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PROVEN Elevates Omer Saleem

News Desk 2 13/03/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 13, 2023: PROVEN, one of the leading outsourcing organisations in the Middle East, announced that Omer Saleem has been elevated to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following a stellar seven year run as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Deputy CEO, driving

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Arabian Gulf market for Spanish ceramics targets bespoke design and exclusive materials

Arnold Pinto 13/03/2023

Having shaken off its legacy affinity for traditional looking ceramic tiles the Arabian Gulf market is getting more sophisticated – in seeking bespoke design, exclusive materials and premium quality – according to the top commercial representative of Apavisa Porcelánico, one of Spain’s largest and most reputed porcelain and ceramic tile producers. The regional growth

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21st Tile of Spain Awards winners honoured in Valencia

Arnold Pinto 13/03/2023

The prize-giving ceremony of the 21st edition of the Tile of Spain Awards was held on February 28, 2023, on the sidelines of CEVISAMA 2023 – the international trade fair for ceramic floor, wall and paving tiles, bathroom equipment, natural stone, industrialised construction and machinery – at Feira Valencia, Valencia, Spain. Organised and promoted by […]

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Role of MBRF in promoting reading and spreading knowledge

News Desk 2 13/03/2023

Dubai, UAE, 13 March 2023- The UAE places great emphasis on reading as one of the chief contributing factors to social development. To further enhance and cultivate a culture of reading in the country, the UAE launched the ‘National Strategy for Reading’ with the aim of producing a knowledgeable generation capable of advancing the developmental […]

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Qatar’s Biggest International Food Festival Returns

News Desk 2 13/03/2023

Doha, Qatar, 13 March 2023: The pinnacle event in Qatar’s culinary calendar, the 12th Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) is welcoming thousands of visitors to the newly-opened Lusail Al Sa’ad Plaza – the street synonymous with the FIFA World Cup 2022™ final celebrations. QIFF is Qatar’s largest and longest-running food and drink festival and is […]

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Swiss NGO UniRef (University for Refugees) ramps up drive

News Desk 2 13/03/2023

DUBAI, March 13, 2023: UniRef (University for Refugees),  the Swiss NGO engaged in education delivery strategies for refugees, is ramping up its drive to bring computer science programs to a larger number of refugees in Jordan. UniRef has just announced the start of classes for 300 refugees in Computer Science delivered by an Ivy League […]

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Emirati crew take Fazza to victory

News Desk 2 13/03/2023

Arif Al Zaffain and Nadir Bin Hendi led from start to finish in Fazza to secure victory in the opening round of the new UAE Class 3 Powerboat Championship today. The Emirati crew capitalised on the mechanical problems of Team Abu Dhabi’s Shaun Torrente and Faleh Al Mansoori, who started from pole position but went […]

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Fourth Gulf Forum for Gifted Students in Dubai

News Desk 2 13/03/2023

Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Giftedness and Creativity, part of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance, organized the Fourth Gulf Forum for Gifted Students in Dubai. This was held concurrently with the Gulf Talent and Innovation Day, which celebrates the gifted students in the Gulf Cooperation Council by highlighting […]

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Statement by Ahmad Bin Meshar

News Desk 2 13/03/2023

 “Every March, the UAE celebrates the Reading Month with a number of events that involve the participation of various institutions across the country. The events are aimed at raising awareness on the value of reading as a key factor for gaining knowledge, a gateway to other cultures, a practical way to acquire life skills, a […]

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UAE Astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi To Spend Six Months On The ISS: What You Need To Know

News Editor 12/03/2023 0

Sultan AlNeyadi, an astronaut from the UAE, will be the first Arab to go on a long-term space mission. He will spend six months with other crew members on the International Space Station, a laboratory in orbit 400 kilometres above Earth. As the new target date for SpaceX Crew-6 Dragon Endeavour’s launch on a Falcon 9 rocket […]

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Biban, The Largest Entrepreneurship Conference In Saudi Arabia, Will Offer $2.7 Million In Prizes At Biban 2023

News Editor 11/03/2023 0

More than $2.7 million will be awarded in a dozen new competitions and “hackathons” at Biban 2023. Biban is Saudi Arabia’s largest entrepreneurship forum, created to inspire businesses to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures. The Biban 2023 event will be held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center from March 9 to March 13. It intends to

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LEAP 2023: Saudi Arabia’s Tech Sector, $9 Billion in Investments

News Editor 10/03/2023 0

Every year, Saudi Arabia holds one of the most significant lt events for Saudi Arabia’s tech sector. It is a 3-day event that offers stakeholders the chance to present new and disruptive technologies to over 100,000 attendees worldwide. The country always commits to expending significant investment infrastructure to the tech sector; this year’s edition is […]

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Abu Dhabi’s Class 3 revival sets the pace for new championship to thrive

News Desk 2 10/03/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10th March, 2023: The revival of Class 3 powerboat racing in Abu Dhabi this weekend could quickly lead to an influx of top teams from around the world to contest the new UAE championship. Shaun Torrente and Faleh Al Mansoori, Team Abu Dhabi’s former UIM XCAT World Championship-winning combination, have joined forces […]

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McLaren Artura captivates UAE car enthusiasts

News Desk 2 10/03/2023

The McLaren Artura has passed a big test with flying colours at Dubai Autodrome, with customers hailing the petrol-electric hybrid as a supercar made to measure for the UAE, ahead of first deliveries later this month. McLaren Dubai say its first clients to test drive the Artura believe it ticks more boxes than any of […]

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RITES organizes Annual Sports Day ‘Spardha’

News Desk 2 10/03/2023

Gurugram, March 10, 2023: RITES Ltd., the leading Transport Infrastructure Consultancy and Engineering firm, organized its Annual Sports Day titled ‘Spardha’ on 5th March, Sunday with great zeal and fervor at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Gurugram. The event organized by RITES’ Sports Association (RSA), saw many members of the RITES family participating in

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Bawabat Al Sharq Mall joins efforts with the Emirates Red Crescent Authority

News Desk 2 10/03/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10 March 2023: This Ramadan, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, and in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, will be sponsoring an Iftar Saem tent in Baniyas. The tent will accommodate 100 underprivileged people every day, offering them a warm Iftar meal and the chance to share the Ramadan spirit with […]

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2023 World Car Awards

News Desk 2 10/03/2023

(Dubai, United Arab Emirates) March 10, 2023 – Two Kia models have been selected as a top three finalist in two categories for the 2023 World Car Awards. The Kia Niro has earned a position among the top three finalists for the World Car of the Year category, while the Kia EV6 GT has been […]

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91% of UAE employees want financial wellness initiatives by employers

News Desk 2 10/03/2023

Investment in property, children’s education, retirement savings, and life insurance top the list Dubai, UAE – March 9, 2023: An overwhelming majority of UAE residents (82%) plan on utilizing their annual bonus to invest in their future, followed by paying off debts, while some opted for luxury and holiday spending, a new survey by YouGov, […]

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Presents Vision for Supporting Fishermen

News Desk 2 10/03/2023

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), today chaired the first meeting with the fishermen’s associations in 2023. During the meeting, her excellency presented MOCCAE’s vision for supporting fishermen to develop fisheries wealth, as a key enabler of food security in the UAE, while also tackling possible

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Humanitarian Forum In Riyadh Promotes Innovation, AI Usage In Disaster Response

News Editor 09/03/2023 0

At the heart of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum was the need to reduce funding gaps in humanitarian aid and use science and innovation for quicker response and coordination. This third forum was put together by the United Nations and its humanitarian groups with help from the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid. The event took […]