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Business

TOTALENERGIES’ $27BN BET ON IRAQ BOOSTS AILING OIL INDUSTRY

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 13 July, 2023:  TotalEnergies’ signing of a long-stalled $27 billion deal to develop several energy-related projects in Iraq is a significant vote of confidence in the country’s fraught oil and gas industry, according to analysts.  The agreement represents the biggest single foreign investment in Iraq in modern times and
Business

500 Global and ITIDA Announce Scale Up Program in Egypt to Support Pre-Series A Startups

CAIRO — 500 Global, one of the world’s most active multi-stage venture capital firms, and The Egyptian Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), announced the launch of 500 Global first batch of the Scale Up program in Egypt. The Scale Up program is focused on providing strategies and experimentation methodologies to accelerate growth for Pre-Series […]
Food & Beverage

The Strand Craft Kitchen | Thirsty Thursdays

Celebrate the summer season with The Strand’s sizzling offer of Thirsty Thursdays! Dive into the ultimate refreshment every Thursday as The Strand brings you the coolest deal in Palm Jumeirah. Quench your summer thirst with ice-cold beers priced at just AED 30 per pint! Whether you’re chilling with friends, or seeking a break from the […]
Business

UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer Awarded New NUPCO Tender

VALENCIA, Calif. — UltraViolet Devices Inc. (UVDI), a leading global manufacturer of advanced Ultraviolet (UV) technology for Hospital Room Disinfection and Indoor Air Quality, announced today that the UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer has been awarded a two-year tender with the National Unified Procurement Company (NUPCO) in Saudi Arabia. NUPCO is Saudi Arabia’s leading entity for
Business

Watani Al Emarat Foundation signs MoU with Dubai’s Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery to Extend Healthcare Support to Employees

Dubai, 13 July 2023: Watani Al Emarat Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery in Dubai, as part of its efforts to foster collaboration and deliver world-class healthcare assistance to its employees and their families. This agreement marks a significant step towards harnessing the extensive healthcare services and
Health GCC Lifestyle UAE

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Bariatric Surgery Program treats over 3,200 patients with complex chronic conditions

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. July 12, 2023: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, an M42 company, has reached a significant milestone as its Bariatric Surgery Program completes over 3,200 surgeries since the start of the program in 2017. As obesity levels continue to rise worldwide, having nearly tripled in the last 50 years, bariatric surgery is […]
Tech

MEA Region Sees 135% Increase in Scam Resources in 2022

Dubai, July 12, 2023 — Group-IB, a global cybersecurity leader headquartered in Singapore, has today published Digital Risk Trends, a comprehensive analysis of the world’s two most common cyber threats: scams and phishing. The average number of scam resources created per brand, defined as the number of instances in which a brand’s image and logo […]
Business

Address Hotels and Resorts Announces the Opening of Address Jabal Omar Makkah Unveiling a Spiritual Haven in the Heart of Makkah

Makkah, Saudi Arabia — Address Hotels and Resorts is thrilled to announce the opening of its latest architectural and hospitality masterpiece, Address Jabal Omar Makkah, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Nestled in the iconic Jabal Omar development, this landmark property offers a truly unforgettable experience for pilgrims and travellers alike. The largest […]
Entertainment Lifestyle

TODA Welcomes a “Neo Theatre” Seasonal Pop-Up to Empower Young Talent and Shape  the Future of performing arts

The Theatre of Digital Arts (TODA) is excited to announce its ”Neo Theatre” seasonal program empowering UAE talents and growing performing arts of the region. As Dubai builds toward the world of tomorrow, this project endeavours to bridge the gap between our heritage and our future by integrating traditional storytelling with interactive technology, immersive scenography,
Tech

NETSCOUT COMBINES LEADING GLOBAL THREAT INTELLIGENCE WITH MACHINE LEARNING TO PROTECT ENTERPRISES FROM RAPIDLY SPREADING DYNAMIC DDOS ATTACKS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. – July 12, 2023 — NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today released its latest version of Arbor Edge Defense (AED) which includes new ML-based Adaptive DDoS Protection. According to NETSCOUT’s latest DDoS Threat Intelligence
Business

VAST Data to Unleash the Potential of AI-Automated Discovery with Next-Generation Infrastructure at ‘Build Beyond’ on August 1st

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – July 12, 2023 – VAST Data, the data platform company for the AI era, today announced the company’s groundbreaking approach to continuous AI computing and the future of AI-based discovery will be revealed at Build Beyond, a global/virtual event hosted by VAST – taking place on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. […]
Business

Sustainable Investments in Colombia: Energy Transition, Food Security, and Social Development Drive High Returns

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombia consolidates its strategy of non-extractive foreign direct investment to convince the world that investing in this country always means more. As one of the most committed countries to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Government, led by President Gustavo Petro, invites investors to place their trust and capital in
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TECOM Group expands D/Quarters co-working solutions to Dubai Science Park amid rising demand for flexible offices

Dubai, UAE, 12 July 2023: TECOM Group PJSC, the creator of specialised business districts and vibrant communities, has launched D/Quarters at Dubai Science Park to offer future-focused co-working solutions for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and global corporations in the science sector. The new address accommodates the growing demand for flexible and well-connected workspace
Business

AGDA and Etihad Airways sign MoU to upskill Emirati talent

Abu Dhabi, 11 July 2023 – Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), the UAE’s leading diplomatic training center, and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide training courses to Etihad’s UAE national employees in diplomacy, crisis management, intercultural communications, and more. A signing ceremony for
Business

H.E. Bin Touq holds meetings with four South Korean ministers & government officials to enhance cooperation in new economy sectors

Abu Dhabi, 11 July 2023:  H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held bilateral meetings with four South Korean ministers and government officials on the sidelines of the eighth joint economic committee between the two countries, which took place in the Korean capital, Seoul, recently. The meetings focused on the development of trade […]