Hospitality

ASCOTT STRENGTHENS ITS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF PEKKA HIRVI

News Desk 22/05/2023

Middle East, May 2023 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the leading international lodging owner-operator, has appointed Pekka Hirvi as Director of Business Development for the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye (MEAT). As the group pursues its regional target of an additional 5,500 units in the MEAT

Tech

Google Cloud Opens New Cloud Region in Doha 

News Desk 22/05/2023

Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2023 – Today, Google Cloud announced the opening of its Doha cloud region at an official launch event attended by ministers from the Qatari Cabinet and executives from leading Qatari businesses, with the cooperation of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Qatar Free Zone Authority (QFZ). The new […]

Business

GMG takes Middle East’s largest sports retailer Sun & Sand Sports global

News Desk 22/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, May 22, 2023: GMG, a global well-being company operating leading brands across sports, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors, today announced that it is taking Sun & Sand Sports (SSS), one of its most successful homegrown concepts, global. Sun & Sand Sports, a GMG flagship brand and the Middle East’s […]

Tech NEWS DESK

US-based Smart Workplace brand ‘1-Platform’ unveiled as Workspace Summit Tech Partner

News Desk 22/05/2023

Platform merges space, energy, and time for optimized productivity, helping companies get more out of their workforce and resources Dubai, UAE – May 22, 2023: 1-Platform, the ground-breaking AI-driven workplace productivity platform, has announced its arrival in the Middle East with its selection as the Technology Partner for the Workspace Summit 2023 to be held […]

Entertainment Lifestyle

‘Still Dancing’ returns to raise awareness on Parkinson’s Disease

News Desk 22/05/2023

Dubai, 22 May 2023 Social enterprise Movement Mantra and independent theatre company Third Half Theatre revive their original dance-theatre production ‘Still Dancing’ to raise awareness and reignite conversations about Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The production which premiered in the UAE in 2019 on World Parkinson’s Day returns after a 4-year hiatus with 2 shows at the […]

Entertainment Lifestyle

SPECIAL HONOURS FOR KAMAL HAASAN, RITEISH DESHMUKH AND GENELIA D’SOUZA AND MANISH MALHOTRA AT IIFA 2023

News Desk 22/05/2023

IIFA has announced three special awards for notable or outstanding achievements in Indian Cinema History for veterans of the industry who have Kamal Haasan will be felicitated for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema’ while the made-for-each-other couple, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza, for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema’. Designer Manish Malhotra

Business

Hotpack Global enhances its IT infrastructure; by partnering with Emtech

News Desk 22/05/2023

DUBAI – May 22, 2022: Hotpack, the UAE-based global leader in disposable packaging products, has signed an agreement with Emtech, a Dubai-based leading IT solutions provider, to adopt flexible and scalable IT infrastructure for its global expansion. Emtech will implement HPE GreenLake, a central management platform from Hewlett Packard Enterprises, to deliver cloud

Business

Brazilian exports to Arab countries surge 10.33% during the first 4 months of 2023

News Desk 22/05/2023

22 May 2023- The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) reported an increase of 10.33% in Brazilian exports to Arab countries during the first four months of 2023. The export value totalled USD 5.696 billion, as compared to USD 5.162 billion during the same period in 2022.  The trade between Brazil and the Arab World witnessed […]

Tech GCC Oman

Elm Participates in COMEX 2023 in Muscat, Oman

News Desk 22/05/2023

22 May 2023- Elm, the leading company in digital solutions, participates in the 32nd edition of the Official Technology, Communications, Innovation and Digital Transformation (COMEX 2023), sponsored by the Omani Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT). The event will be held on May 22-25, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in

Tech

Axis Communications explores latest security offerings during UAE stage of Connect by Axis roadshow

News Desk 22/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE –May 2023: Axis Communications, a networking technology company and industry leader, hosted its third Connect by Axis event in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Connect by Axis aims to create valuable opportunities for MEA stakeholders to gather industry insights, delve into new technologies, and connect with each other. Held at Anantara Eastern Mangroves, the […]

