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THE ASCOTT LIMITED EXPANDS AFRICAN PRESENCE

Middle East, January 2023 – The Ascott Limited, the leading international lodging owner-operator, has entered into a partnership with Djibouti leading real estate group, Salaam Properties, to launch its first property in Djibouti and twelfth in Africa – Citadines City Centre Djibouti. Set to open in 2024, the stunning property will welcome guests to a […]
Entertainment Lifestyle

STARZPLAY launches its first Arabic original series

STARZPLAY, the platform ranked consistently among the region’s top three subscription video on demand services and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, the Academy Award winning media and entertainment studio, have announced the launch of STARZPLAY’s first Arabic language original, Kaboos. The series is set to stream on the platform starting from Thursday, February 9. Set in […]
Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Techstars, MCIT, RAED Ventures and Saudi National Bank Announce the Continuation of The Riyadh Techstars Accelerator

BOULDER, Colo. — Techstars, one of the largest pre-seed investors in the world, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MCIT), RAED Ventures and Saudi National Bank (SNB) today announce a new partnership to continue The Riyadh Techstars Accelerator. As a part of Saudi Arabia’s emerging
CBHUK CEO Predicts A Massive Digital Transformation In The Hajj Sector, Which Will Improve The Overall Pilgrim Experience
Business

CBHUK CEO Predicts A Massive Digital Transformation In The Hajj Sector, Which Will Improve The Overall Pilgrim Experience 

According to Rashid Mogradia, chief executive officer of the Council of British Hajjis, the massive digital transformation sweeping various aspects of the Hajj and Umrah sector in Saudi Arabia will streamline the delivery of services and improve pilgrims’ experiences. Mogradia, reporting from Jeddah’s Hajj Expo 2023, praised the industry’s dedication to
Saudi Arabia, The UAE, And Qatar Gain A Cultural Advantage Through Significant Investments In The Creative Economy
Business GCC Qatar Saudi Arabia UAE

Saudi Arabia, The UAE, And Qatar Gain A Cultural Advantage Through Significant Investments In The Creative Economy

Undeniably, there was a rush in 2022 to make up for the disastrous effect the pandemic had on tourism, entertainment, and concert attendance in 2021 because of lockdowns. As the rest of the world’s economy struggles to recover from the global pandemic caused by the conflict in Ukraine, the energy-exporting countries of the Persian Gulf, […]
Entertainment Lifestyle

Shofha platform exclusively airs ‘Bahebak’ across the MENA region

January 26, 2023 Shofha, a video-on-demand mobile application and website platform by ArpuPlus, will exclusively air the Egyptian hit rom-com blockbuster ‘Bahebak’ starring Tamer Hosni, throughout the MENA region for the first time. ‘Bahebak’ broke box office records in the MENA region, becoming the top-ranking film in the Middle East and dominating the big screen […]
Sport

JAGUAR TCS RACING REGROUP FOR DIRIYAH

26 January 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Jaguar TCS Racing will continue their campaign for the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 January, as the first double-header of Season 9 gets underway in Saudi Arabia. The Diriyah E-Prix holds positive memories for driver Sam Bird, who secured […]
Entertainment Lifestyle

Kings & Queens of Comedy

Laughter is the best medicine.  It’s fun to share a good laugh and it’s been proven to actually improve your health! And this Friday, 27th January, comic giants from South Africa and the Middle East will be bringing world-class comedy to The Theatre at Mall of the Emirates stage in Kings & Queens of Comedy. Shining their […]
Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Saudi reaffirms commitment to bridging global divides, driving energy transition, inclusive economic growth at WEF23

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia reiterated its commitment to build bridges across geopolitical and economic divides at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland last week. His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, led the Saudi delegation of nine ministers and high-level officials, and told […]
Dfsa's New Business Plan Will Help The UAE Become A Global Leader In The Financial Services Industry
Tech GCC UAE

Dfsa’s New Business Plan Will Help The UAE Become A Global Leader In The Financial Services Industry

As Dubai and the UAE continue to develop, the DFSA has released its Business Plan for 2023–24. The plan is organized around four strategic themes. These themes are designed to encourage business expansion in Dubai. The DFSA has put out a two-year plan to help the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) meet its statutory objectives, such as establishing […]
Business

Dar – the Master Civil Engineer for the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny Airport – Inaugurates Poland Office

Warsaw, Poland — On January 16, Dar Al-Handasah Consultants – Dar – inaugurated its new Poland office at Aleje Jerozolimskie 142 B 02-305, Warsaw. The move comes after the company began its design activities as the Master Civil Engineer on Poland’s new Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) Airport. The opening ceremony was attended by Dar’s Chairman […]