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Glaze Granite & Marble unveils its new showroom in Dubai

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Glaze Granite & Marble, the UAE’s largest marble importer, has launched its third showroom, situated alongside Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai City. Following existing stone galleries in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, this newest addition marks a significant milestone in Glaze’s 25-year

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FDI returns to the global tourism sector

Arnold Pinto 21/09/2023 0

Middle East only region where Q1 2023 tourist arrivals exceeded those of Q1 2019 The steady recovery of international tourist arrivals is firming up foreign direct investment (FDI) in the global tourism industry following the unprecedented and historic lows it touched during the pandemic, according to a newly released report jointly produced by the World […]

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Dandelion unveils new meeting place for UAE opinion leaders

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

Dandelion International Diplomatic Business Club is making its presence felt in Dubai by opening its UAE chapter in the city. The grand opening will be in an invitees-only event held at Belcanto Restaurant at Dubai Opera on September 21, 2023. A closed gathering for about 120 selected invitees, the opening ceremony is expected to be […]

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Insurance House and Copart UAE Auctions sign partnership

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

Insurance House and Copart UAE Auctions have signed an agreement for digitally automated auction services. This collaboration will see Copart selling vehicles at its online auctions on behalf of Insurance House. The agreement will see Copart handle the online auctioning of vehicles for Insurance House, providing a comprehensive suite of services, including vehicle

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5,000+ delegates attend BRICS International Innovation Forum in Moscow City

News Desk 1 17/09/2023 0

30+ nations’ representatives study modern technologies’ impact on urban life More than 5,000 delegates from over 30 countries participated in the inaugural BRICS International Innovation Forum held in Moscow City as a symbol of global cooperation in pursuing technological progress. The well-attended ‘Cloud City’ event was held at the Zaryadye Concert Hall,

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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics sets up new JV with ATS for Middle East road business foray

Arnold Pinto 17/09/2023 0

HellmannATS Road Solutions is road transport operator for Hellmann in UAE Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, the Osnabrück, Germany-based global logistics service provider, and ATS, the Dubai, UAE-headquartered logistics company, have partnered to establish a joint venture named HellmannATS Road Solutions. The JV will feature a technology-based range of B2B logistics solutions

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Future Food Forum event set to study the MENA sector

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

F&B sector projected to reach AED347.39 billion in 2023 The UAE Food & Beverage Business Group, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy and Dubai Chamber of Commerce, will host the 5th edition of the Future Food Forum 2023 from September 20-21, 2023, in Dubai City. The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism […]

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Haltia.AI chooses to set up base in the UAE

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2023 0

AI startup eyes Series A funding from UAE and Silicon Valley investors Haltia.AI – a Dubai-based AI startup that aims to transform industries and improve people’s quality of life with advanced AI solutions – has launched its commercial operations after 90 days of meticulous planning and stealth operations to transition onto the global VC stage. […]

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Saab and ST Engineering expand their global partnership

News Desk 1 15/09/2023 0

MoU targets new opportunities in markets of interest Saab and ST Engineering (Singapore Technologies Engineering) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Defence and Security Equipment International 2023 in London, England. The MoU, signed on September 13, 2023, signifies both companies’ intent to strengthen their relationship and collaboration to explore

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Cloudera signs cloud-native data control and analytics pact with AWS

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023 0

Cloudera has been a trusted AWS Partner for several years Cloudera, the Santa Clara, California-based enterprise data cloud solutions provider, has signed an agreement with Seattle, Washington-headquartered Amazon Web Services (AWS) for enterprise generative AI domain services. The pact aims to strengthen Cloudera’s relationship with the leading cloud computing giant by

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Avalon Pharma to open its 4th new plant in Saudi Arabia in 2026

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023 0

New production facility in Riyadh will create more than 100 jobs for Saudis Avalon Pharma, the Saudi Arabia-based pharmaceuticals company, plans to open its fourth manufacturing plant, Avalon 4, in the industrial city of Riyadh. Due to launch by 2026, Avalon 4 will produce complex medications such as oncology and general injectables, differentiating it from […]

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Aviation Capital Group orders 13 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023 0

Lessors have ordered more than 1,300 737 MAX aircraft to date Aviation Capital Group (ACG), the Newport, California-headquartered aircraft lessor, has formalised an order for 13 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, increasing its order book to 47 737 MAXs. The new, incremental order includes seven 737-8 and six 737-10 aircraft to expand ACG’s single-aisle options […]

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Middle East paper containerboard sector seen on solid footing

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

Dumping and industry index up for discussion at Propaper Dubai 2023 The paper containerboard segment in the Middle East region has been growing above the global average of 2.5% at 3-4% on the back of solid GDP growth, the evolution of e-commerce and population growth, according to an industry expert speaking at Propaper Dubai 2023 […]

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e& is the Principal Technology Partner of COP28 UAE

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

Technology major will deliver network connectivity at the Expo City Dubai site e& Group (etisalat and), the UAE-headquartered global technology group, announced on September 13, 2023, that it is an official ‘Principal Technology Partner’ for COP28 – the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC – being held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30-December

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Extreme Networks unveils its regional data centre in UAE

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2023 0

Regional demand for cloud-based storage on the ascendent US-headquartered Extreme Networks has launched its new regional data centre in the UAE to meet growing business needs for faster data transmissions, easy access to cloud solutions and heightened data security. Operating from Morrisville, North Carolina, Extreme Networks is a leader in cloud networking and delivers

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QI Group named Employer of the Year at HR Asia Awards 2023

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

The 2023 award is themed ‘Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion’ The QI Group, the parent entity of global lifestyle and wellness company QNET, has been named Employer of the Year for the ninth consecutive year at Hong Kong’s HR Asia Awards 2023. This year’s highly anticipated award is themed ‘Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion’, recognising companies for […]

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Sherifa Hady to lead HPE Aruba Networking EMEA Sales

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

Hady has a profound knowledge of the IT channel Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), on September 11, 2023, announced the appointment of Sherifa Hady to lead the HPE Aruba Networking EMEA Sales business, effective September 1, 2023. An accomplished senior leader, Hady recently celebrated 23 years with HPE and three years with the HPE Aruba Networking […]

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UAE-headquartered Aldar Estates acquires FAB Properties

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

The transaction now consolidates 600 residential properties in the UAE Aldar Estates, the Middle East region’s largest integrated property and facilities management company, has acquired FAB Properties, a UAE-based provider of property management services. The transaction sees Aldar Estates integrate a property management portfolio of 22,000 residential units across

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Saab and Boeing sign pact for 787 Dreamliner doors’ range

Arnold Pinto 10/09/2023 0

787 Dreamliner is one of the world’s best-selling widebody aircraft Saab, the Stockholm, Sweden-headquartered global defence and space manufacturing company, has signed an extension agreement with Boeing, the Seattle, US-based global aerospace, security, and spacecraft maker, to manufacture large cargo doors, bulk cargo doors and access entries for the Boeing 787

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Taulia and Optima ECM Consulting sign new partnership

News Desk 1 10/09/2023 0

Both entities will offer global working capital solutions September 10, 2023: Taulia, a leading provider of working capital management solutions, has partnered with Optima ECM Consulting (Optima), a global implementation organisation, to collaborate across their respective customer and prospect bases. This partnership will combine Taulia’s suite of products, fully