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Middle East healthcare professionals unite for fertility conference in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023

The annual event is the largest of its kind in the region Healthcare professionals, including IVF specialists, obstetricians, gynaecologists, and embryologists, from across the Middle East have gathered in Dubai City to participate in the 5th HealthPlus Middle East Fertility Conference at The

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Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station gets a new facelift

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023

Dubai RTA to renovate more abra stations in Q4 2024 Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the redevelopment of the Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station (abra station), situated on the commercially important Bur Dubai bank of Dubai Creek, which straddles the heart of the modern-day emirate in the UAE. Dubai RTA aims to […]

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Dubai RTA enhances Bur Dubai Marine Station along Dubai Creek

PR News Desk 31/08/2023

Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the redevelopment of the Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station, situated on the commercially important Bur Dubai bank of Dubai Creek, which straddles the heart of the modern-day emirate in the UAE. Dubai RTA aims to increase the capacity of the Bur Dubai marine transport station by 33% […]

Tech GCC Transport UAE

What are the 4 new DTC app-based services you can now avail of in Dubai?

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2023

New app features are part of DTC’s digital transformation Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), a Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) subsidiary, has added four new services to its DTC-branded smart app. The four new services’ launch syncs with DTC’s digital transformation strategy. Abdullah Ibrahim Al Meer, Director of Digital Transformation and Commercial

Finance Business

Zurich Insurance and DIFC Innovation Hub partner to empower insurtech start-up ecosystem in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2023

New collaboration encompasses FinTech Accelerator Programme in DIFC Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) – the Switzerland-headquartered global multi-line insurer – has entered a strategic alliance with DIFC Innovation Hub, the top-rated fintech and innovation ecosystem in the Middle East region, to empower the latter’s FinTech Accelerator Programme. The FinTech

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Axiom Station – first commercial space station – assembly sequence

PR News Desk 29/08/2023

Axiom Space, the Houston-based space and aerospace company, is working to build the world’s first commercial space station in low-Earth orbit (LEO). In August 2023, the company secured AED1.2 billion ($350 million) in its latest funding round. This video footage simulates the assembly sequence of the Axiom Station – the first commercial space station – […]

Entertainment Events GCC Lifestyle UAE

EZOW lights up Dubai City with live show on September 1

Arnold Pinto 29/08/2023

EZOW, the Emirati rapper with 746K followers on Instagram, will perform live on September 1, 2023, at Vii Dubai nightclub located on the seventh floor of Conrad Dubai hotel in Dubai City. The show begins at 9pm (Gulf Standard Time). The Dubai-born artist first gained popularity with the launch of his album Concrete Jungle, which […]

Fashion Business GCC Lifestyle UAE

Tom Ford Fashion boutique reopens in the Dubai Mall

Arnold Pinto 28/08/2023

Ermenegildo Zegna Group, the authorised licensee of the Tom Ford Fashion brand, has relaunched the Tom Ford Fashion boutique in Dubai Mall, Dubai City. Reopened in partnership with UAE-headquartered Chalhoub Group, a regional retail luxury goods and jewellery holding, the newly renovated boutique is in Fashion Avenue in the world’s biggest mall and showcases the […]

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UAE astronaut conducts cardiovascular test in space

PR News Desk 27/08/2023

UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has conducted a cardiovascular experiment onboard the International Space Station (ISS) for researchers attached to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Simon Fraser University, and The University of North Dakota. The cardiovascular experiment focussed on cardio breath and is a critical analysis of the impact of microgravity on cardiovascular and

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Chattels & More 25-75% off sale ends on September 2, 2023

Arnold Pinto 27/08/2023

Chattels & More, the retail furniture brand of Dubai-based Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, urges home and interior shopping enthusiasts across the UAE not to miss out on the final days of its mega in-store sale. Under the umbrella of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festival that began on June 29 and ends on September […]

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Watch Warner Bros. Studios Centennial Films on Emirates Flights

PR News Desk 26/08/2023

Emirates, the Dubai government-owned carrier, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studios with the launch of a unique collection of the Studio’s iconic 100 films onboard its passenger flights from September 1, 2023. Emirates will be the first commercial airline to feature Warner Bros.’s unique collection of 100 centenary movies on ice – […]

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TVS Motor hopes its new e-scooter will galvanise India’s electric transport push

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023

TVS Motor Company, a global manufacturer of two- and three-wheelers, has launched its premium TVS X electric scooter that offers users several personalisation possibilities. The world premiere of the TVS X was held near the base of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai City on August 23, 2023. Designed, developed, and made in India, the TVS […]

Education GCC UAE

International Schools Partnership acquires The English College, Dubai

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023

International Schools Partnership (ISP), a UK-based international private schools investment group, has acquired The English College, Dubai, an independent British curriculum school in Dubai, UAE. The acquisition makes The English College, Dubai, the third private school in the UAE to join the ISP group in the past year, fulfilling the group’s mandate of expanding its […]

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How to bid for premium number plates in Dubai auction on September 2, 2023

Arnold Pinto 24/08/2023

Dubai government’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) is placing 90 premium vehicle number plates up for public auction on September 2, 2023. This will be Dubai RTA’s second vehicle number plates’ public auction of 2023 and its 113th overall to date. The premium number plates include digits 2, 3, 4 and 5, together with the […]

Entertainment Lifestyle

It’s Barbie Disco Roll Nights at RollDXB this August

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2023

RollDXB, currently Dubai’s only disco roller skating destination, is hosting its first-ever Barbie Disco Roll Nights on August 23, 25, 26, and 27, 2023. Attendees can accompany the Kens and Barbies in their lives to boogie away in the Barbie-themed ambience of RollDXB, under bright neon lights, sparkling disco balls, and thumping groovy beats. Show […]

Transport GCC UAE

DTC deploys hi-tech school buses for the new academic year in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2023

Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), a subsidiary of Dubai government’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), has deployed a fleet of smart, yellow-coloured school buses to transport school students in Dubai emirate, ahead of the start of the new 2023-2024 academic year in the United Arab Emirates. The well-equipped DTC school buses will serve about 25,000 students […]

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IMG Worlds of Adventure lines up 7th-anniversary celebration

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2023

IMG Worlds of Adventure, the largest temperature-controlled indoor entertainment destination in the world, will celebrate its seventh anniversary in mega style and fun from August 31 to September 3, 2023, in mega style. Visitors of all ages can join in the festivities at IMG, situated within the City of Arabia, along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed […]

Dining Out GCC Lifestyle UAE

You will love Indian cuisine at Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2023

Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia, a new Indian gastronomic outlet that serves Indian regional cuisine with a contemporary feel, has opened its doors at Jumeirah Al Qasr hotel in Al Safouh, Dubai, UAE. A partnership between Haute Gourmet Co., a Dubai-based hospitality group that specialises in exceptional fine dining experiences and renowned Indian chef Ritu Dalmia […]

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Dubai Municipality has a 139-member strong beach rescue team corps

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2023

Dubai Municipality has deployed a 139-strong rescue team corps across various public beaches in Dubai emirate to bolster beach safety and enhance beachgoers’ experience. The beach rescue teams include 124 well-trained lifeguards, 12 supervisors and two assistant managers, all supervised by an operations manager. Equipped with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) designed for

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Dubai International will handle 3 million travellers in 2-week period

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2023

Dubai Airports, the sole operator of two of Dubai emirate’s airports, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), is collaborating closely with airlines, passenger control authorities, and commercial and service partners to ensure a smooth airport experience for the largely expatriate travellers returning to the UAE after spending their long summer vacation