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New manual unveiled for OOH advertisers in Dubai

Evolving advertising needs addressed Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an updated version of its Out-Of-Home (OOH) Advertising Manual to foster a dynamic and competitive advertising environment in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Newly launched in collaboration with Dubai Municipality and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, the
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SIXT reports record €1 billion revenue for Q2 2024

Strong growth and earnings drive positive results SIXT SE, the international mobility provider, has reported revenue for Q2 2024, reaching €1.01 billion—a notable 8.9% increase compared to last year. Sixt SE, with its registered office in Pullach near Munich, Germany, is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services. With its products SIXT rent, SIXT
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Poland buys 96 AH-64E Apache combat helicopters

Deal is worth approximately $12 billion Poland has finalised an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 96 new AH-64E Apache combat helicopters as the NATO country seeks to beef up its armed forces with advanced military assets following Russia’s unprovoked full invasion of Ukraine. The deal, worth about $12 billion and endorsed by the […]
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Italian Navy orders its 4th offshore patrol vessel

As part of fleet modernisation programme In a significant development for the Italian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) programme, Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), a joint venture between Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%), has received official notification from the Italian Navy to proceed with the construction of a fourth next-generation patrol vessel and the
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Cathay Pacific set to expand its ASEAN network

To capitalise on regional growth Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier, is set to enhance its presence in the ASEAN region following a pivotal visit by Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam to Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The six-day trip concluded on August 2, 2024, highlighting the airline’s strategic focus on leveraging regional opportunities […]
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First Zeekr showroom opens in the UAE

Dubai service centre also inaugurated The first dedicated Zeekr showroom and allied service centre in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opened alongside Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai City. Launched as a joint venture between Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle brand of China’s Geely Holding Group, and AW Rostamani Group, the UAE distributor of Zeekr, […]
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RAF renews aircraft painting contract with Serco

2-year agreement is worth $23 million Serco has secured a contract extension to continue its expert surface finish support for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The new contract, valued at $23 million, commenced on April 1, 2024, and extends for two years, with an option for an additional year. This continued collaboration underscores Serco’s commitment […]
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Geobear unveils its ground stabilisation tech in the UAE

Ideal for a wide range of projects Geobear, a global leader in ground engineering based in the United Kingdom, has launched its advanced ground stabilisation operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This marks a significant development in the hydrocarbon-rich Arabian Gulf country’s infrastructure capabilities. The benefits of Geobear’s ground stabilisation
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Global cloud market spend surpasses $76 billion in Q1 2024

GenAI advancements boost the sector Synergy Research Group reports that the global cloud infrastructure services market surged in the first quarter of 2024, marking a robust recovery with enterprise spending surpassing $76 billion. This figure represents a substantial increase of $13.5 billion or 21% compared to last year, signalling the second consecutive quarter of
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Ericsson and OPPO sign 5G global patent agreement

Several joint projects lined up Ericsson and OPPO have finalised a comprehensive multi-year global patent cross-licence agreement, marking a significant milestone in cellular technology, particularly 5G. Under the terms of the newly signed agreement, OPPO, renowned for its global smartphone sales and strong presence in emerging markets, will pay Ericsson royalty fees for
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Telecom Egypt’s new firewall slashes scam calls by 90%

After implementing Enea’s voice firewall Telecom Egypt has reported a drastic reduction in scam calls after implementing Enea’s advanced voice firewall. Since deploying this cutting-edge technology, the primary telecom operator in Egypt has successfully eliminated over 90% of incoming calls with spoofed caller IDs from its network. Caller ID spoofing, a prevalent method
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gimmefy.ai enters the North American market

MENA region is also in the pipeline In a strategic move aimed at global expansion, gimmefy.ai, a leading generative AI marketing platform headquartered in Singapore, has officially launched its operations in North America. Founded on cutting-edge AI models and expert marketing strategies, gimmefy.ai has achieved considerable success in Asia. Now, it aims to empower North