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AUS secures US patent for infrastructure-protecting concrete system, supporting UAE’s smart city vision

On August 12, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted American University of Sharjah (AUS) U.S. Patent # 12,385,244 B2, titled “Concrete Structural System.” The patent covers a novel conductive concrete mixture that not only carries design loads but also shields essential infrastructure from harmful electromagnetic disruption. The innovation
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DWTC Hospitality and Emirates Flight Catering Join Forces to Set New Standards for Mega Event Catering in the GCC

DWTC Hospitality, the award-winning catering division of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC),and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC),have announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that brings together two of the region’s leading forces in event catering and hospitality services. By combining their respective capabilities, the partnership aims to
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Accor signs master development agreement with Al Qimmah Hospitality, a subsidiary of BinDawood Investment Company, to develop a portfolio of more than 3,000 keys in Saudi Arabia

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group and the largest hotel operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed a master development agreement with BinDawood Investment, through its dedicated hospitality arm Al Qimmah, to develop and manage a portfolio of over 3,000 keys across Saudi Arabia, including landmark projects in the Holy Cities.  The agreement solidifies
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Milestone Systems Powers Smart Saudi Cities at Intersec 2025

Milestone Systems, a global leader in data-driven video technology, will showcase its latest innovations at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, the Kingdom’s premier security and safety event. The nation is pouring record levels of investment into public safety, infrastructure, and mobility as part of Vision 2030, which aims to contribute 30% to the nation’s GDP. Milestone […]
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Dubai Welcomes the Business Culture Awards Celebrating People, Purpose & Performance in MENA

The Business Culture Awards, a leading global platform celebrating excellence in organisational culture, proudly announces the launch of its first-ever MENA edition in Dubai. This milestone brings one of the world’s most influential recognition programmes for workplace culture to the UAE; reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global hub for innovation, talent, and sustainable
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Visit Qatar and Partners Unveil Qatar Calendar 2025–2026: A Unified Platform Showcasing the Nation’s Events

Visit Qatar, together with partners from across sectors, has unveiled the Qatar Calendar 2025–2026 at a dedicated announcement event. Attended by H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth, the event highlighted each partner’s flagship contributions to the year’s line-up. The announcement of the unified national events calendar
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Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation is Reshaping Healthcare and Driving Global Collaboration

Dr. Osama AlSwailem, Assistant Chief Executive Officer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), highlighted Saudi Arabia’s achievements in digital transformation as a foundation for the Kingdom’s leadership in healthcare innovation. Speaking at the C3 Davos of Healthcare™ Japan Summit, he emphasized that the Kingdom’s national healthcare digital
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Arab knowledge stakeholders highlight the importance of monitoring indices in accelerating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

A high-level event held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) emphasized the critical role of knowledge tools and monitoring indices in accelerating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and
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Hamdan Foundation Launches Judging Process for “Innovators 2025” Amid Record Participation

Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, has announced the commencement of the judging process for the eighth edition of the “Innovators 2025” competition, which continues its mission of fostering a culture of innovation and encouraging young people to transform their creative ideas into practical projects that benefit society and
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Ajman Department of Tourism Development concludes promotional roadshow in People’s Republic of China

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) concluded its promotional roadshow, led by His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Department, in the People’s Republic of China. The tour, which covered Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shenzhen, highlighted Ajman as a leading tourism destination that merged authenticity with modernity. During the roadshow,
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Al Ansari Exchange Announces New CEO Appointment

Al Ansari Exchange LLC, the UAE’s leading remittance and foreign currency exchange service provider, and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ali Al Najjar as the new Chief Executive Officer. Ali Al Najjar has been with the organisation for over 23 years, during which he has […]
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RTA Approves a Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for the Operation of Autonomous Heavy Vehicles for Logistics Transport

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved a comprehensive regulatory framework for the operation of autonomous heavy vehicles for logistics transport in the Emirate of Dubai. The framework covers all regulatory standards governing the activity, including licensing procedures, assessment of initial operational trials, technology requirements for the vehicles,