Aviation

Airbus gets Wizz Air order for 75 new A321neo aircraft

Arnold Pinto 04/08/2023

Wizz Air, the Budapest-headquartered ultra-low-cost airline, has signed a contract for 75 new Airbus A321neo aircraft, taking its total order for the A320neo family to 434, and for its A320 fleet overall to 565 aircraft. Neither Wizz Air nor Airbus has disclosed the cost of the contract. The

Food & Beverage

BeanBurds brews delightful coffee or tea for the Middle East with new Barisieur beverage maker

Arnold Pinto 04/08/2023

BeanBurds, the Dubai-based online coffee retailer, has launched the Joy Resolve Barisieur premium coffee and tea maker with alarm clock for the Middle East region. Promoted as a personal barista and retailing for Dh1,889, the Barisieur unit is ideal for home use and is designed to provide its owner with the soothing sounds of bubbling […]

Hospitality

Beat the Heat this August with Irresistible Deals

News Desk 03/08/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 2023 – Novotel Dubai Al Barsha presents a range of enticing offers for guests to enjoy throughout August. Situated in the heart of Dubai, this hotel is the ultimate destination for both travellers and locals seeking a home away from home. Experience a memorable stay at Novotel Dubai Al Barsha […]

Business Hospitality

HILTON PLANS TO MORE THAN QUADRUPLE ITS PRESENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA

News Desk 03/08/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 03 August 2023 – As Saudi Arabia continues to fulfil its vision of becoming a world leader for international travel and tourism, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to open over 50 new hotels across 10 of its brands, making the country the company’s largest pipeline market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Hilton

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

The “2023 Exploring WEB3.0 Summit – Vietnam Station,” Hosted by SureX, Concludes with Resounding Success

Middle East News 247 03/08/2023

The “2023 Exploring WEB3.0 Summit – Vietnam Station,” hosted by SureX at the CHAMPA ISLAND NHA TRANG–RESORT HOTEL & SPA in Vietnam, has drawn to a triumphant and resplendent conclusion. The summit, focused on cutting-edge technological concepts such as Web3.0 and DAO, assembled nearly 1000 global influencers including crypto teams, expert scholars,

Business NEWS DESK

e& money launches prepaid card with cash rewards

News Desk 03/08/2023

Dubai, UAE, 3 August 2023:  e& money, the fintech arm of e& group, today announced the launch of the e& money card, a digital first card for the UAE market promoting financial inclusivity and advancing the vision of fostering a cashless economy. e& money card enables every resident in the UAE to obtain a card within […]

Real Estate GCC UAE

New player Prosper Real Estate set to elevate UAE’s realty landscape with growth and investment opportunities

News Desk 03/08/2023

UAE, 3 August 2023 Prosper Real Estate, a leading Dubai-based real estate consultancy and brokerage firm, has emerged as a prominent player in the thriving Dubai real estate market, cementing its position as a trusted advisor to top multinational investors. With a record-breaking influx of six million tourists and a surge in real estate investments […]

Tech

Tenable Enhances OT Security

News Desk 03/08/2023

Dubai, UAE.  (August 3, 2023) — Tenable®, the Exposure Management company, today announced new enhancements to Tenable OT Security, helping customers strengthen the security of their OT environments through the broadest and deepest visibility, granularity, management and control of IT/OT and IoT assets on the market. Tenable OT Security now features increased

Tech

Forescout’s New Risk and Exposure Management Solution Delivers Streamlined, Quantitative Approach to Cyber Asset Risk Management

News Desk 03/08/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 August 2023 – Forescout, a global leader in cybersecurity, today unveiled Risk and Exposure Management, its cloud-native product designed to collate all data sources associated with an enterprise’s connected assets and calculate a unique multifactor risk score for each asset offering a more intuitive and quantitative approach to risk

Education

American University of Ras Al Khaimah to host 8 countries at the Middle East Startup Awards in January 2024

