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Colors for Peace exhibition opens at Silicon Central

News Desk 2 24/03/2023

Dubai, UAE: The global Colors for Peace’ exhibition that showcases the drawings of 4-11 years old children from 135 nations representing 5 continents opens at Silicon Central, Dubai’s latest lifestyle and shopping destination as part of the mall’s Ramadan programme. Colors for Peace

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Hyundai of Juma Al Majid Est. joins forces

News Desk 2 24/03/2023

Dubai, UAE. March 24 – Hyundai Motor Company Africa and Middle East HQ and Juma AL Majid Est., announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Al Ihsan Charity Association and Ajman University (AU) to deliver food packages to underprivileged communities in the UAE. The initiative is a continuous campaign that will begin in […]

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SVB Failure – Abu Dhabi-Based Investment Firm Royal Group Considering Takeover Of The UK Arm Of Silicon Valley Bank

News Editor 24/03/2023 0

The Royal Group, an investment company funded by Abu Dhabi royal, is considering taking over Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) UK vertical in light of the current development of SVB’s bankruptcy. According to Bloomberg, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of Royal Group and national security adviser for the United Arab Emirates, is debating

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Bentley Systems Announces Strategic Agreement

News Desk 2 24/03/2023

EXTON, Pa., and Barcelona, Spain – March 24, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced it has entered into a non-exclusive commercial agreement to strategically accelerate the adoption of Infrastructure IoT, further unlocking value for infrastructure designers, constructors, and owner-operators in

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UAE renews historical commitment to sustainability and climate

News Desk 2 24/03/2023

Dubai, March 24, 2023: Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has delivered the UAE National Statement to the UN 2023 Water Conference. HE Almheiri emphasized the UAE’s ongoing commitment to responsible water management and addressing water scarcity through diversification, conservation, and innovation. “As

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FOOD INFLATION AND CURRENCY COLLAPSE THREATEN FOOD SECURITY

News Desk 2 24/03/2023

CAIRO – As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region celebrates the beginning of the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan, it is experiencing a deepening food security crisis due to the combination of high food inflation and collapsing currencies. This is affecting millions of people across the region, particularly those living in countries already […]

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H.E. Mariam Almheiri highlights UAE’s ambition to scale collective action and innovative solutions

News Desk 2 24/03/2023

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, underlined the UAE’s ambition to scale collective action and develop innovative solutions to address the global challenge of water scarcity. Presenting to the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting at the UN 2023 Water Conference, Her Excellency Almheiri said: “The stress on

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Technology & Soft Skills: Reshaping the Future

News Desk 2 24/03/2023

Without question, technology has caused deep transformation in social structures, and the rapidly evolving education landscape has not been spared by its impact. Community needs and social behaviour in all areas of public and private lives have changed dramatically brought about by cutting-edge innovations over the years, and so has the learning profile of students […]

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MBRF highlights vital role of scientific translation

News Desk 2 23/03/2023

23 March 2023 – The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) held a training workshop emphasizing the role of scientific translation in disseminating knowledge, as part of the Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW). The workshop was led by trainer Dr. Ghanem Al Samarrai, who emphasized the importance of scientific translation in enriching […]

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YANGO ANNOUNCES REWARDING RAMADAN CAMPAIGN

News Desk 2 23/03/2023

Dubai, 23 March 2023: Yango, the internationally recognized ride-hailing app, is delighted to announce its special Ramadan activities to celebrate the spirit of giving of the holy month with customers and drivers, through a host of exciting benefits. Every day, Yango will be distributing special Iftar boxes at a dedicated zone near its center for […]

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Emirates Home Nursing extended its tribute to the UAE for its strategic initiatives in supporting mothers

News Desk 2 23/03/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 March 2023: On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Emirates Home Nursing extended its tribute to the UAE for its strategic initiatives in supporting mothers to cope with childbirth and motherhood. The healthcare facility commended the UAE’s efforts towards creating a safe and conducive environment for mothers and new-borns. The UAE […]

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Kuwait ranks 1st globally in ‘Percentage of the population’s mobile networks’ in Global Knowledge Index 2022

News Desk 2 23/03/2023

23 March 2023- The Global Knowledge Index (GKI) 2022, launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), highlighted Kuwait’s exceptional performance in various indicators, particularly in the information and communications technology (ICT) indicator. The country ranked

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GLOBAL STUDENT PRIZE WINNER IGOR KLYMENKO CALLS ON “INSPIRATIONAL” UAE STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR 2023 EDITION

News Desk 2 23/03/2023

Ukrainian teenager Igor Klymenko, the winner of the 2022 Chegg.org Global Student Prize, has urged UAE students to apply for this year’s prize, with applications closing on 2 April 2023. Chegg.org partnered with the Varkey Foundation to launch the $100,000 sister award to the Global Teacher Prize in 2021. Now in its third year, the […]

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Kandura Rally to showcase over a hundred unique custom cars and bikes

News Desk 2 23/03/2023

DUBAI; March 23, 2023: The Kandura Rally, Dubai’s coolest motor show, is back for the second year in a row with its Ramadan edition. Showcasing over 100 supercars, modified cars, and custom bikes will be on display, it is poised to be a haven for motoring enthusiasts. The rally will feature classic beauties and awe-inspiring customized […]

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General Authority of Sports organises community sports fair

News Desk 2 23/03/2023

UAE, 23 March 2023 – The General Authority of Sports (GAS) hosted a community sports fair under the theme ‘Sports as a lifestyle’, to foster a culture of sports and introduce numerous new sports to the community. This comes in line with the governmental directives and sports sector strategies to promote and integrate sports as […]

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Visa application volume from New Delhi touches 80% of the pre-pandemic levels in 2022

News Desk 2 23/03/2023

Visa applications from New Delhi nearly touched the pre-pandemic levels in 2022 driven by pent-up demand, opening of international borders, and eased COVID-related protocols. According to VFS Global, the visa application volume from New Delhi reached close to 80% of the 2019 pre-pandemic levels in 2022 and registered a 93% growth when compared to 2021. […]

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Bridgestone MEA organises business convention for CIS partners

News Desk 2 23/03/2023

March 23, 2023 – Bridgestone MEA hosted a two-day business convention for its new CIS partners in the regional market, providing them with the opportunity to connect and interact with the affiliates in Dubai. The event, which was hosted at the company’s Dubai office, commenced with a BMW drive experience that exemplified the leading exceptional […]

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Neom Enters Agreement To Transform Sustainable Food Production

News Editor 23/03/2023 0

NEOM, the innovation hub in northwest Saudi Arabia, is working with CARE, a global organization founded by Italian chefs Norbert Niederkofler and Paolo Ferretti, to transform sustainable food production. Through this partnership, they hope to create NEOM’s unique culinary identity in which food is treated ethically from the farm to the plate. Together, they

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Gulf Business Machines Announces Mike Weston as CEO

News Desk 2 23/03/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 23, 2023: Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has announced the appointment of Mike Weston as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the company’s regional operations based out of Dubai. Weston joins from IBM, where he was most recently the Chief Revenue Officer for IBM’s MEA operations.  “The board is delighted to […]

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UAE’s 40 leading educational institutions gear up to exhibit at GETEX 2023

News Desk 2 23/03/2023

March 23, 2023 The Global Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) Spring 2023, UAE’s top exhibition for education and student recruitment, gears up to offer new opportunities in the education sector with participation of close to 200 global, regional and local educational institutions. The event is set to offer stakeholders an unparalleled chance to delve into […]