Corporate Business

Saab and ST Engineering expand their global partnership

PR News Desk 15/09/2023

MoU targets new opportunities in markets of interest Saab and ST Engineering (Singapore Technologies Engineering) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Defence and Security Equipment International 2023 in London, England. The MoU, signed on September 13, 2023, signifies both

Tech

The ticking clock: Every minute counts in incident response

PR News Desk 15/09/2023

Organisations can be efficient with right new-generation solutions like OODA By Méliné Eolmezian-Soulie, VP of Marketing & Development, Obvious Technologies In today’s interconnected world, organisations, whether they are public or private, operate like clockwork. But what happens when there is a delay, even if it is just for a few minutes? The repercussions can

Sport Automotive

Limited-edition Stealth Mode livery for OKX-McLaren MCL60 race car

PR News Desk 15/09/2023

Both brands are keen to exhibit change and innovation in Singapore McLaren Racing and OKX, a leading Web3 technology company and Official Primary Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, has revealed a limited-edition Stealth Mode livery design to be carried on the McLaren MCL60 F1 cars at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix (September 15-17, […]

Travel Aviation GCC Lifestyle UAE

Fly out from Dubai to say hello to Cairo on October 28 with flydubai

PR News Desk 15/09/2023

Air travel demand between the two cities is rising Low-cost carrier flydubai will launch daily flights from Dubai City to Cairo City from October 28, 2023, as demand for travel between the two cities continues to grow exponentially after the pandemic era. The new route is between Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport (DXB) and […]

Tech Business

Cloudera signs cloud-native data control and analytics pact with AWS

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023

Cloudera has been a trusted AWS Partner for several years Cloudera, the Santa Clara, California-based enterprise data cloud solutions provider, has signed an agreement with Seattle, Washington-headquartered Amazon Web Services (AWS) for enterprise generative AI domain services. The pact aims to strengthen Cloudera’s relationship with the leading cloud computing giant by

Business GCC Health Lifestyle Saudi Arabia

Avalon Pharma to open its 4th new plant in Saudi Arabia in 2026

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023

New production facility in Riyadh will create more than 100 jobs for Saudis Avalon Pharma, the Saudi Arabia-based pharmaceuticals company, plans to open its fourth manufacturing plant, Avalon 4, in the industrial city of Riyadh. Due to launch by 2026, Avalon 4 will produce complex medications such as oncology and general injectables, differentiating it from […]

Markets

Do you know the US is the #1 country for migrants since 1970?

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023

India had the most people living abroad in 2020 According to the UN’s latest data published in the latest World Migration Report 2022, the United States has been the number one country for migrants from across the globe since 1970. The report confirms that the number of foreign-born people in the continental United States has increased more […]

Aviation Business

Aviation Capital Group orders 13 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023

Lessors have ordered more than 1,300 737 MAX aircraft to date Aviation Capital Group (ACG), the Newport, California-headquartered aircraft lessor, has formalised an order for 13 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, increasing its order book to 47 737 MAXs. The new, incremental order includes seven 737-8 and six 737-10 aircraft to expand ACG’s single-aisle options […]

Space Events GCC UAE

Tumultuous welcome awaits Sultan Al Neyadi’s return to the UAE

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2023

Emirati astronaut hero returns home on September 18, 2023, from the US UAE astronaut Sultan Saif Al Neyadi, who has created history by undertaking the longest manned spaceflight by an Arab astronaut (six months) and becoming the first Arab astronaut to conduct a spacewalk (7hr,1mn), is all set to receive a grand hero’s welcome on […]

Banking Finance

Emirates Development Bank launches solar energy financing initiative

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

AED100-million programme focuses on green energy solutions in the UAE Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s development bank, has launched a new solar energy finance programme to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across diverse sectors in the UAE. The programme will allocate AED100 million to hasten the adoption of green energy solutions, focusing

Business Events

Middle East paper containerboard sector seen on solid footing

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

Dumping and industry index up for discussion at Propaper Dubai 2023 The paper containerboard segment in the Middle East region has been growing above the global average of 2.5% at 3-4% on the back of solid GDP growth, the evolution of e-commerce and population growth, according to an industry expert speaking at Propaper Dubai 2023 […]

Banking Corporate

Saxo Bank concludes fintech JV sale to Geely Group

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

Danish bank will now focus on core markets and clients Copenhagen, Denmark-headquartered Saxo Bank has formalised the sale of Saxo Geely Tech Holding A/S (Saxo Fintech), a world-class fintech pioneer, to Geely Financials Denmark following the signing of relevant agreements. The divestment of Saxo Fintech shares marks the end of Saxo Bank’s ownership of the […]

Corporate

Keel Comms joins United Nations Global Compact

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

The entity aims to play a key role during the ‘Decade of Action’ Keel Comms, a Dubai-based ‘purpose relations’ agency, has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary leadership platform that develops, implements, and discloses responsible business practices. Keel Comms is the first MENA-based PR agency to become a UNGC participant. The UNGC […]

Sport GCC Lifestyle UAE

Abu Dhabi to host Spartan World Championship 2023

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

World’s best OCR athletes to compete in Al Wathba area Spartan, the world’s leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, has announced that the 2023 Spartan World Championship will return to Abu Dhabi for a third consecutive year, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for sporting events. The event, held in partnership with […]

Corporate Business GCC UAE

e& is the Principal Technology Partner of COP28 UAE

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

Technology major will deliver network connectivity at the Expo City Dubai site e& Group (etisalat and), the UAE-headquartered global technology group, announced on September 13, 2023, that it is an official ‘Principal Technology Partner’ for COP28 – the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC – being held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30-December

Events GCC UAE

Dubai’s Museum of the Future to host ‘Climate Future Week’

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

Event focuses on global climate challenges and needed action Dubai emirate’s Museum of the Future is partnering with Dubai-based interdisciplinary think tank Fiker Institute to host the inaugural ‘Climate Future Week’ from September 26-30, 2023. The five-day-long event will feature 20+ speakers, six workshops, and three activations and will involve UAE government

Automotive Events

Jeep commemorates 70 years of extreme 4×4 adventure

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2023

Jeep enthusiasts celebrate Rubicon Trail’s 70th anniversary The Jeep brand and Jeep Jamboree are celebrating 70 years of intense off-roading experience in the United States, where since 1953, the Rubicon Trail, known as one of the most challenging off-road trails in the world, has been a lifestyle symbol of Jeep 4×4 off-road adventuring for the […]

Tech Business GCC UAE

Extreme Networks unveils its regional data centre in UAE

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2023

Regional demand for cloud-based storage on the ascendent US-headquartered Extreme Networks has launched its new regional data centre in the UAE to meet growing business needs for faster data transmissions, easy access to cloud solutions and heightened data security. Operating from Morrisville, North Carolina, Extreme Networks is a leader in cloud networking and delivers

Oil & Gas Events

Names of the 21 finalists for ADIPEC Awards 2023 announced

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2023

A record 1,072 entries from 78 countries have been submitted ADIPEC, the world’s largest platform for the energy value chain, has announced the names of the 21 finalists – originating from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Americas – for the ADIPEC Awards 2023. The ADIPEC Awards, now in its 13th year, cater to the […]

Travel GCC Lifestyle Transport UAE

Living in the UAE? You have 14 days’ annual leave for a spontaneous holiday

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2023

Latest Skyscanner-OnePoll study finds last-minute travel on the uptick According to a newly released joint Skyscanner-OnePoll study, UAE-based employees still have an average of 14 days of annual leave left to take this year, allowing them enough time to plan, book and take a spontaneous holiday abroad. The Skyscanner survey was conducted in August 2023 […]