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UAE Cybersecurity Council partners with Microsoft to host Middle East Cybersecurity Conference

News Desk 16/05/2023

May 16, 2023: Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Microsoft and the UAE Cybersecurity Council have announced their collaboration to host the Middle East Cybersecurity Conference on May 16-17, 2023 at Emirates Palace – Abu Dhabi. The conference will bring CIOs, CSOs and other key subject matter

Hospitality

Make the Most of May with Al Ain Rotana’s Exclusive Offers

News Desk 16/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2023 – Spring has blossomed and so has Al Ain Rotana’s monthly offers. Situated in the garden city of the UAE, the property has launched a set of offers in six of its dining outlets; Trader Vic’s, Zest, Atrium, Aquarius Pool Bar, Moodz Lounge Bar, and Min Zaman. From Happy […]

Business

ROCK YOUR PARTY WITH LG’S NEW XBOOM XL7S SPEAKER

Middle East News 247 16/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — LG Electronics (LG) has announced the launch of its latest addition to the XBOOM series, the LG 2023 XBOOM XL7S Party Speaker. With its powerful audio performance producing immense sound, booming bass and clear high notes, the XBOOM XL7S is set to transform any party or event into an unforgettable […]

Business

Arabian Anti-Piracy Alliance CEO Scott Butler Files $67 Million Lawsuit Against Essam Al-Tamimi, Invest Bank

Middle East News 247 16/05/2023

MIAMI — The Arabian Anti-Piracy Alliance, a leading service provider for the protection of intellectual property rights, today announced that its CEO, Scott Butler, filed a $67 million lawsuit against Essam Al-Tamimi. Al-Tamimi is the founder of the largest law firm in the Middle East, which maintains seventeen offices in ten different countries. The lawsuit also […]

Business

Lynk & Co 03 and 03+ Models are Ready to Make Their Mark in the Middle East

Middle East News 247 16/05/2023

NINGBO, China — Lynk & Co, the automotive brand jointly owned by Geely and Volvo, has recently announced the export of Lynk & Co 03 and 03+ models to the Middle East region. These cars have departed from ports in China and have been transported to Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The Lynk & Co […]

Business

Nitya Capital Closes Sale of Four Multifamily Properties in Texas

Middle East News 247 16/05/2023

HOUSTON — Nitya Capital, an international real estate investment firm headquartered in Houston, today announced the sale of four multifamily properties across the Dallas, Austin and San Antonio regions. These most recent deals total 73 property exits for Nitya since the company was founded in July 2013. Since its inception, Nitya has closed more than […]

Tech

Kingston Technology: How upgrading your hardware can boost your performance without the need for a new system

News Desk 16/05/2023

Dubai, UAE – 16 May 2023: In today’s digital-first world, computers and laptops have never been more indispensable in our personal and professional life. As technological advancements unfold at unprecedented pace, there is now a widespread expectancy among consumers for traditional issues such as lag time, slow booting, and substandard performance to be addressed in […]

Business

JLR DELIVERS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED REVENUE, PROFIT AND FREE CASH FLOW FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR

News Desk 16/05/2023

16 May 2023, United Arab Emirates, Dubai improved to £3.0 billion at 31 March 2023 with cash of £3.8 billion and liquidity of £5.3 billion (including undrawn £1.52 billion revolving credit facility) Order book at 200K units remains strong despite increased retail sales with Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender representing 76% of the […]

Tech

Otis Launches the Otis ONE™ IoT digital service solution in the Middle East

News Desk 16/05/2023

DUBAI, UAE, May  16, 2023 – Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS), the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service, introduces its Otis ONE IoT service platform in the Middle East. The Otis ONE solution combines Otis’ more than 30 years of remote monitoring experience with the latest in cloud technology,

Business

Respond.io joins forces with WhatsApp to assist GCC enterprises in driving business growth

News Desk 16/05/2023

UAE, May 16, 2023 Respond.io, a leading messaging platform that powers the future of business communications, has become a WhatsApp Business Solution Provider (BSP). The platform is now equipped to support and assist enterprises in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in effectively managing WhatsApp conversations with their customers and driving business growth. This

