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CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABLE LIVING WITH LG THINQ

Middle East News 247 10/08/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — In a world where environmental challenges are ever-increasing, LG Electronics (LG), a global pioneer in technology and sustainability, continues to pave the way for a more sustainable future with its groundbreaking ThinQ technology. With an unwavering commitment to

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Dubai Airshow will feature Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for the first time

Arnold Pinto 10/08/2023

Riyadh Air, the newly launched Riyadh-based national airline, will exhibit its flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft at the Dubai Airshow taking place at Dubai World Central (DWC) airport from November 13-17, 2023. Making the announcement on August 9, 2023, Tarsus Aerospace, organiser of the Dubai Airshow 2023 also confirmed that Perceetech Group, a US- […]

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Dubai Municipality’s parks and facilities witness a record-breaking total of over 15 million visitors in the first half of 2023

News Desk 09/08/2023

Dubai, UAE, 09 August 2023, Dubai Municipality’s public parks, neighborhood parks, lakes, and recreational facilities registered for the first time a record-breaking total of more than 15 million visitors during the first half of 2023. This marks a 50 per cent increase in the same period of 2022, which recorded approximately 10 million visitors. Visitors […]

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EU-Financed ‘Fresh Fruit Gift’ Campaign holds Dubai Promotions

News Desk 09/08/2023

DUBAI, UAE 9th August 2023:  A series of promotions were held in 17 sales locations throughout Dubai from July 24 to July 29, 2023, as part of the execution of the EU-financed campaign ‘’Fresh Fruit Gift’’. During the above activities the consumers had the opportunity to get informational material like brochures about the EU-financed campaign […]

Tech GCC UAE

Dubai’s BEDU announces ambitious AI vision to fuel the future of the Internet, amid pre-seed round

News Desk 08/08/2023

08 August, 2023; Dubai, United Arab Emirates – BEDU, the regional pioneer at the forefront of Web 3.0 and AI, today announced a bold strategy set to change how individuals and enterprises engage with the digital realm. The announcement comes at a time when the company is targeting substantial growth and regional industry leadership through […]

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Dubai Municipality launches ‘A Safer Summer’ campaign

News Desk 07/08/2023

Dubai, UAE, 07 August 2023 Dubai Municipality launched the ‘A Safer Summer’ campaign to create public awareness on the importance of taking necessary health precautions that ensure the well-being of society during the summer season. The program, which will run till the end of August, involves educational and awareness events and activities aimed at emphasizing

Hospitality

ONG-STAY HOTEL LIVING RISES IN POPULARITY

News Desk 07/08/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7th August 2023: In the first six months of 2023, Dubai’s population increased by 50,000 people, marking the emirate’s ongoing success and global appeal. The city has also experienced a 28.5 per cent increase in rent over the last 12 months – another sign of the flourishing expat community. The growing population and

Business

Esports company banks on Asian and Pakistan’s dominance for public listing

Aman Kumar 04/08/2023

Recent developments in the burgeoning Esports industry are seen as a welcome infusion in providing a platform to world-class gamers, especially in Pakistan and the UAE. Coming up this month in the United States is a public listing from Gamer Pakistan Inc, a month after the rising youth Esports icon Arsalan ‘Ash’ Siddiqui talked about […]

Business Aviation GCC UAE

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) H1 2023 revenue up 15%

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2023

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has reported that its revenue has increased by 15%; while profit before tax increased by 13% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Dubai headquartered aviation services corporation disclosed its latest financial results on August 2, 2023. Firoz Tarapore, CEO of DAE, said: “Our first half 2023 results demonstrate the […]

Aviation

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim conducts 60-month check of Bombardier aircraft

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2023

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) – the business aviation services partnership between Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group and Stuttgart-based DC Aviation Group – has completed its first 60-month heavy maintenance check of a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft. The privately owned aircraft underwent its first heavy maintenance check at DCAF’s hangar located at Dubai’s Al

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Dubai Government Workshop concludes summer camp ‘Learn a Skill for Tomorrow’

