Business

Telenor Norway Upgrades to Netcracker Revenue Management to Simplify and Modernize Operational Processes

Middle East News 247 06/04/2023

WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that Telenor Norway, one of the world’s largest mobile communications companies, will upgrade to Netcracker Revenue Management – part of Netcracker Digital BSS – to optimize operational processes, improve

Beauty Lifestyle

Lush X The Super Mario Bros. Movie

News Desk 05/04/2023

The collaboration that no one thought they needed ‘till now! The fresh handmade cosmetics company, Lush, is releasing an exclusive product collection ahead of Nintendo + Illumination’s new animated action comedy The Super Mario Bros. Movie (in cinemas April 5), featuring a Princess Peach body spray, Mario and Luigi shower gels and a first-of-its-kind

Business

Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) launched School Road Safety Awareness Campaign in cooperation with STS Group

Middle East News 247 05/04/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of the Higher Committee for Traffic Safety launched its ‘School Road Safety Awareness Campaign’ at the Horizon Private School Abu Dhabi in partnership with STS Group in the presence of school representatives and RoadSafetyUAE. The objectives of the awareness […]

Tech NEWS DESK

Milestone Systems delivers record-high net revenue

News Desk 05/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 3 April 2023: Video software firm Milestone Systems delivered double-digit growth in 2022, according to the Danish company’s newly released Annual Report. The 25-year-old Copenhagen-headquartered technology company recorded an all-time high annual net revenue of 1.5 billion Danish kroner (AED 800 million), a 30% increase compared to 2021.

Business

Moro Hub announces partnership with BeyondTrust

News Desk 05/04/2023

Dubai, UAE, 5th April 2023: Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), announces an partnership with BeyondTrust, the worldwide leader in intelligent identity and access security. The agreement enables collaboration between the two organisations to provide customised Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions

Fashion Lifestyle

Maeya emphasizes wellness by introducing its Breathe Edit

News Desk 05/04/2023

Luxury activewear brand Maeya puts wellness in the limelight this Ramadan by introducing the Breathe Edit which showcases specially curated pieces from its chic collection. During the Holy month, the concept of nourishing the mind, body and soul, takes center stage. With this in mind, Maeya has carefully curated this edit to inspire women who […]

Tech

93% of Organizations Find the Execution of Essential Security Operation Tasks Challenging

News Desk 05/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates  – April 5, 2023 – Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today published a new survey report, “The State of Cybersecurity 2023: The Business Impact of Adversaries on Defenders,” which found that, globally, 93% of organizations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks, […]

NEWS DESK GCC Saudi Arabia Tech

Saudi Space Mission Aims to Advance Science

News Editor 05/04/2023

The Saudi Space Commission has made public the tasks and scientific research that Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni will carry out during their trip to the International Space Station. In the second quarter of 2023, this mission will take place as part of Saudi Arabia’s program for astronauts. Science, Human Research, And The […]

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Saudi Arabia Announces Officially a $233 Million Film Industry Funding Initiative Targeting Local and International Businesses

News Editor 05/04/2023

The Saudi Cultural Development Fund has officially launched its Film Sector Financing Program, which provides funds to local and foreign film companies that want to join the growing film industry in Saudi Arabia. The $233 million (879 million Saudi Riyal) project, which is part of the country’s $1.1 billion IGNITE Digital Content Program, was first […]

Food & Beverage GCC NEWS DESK Saudi Arabia

Riyadh’s First European Food Festival Takes Guests on a Gourmet Tour of Europe

News Editor 05/04/2023

Visitors to Riyadh’s first European Food Festival enjoyed authentic tastes and sensations from across Europe, which took place on March 16 and 17. The EU representative organized the event in Riyadh in partnership with the various embassies of EU member states, the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, and the Saudi Commission for Culinary Arts. Jaap Ora, […]

Business NEWS DESK

Biban 2023 Features Funding Options For Entrepreneurs From The Social Development Bank

News Editor 05/04/2023

The Kingdom’s premier startup and SME conference, Biban 2023, featured the Social Development Bank as a contributing partner. The Small and Medium Businesses General Authority, or Monsha’at, hosted and organized the event this March, held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center. SDB Leads In Efforts To Foster A Growth In Entrepreneurship In Saudi

Tech

With Security Copilot, Microsoft brings the power of AI to cyber defense

News Desk 05/04/2023

Microsoft today announced it is bringing the next generation of AI to cybersecurity with the launch of Microsoft Security Copilot, giving defenders a much-needed tool to quickly detect and respond to threats and better understand the threat landscape overall. Security Copilot will combine Microsoft’s vast threat intelligence footprint with industry leading expertise to

NEWS DESK Lifestyle Sustainability

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and Essa Al-Ghurair Investment Sign MoU

News Desk 05/04/2023

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Essa Al-Ghurair Investment (EGI) to collaborate on the National Carbon Sequestration Project. Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri attended the signing ceremony, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and His Excellency Essa Abdullah Al

Business

Top 10 finalist nurses announced for Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 worth US $250,000

Middle East News 247 04/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award – an award instituted to recognize inspirational work done by nurses from around the world, has announced its top 10 finalists hailing from across the world. They are: Cathy Cribben-Pearse from UAE, Christine Mawia Sammy from Kenya, Gloria Ceballo from Panama, Jincy Jerry from Ireland, […]

Business

Edmond de Rothschild, EnTrust Global, Nomura and The Family Office

News Desk 04/04/2023

Dubai, UAE; 04 April 2023: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has attracted several notable names recently, taking the total number of wealth and asset management companies to over 300. The growth milestone reaffirms DIFC’s position as MEASA’s top financial centre

Business

Mubadala Health signs MoU with Emirates Medical Association

News Desk 04/04/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 04, 2023: Mubadala Health, the integrated network of world-class healthcare facilities, and Emirates Medical Association (EMA), a non-profit organization that represents physicians and allied health professionals in the UAE, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and advance medical education and research opportunities in the UAE.

Business

Hotpack to build SAR 1 billion packaging production plant

News Desk 04/04/2023

Dubai – April 4, 2023: Hotpack Global, the UAE-based global leader in food packaging products, has announced its plan to build one of the world’s largest sustainable packaging plants at an estimated investment of SAR 1 billion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this investment […]

Education

Alef Education Showcase Innovative Digital Learning Technologies

News Desk 04/04/2023

London, April 4, 2023: Alef Education, a UAE-based global education technology provider, showcased its cutting-edge products at the British Education Training and Technology show (BETT), the largest EdTech exhibition in the world, from March 29-31. The annual event brought together international education professionals, policymakers, and technology providers to explore the

Business GCC UAE

AM Best Named Rating Agency of the Year at 2023 Insuretek International Conference in Dubai

Middle East News 247 04/04/2023

LONDON — AM Best is pleased to announce that it has received the award for Rating Agency of the Year at the 2023 Insuretek International Conference and Golden Shield Excellence Awards, held recently in Dubai. Accepting the award was Vasilis Katsipis, general manager, market development, representing AM Best’s Dubai office. “AM Best has a long-standing presence […]

Business

Al Ansari Financial Services records more than 30% growth

News Desk 04/04/2023

Dubai, UAE – 4 April 2023: Al Ansari Financial Services, one of the leading integrated financial services groups in the UAE, is pleased to announce that during the first quarter of 2023, Al Ansari Exchange’s digital channels recorded more than 30% growth in digital remittance transactions compared to the same period last year.  In March […]