Business

DIFC Records Promising Growth in Q1 2023 Welcoming International Powerhouses Apple

News Desk 15/05/2023

Dubai, UAE; 15 May 2023: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, continues to attract world-class international firms to Dubai with Apple, Aramco, Baker McKenzie, JLL, Stryker, and others establishing new regional presence at the Centre. These additions reinforce DIFC’s 2022

Business

UK’s Nurse Margaret wins the coveted Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023

Middle East News 247 15/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Margaret Helen Shepherd from UK has been announced as the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 in a prestigious award ceremony held at Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The winner was announced by Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare and […]

Entertainment Lifestyle

A GOLDEN CHANCE TO MEET SALMAN KHAN, VICKY KAUSHAL & NORA FATEHI!

News Desk 15/05/2023

Book your tickets to #IIFA2023 before the 20th of May, enter the lucky draw and win a chance to meet Salman Khan, Vicky Kaushal and Nora Fatehi. (T&C) Buy any tickets for IIFA Rocks or IIFA Awards 2023 from eithadarena.ae or platinumlist.uae to qualify for entry for the draw. Only 10 lucky winners will get a chance […]

Business

Smart Raises $95m in Series E Funding

Middle East News 247 15/05/2023

LONDON — Smart, the London-headquartered fintech transforming the global retirement savings market, today announces it has closed its $95m Series E funding in a round led by Aquiline Capital Partners LLC (“Aquiline”), a private investment firm based in New York and London. Existing investors participating in the round include: Chrysalis Investments, Fidelity International

Lifestyle

QNET’s Swiss Luxury Brand, Bernhard H. Mayer, Launches Limited Edition Mecanique Watch

News Desk 15/05/2023

Dubai – May 15, 2023: Bernhard H. Mayer,QNET‘s Swiss luxury brand, is proud to launch a new timepiece under its Mecanique Collection, the watchmaker’s range of prestigious and distinct self-winding watches. Each Mecanique watch is remarkable in design, style, and mechanics. A masterclass in sophistication, this bold collection was crafted using the best Swiss

Entertainment Lifestyle

VICKY KAUSHAL & ABHISHEK BACHCHAN READY TO TAKE THE STAGE FOR THE BIGGEST CELEBRATION OF INDIAN CINEMA

News Desk 15/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 15, 2023: The year’s big calendar event is less than two weeks away and unsurprisingly, expectations are sky-high. The International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) returns with its 23rd edition to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi for the second successive year. It will be hosted on May 26th and 27th, 2023, by […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Bid For Expo 2030 Receives Support From The Dominican Republic

News Editor 15/05/2023

Saudi Arabia’s Bid For Expo 2030 Receives Support From The Dominican Republic: Raquel Pena, Vice President of the Dominican Republic (DR) and head of the Investment Promotion Cabinet set up a meeting between Saudi Arabia and the Dominican Republic on Friday. The representatives talked about possible business partnerships. Also, during the meeting, the vice president

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Poultry Expo In Riyadh Aims To Boost Vision 2030 Objectives

News Editor 15/05/2023

Poultry Expo In Riyadh Aims To Boost Vision 2030 Objectives: The second Middle East Poultry Expo will take place in Saudi Arabia from May 1-3 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event will hold under the patronage of Abdulrahman Al-Fadli, Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. Over 200 companies from 37 countries […]

Business GCC Qatar

QF partner Texas A&M at Qatar graduates 126 engineers

Middle East News 247 15/05/2023

Doha, Qatar — Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, graduated 126 engineers during commencement exercises held 11 May at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The Class of 2023 includes 112 students who graduated with bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum

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First Championship In The US: Saudi Robotics Teams Impress Crowds

News Editor 15/05/2023

First Championship In The US: Saudi Robotics Teams Impress Crowds: Saudi robotics team achieved global recognition at a highly esteemed robotics competition in Houston, US. The George R. Brown Convention Center in Texas hosted the 2023 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship from April 19-22. FIRST Championship: Recognizing Creativity