News Desk 02/08/2023

Dubai Government Workshop recently concluded the summer camp ‘Learn a Skill for Tomorrow,” which targeted youth aged 15 to 20 years old. Participants attended a series of workshops curated to enhance their awareness of automobiles and their maintenance during the camp. The camp primarily focused on educating participants about principles of cars, emphasising the

Food & Beverage GCC UAE

Homegrown vegan café Planet Terra opens doors to its second Dubai location  

News Desk 31/07/2023

DUBAI, UAE, JULY 31, 2023 – Vegan diners in Downtown Dubai can now visit homegrown vegan eatery Planet Terra closer to home as the brand officially opens doors to its second location at Ibis World Trade Centre Hotel. A relaxing oasis in the heart of the city, the new branch offers both indoor and terrace […]

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COP 28 to be most vital COP since 2015 Paris Agreement

News Desk 29/07/2023

Chennai, 29th July 2023: “This year, July has been the hottest month in our history. We expect the next year to be hotter with every year, new records being broken. This is going to be the new norm as we tackle how to align the rising temperature and remain within the 1.5-degree Celsius target. We […]

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Dubai-incubated FinalRentals adds Jordan as part of Middle East expansion

News Desk 29/07/2023

Dubai, July 29: Leading global car rental firm and the Dubai-incubated Finalrentals added Jordan this week to its atlas of world-class destinations for providing transport services to locals and tourists. Jordan became the company’s 32nd country where FinalRentals will now have a presence, after the fastest growing car rental network reached the shores of Greece […]

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Dubai Municipality retrieves 820 tons of marine waste from Dubai Creek water

News Desk 28/07/2023

Dubai, 28 July 2023, Dubai Municipality retrieved around 820 tons of marine debris from nine wooden cruise and commercial vessels located deep within Dubai Creek water. This marks the first phase of the Municipality’s annual strategy to clean and preserve sustainability of water canals across Dubai. In order to improve performance indicators for optimal waste […]

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IDP Education officially inaugurates its new regional and Dubai offices in Tecom

News Desk 28/07/2023

Dubai, UAE, 28th July 2023: IDP Education, a leading international education services provider, officially inaugurated its combined regional and Dubai offices in Tecom. The new office, located at ‘The One Tower,’ was inaugurated by H.E. Heidi Venamore, Australian Ambassador to the UAE, and Tennealle O’Shannessy, Chief Executive Officer & Managing

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Find the best authentic Neapolitan pizzas at Monno, Dubai

News Desk 27/07/2023

DUBAI, UAE, JULY 27, 2023 – For Dubai diners who like their pizza prepared in true Neapolitan style, look no further than artisanal Italian eatery Monno Ristorante in Jumeirah, where handmade pizzas are prepared using fresh Italian ingredients, recipes passed down through generations, and age-old Italian cooking techniques to ensure authentic taste and texture in […]

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The University of Europe for Applied Sciences’ Campus in Dubai

News Desk 26/07/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 July 2023: The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE), one of Germany’s most renowned private universities, has appointed Swiss Bureau Interior Design and Build (SBID), a multi-award-winning interior design company in Dubai, to design and fit out its inaugural campus in Dubai, UAE. The first university to be located […]

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Dubai firm hires human-like AI host for new SustAInabality podcast

News Desk 26/07/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – July 26, 2023: Dubai-based ‘Purpose Relations’ agency Keel Comms has hired a bilingual, human-like AI host for its newly launched podcast named SustAInability. The podcast aims to explore ways in which AI can either foster or suppress sustainable development, making it a crucial discussion platform for the future of technology […]

Real Estate

Renowned Swiss property developers Fortimo

News Desk 25/07/2023

Dubai, UAE – July 2023: With more than 80 real estate developments across Switzerland, Austria and the UAE, leading Swiss property developer Fortimo is renowned for its exceptional precision, expertise and execution across all facets of real estate development and operations. Now, Fortimo is bringing the Swiss DNA for excellence to Dubai with the announcement […]