Markets Tech

Big Five tech giants add $3.2 trillion to their stock value in 2023

Arnold Pinto 23/12/2023

2023 is a breakout year for AI technology globally It is common knowledge that the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry has registered unprecedented growth in recent years following surging AI adoption across the consumer and business sectors. Yet, it is only 2023 that is proving to be

Gadgets

Sennheiser launches Ambeo Soundbar Mini in the Middle East

PR News Desk 23/12/2023

Soundbar delivers 3D audio and up to 7.1.4 sound virtualisation Sennheiser, a leading global audio technology brand, has launched its Ambeo Soundbar Mini in the Middle East region, beginning with the UAE consumer market. Featuring a sleek design and unique sound quality, the Ambeo Soundbar Mini offers consumers an immersive cinema and audiophile-grade sound experience […]

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 […]

Lifestyle GCC UAE

20 tips for responsible camping in the UAE

Arnold Pinto 22/12/2023

Best weather camping: December 22, 2023 – March 20, 2024 Whether for the first time or one of many, camping in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a unique and exhilarating experience. With its diverse landscapes, from the towering dunes of Liwa in Abu Dhabi to the rugged mountains and wadis of Ras Al Khaimah […]

Beauty Business

Inaugural Moscow Beauty Week turns out to be a beautiful success story as over 170,000 visit

PR News Desk 21/12/2023

Over 450 brands exhibit their latest products Over 170,000 attendees visited the inaugural Moscow Beauty Week held from December 9-12, 2023, at the Moscow Manege and other partner venues in the Russian capital. One of the most significant events in the Russian beauty industry, Moscow Beauty Week 2023 saw over 450 global and Russian companies […]

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

Health Events GCC UAE

2024 International Society for Gravitational Physiology meeting heads to Dubai

Arnold Pinto 21/12/2023

Event takes place in the Arab region for the first time The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will host the 43rd International Society for Gravitational Physiology (ISGP) meeting from May 26-31, 2024, at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai City. Due to be held for the […]

Appointments

Prepay Nation appoints Georges Missy for Middle East operations

PR News Desk 20/12/2023

Missy is the company’s director of accounts and partnerships Prepay Nation, a leading global B2B prepaid solutions company, has appointed Georges Missy as the company’s director of accounts and partnerships for the Middle East region. With over 12 years in the fintech and payments industry, Missy offers Prepay Nation a wealth of experience in payments, […]

Lifestyle Events

‘Big Borders Sale’ in Dubai offers discounts of up to 75% off

PR News Desk 20/12/2023

Range of books, toys, and stationery on sale at Dubai Studio City Borders, a leading retailer of books, toys, and stationery in the UAE, is celebrating the festive season with the ‘Big Borders Sale’ from December 20-31, 2023, at Dubai Studio City. The retail event is from 10am to 2am daily and features up to […]

Aviation Tech

Emirates Group unveils aviation innovation hub in Dubai

PR News Desk 19/12/2023

Ebdaa hub is located in former Emirates pavilion at Expo 2020 site Emirates Group has launched Ebdaa, a hi-tech aviation innovation hub located in the former Emirates Airline pavilion structure at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Ebdaa, which means creativity in Arabic, is spread across three storeys and occupies more than 35,520sqft. The design […]

Travel GCC UAE

Air Arabia celebrates its first flight from Sharjah to Phuket

PR News Desk 19/12/2023

Flights operate four times a week Air Arabia, the Sharjah-headquartered low-cost carrier (LCC), commemorated the inauguration of its first flight to Phuket, Thailand, with a ceremony at Sharjah International Airport on December 16, 2023. The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Phuket International Airport will operate four times a week. The inauguration

Business GCC UAE

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival set for February 3-4, 2024

Arnold Pinto 18/12/2023

The seventh annual edition targets regional entrepreneurs Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) will organise the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) from February 3-4, 2024, at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park.  Set to be one of the most significant ecosystem events in the Middle East region, SEF 2024 will be the seventh annual edition, following the

Automotive

The waiting list for the all-new Range Rover Electric opens

Arnold Pinto 18/12/2023

Prototype testing begins in Sweden and the UAE Range Rover has opened the waiting list for its highly anticipated Range Rover Electric, ahead of formal orders opening to clients. Marking the next stage in its luxury electrification journey, the first fully electric vehicle from Range Rover will highlight its modern luxury credentials. Range Rover Electric […]

Business GCC UAE

37 Consult ramps up digital marketing services for UAE-based SMEs

Arnold Pinto 17/12/2023

UAE may have one million SMEs by 2030 37 Consult, a Dubai-based boutique consultancy, is intensifying its digital marketing services aimed primarily at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE to grow and expand their business. Since its launch in Dubai in 2017, 37 Consult says it has turned more than AED8 million in […]

Finance

Do you know that Singapore and Zurich are the most expensive cities in the world?

Arnold Pinto 17/12/2023

Worldwide Cost of Living index tracks 173 cities Singapore retains its position as the world’s most expensive city this year for the ninth time in 11 years, according to the newly released Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL) 2023 index issued by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Research and Analysis division of The Economist Group. The […]

Lifestyle Fashion

Bentley launches new 2023 luxury collection

PR News Desk 16/12/2023

Sustainable materials are combined with classic designs Bentley has fused artisanry and functional design with luxurious detailing into its new 2023 collection, newly launched for Christmas. Offering a wide range of products for the home, the wardrobe and children, Bentley’s unwavering attention to detail and heritage is infused in every one of the items, from […]

Business

Airspeeder signs digital media hub agreement with Veritone and base

Arnold Pinto 16/12/2023

Pact gives eVTOL racing series fans a unique viewing experience Airspeeder – the world’s first racing series for crewed electric flying cars – has entered a multi-year deal with Veritone, a leading provider of AI technology and solutions, to leverage its Digital Media Hub (DMH) for managing and enhancing the digital media platform activities of the […]

Business Markets

MYCRANE and Equip9 partner on AI rollout and new market penetration

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2023

MoU signed at South Asia’s largest construction equipment event MYCRANE, the Dubai-based digital crane rental platform, and Equip9, the India-headquartered online platform that connects operators, rentals, mechanics, and more in an app, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Excon, South Asia’s largest construction equipment event, currently taking place in

Logistics

Hong Kong International Airport to get new UPS logistics facility

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2023

Fully automated hub to be complete by 2028 UPS, the global logistics service provider, and the Hong Kong Airport Authority have ratified an agreement to set up a new airfreight hub at Hong Kong International Airport. Located near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, the logistics hub will be UPS Hong Kong’s main facility to process and […]

Sport

Toyota Gazoo Racing unveils new Hilux for 2024 Dakar and W2RC season

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2023

Dakar 2024 team combines youth and experience Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) will compete in the upcoming 2024 motorsport season with an updated version of its Dakar-winning car, now known as the GR DKR Hilux EVO T1U. This name reflects both the upgrades to the vehicle and the new W2RC categorisation. In an announcement on December […]