News Desk 03/08/2023

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, August 3, 2023: Innovation-driven technology start-ups and SMEs from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Lebanon will vie for recognition at the Middle East Startup Awards (MESA) 2022-23, hosted by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation of American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). The Awards will […]

Tech

Huco Achieves the VMware Partner-Led Customer Success Specialization

News Desk 03/08/2023

Dubai, UAE, 03 August 2023: Huco, a leading hybrid cloud, cloud native and DevOps technology consulting and services firm, today announced it has achieved the VMware Partner-Led Customer Success Specialization (PLCS). Through achievement of the VMware Partner-Led Customer Success specialization, Huco can now help customers accelerate their time to value for VMware

Tech Business

OPSWAT and Starlink Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity Defenses for MEA’S Critical Infrastructure

News Desk 03/08/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — August 03, 2023 — OPSWAT, a global leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, today announced a partnership with value-added distributor (VAD) Starlink, an Infinigate Group company and a regional leader in the delivery of market-leading cyber and cloud solutions. Covering the Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Business NEWS DESK

DUBAL Holding and Oriental Copper

News Desk 03/08/2023

DUBAL Holding, the investment arm of Dubai Government in the commodities, mining, power, energy, and industrial sectors, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oriental Copper Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high conductivity copper products in Thailand, to manufacture high-quality copper products in the UAE. The MoU was signed by Ahmad Hamad Bin Fahad, […]

Tech GCC Saudi Arabia

SANS Institute to Empower Saudi Enterprises with SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders Training Course

News Desk 03/08/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 032023 – SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training and certifications, announced its upcoming training program SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders 2023, to be held from August 20 – 24, 2023, at the JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh. In an increasingly complex threat landscape, this intensive course is designed to empower […]

Food & Beverage

Torno Subito is Hosting A One-Day-Only Fiesta with the Ferragosto Special Menu

News Desk 03/08/2023

Dubai, UAE – August 2023: Torno Subito, known for its authentic Italian flavors and warm ambiance, is thrilled to unveil an unforgettable celebration of Ferragosto with a delectable special set menu. On August 15, the Michelin Star restaurant located in W Dubai – The Palm is toasting to the annual festivity with a special one-day-only […]

Business Aviation GCC UAE

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) H1 2023 revenue up 15%

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2023

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has reported that its revenue has increased by 15%; while profit before tax increased by 13% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Dubai headquartered aviation services corporation disclosed its latest financial results on August 2, 2023. Firoz Tarapore, CEO of DAE, said: “Our first half 2023 results demonstrate the […]

Space

Voyager Space and Airbus in new partnership to build commercial space station

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2023

Voyager Space, a US-based global leader in space exploration, and Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus), the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, have signed a joint venture agreement to develop, build, and operate Starlab, a commercial space station planned to succeed the International Space Station. The partnership will bring together world-class leaders in the

Automotive Video

Toyota excites with world premiere of all-new 2024 Land Cruiser

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2023

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) unveiled the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser “250” Series and the all-new Land Cruiser “70” Series to the world on August 2, 2023. Simon Humphries, Member of the Board of Directors, Operating Officer, Senior General Manager of Design Field, and Chief Branding Officer of Toyota, made the live presentation of the all-new

Travel GCC Lifestyle UAE

Etihad Airways will fly from Abu Dhabi to Boston from March 31, 2024

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2023

Etihad Airways will launch four weekly flights from Abu Dhabi to Boston in the United States from March 31, 2024. Boston will be Etihad Airways’ fourth US gateway from the UAE capital, in addition to Chicago, New York, and Washington. The airline will operate its flights to Boston on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, utilising […]

Business

Airalo, World’s Largest eSIM Marketplace, Raises $60 Million in Series B Financing

Middle East News 247 02/08/2023

Airalo, the pioneering eSIM marketplace revolutionizing global connectivity, announced today the successful completion of its Series B financing round, raising an impressive $60 million. Led by e& capital, the investment arm of e&, the global technology group, this brings Airalo’s total funding to $67.3 million. Antler Elevate, Liberty Global, Orange,