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Solar
Business UAE

Abu Dhabi to get solar panel manufacturing plant

Arnold Pinto
$15-million facility set for KEZAD Abundance Solar Panel Industries has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art solar panel manufacturing facility in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) in Abu Dhabi emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The $15 million investment will see the development of a 27,000-square-metre plant in KEZAD Area A – Al […]
Relm
Appointments Space

Relm Insurance recruits space economy expert

Company begins MENA operations Relm Insurance, a Hamilton, Bermuda-based speciality insurance provider for emerging and innovative industries, has appointed Dr Francesca Faedi as a senior advisor to enhance its capacity to meet the rising insurance demands of the space industry. Dr Faedi, the Director of Orbital Innovation and a Lecturer on the Space Economy at […]
Capital
Travel

Moscow dazzles with futuristic vision of the Russian capital

Middle East visitors invited to explore Moscow has been transformed into a sprawling spectacle of innovation and entertainment with the launch of the ‘Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030’ festival. Running from August 1 to September 8, 2024, this grand event offers visitors, particularly from the Middle East, a glimpse into the futuristic vision of […]
Star
Gitex

2,000+ startups to make huge impact at Expand North Star 2024

Europe commits to large presence The countdown has begun for Expand North Star 2024, the globe’s premier event for startups and allied investors, slated to take over Dubai Harbour from October 13-16. This year’s edition promises a record-breaking showcase of innovation, with over 2,000 startups exhibiting, with over 400 coming from Europe, including the United […]
Okto
Web 3.0

Okto gets RAK Digital Assets Oasis operational licence

News Editor 2
First Web3 wallet to do so Okto, the innovative self-custodial wallet developed by CoinDCX, has secured an operational licence from RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). This makes Okto the first Web3 wallet in the industry to obtain a pioneering licence from the world’s only free zone featuring common law attributes. The licence affirms Okto’s […]
Outbreak
Health

WHO appeals for $87 million to combat mpox outbreak

News Editor 2
From September 2024 to February 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent appeal for financial support following the declaration of a global emergency concerning the mpox outbreak. The WHO has called for $87.4 million over the next six months—from September 2024 to February 2025—to boost its efforts in halting and containing the […]
Panel
Finance

Dubai panel: Financially empowered future is key for women

Arnold Pinto
Financial literacy and independence seen vital A distinguished all-women panel gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on August 26, 2024, to discuss critical issues surrounding financial literacy and empowerment for women in the Middle East. Organised by APM Capital Limited, a leading financial brokerage company based in Abu Dhabi, the event’s panellists featured experts
Cleaning
Lifestyle

50 ingenious cleaning hacks for a sparkling home

News Editor 2
From keyboard cleaning to cleaning makeup brushes Walking into a cluttered room can be an absolute mood killer. Life’s demands—work, kids, and those irresistible naps—often seem to get in the way of a pristine home. But do not worry! With a bit of ingenuity, cleaning can become much easier and more effective. If you are […]
Sberbank
Banking Gitex

Sberbank invites entries for AI Journey Contest 2024

News Editor 2
$90,000 prize offered Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia and a leading global financial institution has opened registration for its highly anticipated AI Journey Contest, an international online competition focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The contest, conducted in collaboration with the AIRI Institute, boasts a prize fund of RUB 8.5 million ($90,000).
Houston
Oil & Gas

Countdown begins for Gastech 2024 in Houston

Arnold Pinto
With 50,000+ attendees and 800+ exhibitors In less than a month, the international gas and energy community will descend on Houston, Texas, for Gastech 2024, the world’s largest conference and exhibition for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, climate technologies, energy manufacturing, and low-carbon solutions. The mega in-person event takes place from September 17 to 20, 2024,
Anniversary
Transport UAE

15th anniversary celebration of Dubai Metro begins

News Editor 2
Themed ‘15 Years on Track’ Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Dubai Metro network this September with a ‘15 Years on Track’ campaign comprising promotional and entertainment events. The Dubai Metro network began commercial operations on September 9, 2009. Keolis-MHI, the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram operator has joined […]
Concacaf
Corporate Sport

Concacaf and PIF to boost football across the Americas

News Editor 2
Multi-year partnership signed The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth Public Investment Fund (PIF) have signed a strategic, multi-year partnership to enhance football development and increase the sport’s accessibility across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean region.
ADIB
Business

ADIB partners with Cloudera for data migration push to Azure

For sustained growth and innovation Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), the Emirati financial institution with approximately $58 billion in assets, has successfully migrated its Cloudera data management platform from on-premises infrastructure to the Azure public cloud as part of its digital transformation strategy. The move to the Cloudera Public Cloud Platform on Azure
SR-71
Aviation Watches

URWERK unveils exclusive high-flying EMC SR-71

Arnold Pinto
Tribute to the iconic SR-71 Blackbird High-end watchmaker URWERK has unveiled the EMC SR-71, a tribute to the legendary US Air Force’s SR-71 Blackbird high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. With this exceptional new model, Geneva-based URWERK marks a decade of high-end horological innovation in the Swiss watchmaking industry. Initially introduced in 2014, URWERK’s