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Ramadan is a time for reflection and unity

PR News Desk 11/03/2024

Celebration of faith, fasting, and compassion begins As the crescent moon graces the night sky, marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the globe will embark on a spiritual journey of self-reflection, prayer, and fasting beginning this week. Ramadan, the

Aviation Business UAE

MBRAH and ATS Technic to set up MRO facility in Dubai South

PR News Desk 10/03/2024

Facility to cater to VIP aircraft In a significant move to bolster the aviation sector in the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) has signed a strategic agreement with ATS Technic, the first independent EASA maintenance organisation in the UAE, to establish a cutting-edge MRO facility at Dubai South. Tahnoon […]

Automotive Lifestyle UAE

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai unveils opulent showroom

PR News Desk 10/03/2024

Bespoke Commissioning Atelier is a standout feature Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai has inaugurated its new luxury showroom in Dubai City. This latest addition to the Rolls-Royce retail network reaffirms the brand’s commitment to providing its clientele access to the world’s most exquisite luxury vehicles. The new showroom marks a strategic expansion and solidifies the

Bahrain Defence & Security

F-16 Block 70 jet makes ferry flight to Bahrain

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2024

Over 3,100 F-16s are operational in 25 countries In a unique accomplishment for both Lockheed Martin and Bahrain, the first of three F-16 Block 70 jets took off from Greenville, South Carolina, on March 7, 2024, marking the commencement of a historic ferry flight to Manama, Bahrain. This move solidifies Bahrain’s position as the first […]

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 […]

Automotive Sport

Audi Sport’s 2024 Dakar Rally winners enjoy accolades in Germany

PR News Desk 09/03/2024

Victorious team tours the company’s sites Audi Sport’s triumphant return from the 2024 Dakar Rally held in Saudi Arabia ignited a wave of enthusiasm across Germany, the team’s home country. The winning team, consisting of drivers Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz, alongside their teammates Emil Bergkvist and Stéphane Peterhansel with co-drivers Edouard Boulanger,

Health

New diagnostic manual unveiled for mental health diagnoses

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2024

WHO initiative aims to support healthcare professionals The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive diagnostic manual geared towards advancing the identification and understanding of mental, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Titled ‘The Clinical Descriptions and Diagnostic Requirements for ICD-11 Mental, Behavioural, and Neurodevelopmental

Events Travel

UN Tourism urges sector to prioritise gender equality

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2024

Call made on International Women’s Day 2024 UN Tourism, the United Nations specialised agency, has urged the global tourism sector to ‘invest in women’ and expedite efforts towards achieving gender equality. The call, issued by UN Tourism in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, emphasised the underrepresentation of women in leadership

Interviews Travel

Valencia tourism sector emerges stronger post-pandemic

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2024

The Spanish city is European Green Capital 2024 The tourism sector in Valencia –  Spain’s third-largest city – has recovered remarkably from the pandemic, with international tourist traffic exceeding pre-pandemic figures. In an exclusive interview with ‘Middle East News 247’ in Valencia, on the sidelines of the 40th edition of CEVISAMA—the leading international

Business Markets UAE

World Gold Council opens regional office in Dubai

PR News Desk 08/03/2024

The move aims to facilitate gold trade in the Middle East The World Gold Council (WGC), headquartered in London, UK, has opened a new office in Dubai, serving as its regional headquarters for the Middle East region. The office is in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) free zone in Dubai City, one of the […]

Business Telecom

Soaring growth seen in global IoT eSIM connections by 2028

Arnold Pinto 08/03/2024

Automotive, logistics, and O&G sectors to benefit greatly New research predicts a remarkable surge in global IoT eSIM connections, reaching nearly 1.3 billion by 2028, up from 165 million in 2024. This exponential growth is attributed to the emergence of advanced eSIM specifications, which offer enhanced flexibility for enterprises to remotely provision eSIM profile

Lifestyle News UAE

Habibi! Come to Dubai, the best city for expats!

PR News Desk 08/03/2024

New study places Gulf emirate in top slot Dubai has become the top choice for expatriates seeking a new home abroad. According to a Deluxe Holiday Homes research study aimed at determining the best cities worldwide for relocation, several factors were used in the study commissioned by the Dubai-based company that manages vacation rental apartments […]

Space Travel

Space Perspective targets its first space flights this year

Arnold Pinto 08/03/2024

Capsule will take travellers beyond Earth’s horizon Space Perspective is gearing up to launch its first commercial space flights in late 2024 in a boost to the fledgling accessible space tourism sector. The Florida-headquartered company is the world’s first carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company. It has developed a spaceship named ‘Neptune,’ which comprises a

Business Retail Shopping UAE

Dubai Mall attracted a record 105 million visitors in 2023

PR News Desk 07/03/2024

20 million visited in the first two months of 2024 The Dubai Mall celebrated a milestone by hosting an unprecedented 105 million visitors in 2023, marking an impressive surge of more than 19% from the previous year’s 88 million. Sales performance in 2023 also demonstrated robust figures. Statistics released by Emaar Malls Management on March […]

Business Defence & Security UAE

UAE’s EDGE Group enters pact with Spain’s Indra

Arnold Pinto 07/03/2024

JV to produce next-gen radar systems in the UAE The Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group has formalised a new Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Spain’s Indra Sistemas (Indra), a leading global technology and consulting company. The agreement, signed in Madrid by Hamad Al Marar, EDGE Managing Director & CEO, and Jose Vicente de los Mozos, CEO […]

Automotive Saudi Arabia Sustainability

EVIQ and Tawal enter electric vehicle charging tie-up

PR News Desk 07/03/2024

Saudi EV drivers to benefit from the partnership Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company (EVIQ) has established an electric vehicle (EV) charging partnership with Tawal, the largest ICT infrastructure company in Saudi Arabia. Mohammad Bakr Gazzaz, CEO of EVIQ, and Mohammed Alhakbani, CEO of Tawal, signed the partnership at Leap 2024 in Riyadh. This strategic alliance marks

Business Tech

Cloudera transforms on-premises data experiences for trusted analytics and AI at scale

PR News Desk 07/03/2024

Open data lakehouse with Apache Iceberg for private clouds now available  Cloudera has launched the latest phase of its open data lakehouse on a private cloud. With the new rollout, the preferred data partner for the world’s most renowned companies has become the only provider to offer an open data lakehouse with Apache Iceberg for […]

Business Finance

AML systems expenditure seen at $65bn globally by 2028

PR News Desk 06/03/2024

Fuelled by AI’s advancements in risk assessment There is likely to be an 80% surge in total spending on third-party Anti-money Laundering (AML) systems by 2028, reaching $65.62 billion, up from $36.43 billion in 2024, according to ‘Global AML Systems Market 2024-2028’ – a new study conducted by Juniper Research – a leading authority in […]

Tech

Google unveils new sign-in page for improved user experience

Arnold Pinto 06/03/2024

A fresh look with the same reliable functionality Did you log into your Google Account today and are surprised that the sign-in page looks different? Not genuine? Rest easy: Google has rolled out a revamped sign-in page, introducing a visually enhanced layout designed to cater to various screen sizes, including large and wide screens. While […]

Automotive Markets

Genesis unveils luxury automotive advertising spectacle

PR News Desk 06/03/2024

‘Signature Event’ is the auto brand’s latest marketing campaign The automotive brand Genesis has lifted the curtain on its latest marketing extravaganza – the ‘Signature Event’ campaign. This initiative represents an extension of the successful ‘Luxe is in the Details’ creative approach launched in 2023. The campaign accentuates the unique features