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Kia Unveils its All-New K3 for the first time in the Middle East

News Desk 1 06/12/2023

Kia Middle East and Africa has announced the official launch of its all-new model, the Kia K3, at the Riyadh Motor Show in Saudi Arabia. Alongside this unveiling, Kia as a sustainable mobility solutions provider will be showcasing seven of its most impressive vehicles for the public which are

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Intersec 2024 experts affirm Middle East aviation’s resilience

News Desk 1 06/12/2023

As latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) figures show that the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continues in the Middle East, with regional airlines seeing a 26.6% increase in September traffic compared to 2022, emerging security challenges and threats to the aviation industry in the Middle East will be discussed in detail at Intersec 2024, […]

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Arab Health sells out as international exhibitors hit record levels

News Desk 1 05/12/2023

Arab Health 2024, the Middle East’s largest healthcare event, officially sold out in November, over three months ahead of the exhibition start date, with a record number of international exhibitors taking to the show floor. Arab Health, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 29 January to 1 February 2024, will welcome […]

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Flextock; Rapidly Emerging E-Commerce Enabler Bolsters Regional Presence

News Desk 1 05/12/2023

Flextock, a leading e-commerce enabler in the Middle East, is solidifying its presence in the region. Co-founded by CEO, Mohamed Mossaad and COO, Enas Siam, the start-up launched in January 2021 and witnessed remarkable results shortly after expanding into Saudi Arabia. This enabled the tech-centric company to 10x its Year-over-Year (YoY) net revenues last year […]

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Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital Unveils Aster Centre of Excellence in Gastroenterology

News Desk 1 02/12/2023

Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital, Al Ghubra, Oman has today launched the Aster Centre of Excellence (COE) in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Therapeutic Endoscopy, reaffirming its dedication to providing cutting-edge medical care in Oman. Spanning 25,750 square meters, the 175-bed multispecialty tertiary care facility now stands ready to serve Oman’s 5 million

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The Middle East’s Largest Fitness and Wellness Expo Smashes Records

News Desk 1 29/11/2023

The Middle East’s biggest annual fitness and wellness exhibition, featuring the Dubai Muscle Show, Dubai Active, and Dubai Active Industry, showcased its international impact and celebrated a triumphant event with a record-breaking turnout of 36,010 visitors at Dubai World Trade Centre held across three action-packed days – an impressive 10% increase from last year.

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India’s largest Apparel show in the Middle East ‘Brands of India’ inaugurated by H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi

News Desk 1 28/11/2023

In a momentous celebration of trade, international collaboration and cultural exchange, the maiden edition of Brands of India trade show organised by The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), received a grand inauguration by H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event, is set to captivate the MENA Apparel

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Faraday Future Enters Middle East with FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon Limited Edition and Strategic Agreements

News Desk 1 27/11/2023

Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFIE), the California-based global electric mobility company, announced its Middle East debut through strategic collaborations with Master Investment Group and Siraj Holding LLC. The move includes the launch of the exclusive FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon Limited Edition tailored for the Middle East market. The limited-edition model, FF 91 2.0 Futurist

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350+ Apparel Brands set to Dazzle at Brands of India, DWTC from 27 to 29 November

News Desk 1 22/11/2023

In a landmark event marking the introductory edition of the most comprehensive trade show featuring Indian Apparel brands in the Middle East, VVIPs of UAE will officiate the opening of the ‘Brands of India’ organised by The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) with support from Embassy of India-UAE, The Dubai Textile Merchants Association

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Parsons Leverages Technical Expertise to Transform Construction Supervision with AI and 360-degree Imagery

News Desk 1 20/11/2023

Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) announced that it has successfully integrated, streamlined, and scaled artificial intelligence (AI) and 360-degree imagery on multiple mega- and giga-projects across the Middle East. Working with SEKTOR.build, the company is leveraging the OpenSpace.ai platform for this initiative, combining the latest in technology with advanced construction

