Automotive Corporate

Nissan and Honda sign strategic partnership MoU in Tokyo

Arnold Pinto 17/03/2024

The pact targets joint electrified and intelligent mobility Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to forge a joint path towards electrified and intelligent mobility. The agreement between the two globally renowned and leading

Corporate

Acronis releases its 2023 ESG report

PR News Desk 13/03/2024

The company goes beyond cyber protection leadership Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has made public its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report delineates the company’s strides and accomplishments throughout the past year and outlines a roadmap for future positive influence. This comprehensive report sums up Acronis’

Corporate UAE

Dubai-based GMG unveils ‘EmpowHer’ initiative

PR News Desk 11/03/2024

The aim is to enhance women’s careers Dubai-headquartered GMG, a global well-being conglomerate with a portfolio spanning sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics, has launched its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiative, ‘EmpowHer,’ to coincide with International Women’s Day 2024. This initiative is a testament to

Automotive Corporate Sport

Audi accelerates F1 entry with Sauber Group acquisition

PR News Desk 10/03/2024

Entry scheduled for the 2026 season In a strategic move led by Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, the iconic brand with the four rings is intensifying its focus on the future through the Audi Agenda. With a keen eye on product and technology development, alongside a more robust global presence for the Audi brand, the supervisory […]

Corporate Sport

DP World is title partner of Delhi Capitals’ women’s team

PR News Desk 20/02/2024

TATA Women’s Premier League 2024 season in focus DP World and Delhi Capitals have consolidated their long-term partnership, marking a significant milestone for women’s cricket in India. DP World, a prominent provider of innovative end-to-end supply chain solutions, has officially become the title partner of the women’s team of Delhi Capitals in the TATA Women’s

Corporate GCC UAE

UAE’s Federal Tax Authority releases new Corporate Tax Law guide 

PR News Desk 29/12/2023

New document incorporates practical examples The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the United Arab Emirates has released a comprehensive guide outlining the criteria for determining natural persons subject to the Corporate Tax Law, which officially took effect on June 1, 2023, in the Gulf nation. The newly released guide is a valuable resource, offering a […]

Corporate GCC UAE

84% of UAE employees aim to develop their digital skills during their careers

Arnold Pinto 22/12/2023

UAE-based workforce favours AI use in the workplace An overwhelming 84% of UAE-based employees are excited about developing digital skills throughout their careers, while 81% believe businesses should promote the development of AI skills in the workplace, even as 53% find it challenging to incorporate digital skills into their work schedule. These and other telling […]

Corporate Space

Bayanat and Yahsat to set up AED15 billion AI space tech entity in 2024

Arnold Pinto 21/12/2023

Space42 will offer space-based services in MENA and globally Bayanat AI PLC (Bayanat), a leading AI-powered geospatial solutions provider, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C. (Yahsat), a leading global satellite operator, have proposed a merger to establish Space42 – a new vertically integrated AI-powered space technology company. Bayanat and Yahsat

Corporate GCC UAE

flydubai wins ‘Airline of the Year’ title at The Aviator Middle East Awards 2023

PR News Desk 14/12/2023

The first time the low-cost carrier has won the honour flydubai, the Dubai-based low-cost carrier, has clinched the ‘Airline of the Year’ award at The Aviator Middle East Awards 2023, formerly known as The Aviation Business Middle East Awards. This marks the first time flydubai has received this accolade, further solidifying its position as a […]

Corporate Appointments Gitex

Ezequiel Steiner is acting CEO of Acronis after the departure of Patrick Pulvermueller

Arnold Pinto 11/10/2023

Pulvermueller confirms he is focussing on personal pursuits Ezequiel Steiner, the Business President and Chief Corporate Development Officer of Acronis has been appointed the acting CEO of the global leader in cyber protection following the departure of Patrick Pulvermueller as CEO of the 20-year-old Schaffhausen, Switzerland-headquartered company. Pulvermueller was CEO of

Corporate

Torsten Müller-Ötvös retires as CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on November 30, 2023

PR News Desk 06/10/2023

Chris Brownridge, currently CEO of BMW UK, to take over the British marque Torsten Müller-Ötvös will retire as Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on November 30, 2023. He will be succeeded by Chris Brownridge, currently Chief Executive Officer of BMW UK. Müller-Ötvös joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2010, making him the company’s longest-serving […]

Corporate Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Dubai-based MyCrane lifts itself into the prime Saudi market

Arnold Pinto 04/10/2023

Two-year-old startup commences strategic digitalisation programme MyCrane – the world’s first online crane rental platform – has lifted itself into Saudi Arabia, following a similar push into the US and Indian markets in the past 10 months. Addressing a news conference on October 3, 2023, on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2023, the largest annual show […]

Corporate Business

Energy Capital Group completes MENAISCO acquisition

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

Saudi Arabia-based investment company Energy Capital Group (ECG) has announced the completion of the acquisition of MENA Industrial Services Company (MENAISCO), a technical and engineering services company headquartered in Saudi Arabia. With a track record of over 40 years of delivering engineering services in the oil and gas, power and water, and petrochemicals sectors in

Corporate GCC Health Lifestyle UAE

AstraZeneca unveils new sustainable offices at Dubai Science Park as part of drive to net zero healthcare

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

AstraZeneca has inaugurated its new sustainable offices in Dubai Science Park. The offices mark a critical milestone along the company’s carbon footprint reduction journey in the UAE. The offices are part of measures by AstraZeneca to accelerate the transition to sustainable healthcare in the UAE, aligned with the company’s global Ambition Zero Carbon programme. Critical

Corporate

Intwo wins 2023-2024 Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle award

PR News Desk 20/09/2023

Intwo, a global renowned full-service cloud provider of Microsoft technology, has won the 2023-2024 Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle award. Membership in this elite group is based on sales achievements that rank Intwo in the top echelon of Microsoft’s Business Applications global network of partners. Inner Circle members have performed to a high standard of

Corporate GCC UAE

Nakheel participates in Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined 2023

PR News Desk 20/09/2023

Nakheel, the world-leading real estate master developer, underlined its commitment to supporting the UAE’s Emiratisation programme during Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined 2023 held at Dubai World Trade Centre from September 19-20, 2023. Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined 2023 aimed to inspire talented Emirati professionals looking to take the following steps in their careers. From

Travel Corporate GCC Lifestyle Qatar

Qatar Airways wins four Business Traveller Awards

PR News Desk 16/09/2023

Doha Airport was named the Best Airport in the Middle East Qatar Airways won four award categories at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards ceremony held on September 13, 2023, at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, England. The national carrier of Qatar was awarded Best Long-Haul Airline, Best Business Class, Best Middle Eastern Airline, and […]

Corporate Business

Saab and ST Engineering expand their global partnership

PR News Desk 15/09/2023

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

Banking Corporate

Saxo Bank concludes fintech JV sale to Geely Group

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

Danish bank will now focus on core markets and clients Copenhagen, Denmark-headquartered Saxo Bank has formalised the sale of Saxo Geely Tech Holding A/S (Saxo Fintech), a world-class fintech pioneer, to Geely Financials Denmark following the signing of relevant agreements. The divestment of Saxo Fintech shares marks the end of Saxo Bank’s ownership of the […]

Corporate

Keel Comms joins United Nations Global Compact

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

The entity aims to play a key role during the ‘Decade of Action’ Keel Comms, a Dubai-based ‘purpose relations’ agency, has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary leadership platform that develops, implements, and discloses responsible business practices. Keel Comms is the first MENA-based PR agency to become a UNGC participant. The UNGC […]