Education

Unveiling the Impact of Strategic Philanthropy: Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation Empowerment Efforts Up by 40%

Yhuan Mae 18/05/2023

The Foundation’s Annual Impact Report was officially launched at its fourth ‘Thought Leadership Series’ event held at Capital Club. The event reinforced the ongoing discussion and supported the impact of the strategic philanthropy framework in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A fireside chat

Health Lifestyle

Imperial College London Diabetes Centre Hosts Seventh Advanced Medicine Congress

News Desk 18/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE; May 18 2023: Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, a Mubadala Health partner, in partnership with the Royal College of Physicians, organised the seventh edition of the Advanced Medicine Congress (AMC) on May 5. The virtual event aimed to provide medical professionals with the latest knowledge and trends related to general medicine. The […]

Business

IFZA JOINS FORCES WITH ZOHO TO HELP BUSINESSES IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND SUPPORT COMPLIANCE IN THE UAE

News Desk 18/05/2023

Dubai, May 2023 – IFZA Dubai, the UAE’s most dynamic and truly international Free Zone, has recently signed a collaboration agreement with Zoho, a global technology company that offers award-winning online productivity, collaboration, and business applications, to provide the members of the IFZA Free Zone community with leading-edge digital tools that will help increase

Business

SANS Institute and Tamkeen open the highly anticipated third edition of the Cyber Reskilling Program in Bahrain

News Desk 18/05/2023

Manama, Bahrain, May 18, 2023 – SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, have just opened the third cohort of their Cyber Reskilling Program in Bahrain, in partnership with The Labour Fund (Tamkeen). Those interested in the program can register as of today. The registration window will close on the 19th of […]

Health GCC Lifestyle Saudi Arabia

Saudi German Health achieves remarkable increase in Q1 2023 profit and emphasizes transformation program’s success

News Desk 18/05/2023

May 18, 2023- Saudi German Health (SGH), one of the largest healthcare groups in the MENA region, kicked off the year with outstanding performance, achieving a net profit of SAR 50 million in the first quarter, representing a remarkable 145% growth compared to Q1 2022. The impressive results, surpassing peers ‘performance, showcase the extensive work […]

Food & Beverage

3Fils team reacts to receiving Michelin Bib Gourmand and shares heartfelt thanks to guests

News Desk 18/05/2023

DUBAI, UAE, MAY 18, 2023 – Homegrown, UAE-born concept 3Fils has been named as a Bib Gourmand restaurant by the 2023 Michelin Guide Dubai – on the heels of being in the top five of MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants list for 2023, and first on the list in 2022. Celebrating the achievement, Ahmed Saleh, Co-Founder […]

Business GCC Saudi Arabia

The Diversifying Face of KSA’s Leisure & Entertainment Industry

Middle East News 247 18/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to attract over 100 million visitors annually by 2030. Along with religious tourism, public and private sector entities in Saudi Arabia are working collaboratively to spur tourist numbers by fuelling leisure and entertainment offerings therein diversifying the Kingdom’s rich non-oil-based economy. The

Business

Pacific Prime Wins Allianz’s Top Individual Producer Award for the Third Consecutive Year

Middle East News 247 18/05/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Pacific Prime was awarded the Top Individual Producer Award by Allianz in 2022, marking the third consecutive year that the leading global insurance broker and employee benefits specialist has won the award. On May 8th, 2023, the team from Allianz visited Pacific Prime’s office in Dubai to present the award, […]

Logistics

Porter announces first-ever international expansion with its foray into UAE

News Desk 18/05/2023

Dubai, May 18, 2023: Porter, India’s leading tech-based, on-demand logistics company has announced its first overseas expansion with entry to UAE offering intra-city logistics services in Dubai. The expansion comes under the company’s current plan to explore the GCC regions, and the Indian subcontinents. The logistics start-up, which is backed by some of the most […]

Business

Gradiant Raises $225 Million to Accelerate Business Expansion

Middle East News 247 18/05/2023

BOSTON — Gradiant, a global end-to-end solutions provider of advanced water and wastewater treatment, today announced it has raised $225 million in its first close of Series D financing. The round was led by BoltRock Holdings and Centaurus Capital, bringing Gradiant’s total funding to date to over $400 million and its valuation to $1 billion. Gradiant […]

