses and workers for accessible and affordable hybrid […]

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zkLink Closes $10M in Funding for its Multi-chain Trading Infrastructure

News Desk 15/05/2023

Dubai, May 15,2023 – zkLink, a pioneering multi-chain ZK-Rollup trading infrastructure, has announced the successful completion of its strategic funding round, raising  an additional $10 million from a group of high-profile investors, including Coinbase Ventures, Cypher Capital, Ascensive Assets, SIG DTI, BigBrain Holdings, Efficient Frontier, Csquared Ventures,

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Kia and Kakao Mobility Collaborate for Innovation

News Desk 15/05/2023

(Dubai, United Arab Emirates) May 15, 2023 – Kia Corporation and Kakao Mobility, South Korea’s leading mobility as a service (MaaS) platform service company, today announced a collaboration to develop purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) optimized for ride-hailing and new mobility services linked to PBVs. The parties, including Kia’s President and CEO Ho Sung Song,

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CABSAT 2023 and Integrate Middle East bring together the region’s content and media technology

News Desk 15/05/2023

Dubai, May 15, 2023: CABSAT 2023, the premier exhibition for content creation, production, distribution, digital media, satellite communication and space technology, will commence tomorrow, Tuesday May 16, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. In its 29th edition, CABSAT 2023 will co-locate with the inaugural edition of Integrate Middle East, bringing together the

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KPMG: Building a regulatory ecosystem conducive to innovation and regulating it

News Desk 15/05/2023

As the digital age progresses, emerging technologies are rapidly changing how societies and economies function. Businesses and the economy have become increasingly dependent on innovation, and governments must find a way to balance the need to protect citizens and competition with the need to encourage innovation. Since governments have become increasingly aware of the

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India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) launched in Dubai to commemorate UAE-India CEPA

News Desk 15/05/2023

 The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has launched a first-of-its-kind India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in the UAE during a special event to commemorate the first anniversary of the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Announced during the CEPA Beyond Trade celebration, IJEX will provide a platform for India’s micro,

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Emirates Development Bank Concludes Successful Participation in Annual Investment Meeting

News Desk 15/05/2023

Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), a key financial engine of the UAE’s economic development and industrial advancement, has successfully concluded its participation in the Annual Investment Meeting, held at ADNEC, in Abu Dhabi this week. Key highlights of EDB’s partaking in the two-day event include the participation of the

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REMC Ltd sets up National Energy Management Centre

News Desk 15/05/2023

REMC Ltd, a subsidiary of RITES Ltd., has set up a National Energy Management Centre (NEMC) at its office. Shri Naveen Gulati, Member Traction & Rolling Stock, Railway Board, today inaugurated the state-of-the-art NEMC in the presence of Shri Rahul Mithal, CMD RITES & Chairman REMC Ltd, and Additional Member, Traction, Railway Board. Shri Gulati […]

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Take Advantage of Arabian Automobiles INFINITI’s Super Sale to Enhance Your Driving Experience

News Desk 15/05/2023

Arabian Automobiles (AAC), the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, is revealing unbeatable Super Sale offers on the line-up models from Friday the 12th of May to Sunday the 14th of May. Customers take advantage of this limited-time offer to experience […]

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Dubai Municipality starts Deira Clocktower roundabout restoration

News Desk 15/05/2023

Dubai Municipality announced the beginning of development of the Deira Clocktower roundabout. The project involves renovation of the roundabout to improve its aesthetic appeal by integrating hard floors with greenery and multicolored lighting along with upgrading the design of the water fountain. The project reflects the Municipality’s commitment to utilize its full

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HealthPlus Network of Specialty Centers hosts third annual Primary Care Conference

News Desk 15/05/2023

HealthPlus Network of Specialty Centers, a Mubadala Health Partner, hosted the third Primary Care Conference on Friday, 12 May 2023 at the Abu Dhabi EDITION Hotel. The conference discussed topics relevant to primary care practices in the region, in line with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi’s objective of enhancing their commitment to providing […]

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Emirates Development Bank named ‘MENA SME Bank of the Year’

News Desk 15/05/2023

Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, has been named the ‘MENA SME Bank of the Year’ at the MEED Banking Excellence Awards. Since the launch of EDB’s five-year strategy in April 2021 – aimed at empowering SMEs and large corporates in five priority

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The 2023 Nissan Altima: A Perfect Combination of Style, Performance

News Desk 15/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, 12 May 2023: Get ready to be blown away by the 2023 Nissan Altima; an iconic model with a remarkable 30-year legacy in the region. Presenting a smarter and more confident offering than other cars in its segment, this sedan is the perfect combination of style and performance, packed with state-of-the-art features that […]

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HE Mariam Almheiri Discusses Ways to Enhance Emirati-American Relations

News Desk 15/05/2023

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, participated in a series of bilateral meetings and panel discussions organised in collaboration between the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the UAE Embassy in Washington DC, USA. The goal was to highlight the importance of strengthening Emirati-American relations