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UNWTO: Middle East led global tourism recovery in 2023

Arnold Pinto 01/01/2024

975m tourists travelled globally between Q1 and Q3 2023 International tourism recovered almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, with the Middle East being the front-runner by world regions in relative terms, according to the latest World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data. The newest UNWTO

Sport Automotive

Toyota Gazoo Racing revs it up with new brand movie

PR News Desk 01/01/2024

‘Wild Moment’ is now on the TGR YouTube channel Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has released its new brand movie titled ‘Wild Moment’ on the TGR YouTube channel. The movie takes on the challenge of expressing the GR philosophy through visuals based on Toyota Chair Akio Toyoda’s strong wish to further accelerate and carry on the […]

Lifestyle GCC Saudi Arabia

Aroya Cruises’ maiden luxury ship to set sail in late 2024

Arnold Pinto 31/12/2023

The ship’s destinations include the Arabian Gulf Aroya Cruises, the new Arabian cruise line operated by Cruise Saudi, has unveiled its maiden luxury cruise ship. The 335-metre-long seven-year-old vessel is undergoing extensive renovation in Germany to suit the Arabian Gulf taste. The refitting work is expected to be completed by August 24, 2024. When the […]

Lifestyle GCC UAE

Dubai Health unveils robust readiness plan for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Arnold Pinto 31/12/2023

Field hospital set up in downtown Burj Khalifa area Dubai Health, Dubai’s integrated health network, has laid out an extensive preparedness strategy to ensure revellers’ health and safety during the New Year’s Eve celebrations across the vibrant city that begin on December 31, 2023 and conclude on January 1, 2024. The comprehensive plan includes establishing

Tech

Haltia.AI achieves AI breakthrough with on-device language model deployment

PR News Desk 30/12/2023

Startup’s proprietary technology is a game-changer Haltia.AI, a startup that is headquartered in Delaware, US, has set a new standard in artificial intelligence deployment by completing the quantisation of a Large Language Model (LLM), allowing it to operate on-device and offline—an unprecedented feat in the Middle East region. This marks a revolutionary era in AI,

Lifestyle

Global population surpasses 8 billion on New Year’s Day 2024

Arnold Pinto 30/12/2023

The world added 75 million individuals in 2023 The US Census Bureau has revealed that the world’s population is set to surpass a staggering eight billion people as the globe welcomes the New Year in two days. The data, released on December 28, 2023, indicates a global growth rate of just under 1% over the […]

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 […]

UAE Business GCC

Dubai unveils unified licence system for streamlined business operations

PR News Desk 29/12/2023

QR code will function as a unified business identity Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), in association with Dubai Free Zones Council, has unveiled the Dubai Unified Licence (DUL) project, aimed at transforming the business landscape in the Gulf emirate by assigning a unique identification number to all existing and newly opened businesses in […]

Events Lifestyle

Moscow unveils enchanting ‘Journey to Christmas’ festival

PR News Desk 28/12/2023

Winter wonderland will especially appeal to Middle East visitors Visitors from the Middle East headed to Moscow are in for a real treat as the 12th edition of the ‘Journey to Christmas’ festival is proving to be a spellbinding celebration of traditions, live performances, and historical delights in a citywide magical winter wonderland setting. Being […]

Health Tech

Samsung Health gets a new medications-tracking feature

PR News Desk 28/12/2023

Update tracks medication regimens and gives tips about intake Samsung Electronics has launched a new medications-tracking feature, which is now added to the Samsung Health app to help users manage their health more comprehensively. The new feature helps users track their prescription and over-the-counter medications easily and provides essential, relevant information and

Defence & Security

Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in deal worth $1.87 billion

PR News Desk 28/12/2023

Aircraft will be supplied in two configurations The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configurations in a deal amounting to $1.87 billion (€1.695 billion). The contract includes training systems (Full Flight Simulator and Mission System Simulator) and an initial

UAE Events GCC

Sharjah emirate bans New Year’s Eve fireworks and celebrations in solidarity with Gaza

PR News Desk 27/12/2023

Violators are warned of strict action In a symbolic gesture of solidarity with the people of Gaza, Sharjah Police took a decisive stand on December 26, 2023, prohibiting New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks displays in Sharjah emirate in the United Arab Emirates. The General Command of Sharjah Police, announcing via social media, emphasised the […]

Business Bahrain GCC Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia UAE

Salesforce deploys public cloud-based Hyperforce platform in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2023

New offering capitalises on public cloud scale and agility Salesforce – the San Francisco, California-headquartered company that specialises in AI, data and CRM solutions for sales, customer service, marketing automation, e-commerce, analytics, and application development – has launched Hyperforce, a secure, scalable, and reliable foundation for AI

Aviation UAE

Flydubai cruises into 2024 after a smooth take-off in 2023

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2023

Carrier flies to 120+ destinations globally Flydubai – the airline under the control of the Investment Corporation of Dubai – has had an excellent operational year in 2023. Since commencing operations in June 2009, the Dubai-headquartered airline flies to more than 120 destinations in 54 countries. The single fleet-type carrier operates 84 Boeing 737s, comprising 29

Lifestyle GCC UAE

Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Dubai via public marine transit means

PR News Desk 26/12/2023

Dubai’s RTA promotes special prices Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is introducing a special New Year’s Eve offer involving its marine transit modes to help people celebrate the year-end event and usher in the New Year 2024 while taking in the sights of Dubai City. The special service will be available on December 31, […]

Sport Automotive

Team Audi Sports is ready for the Dakar Rally 2024

PR News Desk 26/12/2023

Audi RS Q e-tron is optimised for the rally The Audi RS Q e-tron is set for its third Dakar Rally, the latest edition of which takes place from January 5-19, 2024, in Saudi Arabia. Team Audi Sport has optimised the rally prototype, which has an electric drivetrain, a high-voltage battery and an energy converter, […]

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai’s RTA pushes for eco-friendly electric delivery bikes in Dubai

PR News Desk 25/12/2023

Shift to zero-emission transportation means is on Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new initiative to convince Dubai-based delivery companies to switch to eco-friendly electric delivery bikes from the currently widely used petrol-powered motorbikes. The RTA programme broadly aims to develop the infrastructure of transport businesses operating

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai’s RTA presents a revised Strategic Plan for 2024-2030

PR News Desk 25/12/2023

Emirate targets 42.5% sustainable public transit by 2030 Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority has launched a revamped Strategic Plan for 2024-2030, incorporating five key goals and objectives for integrated and innovative mobility in Dubai emirate. The plan is designed to facilitate the development of roads and transport systems that support a 20-minute city (ensuring

Health

WHO: Global access to Covid-19 vaccines initiative ends on December 31, 2023

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2023

COVAX delivered 2 billion vaccine doses to 146 economies The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that COVAX, the multilateral mechanism for equitable global access to Covid-19 vaccines launched in 2020, will close on December 31, 2023. COVAX, the vaccines pillar of the Access to Covid-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, was co-convened by the Coalition for Epidemic

Tech

Lenovo reinforces its hybrid cloud platform with an AI-powered boost

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2023

Integrates 5th gen Intel Xeon scalable processors Lenovo, the AED228 billion ($62 billion) revenue global technology powerhouse, has expanded its hybrid cloud platform for AI with new ThinkAgile hyper-converged solutions and ThinkSystem servers that advance cloud deployment, hybrid connectivity and AI capabilities. Powered by fifth-generation Intel Xeon scalable