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Alef Education Collaborates with MetaMetrics® to Launch Arabic Reading Scale

News Desk 1 06/02/2024

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, announces a strategic collaboration with MetaMetrics®, the US-based developer of the Lexile® Framework for Reading, to launch an Arabic reading scale to improve the literacy skills of approximately 100 million K-12 Arabic

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Medlab Middle East opens next week with a new NextGen Medicine feature

News Desk 1 01/02/2024

Medlab Middle East, the MENA region’s largest laboratory exhibition and congress, returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre next week from 5-8 February. This year’s event will feature 900 exhibitors from more than 40 countries, representing a 20% increase in exhibitors from last year. Now in its 23rd year, Medlab Middle East is expected to […]

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NAFFCO: First Electric Fire Fighting Truck In The MENA Region

News Desk 1 31/01/2024

NAFFCO, one of the leading producers and suppliers of safety solutions worldwide, has reiterated its commitment to driving operational excellence with multiple innovations. A testament to this is the company’s electrical fire truck, which is designed to improve efficiency and optimise operations during emergencies. With a water pump capable of delivering an

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Experts speaking at Arab Health have emphasised the importance of effective HPV Vaccination Programmes

News Desk 1 30/01/2024

HPV Vaccines and their role in preventing gynaecologic cancers are in focus at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Conference, which is currently taking place at Arab Health 2024. During the opening day of the conference, Dr Stephanie Ricci, MD, from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Gynaecology and Oncology departments, shared insights from successful HPV vaccination programs

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Maleyat Group Expands into MENA Region with Exclusive Partnership with MCG

News Desk 1 24/01/2024

Maleyat Group (PTY) LTD, a leading online trading company based and regulated in South Africa, has announced the signings of an exclusive agreement with MCG Introduction Services LLC, licensed and regulated by the United Arab Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) with license number 20200000150. The agreement focuses on introducing clients from the MENA

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Mashreq Partners with UAE Fintech Fils to Launch Carbon Offsetting Services

News Desk 1 22/01/2024

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE-based fintech firm, Fils, to develop a corporate carbon offsetting offering that helps corporate and institutional clients to integrate carbon offsetting directly from their Mashreq corporate accounts. Fils is a groundbreaking,

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Sherpa Communications recognised among Communicate’s Best Places to Work 2024

News Desk 1 15/01/2024

Sherpa Communications, an award-winning B2B-focused communications agency based in Dubai, has been featured among Communicate’s Best Place to Work 2024, a list of organisations in MENA’s marketing and advertising sector that are actively working to create a workplace dedicated to cultivating environments that attract, retain, and support top-tier talent. Communicate

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TrailRunner International Expands Operations

News Desk 1 11/01/2024

TrailRunner International (TRI), a leading global strategic communications advisory firm, today announced the expansion of its Middle East operations. Following the recent appointment of Seth Hand as the new Head of Middle East, TRI has further enhanced its presence in the region with the addition of three new senior team members. The new hires reaffirm […]

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Sustainability Fintech World Wide Generation Expands its G17Eco Platform

News Desk 1 13/12/2023

World Wide Generation (WWG), a global leader in sustainability solutions with its G17Eco monitoring and marketplace platform, already live in the UK, Europe, and ASEAN regions, today announced its expansion into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, further solidifying its commitment to empower organisations, cities, and nations to achieve their sustainability

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etisalat by e& takes significant strides toward a green and sustainable network

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

etisalat by e& today announced its green network initiatives, including its network and data centres’ modernisation. This marks a significant step in etisalat by e&’s journey towards a sustainable future. This follows e&’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions across its own operations covering Scope 1 and 2 in all markets by 2040, building on […]

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Technology and sustainable products are driving the corporate gift industry forward

News Desk 1 09/11/2023

The corporate gift sector in the MENA region is currently undergoing a transformation due to the growing demand for technology and sustainable products. According to leading regional players in the industry, businesses are now opting for eco-friendly items and technology-based products to create unique and memorable gifts for their clients and employees. Figures shared by

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Dubai among top 25 global cities for third consecutive year

News Desk 1 26/10/2023

In a year that has seen the beginning of a shake-up in the traditional hierarchy of global cities, Dubai has retained its leading position in the MENA region on Kearney’s Global Cities Index, ranking 23rd globally and claiming a spot in the top 25 for the third consecutive year. Prominent emerging hubs around the world, […]

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Discover the Future of Blockchain and Web3 at the Web3 Summit: Blockchain & Beyond in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 17/10/2023

Are you ready to unlock the power of Web3 and dive into the world of blockchain technology? Look no further than the highly anticipated Web3 Summit: Blockchain & Beyond, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. Organized by BRI Middle East, this exciting event is set to take place on […]

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Bridgestone Elevates Commitment to Sustainable Mobility

News Desk 1 04/10/2023

Bridgestone EMIA, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, highlighted the significance of electric vehicles (EVs) as the foundation of sustainable mobility solutions during its participation at the Middle East and North Africa Electric Vehicle Show (MENA EV Show) 2023. The company highlighted the market’s promising future in the Middle East and several

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Call for Entries Issued for the 2024 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards

News Desk 1 01/10/2023

Fifth Annual Program to Recognize Innovation in the Workplace in 18 MENA Nations The Stevie® Awards, organizer of the world’s premier business awards programs, has called for entries for the 2024 (fifth annual) Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards, sponsored by the RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Entry kits & complete details on the […]

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MBC Group releases ‘Sukkar’, its first Arabic musical movie

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

MBC Group, the largest media company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, announces the upcoming release of ‘Sukkar’, its first-ever Arabic-language musical production. A first for the MENA region, ‘Sukkar’, created by Heba Mashari Hamada, follows the journey of Sukkar and her friends who live in an orphanage, waking up every day […]

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Institute of Applied Experience Celebrates Graduation of a Diverse Cohort 

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

The Institute of Applied Experience (IAExperience) proudly announced the graduation of a dynamic group of trainees who have successfully completed their experiential learning journey under the institute’s innovative program that allows graduates to gain practical experience in the sector of their respective fields of study. Institute of Applied Experience

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The page-turning magic of #BookTok: TikTok’s thriving community celebrates Book Lovers Day

News Desk 2 08/08/2023

August 08, Dubai, UAE – For Book Lover’s Day which falls on August 9, TikTok’s #BookTok hashtag offers a unique opportunity for creators and book enthusiasts to come together, celebrate reading and literature, and continue the global book-based entertainment revolution. #BookTok, the digital platform’s beloved hashtag that has amassed more than 160 billion global

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Kia announces the upcoming launch of its award-winning EV9 and EV6 models

News Desk 2 19/07/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 19, 2023: Kia Corporation is thrilled to announce the arrival of its all-electric models – EV9 and EV6 – across the MENA region by Q4 2023. This exciting development aligns with the brand’s ambitious ‘Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality by 2045’ and marks a significant milestone as Kia’s E-GMP flat-floor EV […]

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Native and Cypher Capital Announce Strategic Partnership and Funding Agreement to Revolutionize Financial Infrastructure in the MENA Region

News Desk 2 19/07/2023

Dubai, 19 July 2023, Native, the groundbreaking financial infrastructure layer, and Cypher Capital, the leading MENA Web3 venture capital fund, are thrilled to announce a newly forged partnership and funding agreement that will propel Native’s impressive growth and further revolutionize the financial landscape in the Middle East and North Africa MENA region. Native