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World Bank Projects GCC Growth Rate to Score 3.6% in 2024 and 3.8% in 2025

News Desk 18/04/2024

As MENA countries mostly adopt a reactive market approach, leading sectors in the GCC are directly affected by the Fed’s monetary policies. The indecisive statistics for the interest rate outcome in the US taps into the grounds of the UAE’s economic model, which aims at amplifying its revenues

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Real estate agency Whitewill reports robust growth and strategic expansion

PR News Desk 25/03/2024

Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency for developers and partners that operates across the UK, USA, and UAE markets, is strategically expanding its reach within the UAE and GCC countries. Since its establishment in the UAE in June 2021, the agency has demonstrated unparalleled expertise and dedication, rapidly emerging as a beacon of quality […]

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Aster’s India and GCC business separation and proposed investment

PR News Desk 22/03/2024

Aster DM Healthcare Limited (“Company”), one of the largest and fastest growing integrated healthcare providers in GCC and India, has today announced that the separation of its India and GCC businesses and the proposed investment in the Company’s GCC business by a consortium of investors led by Fajr Capital, a sovereign-owned private equity firm headquartered […]

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Nine Hospitals from Aster DM Healthcare Recognized in Newsweek’s ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2024’ List

PR News Desk 11/03/2024

Aster DM Healthcare, a leading integrated healthcare provider in India and GCC, has announced that 9 of its hospitals have been featured in Newsweek magazine’s prestigious World’s Best Hospitals list 2024. In UAE, 4 hospitals within the Aster network have been recognized – Aster Hospital – Mankhool (Rank #5), Aster Hospital – Al Qusais (Rank […]

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AliExpress Introduces Affiliate Program to Connect Digital Creators in the GCC

PR News Desk 05/03/2024

AliExpress, an international online retail marketplace under Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, has announced the extension of its Affiliate Program to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar and State of Kuwait within the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC“). This program seeks to harness the

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Customer Experience Excellence: How HyperPay enhances checkout processes

PR News Desk 21/02/2024

In the present fast-paced world of e-commerce, the success of an organisation is defined by the seamless and personalised experience it provides for customers across every touchpoint. A fundamental aspect of this experience is the checkout process, which is the final step in the online purchasing journey. A perfect and streamlined checkout process can provide […]

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Exploring Perfume Trends in the GCC: The Fusion of French and Oriental Perfumery by Fragrance World

PR News Desk 20/02/2024

Fragrance World, a frontrunner in the fragrance industry, is excited to unveil the latest perfume trends emerging in the GCC region. With a steadfast dedication to providing outstanding fragrance experiences, Fragrance World has been at the forefront of exploring Fusion Perfumery, catering to the evolving preferences of Millennials and Gen Z populations. The GCC region

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Yango Unveils Yango Play in GCC: An AI-Powered Entertainment Super App

PR News Desk 15/02/2024

Yango, transforming global technologies into everyday services tailored to local needs, today announced the launch of Yango Play, the first AI-powered entertainment service that combines video streaming, music, and mini-games in one place. Yango Play offers a diverse range of entertainment options, featuring exclusive premieres of both Arabic and international movies and

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Jacky’s Business Solutions Launches Groundbreaking Temi Robot Program

PR News Desk 12/02/2024

Jacky’s Business Solutions LLC, one of the leading providers of innovative B2B technology solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its “Robot as a Service” program, introducing the state-of-the-art Temi v3 Robot to educational institutions across the United Arab Emirates and potentially other GCC countries. This initiative is part of a broader mission to […]

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Gen X driving GCC outbound travel according to research, says ATM

PR News Desk 06/02/2024

The GCC outbound market is forecast to grow exponentially over the next five years, driven by Gen X travellers, according to recent research, says Arabian Travel Market (ATM) which takes place from 6-9 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Generation X, those people born between 1965 and 1980 – are leading the significant growth […]

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Health trailblazer says now is the time for the GCC

PR News Desk 01/02/2024

Dr Mehmood Khan, CEO of Hevolution Foundation, a trailblazer in healthcare and longevity, has urged the healthcare community in the region to address the future issues posed by the ageing population now and implement an all-of-society approach to achieve healthy longevity, during his opening remarks at Arab Health’s Future Health Summit held today at the […]

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Aster Clinics sets high benchmarks in Service Excellence

PR News Desk 01/02/2024

Aster Clinics, part of GCC’s leading healthcare provider Aster DM Healthcare, is recognized for its commitment to customer experience, particularly in Service Excellence. Over the last 37 years, Aster Clinics has been committed to serving its customers and has consistently taken measures to enhance service standards across multiple touchpoints across their network of

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M42 launches proteomics grant competition

PR News Desk 31/01/2024

M42, a global tech-enabled health powerhouse, has partnered with the US-based biotechnology company SomaLogic to launch a proteomics grant competition, a first in the region, aimed at inspiring researchers to harness the vast potential of proteomics research. Proteomics, the study of proteomes, the complete set of proteins produced in an organism, plays a pivotal role […]

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Blissful Beginnings Revolutionising Postpartum Care in the GCC

PR News Desk 24/01/2024

In response to the UAE’s ambitious vision to double the number of Emirati families within a decade through improved healthcare and education initiatives1, Blissful Beginnings, the first luxury baby and mother retreat in the GCC, proudly introduces its comprehensive postpartum care support program. Dedicated to nurturing both mothers and their new-borns, this

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Alfa Romeo Reports Impressive Year-End Growth in the GCC

PR News Desk 18/01/2024

Alfa Romeo, the renowned Italian luxury automobile manufacturer, today announced its year-end growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, concluding 2023 with a notable 5% increase over the previous year. The UAE recorded the highest levels of growth – with an impressive 24% year-over-year increase in sales in 2023, against 2022 figures. The year […]

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Gulf Capital Closes Strategic Sale of AmCan

PR News Desk 09/01/2024

Gulf Capital (“GC”), one of the largest private equity firms investing from the GCC to the rest of Asia, announced today that it has successfully completed the sale of 100% of AmCan, the exclusive distributor of many of the top global sports nutrition brands across the MENA region, to a leading regional FMCG distributor operating […]

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GCC survey reveals urgent need for industry-wide innovation

PR News Desk 08/01/2024

A new survey conducted across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait has revealed how industries, particularly the tobacco industry, must take bigger steps towards product innovation to reduce harm. The survey, conducted independently by leading Dubai-based market research company 4SiGHT, was commissioned by

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GCC E-Performance Index 2023 highlights exceptional digital prowess of Gulf countries

PR News Desk 08/01/2024

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries ranked high on the GCC E-performance index, showing exceptional performance in digitalisation across the region. Orient Planet Research, in collaboration with Abdul Kader Al Kamli, Information and Communications technology (ICT) Expert and Independent Researcher, released the GCC E-Performance Index 2023, an assessment that

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GBM and Siemens collaborate to secure digital industries for a more sustainable GCC

PR News Desk 11/12/2023

Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end digital solutions provider and Siemens, a global leader in technology, have announced a collaborative effort to support more industries within the GCC to hone their competitive edge while supporting their sustainability ambitions. The collaboration was signed between both parties on the sidelines of COP28, being hosted now in

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CHALHOUB GROUP PUBLISHES REGIONAL CIRCULARITY REPORT

PR News Desk 06/12/2023

Chalhoub Group today published its comprehensive circularity report, entitled ‘Circular Fashion Potential in the GCC’. The report is the first of its kind in the region and delves into the evolving landscape of circular fashion while highlighting consumer behaviours as well as the potential and growing trends within the luxury re-commerce sector in the GCC. […]