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Emerson Selected to Automate Largest Ethane Cracker

News Desk 2 24/01/2023

Jan. 24, 2023 –Global software and engineering leader Emerson (NYSE: EMR) will provide automation technologies, software and analytics for the Ras Laffan Petrochemical Complex in Qatar as part of a consortium with Viasat Energy Services, a division of global communications company Viasat

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This Year, Saudi Arabia Is Set To Surpass India As The Fastest-Growing Major Economy

News Editor 21/01/2023 0

India is projected to lose its status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy this year. The Indian Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation projects that Saudi Arabia’s GDP will develop at a quicker pace than India’s, at 7.6 percent per year, thanks to the continued boost provided by increased earnings from higher energy prices. With growth

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Under The New Tech House Initiative, Saudi Startups Hope To Work More Closely With Pakistan

News Editor 20/01/2023 0

Following the announcement of plans to form a joint technology house, Saudi startups at Pakistan’s largest tech conference are looking toward future collaboration with the South Asian nation. About 50,000 people, including representatives from 500 companies and 200 exhibitors from more than thirty countries (including a delegation from Saudi Arabia), attended Future

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Exhibition In Riyadh Features Rare And Ancient Islamic And Arabic Texts

News Editor 19/01/2023 0

The theological, historical, scientific, and philosophical insights contained in the ancient manuscripts housed at the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies are invaluable to those seeking to understand the region’s rich past. Librarians, archivists, and curators still pore over these handwritten documents, many of which are elegantly ornamented by

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Sheikh Mohammed Reveals Dubai’s 10-Year Growth Strategy

News Editor 19/01/2023 0

Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has launched a strategy to make the city one of the top 10 economic powerhouses in the world within the next decade. More than a hundred projects totalling billions of dirhams are part of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), according to the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. One major objective is […]

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Giti Tire-Powered Formula Middle East Championship Makes Stunning Debut in UAE

News Desk 2 19/01/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, The inaugural round of the new Giti Tire-powered Formula Regional Middle East Championship Certified by FIA (FRMEC) was dramatic. When the dust settled at the Dubai Autodrome from three sensational races with 27 high-quality, international drivers, a trio of young talents were celebrating victories – despite none of them being in […]

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StoneX Group Inc. joins the iFX EXPO Dubai 2023

News Desk 2 18/01/2023

Steady Growth Steps in the Middle East From January 16th to 18th, 2023, A Fortune 100 company with a nearly 100-year track record, StoneX Group Inc – that serves more than 50,000 commercial, institutional and payments clients, and more than 370,000 retail accounts, from nearly 80 offices across six continents- will be participating in iFX […]

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The All-New 2023 Grand Wagoneer makes its International Debut in the Middle East: Ushering a New Standard of Off-Road Capability, Technology and Luxury

News Desk 2 17/01/2023

The All-New 2023 Grand Wagoneer makes its International Debut in the Middle East January 17, 2023, Dubai, UAE: Today, marks the rebirth of a premium American Icon, with the international debut of the All-New 2023 Grand Wagoneer in the Middle East – a premium extension of the Jeep® brand.  Originating in the US in 1963, […]

Energy

Wilo discusses future of energy efficiency with innovative pump solutions at World Future Energy Summit 

News Desk 2 17/01/2023

January 17, 2023 Wilo Middle East, the leading German pumps and systems manufacturer and digital pioneer of the pumps industry, is participating at the World Future Energy Summit to raise awareness of sustainable solutions and advance energy efficiency through the use of innovative pumps and systems. In addition to addressing critical topics such as water […]

Business

AboFlah’s Hidden Treasures Is a Nation-wide Campaign and the Biggest Treasure Hunt in the Middle East Giving Away Cash Prizes That Go up to 1 Million AED

