Business GCC Kuwait

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait selects GBM Shield to Advance its Operational Security

News Desk 02/05/2023

Dubai, UAE – 2 May 2023: Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has signed a 3-year agreement with Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) to implement the industry-leading GBM Shield cybersecurity platform within ABK’s operations. In a major move towards enhancing cyber resilience, ABK is leading the charge as one

Business

Independent Cloud Computing Leader Vultr Expands Global Footprint by Launching a New Data Center Location in Tel Aviv to Service the Growing Tech Ecosystem in the Country

Middle East News 247 02/05/2023

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Vultr, the world’s largest privately-held cloud computing company, today announced the latest expansion of its global footprint in Tel Aviv, Israel, to provide democratized access to cloud infrastructure to the growing technology ecosystem in the country. With the addition of Tel Aviv and its new location in Manchester, England, Vultr […]

Food & Beverage GCC UAE

CoffeeDesk brings Urnex Products to the UAE

News Desk 02/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: CoffeeDesk is known as one of the leading solutions for coffee and tea accessories and equipment in GCC and Europe. They have recently signed distribution deal with Urnex, which is a revolutionary brand creating products to enhance the cleaning of coffee and tea equipment at cafes and homes. CoffeeDesk’s mission is […]

Entertainment Lifestyle

STARZPLAY appoints Tony Saab as Senior Vice President for Content and Strategic Partnerships

News Desk 01/05/2023

Dubai, UAE; May 1 2023: STARZPLAY, one of the region’s top 3 subscription video on demand services, today announced the appointment of Tony Saab as the Senior Vice President of Content and Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Tony will be responsible for developing and implementing content acquisition and original production strategies which will further bolster […]

Travel Lifestyle

Air Arabia participates in Arabian Travel Market 2023

News Desk 01/05/2023

Sharjah, UAE; May 1, 2023: Air Arabia the Middle East & North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, is highlighting its organic growth strategy at the 30th edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, which runs from May 1 until May 4 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under the theme “Working Towards […]

Business

AEG partners with Microsoft and Crayon to revolutionize SWIFT infrastructure in MEA

News Desk 01/05/2023

May, 2023; Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Allied Engineering Group (AEG), the largest SWIFT service bureau globally, has announced its collaboration with Microsoft and Crayon to bring tailored and compliant solutions to financial service institutions (FSIs) that are migrating their SWIFT infrastructure to the cloud. Through this partnership, AEG will publish its 10

Business

EXEED Hosts a Massive Test Drive Event for Its Latest Products

Middle East News 247 01/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — EXEED hosted a test drive event in Wuhu for dealers and media from around the world on the 20th and 21st of April, offering them the chance to experience first-hand the performance and driving feel of these vehicles. During the event, EXEED provided a wide range of vehicles, including an […]

Business

Kinder’s ‘Growing Bigger Hearts’ Campaign Takes the Power of Storytelling to New Heights this Ramadan

Middle East News 247 01/05/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates —As part of its ‘Growing Bigger Hearts’ campaign, which features animated stories inspired by key Ramadan values, this Holy month, Kinder – one of the largest chocolate brands in the world – organized a string of live storytelling events in the UAE and KSA. The initiative – which taps into the […]

Travel GCC Lifestyle UAE

Dubai Municipality highlights its key services in recreational facilities at Arabian Travel Market

News Desk 01/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, May 1, 2023 Dubai Municipality is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which is being held in Dubai from May 1 to 4, 2023, highlighting its exceptional services in recreational and tourism sectors, including parks and recreational facilities under its management. The Municipality’s participation comes in line with its vision to establish […]

Hospitality GCC UAE

IHG HOTELS AT DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY LAUNCH WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM

News Desk 01/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, 1 May 2023 – IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City have announced a series of initiatives aimed at reducing its waste footprint and promoting sustainable practices guided by the company’s 10-year responsible business plan, ‘Journey to Tomorrow’. The Dubai Festival City cluster has recently completed the installation of its automated Nordaq glass bottling […]

Hospitality

Rotana marks its foray into the United Kingdom with two new London properties

News Desk 01/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 2023: Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Turkey (MENAT), announced today its entry into the United Kingdom (UK) with the launch of two new properties under its affordable hotel and serviced apartment brand, […]

Business

UAE’s leading business payments startup, Mamo, selects Checkout.com to fuel startup growth across MENA

News Desk 01/05/2023

DUBAI, UAE — May 1, 2023: Global payments provider Checkout.com has entered an agreement withMamo, the fintech powering payments for SMEs across MENA, making  Checkout.com the payments provider of choice for their flagship product Mamo Business.This deal further supports Mamo’s mission to accelerate the growth of SMEs in the MENA region’s flourishing digital economy.

Business

Orient Finance achieves remarkable growth in Q1 of 2023

News Desk 01/05/2023

May 01, 2023 Orient Finance, a leading and trusted ‘Global Investment Partner’ in the Middle East, recorded a robust performance during the first quarter (Q1) of this year by opening hundreds of new trading accounts for citizens and residents in the UAE and the Middle East. The trade volume also increased by 20 per cent […]

Travel Lifestyle

Almosafer’s new report reveals latest travel trends for Saudi travellers

News Desk 01/05/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; May 1st, 2023: Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, has published a new report at the Arabian Travel Market, which reveals the latest travel trends of Saudi travellers venturing abroad and exploring their Kingdom domestically. The report shows that the top international destinations for Saudi travellers include Dubai, Cairo, London,

Hospitality GCC UAE

Discover Dubai with Ease from IntercityHotel Waterfront Al Jaddaf 

News Desk 01/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 01 May 2023 – Conveniently located in the heart of Al Jaddaf, IntercityHotel Jaddaf Waterfront offers unparalleled accessibility to some of the city’s major attractions, including the Dubai World Trade Centre, where Arabian Travel Market 2023 will be held.  The leading international travel and tourism event is

Food & Beverage Business

MOOD Rooftop Lounge Reopens with a Fresh New Look

News Desk 01/05/2023

MOOD Rooftop Lounge, the popular rooftop lounge destination, has officially reopened after a full interior renovation, an updated food and cocktail menu, and the introduction of weekly lively entertainment. Located on the 8th floor of the Meydan Hotel at Nad Al Sheba and with stunning views of the glittering Dubai skyline, this award-winning hotspot is […]

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, Minister of Economy, and H.E. Nadia Fattah Al Alawi, Moroccan […]

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 […]