Sport Events

French minister backs FIA anti-abuse campaign

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023

FIA chief meets with French sports minister in Paris Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, paid a working visit to Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, the French Minister for Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Paris on September 4, 2023, on the day his fellow Emirati compatriot Sultan Al Neyadi

Corporate Tech

Could you live without 25-year-old Google in your life?

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023

Global tech juggernaut thinks you need it more than ever Google, the tech giant that has redefined how we navigate the digital world, commemorated its 25th anniversary on September 4, 2023. Founded in a nondescript college dorm room on September 4, 1998, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, then Ph.D. students at Stanford University, the […]

Health Events Lifestyle

People of Determination to be the focus at AccessAbilities Expo

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023

2,297 rare diseases afflict Arab countries’ residents A medical conference, scheduled as a part of the fifth AccessAbilities Expo being held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai City, from October 9-11, 2023, will put the spotlight on the UAE’s efforts to increase medical care and rehabilitation for People of Determination in the Gulf country. AccessAbilities […]

Logistics Business GCC Saudi Arabia

‘Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023’ set for Jeddah City

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Inaugural event focuses on the Middle East logistics sector The inaugural edition of ‘Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023’ is set to be held at the InterContinental Jeddah on September 6, 2023, as Saudi Arabia moves into pole position as a global logistics and supply chain hub spearheaded by its excellent rail, air, sea, and […]

Space GCC UAE

UAE’s Sultan Al Neyadi and fellow astronauts return to Earth

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Crew-6 had spent 186 days on the International Space Station UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev have returned to Earth safely after their SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft splashed down with parachutes in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida, at 08:17am (Gulf […]

Automotive Tech

Choosing a crossover or SUV in the Middle East? 5 tips

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Infiniti Motor Company offers a good lineup Infiniti Motor Company, the Yokohama, Japan-headquartered automaker, has compiled five top tips that prospective buyers of a crossover or an SUV in the Middle East should consider when setting out to buy new wheels for use in urban environments. In this context, the global auto brand is promoting […]

Business Corporate

Gordon Brothers’ acquisition of Telefunken will boost the brand’s growth

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Licensee partnership to be expanded internationally Gordon Brothers, the global advisory and investment firm, has acquired the global consumer electronics brand Telefunken. Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Telefunken is one of the leading names in the electronics sector with a diverse portfolio of products ranging from video, e-mobility, domestic appliances and audio.

Arts & Culture Events Lifestyle

Skaya Art unveils its new art season with Ukrainian artist Yana Rusnak

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Exhibition in Dubai City is from September 6 to October 9, 2023 Skaya Art Agency, the Dubai-based boutique art consultancy, is launching its new art season in collaboration with ME Dubai, the first ME by Meliá hotel project in the Middle East designed by the late architect Dame Zaha Hadid. As part of the new […]

Tech GCC Transport UAE

Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 finalists’ names are out

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Winners and runners-up will receive AED8 million in prizes Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the names of the 10 entities representing global autonomous vehicle companies and UAE-based universities that have qualified for the final round of Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 under the theme: self-driving buses. Dubai RTA will

Travel Lifestyle

InterContinental Phuket Resort invites Middle East residents

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023

5-star resort is located on Kamala Beach in western Phuket InterContinental Phuket Resort, the five-star resort located on Kamala Beach in western Phuket, Thailand, is targeting Middle Eastern travellers to experience a fusion of contemporary elegance and cultural charm in a unique Asian setting. Nestled amidst lush jungle-covered hills and overlooking the Andaman Sea, the

Real Estate Business

Penthouse.ae sets AED44 million record with Palm Jumeirah unit sale

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023

Russian investor buys iconic three-bedroom duplex apartment Penthouse.ae, the Dubai-based real estate agency serving Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs), has set a sales record for the highest price per square foot for a residential unit on the tree-shaped Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai City. A first-time Russian investor acquired the spectacular three-bedroom duplex

Education Health Lifestyle

Etika Jewels and Gulf for Good partner to protect vulnerable children in Nepal

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023

Collaboration centres on Child Rescue Nepal initiative Etika Jewels, the online fine jewellery retailer, will support Child Rescue Nepal, an initiative of Gulf for Good. This UAE-headquartered non-profit entity raises funds for charity projects that positively impact children in need globally. The new partnership between the UAE-based sustainable fine jewellery brand and

Tech Markets

Middle East’s digital economy set to touch $780bn in 2030

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023

Software, internet, and data centres standout sectors The latest information technology report issued by UBS – the largest global wealth manager – has identified the Middle East as the next significant digital frontier market in global tech. The UBS AG Singapore branch and UBS Financial Services prepared and released the report, part of a TechGPT […]

Gadgets Lifestyle Tech

Is it a phone, a purse, or both? Honor V Purse thinks it is both

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023

Honor commits to foldable smartphones at IFA 2023 Honor, a leading global provider of smart devices, has launched the all-new Honor V Purse foldable smartphone as a wearable, fashion-forward, feminine purse. Honor launched the V Purse at IFA 2023, the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade show in Berlin, Germany (September 1-5, 2023). […]

Health Events GCC Lifestyle UAE

Middle East healthcare professionals unite for fertility conference in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023

The annual event is the largest of its kind in the region Healthcare professionals, including IVF specialists, obstetricians, gynaecologists, and embryologists, from across the Middle East have gathered in Dubai City to participate in the 5th HealthPlus Middle East Fertility Conference at The Address Dubai Marina from September 1 to 3, 2023. The industry event is […]

Corporate Shopping

Join WFP and Choithrams to ‘End Hunger with Goodness’ today

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023

Buy products that help feed needy schoolchildren Choithrams, a leading Dubai headquartered manufacturing, distribution, commodities and retailing chain, has teamed up with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to launch ‘End Hunger with Goodness’ – a crucial WFP campaign that feeds vulnerable schoolchildren in the Middle East while also aiming to

Markets Business

Arab nations urged to align their economies on global trends

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023

Ministers of economy meet at Arab League HQ in Cairo The UAE has called for reformulating Arab economies policies and programmes to align with global trends. This was the message of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy when he addressed the 112th session of the Economic and Social Council of the Arab […]

Logistics Events GCC Saudi Arabia

Want Al-powered logistics? Visit Shipsy at Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023

Company is an associate sponsor of the B2B event in Riyadh Shipsy, a leading global intelligent logistics management solutions provider, will showcase its innovative digital transformation, sustainability, and AI-driven logistics solutions when the logistics SaaS company exhibits at Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023. Being held at Riyadh Front, in Riyadh City, from September 4-5,

Transport GCC Lifestyle Sustainability UAE

Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station gets a new facelift

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023

Dubai RTA to renovate more abra stations in Q4 2024 Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the redevelopment of the Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station (abra station), situated on the commercially important Bur Dubai bank of Dubai Creek, which straddles the heart of the modern-day emirate in the UAE. Dubai RTA aims to […]

Appointments Education

AURAK appoints David A. Schmidt as its new President

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023

Academic leader’s expertise spans 16 educational institutions American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has announced the appointment of Dr. David A. Schmidt as its new President. Schmidt succeeds Prof. Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, who retires after a decade as AURAK President. Established in 2009 in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the UAE, AURAK is […]