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Gradiant’s alkaLi Sets New Standards in Direct Lithium Extraction

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

Gradiant’s spin-out, alkaLi, is leading the direct lithium extraction (DLE) and production market with its EC2 technology, which has demonstrated a groundbreaking 97% lithium recovery rate from salar brines in North America. The new technology is guaranteed by Gradiant

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Joby Announces Beginning of Work on First Dubai Vertiport

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced that construction has begun on the first vertiport in its planned Dubai air taxi network. Situated at Dubai International Airport (“DXB”), the vertiport is being constructed by Joby partners Dubai Road and Transport Authority (“RTA”) and Skyports, who

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Paymentology Announces Strategic Partnership with Zand Bank to Accelerate Fintech Growth in the UAE

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, has signed a referral partnership with Zand Bank, the UAE’s first fully licensed, all-digital bank. This collaboration focuses on expanding financial services for fintechs and startups, aiming to accelerate innovation and growth in the UAE.  Since 2022, Zand Bank has empowered UAE and global corporate,

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RIT Dubai team develops communication technology for verbally impaired patients

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

A graduation project developed by a team from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has delivered an innovative solution to help verbally impaired patients to communicate through an avatar-based artificial intelligence model. The project is the work of Emirati electrical engineering graduate, Abdallah Al-Serkal and classmate Ahmad Yousef who spent two years

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HEARTFELT CHILDRENS’ BOOK PUBLISHED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF TYPE 1 DIABETES

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

Dubai-based author, Abby Lyons, is set to launch a children’s book to raise awareness around Type 1 diabetes, following her son’s diagnosis with the life threatening condition. Aiming to tackle the lack of education and understanding, especially when it comes to spotting the signs in young children, the book, ‘What is Diabetes, anyway?’ features Rocco […]

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Salik Partners with Liva to offer market leading insurance solutions

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

Salik Company PJSC (Salik), the exclusive toll gate operator of the Emirate of Dubai, has entered a strategic partnership with Liva a leading multi-line insurer in the GCC. The partnership will offer one-of-a-kind bespoke insurance solutions to drivers in the UAE, streamlining the renewal process for greater convenience and efficiency. Salik will leverage its comprehensive

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Emirates Publishers Association Showcases Industry Impact at Sharjah International Book Fair

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) stand at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair. His Highness was welcomed by His Excellency Rashid Al Kous, the Association’s Executive Director. The Ruler of Sharjah was briefed on the Association’s activities

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New SolarWinds Report: Automation, Self-Service, and SLAs Are Keys to ITSM Efficiency

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, has released its 2024 State of ITSM Report, which provides practical, actionable guidance rooted in real-world Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) strategies. This report analyzed over 2,000 ITSM data systems and 60,000 points of anonymized and

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The GPSSA and Etihad Credit Bureau sign an MoU

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

In a quest to support UAE-based private sector employers to fulfil their obligation regarding pension contributions on behalf of their Emirati employees, the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Etihad Credit Bureau, the data technology federal entity known to simply information and reveal powerful

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ITA announces partnerships in the MENA region to advance green industry

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

The Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) has announced partnerships with governments of the UAE and Bahrain to expand its efforts in industrial decarbonisation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This is the ITA’s second region of focus, following the early success of its Brazil programme, announced in a partnership with Brazil’s Ministry of […]

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OMODA & JAECOO Accelerates Past 360,000 Global Sales

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

OMODA & JAECOO, the innovative automotive brand dedicated to pioneering the future of travel, continues to show strong momentum and draw global interest, with total sales exceeding 360,000 units in just 18 months. This achievement, marked by consistent monthly sales exceeding 20,000 units since April 2024, underscores the brand’s rapid growth and sets the stage

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Discover Holiday Magic at Iniala Harbour House, Malta

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

Perched on Valletta’s historic St. Barbara Bastion, Iniala Harbour House is a luxurious retreat blending Maltese heritage with contemporary elegance. This luxury Five-Star hotel, set within four beautifully restored townhouses, offers breathtaking views of the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities—Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua. With its stunning design, gourmet dining,

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October 2024’s Most Wanted Malware

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading cyber security platform provider of AI-powered, cloud delivered solutions, has released its Global Threat Index for October 2024. This month’s report highlights a concerning trend in the cyber security landscape: the rise of infostealers and the sophistication of attack methods employed by cyber criminals.

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Wooqer Solidifies Middle East and Africa Footprint with a New Office in Dubai

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

Wooqer, a leading California-headquartered App for Ops focusing on frontline operations and task management, has announced the opening of its new Middle East and Africa (MEA) office in Dubai. The strategic move to establish a presence in Dubai is driven by Wooqer’s long standing reputation and success in the region, working with major retailers, quick […]

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Al Jalila Foundation Celebrates 10 years of Providing Hope to Breast Cancer Patients

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

Al Jalila Foundation, the global healthcare philanthropic organization leading Dubai Health’s giving mission, recently celebrated a decade of supporting breast cancer patients through the 10th edition of #PINKtober – its community fundraising campaign held every October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign aims to increase awareness of the disease and raise

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Floward boosts customer engagement with Braze using WhatsApp

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

Braze (Nasdaq: BRZE), the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, has helped Floward, the go-to online destination for flowers and gifts delivery in MENA and the UK, strengthen their customer engagement and conversion rates, particularly through WhatsApp. Floward has successfully completed campaigns using Braze Canvas, the

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Samsung Sets New Benchmark in TV Security

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that its proprietary cryptography module, Samsung CryptoCore,[1] has earned the prestigious FIPS 140-3 certification[2] from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This certification underscores Samsung’s commitment to providing industry-leading security and data protection for Smart TV users. “As home

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Akabeko Unveils a Holiday Set Menu for the Festive Season

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

With festive season in full swing, Akabeko, Dubai’s first table-top Yakiniku Japanese restaurant serving premium, world-class A5 Wagyu has introduced a specially curated holiday set menu for those looking to celebrate the season with a Japanese twist. Priced at AED 900 for two people, the festive set menu is valid till December 29th 2024.  Dubai’s […]

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PayerMax Named “Best Payments Solutions Provider”, Strengthens Middle East Presence

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

PayerMax, a leading global provider of payment solutions, has been named Best Payments Solutions Provider of 2024 by MEA Finance magazine at an award ceremony hosted on November 12 in Dubai. The award is a testament of PayerMax’s success in providing exceptional financial technology services to clients in the Middle East and Africa, as well […]

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New NetApp Storage Offerings Modernize Workloads for Businesses of All Sizes

PR News Desk 13/11/2024

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced updates to its portfolio of enterprise storage offerings including new NetApp AFF A-Series and AFF C-Series systems with mid-range, all-flash, unified data storage at price points for businesses of any size and updates to NetApp StorageGRID, driving improved density and performance for