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Australian Vocational Training can enhance your career and provide exceptional value

News Desk 2 03/07/2024

Education Training & Employment Australia (ETEA), a leading Vocational and Education Institute in Australia, is expanding into the Middle East. Why is this of interest? Because ETEA currently delivers accredited units of study in more than 500 specific areas that are aligned with the

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TCL Electronics Unveils Latest TV Lineup in GCC with Exclusive TOD Promotion

News Desk 2 01/07/2024

TCL Electronics (1070.HK), a global leader in consumer electronics, proudly announces the launch of its latest addition to its C series and P series line of TVs in the GCC region. Alongside this exciting new product lineup, TCL is offering a complimentary TOD subscription for customers who purchase any TCL TV from their XL Collection […]

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GCC LUXURY RETAIL MARKET SURGES AHEAD: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS

News Desk 2 24/06/2024

The GCC’s luxury market continues to outpace global growth, achieving unprecedented milestones in 2023, according to Chalhoub Group. With the personal luxury market in the GCC growing at double the speed of the global industry and reaching a record USD 12.5 billion by the end of 2023, the industry’s significant growth highlights the region’s robust […]

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BitOasis announces expansion in GCC with new license and office in Bahrain

News Desk 2 19/06/2024

BitOasis, the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) leading regional cryptocurrency trading platform announces receiving a Category 2 Crypto-Asset Services License from the Central Bank of Bahrain, paving the way for expanding its footprint in the GCC. BitOasis Bahrain received its license shortly after BitOasis reopened its trading platform in Dubai to new retail and […]

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Discover the beauty of Arab autumn amidst a GCC Summer

News Desk 2 10/06/2024

As the summer arrives, Alila Hinu Bay prepares to welcome travelers to enjoy a remarkably cooler climate amidst the monsoon ‘Khareef season’ taking place from June to September.The season unfolds in Southern Oman as guests are invited to embrace the mystical charms of the rainy monsoon period featuring dewy drizzles, mesmerizing waterfalls, and lush green […]

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Selfdrive Anticipates 65% of Eid Al Adha Traffic to be from GCC Countries, and Expects Demand to Boost by 30%

News Desk 2 10/06/2024

Selfdrive.ae, the largest mobility tech platform, anticipates that 65% of the crowd traveling during Eid Al Adha festivities to the UAE will hail from GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. These travellers, seeking comfort and flexibility in transportation, are expected to turn to Selfdrive for their car rental needs. “At Selfdrive, […]

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Industry leaders to gather at UAERG Food Service Forum and IMAGES RetailME Food Business Forum

News Desk 2 05/06/2024

Leaders and visionaries of the booming food industry will headline the forthcoming UAERG Food Service Forum and IMAGES RetailME Food Business Forum that will be held at JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai, on June 6, 2024. Poised to become MENA’s pioneering knowledge-sharing platforms for food service (HoReCa) and food & grocery retail, the forums will […]

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Help AG’s State of the Market Report 2024 Reveals an Accelerated Growth in Cyber Defense Investments in the GCC

News Desk 2 05/06/2024

Help AG, an e& enterprise company and the Middle East’s trusted cybersecurity advisor, has launched the 2024 edition of its annual State of the Market Report. Distinguished by its singular focus on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the report serves as the definitive guidebook on cybersecurity in the region. For the fourth consecutive year, Help […]

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The UAE Underscores the Importance of Strengthening Efforts

News Desk 2 30/05/2024

Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, underscored the importance of strengthening efforts to implement the GCC Joint Municipal Action Plan 2024-2030. Her Excellency was speaking at the 27th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers responsible for Municipal Affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held today

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Dubai Health and Angelman Syndrome Foundation Launch First Clinic

News Desk 2 29/05/2024

Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in Dubai, has partnered with the Angelman Syndrome Foundation to establish the GCC’s first dedicated clinic at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital. This is the first-of-its-kind clinic in the region and aims to improve care for patients with Angelman Syndrome and raise awareness of this rare neurological disorder. […]

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Alpen Capital Report highlights investment opportunities amid strengthening investment ties between GCC and India

News Desk 2 22/05/2024

The UAE-based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital, announced the publication of its research report titled “GCC-India Corridor – Investment Opportunities”. This report provides an analysis of the investment flows between the GCC and India. It assesses the competitiveness of both regions and identifies key sectors for potential cooperation and investment.

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SentinelOne® Awarded Best WorkplacesTM in Technology in the GCC 2024 by Great Place to Work®

News Desk 2 22/05/2024

SentinelOne, a global leader in AI-powered security, has been recognized as one of the Best WorkplacesTM in Technology in the GCC by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. The company was named to the 2024 list, which spotlights technology organizations across the GCC that ensure their employees feel secure, engaged, and […]

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Leading GCC food service company has revealed why breakfast really is the most important meal of the day

News Desk 2 22/05/2024

Greenhouse Foodstuff Trading, a leading food service and retail company in the GCC for over four decades, has underscored the growing consumer demand for quality breakfast products. This demand is particularly pronounced as hotel breakfast buffets face increasing competition amidst rising hotel stay costs as consumers look to match price with the quality of products […]

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Multiple Convenient Connections Available from the Middle East to Jamaica

News Desk 2 17/05/2024

Travelers from the GCC can easily reach Jamaica through convenient flight connections via major airlines linking through the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Canada. This connectivity provides seamless travel options for citizens and residents of the GCC looking to experience the beauty and culture of Jamaica. The residents of the Gulf Cooperation […]

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Tourism projected to account for 12% of UAE GDP this year

News Desk 2 07/05/2024

Gulf-wide collaboration, ease of inter-regional travel and infrastructure development were placed under the microscope at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which saw a selection of policymakers discuss the streamlining of the GCC’s thriving tourism industry. The 31st edition of ATM is being hosted at Dubai World Travel Centre (DWTC) until Thursday 9 May. H.E. Abdullah […]

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

News Desk 2 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 from trade, transport, tourism and technology. According […]

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Real estate agency Whitewill reports robust growth and strategic expansion

News Desk 1 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

News Desk 1 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

News Desk 1 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

News Desk 1 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