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Vodafone
Telecom

Vodafone Idea selects Nokia as a 5G partner

Arnold Pinto
Covering major Indian cities Nokia has announced a three-year partnership with Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to enhance its 4G and 5G infrastructure across India. The collaboration aims to modernise and expand VIL’s existing network, delivering premium connectivity to approximately 200 million subscribers in India. Under the terms of the deal, Nokia will replace the
Georgia
Travel

Georgia hosts World Tourism Day 2024 summit

Arnold Pinto
With the theme of ‘Tourism and Peace’ World Tourism Day 2024, a testament to the global interest in promoting peace through tourism, was hosted on September 27, 2024, by UN Tourism in Tbilisi, Georgia. The event brought together a diverse group of 500 participants from 51 countries, including 13 tourism ministers, all united under the […]
XQ Adventure
Lifestyle

XQ Adventure opens in Al Ain this November

Arnold Pinto
XQuarry’s second venue after Sharjah XQuarry Off-Road & Adventure Park is set to entice outdoor adventure and off-road enthusiasts in the United Arab Emirates with the opening of XQ Adventure in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, in early November. XQ Adventure is a strategic partnership between XQuarry Off-Road & Adventure Park and Al Ain Adventure, the […]
Revs
Automotive

Lotus Cars revs up its performance in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto
New showrooms set to open Remaining faithful to the vision of founder Colin Chapman, Lotus Cars has carved out a unique identity in the automotive world, focusing on pure driving experiences. Known for innovative engineering and advanced materials, Lotus emphasises the importance of lightweight construction, which enhances performance and fosters a deeper connection
Housez
Real Estate

Bespoke proptech platform to launch in 2025. Housez that?

Arnold Pinto
Focusing on UAE real estate sector The United Arab Emirates (UAE) real estate market continues to grow at breakneck speed, fuelled by evolving customer preferences and favourable economic conditions. Offering a unique blend of luxury, innovation, and sustainability, the market has witnessed a notable shift towards high-end developments, driven by a robust economy and a
Growth
Business Gitex

Store this fact: Lexar records 200% revenue growth in GCC

Amidst massive retail expansion Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, has recorded a 200% revenue growth milestone in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region over the past two years, driven by increasing demand for high-performance data storage across various industries. This growth has been complemented by a marked increase in market share […]
Brand
Business Food

Al Islami Foods serves up a new brand identity

Arnold Pinto
With ‘Food is a blessing’ tagline Al Islami Foods, a leading premium frozen food brand in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has officially launched its brand identity, which focuses on today’s and future consumers and the values of its Emirati founder. The Dubai-headquartered company’s new brand strategy was unveiled in Dubai on September 25, 2024. […]
Software
Business

Top marketing software to incorporate into your 2024 strategy

CRM tools readily available Effective marketing strategies are crucial for business success in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. In this context, marketing software offers powerful tools to streamline, analyse, and enhance marketing efforts. Whether you want to automate tasks, gain insights, or improve customer engagement, the right marketing software can
Ownership
Automotive Oman

EV ownership surges 300% in Oman in one year

Arnold Pinto
The Sultanate of Oman has recorded an unprecedented 300% rise in electric vehicle (EV) ownership in 2024, with registered EVs climbing from 550 in 2023 to 1,500 this year. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, announced this significant milestone during the Second Green
Theory
Automotive

Lotus Technology unveils revolutionary concept car: Theory 1

Arnold Pinto
Part of Lotus’ Vision80 initiative Lotus Technology, an all-electric luxury mobility provider, has unveiled Theory 1, its groundbreaking concept car that redefines intelligent performance vehicles. The launch introduces ‘The Lotus Theory,’ a new design manifesto centred around three core principles: Digital, Natural, and Analog (DNA). The Digital aspect focuses on creating
Babies
Transport

‘Metro Babies’ event held at Legoland Dubai Resort

Celebrating 15 years of Dubai Metro Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Dubai Metro network with an event honouring those born between 2009 and 2023 on the metro system’s inauguration day (September 9). The ‘Metro Babies’ event was held at Legoland Dubai Resort. Rashed Abdulkarim Al Mulla, Director of Marketing […]