Business GCC UAE

UAE and Morocco set the goal to double trade & investment exchanges over next seven years

News Desk 01/05/2023

Rabat, Morocco, 1 May 2023: The first ever UAE-Morocco Joint Economic Committee (JEC) session took place recently in Rabat, in implementation of the agreement on trade, economic and technical cooperation between the two countries. The session was chaired by H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri,

Tech

SentinelOne® Sets New Standard for Cloud Security

News Desk 01/05/2023

SentinelOne is taking cloud security to new levels. The autonomous security platform company today announced early access to the integration it is developing  with Wiz, which will empower companies of all sizes to quickly and easily identify, prioritize, and fix cloud security threats more efficiently. The news comes during RSA Conference 2023, the premier

Business Hospitality

Rotana announces robust expansion plans at ATM 2023

News Desk 01/05/2023

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye (MENAT), today announces its ambitious expansion plans at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, aiming to reach 120 operating hotels spanning across 28,000 keys by 2030. In parallel to ATM’s 30 […]

Travel Lifestyle

Turkish Airlines to bring the UEFA Champions League

News Desk 01/05/2023

Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline, is bringing the UEFA Champions League vibe to their stand at the Arabian Travel Market 2023, complete with a display relating to the tournament. The centerpiece of the stand will be a life-size replica of the Champions League trophy, gleaming under the bright lights and […]

Business

VigiPay of Nigeria Selects ThetaRay AI Solution for AML Monitoring

Middle East News 247 01/05/2023

LAGOS, Nigeria & NEW YORK & TEL AVIV, Israel —VigiPay, a Nigerian fintech providing digital payment services, and ThetaRay, a leading provider of AI-powered transaction monitoring technology, today announced they will collaborate to protect VigiPay’s growing business against money laundering, sanctions violations, and other financial crime risks. Through the

Business

Good momentum across all businesses and updated Generics guidance

Middle East News 247 01/05/2023

London, United Kingdom — Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), the multinational pharmaceutical group, today provides an update on current trading ahead of its Annual General Meeting. Said Darwazah, Hikma’s Executive Chairman and CEO, said: “Hikma has had a good start to the year. Our Injectables and Branded businesses continue to perform well reflecting our

Business GCC UAE

IonQ Announces Agreement with the United Arab Emirates Quantum Research Center – Technology Innovation Institute

Middle East News 247 01/05/2023

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), an industry leader in quantum computing, today announced a new agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Quantum Research Center – Technology Innovation Institute (QRC-TII) in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement will provide QRC-TII with access to IonQ’s industry-leading Aria quantum computer, enabling the testing and execution

Sustainability Lifestyle

Emirates Environmental Group conducts the 23rd Cycle of the Inter-school Environmental Public Speaking Competition

News Desk 28/04/2023

(Dubai): Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) conducted the 23rd cycle of the Annual Inter-School Environmental Public Speaking Competition from 25th to 28th of April 2023 at the knowledge park in Dubai.  The bilingual (Arabic/English) competition witnessed participation from more than 500 students from 90 teams. This educational programme that was initiated in 2001,

Business GCC UAE

LG MULTI V5 EXPANDS FOR VILLA OWNERS IN ABU DHABI WITH AN EXCLUSIVE DEAL

Middle East News 247 28/04/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — With the summer right around the corner and temperatures expected to pick up, LG Electronics (LG) has announced an exclusive offer on the LG Multi V5 for villa residents in Abu Dhabi. The LG Multi V5 is the brand’s integrated solution that provides maximum cooling and heating capacities while […]

Hospitality

Radisson Hotel Group on track to realize its ambitious growth plan after a strong start to the year

News Desk 28/04/2023

During Q1, in the premium lifestyle segment, Radisson Hotel Group opened its fifth Radisson Collection property in Italy, Radisson Collection Hotel, Santa Sofia Milan, as well as its first Radisson Collection property in Lithuania. The Group also signed its second Radisson Collection property in Brussels, Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels, its first Radisson

