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Dubai Municipality organizes series of entertainment events at Grand Souq Deira in preparation for Eid Al Fitr

News Desk 2 17/04/2023

Dubai, UAE, 17 April 2023, Dubai Municipality launched a series of entertainment events and activities on Sunday (April 16, 2023), at the Grand Souk Deira, in preparation for the upcoming Eid Al Fitr celebrations. The events will run until April 24 in the Souq, which is one of the oldest

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Reduction of Worldwide CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Ahead of COP28

News Desk 2 17/04/2023

The Climate Ambassadors Programme (CAP) hosted 30 university students from across the country yesterday and discussed several climate-related issues, notably ways to reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. This event is part of a series of CAP sessions held in Expo City Dubai. The students came from several UAE universities, including the American University

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Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance announces the opening of nominations for the 26th cycle of its local awards

News Desk 2 17/04/2023

Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance has announced the opening of nominations for its 26th annual awards, which includes six categories. The foundation is now accepting submissions from interested parties in the United Arab Emirates through its website until September 8th, 2023. The different categories of Hamdan bin Rashid Al

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Jeep® Brand Introduces New 2024 Wrangler

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

The new 2024 Jeep® Wrangler, the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world, builds on its legendary history with an unmatched combination of off-road capability, authentic Jeep design, open-air freedom, advanced powertrains, superior on- and off-road dynamics and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology features.  New for the 2024 model year, the

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Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection Hosts 150 Guests

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

Dubai, UAE, April 2023 – Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, a leading luxury hotel in Dubai, has partnered with Al Jalila Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting cancer patients, and hosted a special Iftar event at the resort on April 10th, 2023. The event was part of the hotel’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to give […]

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Riyadh to host E3 Customer Experience Conference 2023 in May

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

The E3 Customer Experience Conference 2023, organised by Ejtemaat Saudi Arabia in partnership with Saudi CX Association, will return for its third edition on May 16-17, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This Conference stems from the Saudi Customer Experience Association’s vision to enhance knowledge and build capabilities, as well as bring balance between Arabic culture […]

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Dubai Municipality wins international awards in occupational health and safety

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

Dubai Municipality has won three local and international accolades in the first quarter of 2023. The Municipality received the British Safety Council award and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) award for its excellence in the category of occupational health and safety. In addition, it ranked first in the Research and Innovation […]

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Emirates Council for Food Security Examines Action Plan and Worldwide Agricultural Progress

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 April 2023 – Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, chaired the first meeting of the Emirates Council for Food Security in 2023, which reviewed the action plan and the latest developments in the global agricultural sector, and aligned local efforts to enhance national […]

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Hyatt strengthens its executive leadership team in Europe, Africa and the Middle East

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 14 2023: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces two senior appointments in its fast-expanding Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) region: Heidi Kunkel as Senior Vice President of Commercial Services, and Monique Dekker as Senior Vice President Human Resources. The appointments bolster the region’s executive team as it prepares for

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Axis Communications introduces outdoor-ready sound projectors

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 2023: Axis Communications has introduced a smart, easy-to-integrate speaker, raising the bar for voice messages in both outdoor and indoor environments. With an award-winning minimalistic appearance and excellent sound, it’s ideal for broadcasting live and pre-recorded security and deterrence messages, health and safety instructions, and

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Coursera launches three VR-enabled course experiences

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

Dubai (UAE) – 14 April 2023: With augmented, mixed, and virtual realities currently reshaping education and work, Coursera, a global online learning platform, is expanding immersive learning opportunities for all with the launch of three new virtual reality (VR) course experiences from top global universities and a specialized augmented reality (AR) certification

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Cupix Adds CupixWorks to Bentley’s Powered by iTwin Program

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

April 14, 2023, San Jose, CA – Cupix™, a global spatial digital twin platform that provides visualization and analytics for owners and builders across the entire built-world lifecycle, announced today the addition of its leading product, CupixWorks, to Bentley Systems’ powered by iTwin  program. CupixWorks is a state-of-the-art 3D digital twin platform that enables

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UAE’s Bookmypet Winner of Purina PetCare

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

Bookmypet – a UAE-based digital platform that connects pet owners to local service providers – is one of seven winners of Nestlé Purina PetCare Unleashed 2023 Accelerator Lab and will participate in the fourth cohort of its acclaimed accelerator programme. Bookmypet and the other winners will receive a CHF 50,000 to upscale their businesses, in […]

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UNEP West Asia’s Sustainable Ramadan campaign

News Desk 2 13/04/2023

The United Nations Environment Program’s Regional Office for West Asia recently launched Sustainable Ramadan campaign in the United Arab Emirates to raise awareness on food waste and trigger behavioral change, as the country progresses on its journey towards UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategy. During Ramadan, 25-50 percent of the food prepared in the region […]

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QNET’s Physio Radiance Protects and Pampers Skin

News Desk 2 13/04/2023

Dubai – April 13, 2023: Sun exposure, soaps and detergents, pollution, and even stress can cause an imbalance of the skin’s delicate microbiome, leaving it dry, damaged, and unhealthy. That is why QNET included include vital prebiotics and probiotics in its Physio Radiance skincare line. These active ingredients work together to protect and restore the […]

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Celebrate Eid in Qatar Like Never Before

News Desk 2 13/04/2023

Qatar Tourism, in partnership with Qatar Airways, announces an exciting calendar of lively and family-friendly events to mark the joyous occasion of Eid, as part of its ‘Feel Eid in Qatar’ campaign (April 21 – 23).  Ranging from spectacular music concerts with the region’s most revered artists, to fun-filled children’s shows, visitors to Qatar are […]

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Malaria No More brings together key stakeholders to develop comprehensive malaria elimination strategy for Assam

News Desk 2 13/04/2023

Guwahati, April 13, 2023: Malaria No More(MNM) in collaboration with the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), Assam organized a workshop to deliberate on malaria elimination strategies for the state. The workshop engaged with key health officers, both from the Regional Office of Health and Family Welfare and the State Health Department of

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Arabia CSR Network’s virtual clinic

News Desk 2 13/04/2023

Dubai, UAE; April 13, 2023: The Arabia CSR Network, the Arab world’s leading corporate social responsibility and sustainability think tank, recently hosted a virtual workshop to equip organisations in the region with the necessary support and resources required for submitting a strong, award-winning application for the upcoming 16th cycle of its annual CSR Awards. The […]

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Fugro’s expands its horizon with the first UAE-flagged uncrewed surface vessel

News Desk 2 13/04/2023

Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data provider has announced that the 12 m Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessel (USV), the Fugro Pegasus, has received full navigation licensing from the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure. This is the first registration of an over-the-horizon USV in the country, making the Fugro Blue Essence USV the first vessel […]

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Delma Exchange opens first Concept Store in the Middle East

News Desk 2 13/04/2023

April 2023, DUBAI, UAE Delma Exchange, a leading foreign currency exchange provider, today announced that it has opened, in collaboration with Western Union, the first concept store in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Over the next few weeks, all five Delma Exchange locations in the UAE will be re-branded to reflect the collaboration with Western […]