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NEWS DESK

Creating a greener future for the middle east on stars of science season 15

News Desk 1 02/10/2023

Doha, Qatar — The competition has intensified as six candidates of Stars of Science Season 15 proceed to the more challenging ‘Engineering phase’, where they will refine their prototypes and overcome obstacles under the guidance of expert mentors. With weekly eliminations, the stakes are higher

Gitex Tech

FileCloud unveils PDPL compliance solutions at GITEX Global 2023

Arnold Pinto 30/09/2023 0

Saudi Arabia imposes strict penalties for PDPL no-compliance FileCloud will showcase its Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) compliance solutions at GITEX Global 2023 as the FileCloud compliance centre now fully supports recently enacted PDPL legislation in the Middle East region. GITEX Global, the world’s largest tech show, occurs at Dubai World Trade Centre from October

NEWS DESK

Future Food Forum 2023 opens by emphasising fostering self-reliance and agri-tech growth 

News Desk 1 28/09/2023

The Future Food Forum 2023, the Middle East’s largest annual gathering of industry leaders, opened, marking a significant milestone in regional food security, sustainability, innovation, and consumer wellbeing discussions. His Excellency Abdulla Al Saleh, the Under Secretary of Foreign Trade and Industry at the UAE Ministry of Economy, inaugurated the event, which

NEWS DESK

Evanssion and ThreatQuotient Join Forces to Strengthen Security Operations in the Middle East

News Desk 1 27/09/2023

Evanssion, a leading cybersecurity and cloud-native security VAD in the Middle East, announced a strategic distribution partnership with ThreatQuotient, a security operations platform innovator. This partnership signifies a pivotal step towards providing structure to cyber intelligence and performing core workflows, thus enabling organizations to regain the analytical

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TOUGH MUDDER INFINITY TO LAND IN THE MIDDLE EAST

News Desk 1 27/09/2023

MAKING HISTORY AT ALULA   Tough Mudder, the global leader in obstacle course races has announced the debut of Tough Mudder Infinity in the Middle East. The ultra-endurance obstacle course race (OCR) event will take place on Saturday 24 February 2024 at one of the world’s top destinations, AlUla, offering participants an unparalleled experience of […]

Events

Emirates Park Zoo is the first zoo in the Middle East to receive AZA accreditation

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

Emirates Park Zoo in Abu Dhabi has become the first zoo in the Middle East to achieve accreditation from the US-headquartered Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), marking a significant triumph in pursuing excellence and animal welfare. The milestone accolade positions Emirates Park Zoo as a global leader in the zoo industry, joining an elite […]

Finance GCC UAE

DIFC positions Dubai as a global insurance and reinsurance hub with unparalleled growth

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, continues to steer Dubai’s position as a worldwide hub for the insurance and reinsurance industry. Having granted several licences to insurance and reinsurance companies in recent months, the sector is on track for 20% annual […]

Cybersecurity

Positive Technologies: Most attacks on Middle Eastern individuals involve spyware

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

Positive Technologies studied attacks on individuals in Middle Eastern countries between 2022 and 2023. Malware was used in 70% of successful attacks. More than half of these attacks involved spyware. The vast majority of attacks used social engineering techniques. In 20% of phishing campaigns, the attack was multi-pronged, exploiting multiple social engineering channels

Logistics Business

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics sets up new JV with ATS for Middle East road business foray

Arnold Pinto 17/09/2023 0

HellmannATS Road Solutions is road transport operator for Hellmann in UAE Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, the Osnabrück, Germany-based global logistics service provider, and ATS, the Dubai, UAE-headquartered logistics company, have partnered to establish a joint venture named HellmannATS Road Solutions. The JV will feature a technology-based range of B2B logistics solutions

Business Events

Middle East paper containerboard sector seen on solid footing

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

Dumping and industry index up for discussion at Propaper Dubai 2023 The paper containerboard segment in the Middle East region has been growing above the global average of 2.5% at 3-4% on the back of solid GDP growth, the evolution of e-commerce and population growth, according to an industry expert speaking at Propaper Dubai 2023 […]