Business

STARZPLAY to stream Sky News Arabia content

News Desk 28/04/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE; April 28, 2023: STARZPLAY, ranked consistently among the region’s top three subscription video on demand services, today announced it has signed a landmark deal with Sky News Arabia, a leading pan-Arab news network. The channel carriage deal adds Sky News Arabia to the growing roster of news and entertainment available on STARZPLAY. […]

Business

EXEED Breaks Boundaries with ‘Smart-Aesthetics 2.0’ Design Concept

Middle East News 247 28/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The innovative design concept brings powerful forces beyond the brand’s perception. Led by an international top automotive designer, EXEED is a luxury automobile brand that integrates unlimited technology into aesthetics. It breaks the design boundaries of traditional automobile designs and achieves the most effective combination of

Business

Chery, leading the future in technology, debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show

Middle East News 247 28/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — On April 18th, the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition opened grandly at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center. At the world’s largest and most influential international A-class auto show, Chery Motors released its third-generation PHEV technology, showcasing its latest development path in the face

Business

A New Track, A New Journey: This Year’s Chery’s Global Dealer Theme Conference.

Middle East News 247 28/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — On April 22, Chery’s 2023 Global Dealer Conference took place with this year’s theme in full swing. During the Conference, Chery executives shared their achievements in globalization in the past years with more than 700 dealers. The company has launched four major transformation measures to enter new markets, namely

Fashion Lifestyle

Bold and Colourful: Feel confident with Maeya’s latest collection

News Desk 28/04/2023

Balancing both style and comfort, Dubai-based luxury activewear brand Maeya has introduced its latest collection for those looking to feel fearless and confident during workouts or running daily errands. The new collection features the Wild Thing set that sports a fun and playful leopard design, and the best-selling Serenity set that is back better than […]

Business

Green Hydrogen Company Ohmium Closes $250 Million Series C Fundraise Led by TPG Rise Climate

Middle East News 247 28/04/2023

FREMONT, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO — Ohmium International (“Ohmium”), a leading green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer systems, today announced the close of a $250 million Series C growth equity financing. The round was led by TPG Rise Climate, the dedicated climate investing strategy

Food & Beverage

Discover Eden at Cavo: A new Dining and Nightlife Experience

News Desk 27/04/2023

A new dining and nightlife experience is set to launch in Downtown Dubai, blending together exceptional dining with electronic music. Introducing “Eden,” a new concept that will debut on April 28th at one of the city’s most exclusive nightlife venues, Cavo. Eden promises to offer an unparalleled Friday night experience, featuring a delectable dinner menu complete […]

Business

LG AIR PURIFIER TO COMBAT POOR AIR QUALITY DURING THE HEIGHT OF SANDSTORM

Middle East News 247 27/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates —As the weather changes and sandstorm season approaches, air quality both indoors and outdoors is likely to worsen and cause health issues, including respiratory problems and allergies. Currently, the World Real-Time Air Quality Index shows that air quality in Dubai is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Keeping in mind the health of […]

Food & Beverage GCC UAE

Healthy dining at Planet Terra – Dubai’s vegan and earth-friendly café

News Desk 27/04/2023

DUBAI, UAE, APRIL 27, 2023 – For plant-based diners in Dubai looking for a welcoming space to enjoy healthy food in the city, look no further than Planet Terra – The Greens’ new neighbourhood spot that serves up an entirely vegan menu using good-for-you whole ingredients and no GMOs, no refined sugars, and no artificial […]

Tech

OT Cybersecurity Leaders to Deliver First Open-Source Information

News Desk 27/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 27, 2023 — This week a group of OT cybersecurity leaders and critical infrastructure defenders introduced their plans for ETHOS (Emerging THreat Open Sharing), an open-source, vendor-agnostic technology platform for sharing anonymous early warning threat information across industries with peers and governments. Founding ETHOS community