Middle East News 247 16/01/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — YouTube sensation Hasan Suleiman “AboFlah” returns with Dubai’s biggest Winter competition of a total cash prize of 1 million AED that participants can find across the country’s most beautiful destinations. The competition, part of The Coolest Winter campaign, will take place in a custom-built glass box for 3 days at Dubai’s […]

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As Of the 1st of January, Failing To Meet Emiratization Targets Will Result In Penalties For Private Sector Companies

News Editor 13/01/2023 0

The Emirates’ Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has demanded that private sector companies hire a certain number of Emiratis before the 1st of January, 2023, or face annual fines of $20,000 (AED72,000). Companies with more than 50 workers must have at least 2% of their workforce being Emirati. This action conforms with the

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Celularity and CH Trading Group Announce Territory Distribution Agreement for the Middle East

Middle East News 247 13/01/2023

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia & JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Celularity Inc. (Nasdaq: CELU) (“Celularity”), a U.S.-based biotechnology company developing placental-derived allogenic cell therapies and biomaterial products, and CH Trading Group LLC (“CH Trading Group”), an international import, export and trading company, today announced that they have entered

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Young Leaders share their T3 Leadership Programme experience

News Desk 2 11/01/2023

The T3 Leadership Programme for Young Leaders in the Middle East currently in progress led by the UAE-IL tech zone , Birthright Excel and the Young Executive Forum and supported by the Aviram Foundation is witnessing participants sharing knowledge of their cultures, know-how and ecosystem to develop strong ties for future collaborations via virtual meetings. […]

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Limb Lengthening Expert Dr. Dror Paley Opens First Clinic in Middle East at UAE’s Burjeel Medical City

Middle East News 247 11/01/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: As part of its ongoing efforts to focus on complex care and pediatric sub-specialties, Burjeel Holdings, one of the leading private healthcare services providers in the MENA region, in collaboration with renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dror Paley, has launched a clinic in the UAE. The Paley Middle East Clinic, located […]

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Saudi Arabia Launches A New Platform To Educate Its Justice Ministry Workers About Cybersecurity

News Editor 10/01/2023 0

The Saudi Ministry of Justice has created Masoul (Responsible) to train its employees on cybersecurity and foster a culture of accountability. The government described the platform as an accessible learning resource full of helpful tutorials on cyber security. They elaborated that it provides the ministry’s employees access to the courses, digital exams, and

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PowerSchool Accelerates International Expansion with Plans to Open First Middle East & Africa Office

Middle East News 247 09/01/2023

FOLSOM, Calif. — PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, announced its accelerated international expansion plans to open its first Middle East & Africa (MEA) Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE office will serve PowerSchool’s extensive and growing customer base in the MEA

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Five New UAE Laws Will Go Into Effect In 2023

News Editor 07/01/2023 0

As citizens of the United Arab Emirates get ready to ring in the new year, they have numerous things to look forward. One of this is the lawful changes and new UAE laws that aims to improve their personal and professional lives. See below for a description of the five most significant new UAE laws […]

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Dubai Ranks First On The Global Power City Index 2022 For The Middle East And North Africa

News Editor 05/01/2023 0

According to the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2022, published by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies in Japan, Dubai is the most powerful city in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) area. After moving up three places to 11th worldwide on the Index, the emirate also ranks fourth on Cultural Interaction, up from fifth

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Uk, Saudi Discuss Defense, And Signs Defense Agreement

News Editor 30/12/2022 0

On December 13, 2022, the Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Khalid bin Salman, met with the Secretary of State for Defense, the Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP, in London. A formal celebration was held for Prince Khalid at Royal Cavalry Guard Square, during which they played the Saudi royal song and inspected […]

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Saudi Arabia To Overtake UAE As GCC’s Leading Metaverse Hub

News Editor 27/12/2022 0

New research shows that by 2030, Saudi Arabia’s economy could be gaining $7.6 billion a year from the Metaverse. This is because the country is diversifying its economy to reach the goals set out in its Vision 2030. According to the Strategy & Middle East survey, the Metaverse could bring in $15 billion per year to the […]