Automotive Markets

Motul flows into the Middle East with NGEN range of engine oil

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

New lineup comprises bio-sourced and premium regenerated base oils Motul, a world leader in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-tech engine oils, has launched its NGEN engine oil range in the Middle East region. The NGEN range is made of bio-sourced and premium regenerated base oils for passenger hybrid cars and motorcycles. The lubricant […]

Appointments Corporate

Bain & Company promotes 5 new partners in the Middle East

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

Global management consulting firm keen on regional progress Bain & Company, a leading global management consulting firm, has appointed five new partner promotions in the company’s Middle East area of operations. The five partners reaffirm Bain & Company’s mission to develop top-tier talent and reinforce its crucial position in the Middle East

Logistics NEWS DESK

IQ Robotics and Brands For Less Group sign robotics agreement

News Desk 1 11/09/2023 0

BFL Group to deploy logistics robots in Saudi market entry September 11, 2023: UAE-based IQ Robotics (part of IQ Holding), a leader in AI-driven, fully automated logistics solutions, has inked a milestone agreement with Brands For Less Group (BFL Group), the Middle East region’s largest off-price retailer. The multi-million-dirham agreement – the company’s fourth

Appointments GCC NEWS DESK UAE

Hasan Jasem Al Nowais is new Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

News Desk 1 11/09/2023 0

400-bed hospital is an extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic September 11, 2023: Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of M42, a global tech-enabled healthcare company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has been appointed Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s new Board of Directors. The hospital has served a record number […]

Health Business GCC Lifestyle UAE

Medlab Middle East returns to Dubai City in 2024

Arnold Pinto 09/09/2023 0

2024 edition will feature a new Next Gen Medicine fixture Informa Markets will host the 2024 in-person edition of Medlab Middle East from February 5-8, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai City. A digital show is also scheduled for January 22-February 22, 2024. Poised to be the MENA region’s most prominent medical […]

Entertainment GCC Lifestyle Music UAE

Hungarian State Opera makes its debut in Dubai City

Arnold Pinto 08/09/2023 0

Opera and ballet performances from September 8-13, 2023 The Hungarian State Opera will perform as a guest at the Dubai Opera House in Dubai City from September 8-13, 2023, with the Swan Lake and Madama Butterfly productions. The seven-performance tour, involving 244 artists and employees of the Hungarian State Opera, is the most extensive presentation […]

Logistics Business GCC Saudi Arabia

‘Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023’ set for Jeddah City

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023 0

Inaugural event focuses on the Middle East logistics sector The inaugural edition of ‘Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023’ is set to be held at the InterContinental Jeddah on September 6, 2023, as Saudi Arabia moves into pole position as a global logistics and supply chain hub spearheaded by its excellent rail, air, sea, and […]

Automotive Tech

Choosing a crossover or SUV in the Middle East? 5 tips

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023 0

Infiniti Motor Company offers a good lineup Infiniti Motor Company, the Yokohama, Japan-headquartered automaker, has compiled five top tips that prospective buyers of a crossover or an SUV in the Middle East should consider when setting out to buy new wheels for use in urban environments. In this context, the global auto brand is promoting […]

Tech Markets

Middle East’s digital economy set to touch $780bn in 2030

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023 0

Software, internet, and data centres standout sectors The latest information technology report issued by UBS – the largest global wealth manager – has identified the Middle East as the next significant digital frontier market in global tech. The UBS AG Singapore branch and UBS Financial Services prepared and released the report, part of a TechGPT […]

Health Events GCC Lifestyle UAE

Middle East healthcare professionals unite for fertility conference in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023 0

The annual event is the largest of its kind in the region Healthcare professionals, including IVF specialists, obstetricians, gynaecologists, and embryologists, from across the Middle East have gathered in Dubai City to participate in the 5th HealthPlus Middle East Fertility Conference at The Address Dubai Marina from September 1 to 3, 2023. The industry event is […]