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Lenovo sees signs of recovery across technology sector – maintains majority market share in Middle East

News Desk 1 20/11/2023

Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY), together with its subsidiaries (‘the Group”), today announced second quarter results reporting Group revenue of US$14.4 billion and net income of US$273 million on a non-Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRS)[1] basis. Gross profit margin improved year-on-year to 17.5%, a record high for a second quarter. The

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Kingston Technology: Privacy and data security ‘imperative for every financial organization’

News Desk 1 20/11/2023

While organizations across industries are mandated to house stringent and continuous data protection capabilities, those in the financial sector must meet this requirement with even greater due diligence. In an evolving operating climate where existing challenges persist, new threats emerge, and digital transformation unfolds exponentially, failure to protect data and

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The University of Manchester hosts graduation event for 150 part-time master’s degree graduates in the Middle East

News Desk 1 17/11/2023

The University of Manchester, one of the world’s top 50 universities, has hosted its 10th annual graduation event for over 150 Master’s degree students from the Middle East, graduating from the Manchester Global MBA and the Part-time MA Educational Leadership in Practice (the region’s first cohort to graduate from the educational leadership programme). Professor Ken

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Vistage Expands its Presence in the Middle East

News Desk 1 16/11/2023

Vistage, the premier global executive coaching organization, proudly announces a significant milestone in its international growth with the launch of a new group in Dubai. This expansion further solidifies Vistage’s commitment to fostering leadership excellence in the Middle East, showcasing the organization’s global impact with a community of 45,000 members

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Parsons Leverages Technical Expertise to Transform Construction Supervision

News Desk 1 16/11/2023

Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) announced that it has successfully integrated, streamlined, and scaled artificial intelligence (AI) and 360-degree imagery on multiple mega- and giga-projects across the Middle East. Working with SEKTOR.build, the company is leveraging the OpenSpace.ai platform for this initiative, combining the latest in technology with advanced construction

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India’s award-winning EatRepeat makes grand foray into the Middle East

News Desk 1 16/11/2023

EatRepeat India Pvt Ltd, owner and operator of some of the finest and award-winning Indian food and beverage outlets today announces the opening of its hugely popular café in Dubai, as part of its grand entry in the Middle East market, that will widen the choice for food lovers. EatRepeat enters the market a year […]

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Taurus Expands into the Middle East with a Dubai Office Led by Royal Bank of Canada Veteran

News Desk 1 16/11/2023

Taurus SA, a FINMA-regulated Swiss institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure provider, today announces the expansion of its operations with a new office in Dubai, strengthening its technology leadership in the Middle East region and Turkey. Taurus already has several clients and partners in the region. Managing Director Bashir Kazour leads Taurus’ new UAE

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MEPRA Awards 2023 makes history as it announces 4 new categories and a judging panel of 112 industry stalwarts

News Desk 1 15/11/2023

With less than a month to go for the awards ceremony at Atlantis, The Palm on November 23, 2023; the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) revealed that they have received close to 750 entries across 47 categories. Reckoning the growing need to identify and accommodate niche service expertise, the annual awards have introduced 4 […]

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Wilo discusses the future of pumps technology for water management at WETEX 2023

News Desk 1 15/11/2023

Wilo Middle East, the leading pump manufacturer and digital pioneer of the pumps industry in the Middle East, is participating at the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2023 to showcase its dynamic lineup of cutting-edge products and discuss new solutions for water management. Wilo unveiled a dynamic array of state-of-the-art products, including

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64% of Organizations Across the Middle East Are Implementing ESG in 2023

News Desk 1 13/11/2023

Green Future Project (GFP), a B-Corp providing end-to-end solutions for organizations to develop and implement a corporate sustainability strategy, has observed an increase in the number of UAE-based companies looking to implement an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policy. Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at GFP, Zain Tarawneh, explains the factors that are