Energy

Power Generation Study by Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Reveals 20% Reduction in Nitrogen Oxide Emissions in the UAE

News Desk 18/05/2023

A study conducted by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with entities involved in power generation in the United Arab Emirates, has revealed a significant decrease of 20% in nitrogen oxide emissions resulting from power generation activities. The study focused on measuring the intensity of nitrogen oxide emissions associated with

Food & Beverage GCC UAE

Dubai’s favourite dining venues debut in Abu Dhabi at Al Qana

News Desk 18/05/2023

Some of your favourite Dubai restaurants are coming to Abu Dhabi at Al Qana, the most lively waterfront destination that is arguably the hottest address in the emirate. The soon-to-be-opened dining experiences include Terra Eatery – which redefines Mediterranean cuisine with inspirations from travel, culture, art and people; Slaw, the Emirati burger joint that has […]

Tech

PROVEN Robotics Integrates ChatGPT with Pepper Humanoid Robot – the First Implementation of its Kind in the Region

News Desk 18/05/2023

PROVEN Robotics, a leading provider of robotic solutions worldwide, announced the successful integration of natural language artificial intelligence (AI) technology, ChatGPT, into its cutting edge humanoid robot, Pepper. A regional first, the significant milestone offers several key benefits and solidifies the company’s position as an industry pioneer. PROVEN Robotics also

Business

ANGHAMI FILES 2022 ANNUAL REPORT WITH 37% REVENUE GROWTH & ANNOUNCES Q1 2023 RESULTS WITH 60% IMPROVEMENT IN EBITDA

Middle East News 247 18/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Anghami Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGH) (the “Company” or “Anghami”), the leading streaming platform for music and entertainment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has announced its unaudited preliminary results for Q1 2023, ending March 31, 2023. Despite facing currency-related challenges in Egypt and Lebanon, Anghami successfully

Health Lifestyle

Amana Healthcare opens a pediatric long-term care unit at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children

News Desk 17/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 17 May, 2023: Mubadala Health partners,Amana Healthcare, one of the Middle East’s leading providers of long-term care, inpatient rehabilitation, and home care services and Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children, have opened a pediatric long-term care unit at Danat Al Emarat Hospital in Abu Dhabi. With intensive care-level capabilities within […]

Business

Integrate Middle East Continues to Drive Business Development with Second Day’s Innovation and Debate

News Desk 17/05/2023

Dubai, May 17, 2023: Integrate Middle East draws praise from global Pro AV and media technology communities on day two of its debut edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from May 16–18, 2023. As well as showcasing the latest trends and technologies from the Pro AV industry, the first day of the exhibition […]

Hospitality

Experience the Ultimate Sunday Feast at The Great British Restaurant with its new Sun, Sand, and Brunch

News Desk 17/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, May 2023: Great British Restaurant invites guests to enjoy a new weekend experience with the launch of its new Sun, Sand, and Brunch every Sunday. Diners can immerse themselves in a gastronomic journey that beautifully blends British charm with exquisite flavors, all against the stunning backdrop of Dubai’s luxurious Palm Jumeirah at Dukes […]

Business

HE Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi Meets Ministers, Business Leaders from Bosnia-Herzegovina

News Desk 17/05/2023

His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has led a UAE delegation of leading trade and finance officials to Bosnia-Herzegovina to identify strategic opportunities for UAE businesses in the region and establish stronger greater trade and investment links with this increasingly important economic region. HE Al Zeyoudi held […]

Hospitality

Barceló Hotel Group announces the opening of a new hotel in Sri Lanka

News Desk 17/05/2023

May 2023 – Barceló Hotel Group has announced the management of the Occidental Eden Beruwala, a 5-star, 158-room hotel located on the beachfront Beruwala town, on the west coast of Sri Lanka. The hotel reopens its doors after an extensive refurbishment. This is the second hotel managed by Barceló Hotel Group in Sri Lanka following the […]

Hospitality

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort launch “Moroccan beachfront getaway” Program for tourists this summer

News Desk 17/05/2023

Al Jadida, Morocco, 17 May 2023: As Morocco’s tourism revenues continue to strengthen, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) announced plans to increase travel routes and the number of seats available to and from Morocco with national and international carriers. ONMT plans to launch 35 new air routes across 10 airlines, connecting eight Moroccan cities to […]