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CHALHOUB GROUP CELEBRATED THE HOLY MONTH WITH ITS TEAMS ACROSS THE REGION

News Desk 2 18/04/2023

Chalhoub Group hosted a series of Ramadan iftars across the region, including UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Jordan, and Qatar, bringing more than one thousand of its team members together to share the generous spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan and express appreciation for their exceptional efforts.

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Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island Prepared Iftar Boxes For The RAK Labor Camp

News Desk 2 18/04/2023

100 Iftar packs were delivered to the Ras Al Khaimah Labor Camp earlier this week by Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island in association with Red Crescent. Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah shared the spirit of the holy month by providing Iftar meals to the Ras Al Khaimah Labor Camp. As part of Responsible […]

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Digital Dubai launches phase 2 of ‘Emirati’ initiative

News Desk 2 18/04/2023

Dubai, UAE – 18 April 2023 – Digital Dubai has announced the launch of phase two of the ‘Emirati’ initiative on the DubaiNow application, adding 16 new services for citizens and bringing the total number of available services to 170. The upgrade follows the notable demand from citizens to use the platform and the success […]

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Dubai welcomed over 1.47 million tourists in January

News Desk 2 18/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; April 18, 2023 – Fueled by a steady influx of tourists from three top source markets, namely, India, Russia, and Oman, the UAE’s hospitality sector witnessed a strong growth trajectory in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest JLL UAE Real Estate Market Overview Report.  Dubai welcomed around 3.1 […]

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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation to participate in London Book Fair 2023

News Desk 2 18/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 April, 2023– The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will participate in the London Book Fair, one of the largest international book fairs and the most attractive for visitors, publishing houses and creative writers. The event will be held […]

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Elaf Group announces inclusion of Central Laundry Company into DNA Mega International Laundry Company

News Desk 2 18/04/2023

Elaf Group signed a collaboration agreement with DNA Mega International Laundry Company, which stipulates leasing of Central Laundry company’s buildings, one of the biggest and most advanced hotel laundries in Makkah and a subsidiary of Elaf Group. The contract was signed by Majed Kaki, Vice President Elaf Tourism and Elaf Hajj & Umrah at Elaf […]

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Sodexo Launches New Global Wellbeing Program

News Desk 2 18/04/2023

UAE, April 2023: Sodexo Middle East, the leader in services that improves the Quality of Life of its stakeholders and consumers, has championed employee value proposition (EVP) initiatives with the launch of an innovative employee benefits program – Vita by Sodexo. Globally, the program offers Sodexo employees a dynamic range of benefits, including a minimum of […]

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UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Marks A Milestone In Space Exploration After One Month On The ISS

News Editor 17/04/2023 0

UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Marks A Milestone In Space Exploration After One Month On The ISS: On March 5, 2023, UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi made history once more in space exploration as he completed one month on the International Space Station (ISS). This achievement represents not only Al Neyadi’s but also the UAE’s […]

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Robotics And Automation Society Will Advance Robotics And Automation System Research In The UAE

News Editor 17/04/2023 0

Robotics And Automation Society Will Advance Robotics And Automation System Research In The UAE: The Robotics and Automation Society held its inaugural meeting at Dubai Future Labs, bringing together industry experts, innovators, researchers, engineers, and scientists in the field of robotics and automation in Dubai. Creating a Culture of Future Shaping in the UAE with

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Makkah Municipality Organizes Mobile Testing Labs for Pilgrims’ Food Quality Assurance

News Editor 17/04/2023 0

Makkah Municipality Organizes Mobile Testing Labs for Pilgrims’ Food Quality Assurance: Operating near the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the municipality has set up mobile laboratories to check the food for worshippers and pilgrims during Ramadan. In order to ensure that samples of food and water are safe for human consumption, these facilities will provide on-the-spot

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Leading Film Critics Discuss At Saudi’s First Film Criticism Conference In Jeddah