Beauty Lifestyle

Eid Glam Redefined with 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘂𝗽

News Desk 22/05/2023

Enhance your natural beauty this Eid while ensuring your skin looks healthy and nourished from within. Liht Organics, a revolutionary makeup brand, offers a solution that goes beyond mere coverage. Their mission is to provide makeup that enhances your looks and promotes healing and nourishment for your skin, allowing you to celebrate Eid with confidence

Business

Chery Unveils ARRIZO 8: Introducing a Striking Dynamic Design and Alluring Aesthetics

Middle East News 247 22/05/2023

Dubai. United Arab Emirates — Earlier this year, ARRIZO 8 won the “Annual Fully Superior Family Sedan” award on the China Automobile Excellence List. As the brightest star in the sedan market since its debut, ARRIZO 8 has also won awards such as “2022 China Top 10 Car Body” and “2022 Spotlight of China Sedan”. […]

Business GCC Saudi Arabia UAE

Accelerating Prosperity: KSA and UAE Unite at the Global Wealth Conference, Paving the Way for MENA Region’s Phenomenal Expansion

News Desk 22/05/2023

Dubai, UAE – May 22, 2023:  The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute® (SWFI®), the world’s most trusted source on institutional investors and global capital, has announced its Global Wealth Conference (GWC), taking place in historic locations on May 31 and June 1 in London. The GWC platform has attracted some of these capital sources, which are […]

Business

OMA Emirates Group Partners with UnionPay International to Develop SoftPOS Solution for the Middle East and Pakistan

News Desk 22/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, May 22, 2023: OMA Emirates Group LLC, the leading provider of payment systems and solutions, today announced their collaboration with UnionPay International to develop SoftPOS, a Point of Sale (POS) solution in the Middle East and Pakistan that will increase the acceptance of touch points significantly across these regions. The innovative SoftPOS solution […]

Tech

Selfdrive.ae Launches Corporate Fleet Subscription Service, Disrupting Traditional Leasing in the UAE & GCC

News Desk 22/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, May 2023 – Selfdrive.ae, the leading smart mobility tech company expanded its services via its super app & has launched ‘Corporate – Fleet Subscription’, a one-of-a-kind fleet subscription and leasing service for corporates in the GCC. The new service is designed to help businesses of all sizes to save cost and improve efficiency […]

Food & Beverage GCC UAE

SOT Dubai to Launch as Al Jaddaf’s One-stop Nightlife Destination

News Desk 22/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2023: SOT, an alluring new nightlife destination, is coming to Dubai this summer. Soon to be located in the Marriott Hotel, in the heart of Al Jaddaf, the trendy venue aims to bring a unique experience to the forefront of Dubai’s nightlife and restaurant scene. With the name drawing inspiration […]

Tech Business

Technology advancements aid Orient Finance’s trading activities grow by over 70 per cent

News Desk 22/05/2023

May 22, 2023 Orient Finance, a trusted global investment partner in the UAE, recorded a 70 per cent growth in financial trading activities that resulted from major technological improvements. With a 24/5 local customer support and innovative third-party trading tools, Orient Finance was able to empower its customers with well-informed investment opportunities round the

Sustainability Lifestyle

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Reclassifies 64 Air Quality Monitoring Stations in the UAE

News Desk 22/05/2023

As part of the Year of Sustainability initiative and in line with efforts to enhance the quality of life for better community health and welfare, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has updated the classification of 64 air quality monitoring stations. This reclassification is consistent with the ministry’s 2022 directive that set forth […]

Business

Savoye achieves remarkable growth in 2022 with turnover exceeding AED 800 million

News Desk 22/05/2023

Savoye, a leading global warehouse automation integrator and software publisher in the Middle East, achieved a remarkable milestone globally by attaining a global turnover of over AED 800 million in 2022, which is a six per cent increase compared to the previous year. Savoye’s remarkable growth in 2022 can be attributed to its unwavering focus […]

Education GCC UAE

HBMSU promotes Sustainable Education at UAE Education Interface Exhibition and Middle East Youth Conference 2023

News Desk 22/05/2023

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) participated in the 9th edition of the UAE Education Interface Exhibition and the Middle East Youth Conference 2023. The event was held at Marina Hall in ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and […]