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GCC survey reveals urgent need for industry-wide innovation

News Desk 1 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

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

News Desk 1 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

News Desk 1 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

News Desk 1 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. […]

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Nigeria Trade House Inauguration Signals a New Era in Economic Collaboration with GCC

News Desk 1 05/12/2023

The Nigeria Trade House is proud to announce a new partnership with the GCC region to establish economic collaboration as Nigeria sets its sights on becoming a leading global player in agricultural exports. H.E. Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State graced the event at the JAFZA One Auditorium, and the inauguration of the Nigeria Trade […]

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Navigating Employee Relocation in a Rapidly Expanding Tech Landscape

News Desk 1 29/11/2023

There has been an exceptional rise in the number of ICT companies based in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Due to the intense competition for top personnel produced by this quick expansion, tech companies today realize how crucial a smooth relocation is to maintaining employee happiness and productivity. It is imperative to acknowledge the critical […]

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Aster to separate its India and GCC businesses to unlock value

News Desk 1 29/11/2023

Aster DM Healthcare (“Aster”), one of the largest and fastest-growing integrated healthcare providers in GCC and India, has today received board approvals from its subsidiary Affinity Holdings Private Limited (“Affinity”) and approval from its Board of Directors to separate the India and GCC businesses into two distinct and standalone entities. Under the separation plan,

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Blissful Beginnings Ushers in a New Era of Postpartum Care in the GCC

News Desk 1 21/11/2023

Blissful Beginnings is delighted to announce the launch of its postpartum care retreats, the first of its kind in the GCC. Located at two luxury hotels; the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Jumeirah and the Park Hyatt Hotel in Dubai Creek, Blissful Beginnings offers ground-breaking, tailored programmes, for new families and their babies to support mothers […]

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Consumers in the GCC Region Prioritize Sustainability, Willing to Pay Premium, Reveals Bain & Company Study

News Desk 1 20/11/2023

In light of growing environmental concern driven by extreme weather, new research from Bain & Company shows more than 60% of businesses in the GCC region are currently off track to achieve their sustainability goals. The study emphasizes the pivotal role of technology, policy, and behavior change in achieving sustainable practices. An increasingly environmentally

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Sustainable Tiles Poised for a 7.9% Surge by 2028 in the GCC

News Desk 1 08/11/2023

Amidst the glimmering skyline of the Middle East, where towering skyscrapers stand as symbols of modern innovation, a hushed transformation is underway. The region’s relentless pursuit of architectural excellence and sustainability has given rise to a remarkable movement: the rise of Spanish ceramic tiles as a quiet yet potent force reshaping the very fabric of […]

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Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle Partners with Alessi in Milestone Distribution Deal

News Desk 1 08/11/2023

Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, a leader in lifestyle retail across the GCC, has announced a landmark partnership with Alessi, one of the most prominent and internationally renowned Italian Design Factories. This collaboration marks Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle’s first foray into distribution and is set to expand the Alessi brand in the Middle East region. Under […]

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Emirati led CoffeeDesk making waves by expanding in the GCC

News Desk 1 26/10/2023

CoffeeDesk GCC has announced plans to expands business operations to the GCC. CoffeeDesk which has already earned recognition as Europe’s premier rapidly expanding enterprise has impacted the UAE’s coffee and tea industry significantly. They are known as the one stop shop when it comes to coffee and tea related products. All credits to the leadership […]

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UAE Leads GCC in Employee Crypto Withdrawals

News Desk 1 23/10/2023

Deel, a global HR platform driving the evolution of remote work has unveiled new research revealing the UAE is the frontrunner regarding employee cryptocurrency withdrawals within the GCC. The new findings are in line with the UAE’s forward-looking approach to embracing innovation in the financial sector and creating regulatory frameworks that enable users to embrace

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THE TRUE HONEY CO. CONTINUES EXPANSION IN THE GCC

News Desk 1 12/10/2023

The True Honey Co., one of the world’s leading premium mānuka honey producers, today announced a major Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expansion in 2023. As part of the rapid growth plans across the region and to mark the occasion, the New Zealand brand has  broken their own world record and are launching a Rare Harvest […]

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Network In Action and Franchise India Knowledge Services

News Desk 1 05/10/2023

In an unprecedented move that promises to reshape the landscape of business networking in GCC Network In Action (NIA) Franchise International has entered into a significant joint venture with Franchise India Knowledge Services. This groundbreaking partnership will bring NIA’s innovative business networking model, embellished by cutting-edge technology and proven expertise,

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GCC light vehicle automotive aftermarket revenues

News Desk 1 04/10/2023

As the automotive aftermarket industry gathered at Automechanika Dubai this week, the latest market developments were shared during a series of sessions on the exhibition’s main stage. Addressing the growth opportunities and changing trends in the GCC aftermarket, Subhashree Ramarathnam, Principal Consultant, Mobility, Frost & Sullivan, also touched on the

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The Surpluss Becomes First Race to Zero Accelerator in the GCC

News Desk 1 30/09/2023

Online sustainability exchange, The Surpluss, has been officially designated as an Accelerator by the UN-backed Race to Zero, a global campaign that catalyses climate action for non-state actors to take rigorous and immediate action to halve global emissions by 2030. The Surpluss is the first UAE-based Accelerator, and one of only 29 global organizations around […]

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GCC municipalities urged to hasten climate change action

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has said the diverse initiatives of GCC municipalities can accelerate climate action by strengthening community engagement. She addressed the 26th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers responsible for municipal affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. At the event, the UAE

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UAE supports GCC efforts to accelerate trade, industrial & investment integration & promote non-oil sector growth

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led the UAE delegation participating in the 65th GCC Trade Cooperation Committee meeting, the 51st GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee meeting, and the sixth meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardization. The UAE delegation that attended these meetings in Salalah, Oman, included Abdullah

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Eurovets showcases its product range at ADIHEX 2023

News Desk 1 10/09/2023 0

The company specialises in veterinary and animal health products September 10, 2023: Eurovets, a leading animal care equipment and supplies distributor in the UAE, participated in ADIHEX 2023 (Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition) held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from September 2-8, 2023. Eurovets exhibited its comprehensive range of products to engage the UAE