Hospitality

IHG to open 12 ‘ Next Generation’ Holiday Inn Express hotels across Saudi Arabia

News Desk 17/05/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17th May 2023: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, across 18 distinct brands, has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Tashyid for Hotel Operations, which will see the development of 12 hotels

Education

UTC Heathrow announces educational partnership with Vertiv

News Desk 17/05/2023

UTC Heathrow is delighted to announce a partnership with global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions provider, Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), which will see its people working alongside the UTC to deliver a co-teach programme of learning based on the data centre sector. Developed in collaboration with leading data centre industry organisations, the

Food & Beverage GCC UAE

Novotel Dubai Al Barsha’s Café Java Reopens with a New Look

News Desk 17/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2023: Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is thrilled to announce that its in-house café, Café Java has undergone a full renovation to offer a refreshing vibe to its guests. The renovated space includes a fresh look to its interior, a new menu catering to all taste buds, an exciting all-you-can-eat breakfast […]

Tech

SunMoney Solar Group Invests In A Revolutionary Tyre Recycling Technology

News Desk 17/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 May 2023: SunMoney Solar Group, which runs the largest community solar program in the world and has its own asset-backed clean energy token, the SDBN2, recently invested in a revolutionary tyre-recycling technology. The futuristic technology’s efficient system, whose solution SunMoney Solar invested in, has a zero carbon footprint of

Business

CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERS NEED TO ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF AI FOR CREATING EFFICIENT FCC ORGANIZATIONS

Middle East News 247 17/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Compliance business has successfully leveraged digitization and robotization for seeking impact. It’s time to focus on artificial intelligence to gain on the overall process efficiency. Effiya Technologies partnered in the ‘FINTELEKT AML/CFT 12TH ANNUAL SUMMIT’, conducted in Mumbai, on 11th May 2023. Financial crimes are rising and becoming

Hospitality

Affordable Summer Getaway: Experience Serenity and Comfort at IntercityHotel Waterfront Al Jaddaf Starting from AED 225

News Desk 17/05/2023

For those seeking a budget-friendly way to spend the summer in Dubai, IntercityHotel Waterfront Al Jaddaf is the place to be with two new offers for guests to enjoy; a staycation offers and a daycation offer. The hotel offers a serene waterfront location and exclusive offers, allowing guests to indulge in a relaxing getaway without overspending. With […]

Entertainment Lifestyle

The Biggest Bollywood Party To Descend Upon Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

News Desk 17/05/2023

The countdown to the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) has begun. With the biggest celebration of Indian cinema, music, dance and fashion days away, Bollywood is gearing up for the biggest holiday for the entire industry, with at least 20 of the industry’s A-listers packing to be there at IIFA. […]

Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Zain KSA Signs Agreement with Netcracker for Cloud-Based Managed Services

Middle East News 247 16/05/2023

WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that Zain KSA has extended its partnership with Netcracker by adding cloud-based Managed Services to its deployment of Netcracker Digital BSS, Digital OSS and Customer Engagement. Capitalizing on the great opportunities for collaboration, this complete end-to-end

Business

Caroline Stanbury Joins Cocoona Clinic as Brand Ambassador

Middle East News 247 16/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab of Emirates — Cocoona Clinic is proud to announce that Caroline Stanbury, the well-known British entrepreneur, and TV personality, has joined the clinic as its new brand ambassador. As a highly respected fashion and beauty influencer, Stanbury’s partnership with Cocoona Clinic will help raise awareness of the clinic’s services and commitment

Tech GCC UAE

Dubai- Based ValueFirst’s Conversational AI offerings now powered by ChatGPT

News Desk 16/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, 16 May 2023: ValueFirst, a global leader in enterprise communication services headquartered in Dubai, has made available Open AI’s ChatGPT on its Conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) products. This connection would dramatically improve chatbot conversations across OTT platforms, including WhatsApp, for Middle Eastern customers. Conversational AI is

Tech GCC UAE

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 experts together from across government and private sectors to […]

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