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HYATT CHAMPIONS WOMEN ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST

News Desk 2 13/03/2023

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, MARCH 2023: Empowering women to fulfil their full potential is a vital part of Hyatt’s strategy for talent growth and success. Hyatt has launched two pioneering initiatives including Women@Hyatt, a globally dedicated Diversity Business Resource Group, and the

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UAE Astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi To Spend Six Months On The ISS: What You Need To Know

News Editor 12/03/2023 0

Sultan AlNeyadi, an astronaut from the UAE, will be the first Arab to go on a long-term space mission. He will spend six months with other crew members on the International Space Station, a laboratory in orbit 400 kilometres above Earth. As the new target date for SpaceX Crew-6 Dragon Endeavour’s launch on a Falcon 9 rocket […]

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Biban, The Largest Entrepreneurship Conference In Saudi Arabia, Will Offer $2.7 Million In Prizes At Biban 2023

News Editor 11/03/2023 0

More than $2.7 million will be awarded in a dozen new competitions and “hackathons” at Biban 2023. Biban is Saudi Arabia’s largest entrepreneurship forum, created to inspire businesses to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures. The Biban 2023 event will be held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center from March 9 to March 13. It intends to

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LEAP 2023: Saudi Arabia’s Tech Sector, $9 Billion in Investments

News Editor 10/03/2023 0

Every year, Saudi Arabia holds one of the most significant lt events for Saudi Arabia’s tech sector. It is a 3-day event that offers stakeholders the chance to present new and disruptive technologies to over 100,000 attendees worldwide. The country always commits to expending significant investment infrastructure to the tech sector; this year’s edition is […]

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Humanitarian Forum In Riyadh Promotes Innovation, AI Usage In Disaster Response

News Editor 09/03/2023 0

At the heart of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum was the need to reduce funding gaps in humanitarian aid and use science and innovation for quicker response and coordination. This third forum was put together by the United Nations and its humanitarian groups with help from the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid. The event took […]

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Najran, Saudi Arabia, Restores And Preserves Old Mud Homes And Palaces

News Editor 08/03/2023 0

In an endeavour to safeguard its cultural heritage, the city of Najran is currently working to restore the mud dwellings, castles, and palaces in 33 of its old villages in the hopes of turning them into a future rural tourism attraction. Locals and owners of historic homes have taken the lead on restoration efforts as a patriotic […]

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Du And Huawei Sign An Agreement For The 5.5G Initiative

News Editor 07/03/2023 0

In a world where technology never stops evolving, the UAE is proving to be a true pioneer. While other countries are still trying to catch up with the latest 5G technology, the UAE is already making strides toward paving the way for 6G. The UAE is actively working toward introducing the 6G network by 2030. […]

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Toxin-free baby skincare Dabdub lands in the Middle East

News Desk 2 07/03/2023

Baby skincare is one of the most important products a mother must decide on before the birth of her children. Ticking off all the essentials of a great and safe baby skincare – nourishment, toxin-free, and gentle – Dabdub is now the region’s first homegrown CLEAN baby skincare brand born straight out of the UAE.   […]

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Fluke launches all-in-one PV tester – SMFT-1000

News Desk 2 07/03/2023

March 7, 2023: Fluke, a leading provider of safe, rugged, and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, has launched its innovative solar tool, Solar Multifunction Tester 1000 (SMFT-1000), in the Middle East market at the Middle East Energy 2023. Equipped with best-in-class hardware and software integration, the SMFT-1000 streamlines PV installation,

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Pacific Prime Dubai Wins Cigna Middle East’s Individual Broker of the Year Award for the Third Time

Middle East News 247 07/03/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Global insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist Pacific Prime is proud to win Cigna Middle East’s Individual Broker of the Year Award 2022, marking the brokerage’s third consecutive year winning the award. The team from Cigna presented the award on February 15th, 2023 at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club’s […]

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Gradiant Acquires Advanced Watertek to Expand Manufacturing Capabilities and Fuel Middle East Growth

Middle East News 247 07/03/2023

BOSTON — Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, today announced it has acquired Advanced Watertek, a leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and service provider for membrane-based water and wastewater treatment systems. The acquisition strengthens manufacturing resources for Gradiant’s custom-designed and integrated

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International Modern Hospital to introduce latest and smart healthcare technologies

News Desk 2 06/03/2023

The UAE currently leads the smart hospitals market in the Middle East, which has an annual growth rate of 13%. In lieu of the same, International Modern Hospital is all set to introduce the latest and smart healthcare technologies at its revamped facility that will provide less invasive and precise techniques with the goal of […]

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Saudi Arabia Offers Virtual Medical Assistance To Syrian And Turkish Earthquake Survivors

News Editor 05/03/2023 0

Over the past weeks, Saudi Arabia has been providing virtual health assistance to earthquake survivors in Syria and Turkey. It is part of the international relief effort following the disaster. The Kingdom was at the front of the aid effort from the start. It sent planes with food, shelter, and emergency services like medical supplies. […]

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Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia Launches New Murabba Development Company To Transform Downtown Riyadh

News Editor 04/03/2023 0

The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of the Kingdom has announced the establishment of the New Murabba Development Co., which will build a new residential, commercial, and entertainment district in the centre of Riyadh. The New Murabba project’s design focuses on sustainability, with green spaces and paths for walking and biking that will improve

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Dubai Aims To Become An Industrial Hub In Accordance With The Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 Vision

News Editor 03/03/2023 0

Dubai is increasing its efforts to become a global manufacturing and industrial hub and attract major investments in key industries such asutilize technologies aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment. These efforts are in line with the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, which projects a $5 billion increase in the industrial sector by 2030.  Dubai’s industrial

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Celebrating Saudi Arabia’s Achievements At The Esameyoon 2023

News Editor 02/03/2023 0

Esameyoon recognizes Saudi entrepreneurs who have achieved success in the business world. Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Subaie and Sons Investment Co. (MASIC) started the event in 2019. This year’s event brought together leaders from both the public and private sectors.  Participants included Saudi Industrial Development Fund CEO Prince Sultan bin Khalid bin

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CPX Affiliate to drive business growth in Middle East

News Desk 2 28/02/2023

UAE, February 28, 2023 CPX Affiliate, a one-of-its-kind affiliate marketing network platform to ever launch in the GCC and a subsidiary of ITCAN, is poised to fuel the growth of businesses across the Middle East through its host of services that streamline operations and boost profitability. The business has established a set of new objectives […]

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Edmond de Rothschild Broadens Presence in the Middle East

News Desk 2 28/02/2023

Dubai, UAE; 28 February 2023: Edmond de Rothschild Group strengthens its investment and long-term commitment to the region with the opening of an advisory office – Edmond de Rothschild (Middle East) Ltd – in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Today’s […]

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GoldenTree Asset Management to Open Office in the Middle East

Middle East News 247 28/02/2023

NEW YORK — GoldenTree Asset Management (“GoldenTree”), a global asset management firm with over $49 billion in assets under management, today announced the opening of its first office in the Middle East in the Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates. The Dubai office will become GoldenTree’s ninth location, with offices already active in New […]

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The United Arab Emirates has announced a Complete Overhaul of its Visa System to a New One

News Editor 25/02/2023 0

The United Arab Emirates has begun a strategic move for a visa system change to create one accessible and practical. The long journey to implementing new visa rules started in October 2022, and the country’s government is determined to see it through. What are the Details about the Visa System Change in the UAE The […]