Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed the first development loan agreement worth $10 million in SFD’s headquarters in Riyadh with Hon. Isacc Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of The Bahamas Ministry
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LOS ANGELES — Leading global entertainment studio Jam City today announces the worldwide launch of DC Heroes & Villains, the first action-packed puzzle RPG game that features the most iconic Super Heroes and Super-Villains of the DC universe wrapped in an original storyline and set across legendary and landmark locations. Available in the App
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, a premier destination known for its luxurious amenities and world-class offerings, is delighted to introduce its highly anticipated sports academies. Designed to provide an extraordinary summer experience for children and teenagers, these academies offer top-quality training, expert coaching, and state-of-the-art facilities, all within the
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Emirati owned coffee leaders, ROR Coffee Roastery (Rate of Rise) has announced that it has been awarded ISO 22000:2018 certification for receiving, storing, roasting, grinding, packaging and distribution of coffee. Already certified to HACCP level, this newest achievement showcases the standard the company meets for its customers while
Sunnyvale, CA— July 20, 2023 – Cerebras Systems, the pioneer in accelerating generative AI, and G42, the UAE-based technology holding group, today announced Condor Galaxy, a network of nine interconnected supercomputers, offering a new approach to AI compute that promises to significantly reduce AI model training time. The first AI supercomputer on this network, Condor
Google just rolled Arabic version of Bard on July 13, 2023, the generative AI tool can now understand 16 different dialects.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – LG Electronics (LG) recently announced the latest additions to its A9 CordZero wireless stick vacuum cleaner collection, the LG Cord Zero A9 Core and the feature packed A9 Ultra. Stepping up from the previous generation of the company’s first cordless stick vacuum cleaners with steam mopping, the A9 Core and […]
(20 July 2023 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates) – As summer is reaching its peak in the Middle East, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Middle East presents an exclusive list of 10 captivating reasons why you should visit Mauritius right now. This picturesque island nation, nestled in the Indian Ocean, offers an unparalleled tropical paradise experience […]
UAE, Dubai, 20 July 2023: Chalhoub Group has released its comprehensive beauty report titled “Decoding the Beauty Consumer in the GCC.” The report offers a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, preferences, and trends within the beauty category in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia (KSA), and Kuwait. The methodology of the study included a […]
HANOI, Viet Nam — Global IT company FPT Software announced that it has joined the Scaled Agile Partner Network as a Bronze Transformation Partner. This strategic alliance grants FPT Software access to a worldwide network of transformation and platform providers dedicated to facilitating and accelerating business results by adopting the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®). As
LONDON & NEW YORK — With Intelligence, a leading provider of investment data and intelligence for allocating, fund-raising and business development in the public and private markets, announced that it has received a majority investment from funds advised by Motive Partners (“Motive”), a specialist private equity firm focused on financial technology. Intermediate
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, July 20, 2023: While the global news media world is being disrupted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) led by bigtime players, news organisations in the UAE have been slow in the use and adoption of AI in newsrooms, according to a paper authored by three university researchers. The findings suggest that while […]
Dubai, UAE, 20 July, 2023 – Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has collaborated with MishiPay Ltd., the leading provider of mobile self-checkout technology, to introduce to its merchants innovative self-checkout solutions, designed exclusively for retail and convenience stores across the United Arab
DUBAI, UAE, JULY 20, 2023 – Bringing fresh flavours inspired by coastal Italian summers, Monno Ristorante in Jumeirah has added a selection of new dishes to its artisanal menu for diners to enjoy during Dubai’s warmer months. Transporting guests to Italy’s seafood-abundant shores this summer, Monno’s new menu was thoughtfully curated by Italian Head […]
Abu Dhabi, July 20, 2023: Two major agreements announced at the UAE-Turkey Business Forum held recently in Abu Dhabi were set to provide a boost to UAE-Turkey investment across multiple key sectors of the economy. The two announcements, designed to enhance cooperation between the business communities in the two countries, were announced during the Business […]
A 4-month-old baby boy with a history of eczema was rushed to the emergency room of the hospital after ingesting a seemingly harmless food: a banana. What was expected to be a delightful introduction to solid foods turned into a terrifying ordeal as the baby experienced an immediate and severe allergic reaction. Vomiting, hives, and […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Global health insurance brokerage Pacific Prime Dubai has been awarded Outstanding Achievement – All Segments Award from Sukoon and Bupa Global. The award was presented to the team at the Pacific Prime Dubai office on July 12th, 2023, in recognition of their excellent performance in Dubai across both individual and corporate
Intel Capital and Khosla Ventures Lead $27M Investment in SiPhox® Health to Transform Health Testing
BURLINGTON, Mass. — SiPhox Health, the leader in building the next generation of lab-grade home health testing with silicon photonics, raised $27 million in funding including a $10M Seed financing and a $17M Series A round. The Series A round was led by Intel Capital with participation from Khosla Ventures, Kortex Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Metaplanet, […]
Damian Hitchen CEO, Saxo Bank MENA Rising interest rates are a double-edged sword. Ask the risk-averse pensioner who puts his life savings in government bonds for meeting his day-to-day expenses, and he will gleefully rejoice. The reaction of a new couple who have just entered a floating or variable rate mortgage will be quite the […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The UAE continues the successful journey to reducing the number of fatalities on our roads. The Ministry of Interior (MOI) just uploaded ‘open data’ road safety statistics for 2022, stating 343 road fatalities, a reduction of -10% vs. 2021 (381). The long-term trend is even more remarkable, as the last time […]





























