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Business

Veracode Opens New Office in Prague With Accion Labs

PRAGUE — Veracode, a leading global provider of intelligent software security solutions, today announced the official opening of its new engineering facility in Prague, Czech Republic (Prague Engineering Centre). The center has been built in partnership with Accion Labs, a global provider of end-to-end software product engineering services, and will leverage expanded
Business

Collaborative Efforts Bear Fruit as Advansys and Celfocus Celebrate Successful First Milestones in Egypt

Cairo, Egypt — Advansys, a global technology solutions provider, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful establishment of a world-class development center for Celfocus in Egypt. The two companies celebrated the successful milestone in an event that was attended by distinguished guests, including the Portuguese ambassador in Egypt and the CEO of the
Travel Lifestyle

Air Arabia wins ‘Low-cost Airline of the Year’

Sharjah, UAE; March 22, 2023: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first low-cost carrier, has won the ‘Low-cost Airline of the Year’ accolade at the 2023 Aviation Achievement Awards. The honor recognizes Air Arabia’s operational efficiency and effectiveness, value for money, innovation, safety, revenue growth and exceptional passenger experience. Adel Al Ali,
Tech

ServeU to introduce revolutionary ‘ServeU AI TaskMaster’ app

 ServeU, a leading facilities management (FM) solutions provider in the UAE and a subsidiary of Union Properties, is set to launch its groundbreaking app, ServeU AI TaskMaster, powered by ChatGPT. This revolutionary AI-driven application, developed entirely by ServeU’s in-house development team, seamlessly integrates innovative technologies with FM operations to
Tech GCC Saudi Arabia

London-based technology brand “Nothing” enters Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Market with Jarir Bookstore

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 22nd March 2023 – Jarir Bookstore, KSA’s longest established bookstore and leading consumer tech retailer, has announced an exclusive partnership with London-based technology brand Nothing, bringing Phone (1) to the Saudi Arabia market. Phone (1) will be available across all stores and Jarir.com starting from the 1st of March 2023.
Business

ALEC named main contractor for ground-breaking Wynn Resort

RAS AL KHAIMAH; 22 MARCH 2023: Marjan, in partnership with RAK Hospitality Holding and Wynn Resorts, Limited, has announced the appointment of two contractors to undertake integral construction works of the integrated Wynn Resort set to open in Ras Al Khaimah early 2027. ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of […]
Business GCC UAE

UAE-based financial sector reaffirms its commitment to spearhead sustainability goals ahead of COP28

Dubai, UAE – As global efforts to tackle climate change continue to gather momentum, pressure is mounting on the Middle East finance sector to play its rightful role by innovating and deploying initiatives and partnerships aimed at achieving environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. Ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the […]
Business

Gulftainer is Awarded with an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council

Sharjah, United Arab of Emirates — Gulftainer, one of the world’s leading privately owned, independent port management and logistics companies, has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during 2022. Now in their 65th year, the International Safety […]
Business

The 7th China Yiwu International Hardware & Electrical Appliances Fair to Showcase Best of Hardware and Electrical Products

YIWU, China — As the sole professional exhibition platform for hardware and electrical products in Yiwu City of China, the 7th China Yiwu International Hardware & Electrical Appliances Fair will be held at Yiwu International Expo Center on April 20-22, 2023. This year, the total exhibition area will measure 50,000 square meters, which is 10,000 square
Business

DGW signs an Agreement with  Etihad ESCO

Dubai, 21 March 2023: Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) and Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) signed an agreement to establish a photovoltaic power station with an aim to increase contribution of clean energy and reduce carbon emissions. The agreement was signed by H.E. Fahad Ahmed Al Raeesi,  Executive Director  of DGW, and Dr. Waleed Alnuaimi, […]
NEWS DESK Business

Emirates Islamic launches cash back campaign

Dubai, 21 March 2023: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has launched their “Trade More, Earn More” campaign to incentivise small and medium-sized businesses to use the bank’s trade solutions suite for optimal import and export business transactions. The SME sector accounts for more than 94% of total operational […]
Business

SEVEN signs licensed agreement with Hasbro, Inc.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; March 21, 2023: Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), in agreement with Hasbro, Inc., a global branded entertainment leader, will develop and operate the world’s first PLAY-DOH themed entertainment centres. The centres will open at SEVEN entertainment destinations in eight locations in