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Sennheiser’s ACCENTUM Wireless Makes Its Debut in the Middle East

News Desk 1 09/01/2024

Sennheiser is pleased to announce the release of their newest noise-cancelling headphones, the ACCENTUM Wireless, in the Middle East. The ACCENTUM Wireless, which made its debut on September 26, 2023, will now be accessible for the first time in the Middle Eastern market, allowing this

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Stellantis Announces New Middle East Leadership Team

News Desk 1 08/01/2024

Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers, today announced a new leadership team for its Middle East operations, as the company aims for regional market leadership by 2030 as part of its Dare Forward 2030 Strategy for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). With ambitious targets across industrial, commercial, product, digitization, aftermarket and purchasing fields […]

Health Events GCC UAE

2024 International Society for Gravitational Physiology meeting heads to Dubai

Arnold Pinto 21/12/2023 0

Event takes place in the Arab region for the first time The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will host the 43rd International Society for Gravitational Physiology (ISGP) meeting from May 26-31, 2024, at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai City. Due to be held for the […]

Appointments

Prepay Nation appoints Georges Missy for Middle East operations

News Desk 1 20/12/2023 0

Missy is the company’s director of accounts and partnerships Prepay Nation, a leading global B2B prepaid solutions company, has appointed Georges Missy as the company’s director of accounts and partnerships for the Middle East region. With over 12 years in the fintech and payments industry, Missy offers Prepay Nation a wealth of experience in payments, […]

Business GCC UAE

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival set for February 3-4, 2024

Arnold Pinto 18/12/2023 0

The seventh annual edition targets regional entrepreneurs Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) will organise the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) from February 3-4, 2024, at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park.  Set to be one of the most significant ecosystem events in the Middle East region, SEF 2024 will be the seventh annual edition, following the

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Mohammed Tayem features among Top 50 CEOs in the Middle East

News Desk 1 15/12/2023

entourage, one of the leading live communication agencies in the MENA region, is ending 2023 on a high note as its founder and CEO Mr. Mohammed Tayem won ‘CEO of the Year’ award in media category at the recently concluded CEO Middle East Awards 2023. The CEO Middle East Awards is a platform that recognizes […]

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Mercer to acquire The Talent Enterprise, bolstering talent assessment capabilities

News Desk 1 14/12/2023

Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), announced that it reached an agreement to acquire The Talent Enterprise (TTE), a leading psychometric and talent assessment technology company based in the United Arab Emirates. Subject to regulatory approval, the acquisition will expand Mercer’s workforce and […]

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The Sennheiser brand unveils the AMBEO Soundbar Mini

News Desk 1 14/12/2023

Sennheiser, a leading global audio technology brand, is thrilled to announce the launch of the AMBEO Soundbar Mini in the Middle East. This surreal sound solution backed by its sleek design and unparalleled sound quality, is set to redefine home entertainment, offering consumers an immersive cinema and audiophile-grade sound experience within the comfort of their […]

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PLEXCONCIL at ARABPLAST 2023 with 73 Leading Exporters

News Desk 1 14/12/2023

The Plastics Export Promotion Council of India (PLEXCONCIL) is leading one of its largest contingents of 73 exporters under its India Pavilion at the ARABPLAST 2023, the premier international trade show for plastics, petrochemicals, and rubber in the Middle East which opened today. The 16th edition of Arabplast at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) […]

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Radisson Hotel Group Expands in the Middle East with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel

News Desk 1 13/12/2023

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Amman Galleria Mall, a new contemporary hotel located in the bustling heart of Jordan’s capital city. This new addition promises to offer an unmatched experience for business and leisure travelers in Amman.   Located inside the Galleria Mall, one of the most prestigious shopping

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Light + Intelligent Building Middle East returns for a 17th edition

News Desk 1 13/12/2023

Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the leading exhibition for lighting, electrical engineering, and building technology, will return from 16-18 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre with 350 exhibitors, an 88% increase from last year. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the event is part of the international Light + Building brand and will […]

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Non-Oil Sector on the Rise, Diversification Drives Growth

News Desk 1 13/12/2023

2023 was an eventful year from all standpoints, ending unexpectedly with the Israel-Gaza conflict breaking out in the Middle East. Financial and economic observers agree on the importance of remaining cautious when making projections about Middle Eastern markets for 2024 noting the possible spill-out of the conflict into other neighboring countries. However, forecasts

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai tops Middle East region for urban mobility preparedness

Arnold Pinto 13/12/2023 0

Oliver Wyman unveils 2023 Urban Mobility Readiness Index Dubai is the leading city in the Middle East region for urban mobility preparedness according to the 2023 Urban Mobility Readiness Index, newly released by Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan. The Oliver Wyman Forum – the consultancy’s think tank […]

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Burcak Soydan Appointed Managing Executive to Lead Dimension Data in the Middle East

News Desk 1 12/12/2023

Dimension Data, a leading IT solutions and technology provider, has announced Burcak Soydan as the Managing Executive for the Middle East region. Reporting to Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of Dimension Data, Burcak comes with deep knowledge of the IT sector in the Middle East region that he will leverage to drive rapid growth for the company. Burcak […]

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Georges Missy Joins Prepay Nation as Director of Accounts & Partnerships, Middle East

News Desk 1 12/12/2023

Recognized for leading the way in cross-border transfers, Prepay Nation, a major player in the global B2B prepaid products marketplace, has announced, the newest addition to its team at the Dubai office, Georges Missy, who joins as the Director of Accounts & Partnerships, Middle East. With a robust background spanning over 12 years in the […]

Space Business

Serco set to get Middle East space initiatives off the ground

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2023 0

Targets regional revenue growth within the next 5 years With over 40 years of supporting global customers’ space missions, UK-headquartered Serco aims to play a pivotal role in the fast-growing space initiatives across the Middle East region, spearheaded by the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In an exclusive interview in Dubai, Riyadh-based Amar Vora, Head of […]

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Swiss Plant-Based Meat Brand Planted to enter Middle East Market

News Desk 1 11/12/2023

Planted – the fastest growing alternative protein startup in Europe will soon enter the UAE market through the plant-based product range of a leading Middle East foodservice distributor. As a Swiss purpose-driven 100% plant-based meat brand, Planted aims to set a new standard for the plant-based meat industry by radically changing the way meat is […]

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ONE Championship Returns to Middle East

News Desk 1 11/12/2023

ONE Championship™ (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, official presenting partner Qatar Tourism, official media partner Media City Qatar, and official partner Ooredoo today announced that ONE Championship will make its on-ground debut in Qatar on March 1 at the Lusail Sports Arena with ONE 166: Qatar. The event will feature 5 ONE World […]

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Global Sustainable Bitcoin Mining Race Debuts In The Middle East

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

Mining Grid, blockchain technology-based startup providing innovative solutions in digital assets, today announced the launch of its first ‘Mining Race’, a cutting-edge initiative set to transform the mining landscape in the Middle East and globally. With headquarters in the UAE, the company is led by H.H. Sheikh Saeed bin Hasher Al-Maktoum, Solaiman Al-Rifai and Rami […]

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Global research study by Fondazione MAIRE reveals Middle East perspectives

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

At COP28, Fondazione MAIRE is presenting a report which finds that delivering net zero by 2050 requires an energy transition that is as much about training people to design, build and use products and services differently as it is about decarbonising infrastructure to meet UN climate change targets. The study highlights that the importance of […]