Lifestyle Real Estate Travel

Park Hyatt Marrakech invites travel connoisseurs to experience authentic Moroccan hospitality

PR News Desk 06/01/2024

Hotel showcases rich traditions of Arab-Berber artisanry The Park Hyatt hospitality brand has entered the vibrant mosaic of Morocco with the grand opening of Park Hyatt Marrakech. Nestled approximately 15km from the bustling Medina district, the 19-acre haven, cocooned at the base of the Atlas

Space

This is what the Running Chicken Nebula looks like, as a 1.5-billion-pixel image

PR News Desk 06/01/2024

Vast stellar nursery is located 6,500 light-years from Earth The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has revealed the so-called Running Chicken Nebula, home to young stars in the making, in spectacular detail in this 1.5-billion-pixel image captured by the VLT Survey Telescope (VST), hosted at ESO’s Paranal site in Chile. This image is a large mosaic […]

Automotive Tech

Xiaomi enters the EV sector with launch of the SU7

PR News Desk 05/01/2024

Firm showcases breakthroughs in its 5 core technologies Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant and one of the world’s leading smartphone companies, has officially thrown its hat into the automotive ring with the grand debut of the highly anticipated Xiaomi SU7. Xiaomi aims to redefine the automotive industry, marking a pivotal leap beyond its smartphone origins […]

Business GCC UAE

AWS Europe opens 2 new branches in the UAE on February 1, 2024

Arnold Pinto 05/01/2024

Branches are located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai emirates Amazon Web Services EMEA (AWS Europe) will launch two local branches in the UAE on February 1, 2024. One new branch is located in Abu Dhabi to serve customers in the emirate primarily. In contrast, the other branch is located in Dubai, serving all customers across the […]

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Do you know the public holidays of 2024 in the GCC region? Here are the dates

PR News Desk 04/01/2024

Islamic holidays are subject to moon sightings Residents of the six GCC nations (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait) will enjoy several public holidays, including Islamic holidays in 2024 – the New Year. The public holidays will stretch further when combined with the standard weekends in the six GCC countries. Islamic holidays in […]

Business Events UAE

IDC to show META businesses how to prepare customers for the AI era

Arnold Pinto 04/01/2024

Industry event being held in Dubai on February 1, 2024 Tech vendors, resellers, regulators, and service providers across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region will receive key messages, outlooks, and predictions for the global and regional tech markets for 2024 and beyond when International Data Corporation (IDC) hosts ‘IDC Directions META 2024’ on […]

Events GCC UAE

Its full throttle as GameCentric revs up Market Outside The Box 2024

PR News Desk 03/01/2024

Prizes worth AED10,000 are up for grabs! GameCentric will present an array of thrilling games and exciting activities for gamers of all ages and levels at the hugely popular Market Outside The Box (MOTB) festival from January 5-14, 2024, at Dubai Design District in Dubai City. GameCentric is a key sponsor of the dedicated Gaming […]

UAE GCC Sustainability

Dubai rules out single-use plastic bags from January 1, 2024

PR News Desk 03/01/2024

First-time violators face an AED200 fine Dubai emirate has banned single-use plastic bags since January 1, 2024. The ban does not apply to plastic garbage bags and thin-film plastic rolls and bags for packaging meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, grains, bakery products, or products intended for export or re-export outside the UAE. A resolution to this […]

Aviation GCC UAE

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi soars to a record-breaking year in 2023

PR News Desk 03/01/2024

Four new A321 aircraft joined the fleet last year Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, recorded exceptional performance in 2023, doubling the number of flights operated and passengers carried and achieving an impressive completion rate of 99.6%. Throughout 2023, the airline conducted 15,000 flights, facilitating the transportation of three

Transport GCC UAE

Over 2 million passengers use public transport in Dubai on New Year’s Eve

PR News Desk 02/01/2024

974,416 used the Dubai Metro network Did you use public transport in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates on December 31, 2023? If so, you were one of the 2,288,631 commuters who used various modes of public transport across Dubai on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2023). As per the latest figures issued by […]

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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 World Tourism Barometer indicates that an estimated 975 million tourists travelled

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