Business

ARZAN WEALTH ADVISES ON NEW US MEZZANINE LENDING TRANSACTION

Middle East News 247 06/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — As part of its strategy focused on investments into debt structures, Arzan Wealth (DIFC) Limited (‘Arzan Wealth’), a Dubai-based consulting firm governed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, is happy to announce that it provided advice on a mezzanine

Business

Uptime Institute Completes Acquisition of CNet Training, the International Award-Winning Technical Education Company

Middle East News 247 06/02/2023

NEW YORK — Uptime Institute, the Global Digital Infrastructure Authority, a Dominus Capital, L.P. portfolio company, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Academia Group Limited and all of its global subsidiaries including CNet Training, Ltd. CNet Training, located in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England, is an International award-winning technical

Business

Westfield Completes Acquisition of Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200

Middle East News 247 03/02/2023

WESTFIELD CENTER, Ohio — Westfield today announces the completion of its acquisition of Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200 from Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO). This strategic acquisition establishes Westfield as a global franchise, accelerates Westfield Specialty’sSM growth after a strong first 18 months in the U.S. market, and

Entertainment GCC Lifestyle UAE

VOX Cinemas and Ski Dubai launch Valentine’s Day packages

News Desk 03/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 February 2023: Love is in the air at VOX Cinemas and Ski Dubai. Whether you’re looking for a romantic in-cinema dinner for two, a playful daycation in the snow, or a Galentine’s Day on the slopes, we’ve got one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day packages to make you fall in love with the […]

Business

Major Update: B2Broker Adds Match-Trader White Label

Middle East News 247 02/02/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — After integrating cTrader in 2022, B2Broker has continued to expand, with the integration of Match-Trader being the most recent. By adding Match-Trader, B2Broker, a worldwide provider of liquidity and technology for the FX and cryptocurrency markets, has announced the extension of its white label liquidity service. Thanks to

Tech

Samsung announces pre-order for Galaxy S23 series in the UAE

News Desk 02/02/2023

Dubai, UAE – February 02, 2023  : Samsung Gulf Electronics today announced that the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series comprising the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23, is now available for pre-order for customers across  the UAE  until February 16. The series comes equipped with new standard-setting innovations, such as the ultimate 200MP […]

Business

Fresh Del Monte and Talc Investment Announce Banana Partnership in Somalia

Middle East News 247 02/02/2023

MIAMI, United States — Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and Moze Holding Limited, a Talc Investment company, are pleased to announce the signing of a Somalia-based, multi-year banana partnership located in the heart of the

NEWS DESK Education

KITMEK Launches the World’s First Interactive Digital School

News Desk 02/02/2023

UAE, 2nd February 2023: KITMEK is revolutionizing and reinventing the Future of Education by changing the way kids learn on a whole new level at the World’s First Interactive Digital School with AI teachers. The avatar based school is built on a gaming platform to keep the child engaged and motivated to learn more. With […]

Real Estate Business

Eshraq Investments sells four plots in JVC for AED 48.55 million

News Desk 02/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE; 2 February 2023: Eshraq Investments PJSC (“Eshraq” or “Company”) today announced that it has concluded the sale of 4 land plots in JVC for a total consideration of AED 48.55 million. The transactions are a continuation of the Company’s steady progress on its 3-year land monetization program. Under the program, Eshraq has […]

Business

Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship Kicks off on February 6, with 444 competitors from 40 countries around the world.

Middle East News 247 02/02/2023

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the 1st Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship (FMSC) will kick off on Monday, February 6, with 444 competitors from 40 countries around the world. Taking place in the middle of Wadi Ghub, in Fujairah’s magnificent […]

Travel Lifestyle

Air Arabia Egypt launches new route between Cairo and Gizan in KSA

News Desk 02/02/2023

Cairo, Egypt, 02 February 2023: Air Arabia Egypt has announced the launch of its new route between Cairo to Gizan in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The direct flights will connect Cairo International Airport with King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport with a frequency of two weekly flights starting from April 9th,2023. Schedule to Gizan, effective […]

Tech

 Sophos Details First Fake Apps Found on Apple’s App Store

News Desk 02/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 2, 2023 – Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released new findings on CryptoRom scams—elaborate financial fraud schemes that prey on and trick dating app users into making fake cryptocurrency investments—in its latest report, “Fraudulent Trading Apps Sneak into Apple and Google

Business GCC UAE

Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous Named UAE’s Official Candidate for WMO Presidency

Middle East News 247 02/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has named His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, the Director General of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), as the UAE’s official candidate for the Presidency of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Dr. Al Mandous is currently serving as […]

Entertainment Lifestyle

STARZPLAY and WATCH IT enter a strategic partnership

News Desk 02/02/2023

STARZPLAY, ranked consistently among the region’s top three subscription video on demand services, today announced its multi-year partnership with WATCH IT, one of the leading VOD platforms in the region, to bring the biggest Arab talent and their most recent works to STARZPLAY and evision audiences, and likewise the biggest Hollywood productions to WATCH IT […]

Business GCC UAE

BenQ Middle East Elevates Experience at MyGolfDubai

News Desk 02/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1ST February 2023: Visual Display Solutions Giant BenQ has partnered with Dubai’s Premium Golf & Entertainment Lounge MyGolfDubai to bring the most advanced simulation solutions to the world of golf. They have state-of-the-art golf simulators and facilities to offer the same experience a player would get at any golf course, without […]

Business GCC UAE

Aster Pharmacy and talabat UAE sign partnership to deliver prescription medicines to patients in the country

Middle East News 247 02/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Aster Pharmacy, the retail arm of Aster DM Healthcare and prominent pharmacy chain in the UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with talabat UAE, online food delivery and q-commerce platform to enable prescription medicine purchases. Starting February 2023, talabat users will be able to upload their medical prescriptions […]

Business

Dine Brands International Continues Expansion with Dual-Brand Locations in the Middle East

Middle East News 247 01/02/2023

GLENDALE, Calif. — Dine Brands International, an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, announces today the opening of its dual-brand Applebee’s and IHOP location in the United Arab Emirates and plans to open a minimum of 4 additional locations in the Middle

Education

“High Achiever Pearson Learner Award 2022”

News Desk 01/02/2023

Abu Dhabi (UAE), February 1, 2023: Reach British School, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), celebrated the academic achievement of their student Sama Elmansoury, who has been recognised with the High Achiever Pearson Learners Award 2022, for her outstanding results in the Pearson Edexcel GCSE and International GCSE May/June 2022 Exam Series. Sama, who

Business

Major Currencies More Stable in 2023?

Middle East News 247 01/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — As inflationary pressures continue to subside, major currencies of the world’s superpowers are on the course of stability. Central banks have recurrently hiked interest rates to destimulate red-hot economies which have been scorched by macroeconomic instability and growing concerns of imminent recessions. USD Cooling Down The U.S. dollar was

Food & Beverage

Monno reveals new Italian ‘journey of evolution’ tasting menu

News Desk 01/02/2023

DUBAI, UAE, FEBRUARY 1, 2023 – Artisanal Italian restaurant, Monno will launch a new tasting menu dining experience today, inviting guests to enjoy a thoughtful five-course dinner prepared by Italian Head Chef Federico Bartoli and his team. Representing a journey of evolution for both Italian cuisine and Monno, the new tasting menu presents a collection […]