News Editor 17/04/2023 0

Leading Film Critics Discuss At Saudi’s First Film Criticism Conference In Jeddah: Recently, Saudi Arabia’s film industry has been on the rise, marked by the establishment of the country’s first film criticism conference in Jeddah’s Al-Balad district. The two-day forum, put on by the Saudi Film Commission and Jeddah’s Islamic Arts Biennale,

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DFM Collaborates With Dubai Chambers To Offer A Comprehensive Program To Accelerate Businesses’ Path To IPO:

News Editor 17/04/2023 0

Dubai’s thriving economy and growing private sector have led to an increasing interest in capital markets. To support this trend and fuel the growth of regional private companies, the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Dubai Chamber of Commerce have teamed up with 20 local and international advisory firms to launch ‘The IPO Accelerator Program. The Role […]

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The New Giulia and Stelvio “Quadrifoglio 100^th Anniversario” A legend since 1923

News Desk 2 17/04/2023

Alfa Romeo’s pays tribute to the legend of the Quadrifoglio with 100 exclusive units and commemorates them in the place where the vehicle’s story began: Sicily, at the sites of the Targa Florio. On April 15, 2023, 100 years will have passed since an indelible symbol of Alfa Romeo, the Quadrifoglio, made its debut on […]

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UAE Food Bank, Dubai Municipality collaborate to distribute 1,000 Iftar meals as part of “Your Harees On Us” initiative

News Desk 2 17/04/2023

The UAE Food Bank, in cooperation with Dubai Municipality, organized a campaign to distribute 1,000 Harees meals to deserving workers in Al Quoz Park, as part of the “Your Harees On Us” initiative launched by the bank at the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Volunteers from the Municipality, accompanied by their families and […]

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PROVEN Arabia Names Leandra Meintjes as its Chief Marketing Officer

News Desk 2 17/04/2023

Dubai, UAE – March 17, 2023: PROVEN Arabia, announced that Leandra Meintjes has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), taking on a broader scope of responsibilities for its group of companies and brands. Leandra has been a part of the PROVEN Arabia success story for nearly three years and has contributed immeasurably to the […]

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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Hosts Special “National Dialogue for Climate Action” Session

News Desk 2 17/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 April 2023 — The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) today hosted a special session of the  the National Dialogue for Climate Ambition (NDCA) to accelerate the nation’s journey to net zero emissions by 2050. The event complements the nation-wide efforts to strengthen climate action in the Year […]

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CABSAT’s MENA Co-Production Salon returns for a second edition

News Desk 2 17/04/2023

Dubai, April 17, 2023 CABSAT, the flagship event for broadcast, media, satellite, and entertainment industries, is once again teaming up with HConsult to host the second annual MENA region Co-Production Salon at the show’s upcoming edition, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 16-18, 2023. The Co-Production Salon builds on the […]

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Qatar Unifies its Tourist Visa Processes Through Revamped Hayya Platform

News Desk 2 17/04/2023

Qatar Tourism has launched the Hayya Platform in a new form, inviting tourists who currently need a visa to Qatar to enjoy the country’s famously warm Arabian hospitality and diverse touristic offering. Taking place with immediate effect, the launch of the well-known Hayya Platform – which allowed the entry of over a million visitors during […]

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e& commits to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles

News Desk 2 17/04/2023

Abu Dhabi, 17th April 2023: e& announced its commitment to adopting the United Nations’ Women’s Empowerment Principles, reiterating the Group’s support for women’s empowerment and gender equality in the workplace. The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), established by the UN Global Compact and UN Women, is a set of seven principles

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Fitch Affirms Emirates Development Bank at ‘AA-‘; Outlook Stable

News Desk 2 17/04/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 17 April 2023: Fitch Ratings, one of the top three global credit rating agencies, has affirmed its ‘AA-‘ Long-Term Issuer Rating (IDR) for Emirates Development Bank (‘EDB’ or ‘the Bank’) with a stable outlook. The agency maintained EDB at ‘AA-’, its fourth highest investment grade rating, which reflects