Middle East

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iQOO Teams Up with noon to Bring High-Performance Smartphones to the Middle East

News Desk 1 05/11/2024 0

iQOO, a high-performance sub-brand of vivo, has officially entered the Middle Eastern market through an exclusive partnership with noon, the region’s leading e-commerce platform. The collaboration was announced at a signing ceremony held at noon Boulevard in Dubai. Shripad Joshi, General

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Gold Drops as Middle East Tensions Ease; Dollar Gains on Election Uncertainty

News Desk 1 04/11/2024 0

Gold prices slipped from recent highs in Asian markets on Monday as reduced fears of a broader Middle Eastern conflict softened safe-haven demand for the metal. Traders turned their attention toward the U.S. dollar, with rising demand spurred by upcoming U.S. elections and increased political uncertainty in Japan, where the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s coalition […]

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MIDDLE EAST FAN FAVOURITE ONS JABEUR CONFIRMS RETURN FROM INJURY FOR 2025 MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN

News Desk 1 03/11/2024 0

With less than 100 days to go until the 2025 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open,the golden girl of Arab tennis, Ons Jabeur, has confirmed she will be returning for next February’s event after overcoming a long-term shoulder injury that has forced her out for nearly half of the 2024 Hologic WTA Tour season. The Tunisian, who […]

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POTENTCELLS Celebrates 6th Anniversary with New Service Packages and Revamped Identity

News Desk 1 03/11/2024 0

POTENTCELLS, the leading cell and gene therapy-focused consultancy in the Middle East, has launched new service packages and an updated visual identity in celebration of its 6th anniversary, enhancing its ability to serve its clients. Dammam-based POTENTCELLS new packages offer customizable solutions that can quickly facilitate clients’ work in 3 critical areas,

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U.S. Stock Futures Rise Amid Calmer Geopolitics, Key Earnings, and Election Countdown

News Desk 1 03/11/2024 0

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Monday, supported by easing geopolitical concerns and anticipation of a busy week, including key technology earnings, nonfarm payroll data, and final U.S. presidential election campaign pushes. By 06:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were up 225 points (0.5%), S&P 500 Futures gained 36 points (0.6%), and Nasdaq 100 […]

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Daman Emphasises The Importance of Preventing Breast Cancer

News Desk 1 02/11/2024 0

The National Health Insurance Company – Daman, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, is encouraging its members and the wider UAE community to maintain a healthy lifestyle to lower the risk of breast cancer. Daman’s advice coincides with the conclusion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in which the company […]

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Geopolitical Tensions Boost Oil Prices; Bitcoin Rallies as Election Day Nears – Century Financial

News Desk 1 02/11/2024 0

Oil edged higher after a two-day decline, with traders weighing developments in the Middle East and the prospects for more OPEC+ supply. Brent rose toward $72 a barrel after tumbling more than 6% over the previous two sessions, while West Texas Intermediate was near $68. While one Israeli minister suggested that the war with Hezbollah […]

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Hassana Investment Company and EIG Sign MoU for Strategic Collaboration

News Desk 1 01/11/2024 0

Hassana Investment Company (Hassana) and EIG, a leading institutional investor to the global energy and infrastructure sectors, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on infrastructure and energy transition projects in the Middle East through EIG’s targeted US$1 billion dedicated regional fund in which Hassana is considering becoming an anchor

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Venture Capital Trends in the Middle East for 2024-2025: Recap of VC Weekend

News Desk 1 31/10/2024 0

VC Weekend 2024, held in Dubai as an official community partner event of GITEX GLOBAL, offered critical insights into the future of venture capital in the Middle East. Organized by Gingo Partners, this exclusive event brought together industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs from renowned funds like Oraseya Capital, Antler, Actual VC, Verve

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FPT Opens Regional Headquarters in Saudi Arabia, Driving Innovation Across the Middle East

News Desk 1 31/10/2024 0

Global tech corporation FPT has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of its global expansion strategy to meet the rising demand for digital services and solutions. This expansion marks FPT as the first Vietnamese firm licensed for regional operations in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its dedication to the Kingdom’s digital transformation and

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Build Well delivers 99 construction projects

News Desk 1 30/10/2024 0

Build Well, a construction and building materials company that specialises in the supply and installation of fire-rated steel doors, architectural hardware (ironmongery), and various high-quality building materials for the construction industry, is growing its footprint across the Middle East and the world with eight offices that will help it to support the US$3.9 trillion

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The Future of Private Listening: Sennheiser Launches HD 620S with Immersive Sound and Next-Level Comfort in the Middle East

News Desk 1 29/10/2024 0

Leading audio technology giant Sennheiser recently unveiled the freshest member of the acclaimed HD 600 series, offering audiophiles a compelling take on closed headphones for private, reference listening without compromise. “The hi-fi community has clamoured for a headphone with the best traits from our 600 series, yet isolates them from distractions at work, home, or

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26 Global Business Icons Converge In Dubai For Transformative 2Nd Edition Of Gladiator Summit

News Desk 1 25/10/2024 0

Dubai is gearing up for the highly anticipated return of the Gladiator Summit this November, promising to redefine once again how entrepreneurs in the Middle East approach business challenges. Following the resounding success of its first edition, this two-day immersive experience, created by world-renowned entrepreneur and business strategist Dariush Soudi, will be held

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Braze further strengthens Middle East operations

News Desk 1 18/10/2024 0

Braze (Nasdaq: BRZE), the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, announced the appointment of Sharif Kotb as Area Vice President for GCC. This appointment builds on the company’s planned expansion of its footprint into the region, including plans to open an office in Dubai. Kotb, who previously held a leadership […]

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Middle East data centre sector’s growing role reviewed

Dan Ngiam 18/10/2024 0

Businesses increasingly integrate AI The Middle East’s most significant gathering of data centre professionals was held at GITEX Global 2024 on October 17 to highlight the region’s role in the rapidly evolving data centre market. As businesses increasingly integrate AI into their operations, the global data centre market is projected to soar to $256 billion […]

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Colliers Project Leaders, Middle East secures $250-million World Trade Center, Yerevan project

News Desk 1 17/10/2024 0

Leading diversified project management firm, Colliers Project Leaders – Middle East, has won the mandate to deliver end-to-end project management solutions for Armenia’s new World Trade Center in Yerevan, valued at USD ~250 million. A public-private partnership between the Armenian government and Renshin Ltd., the project is designed to be a state-of-the-art mixed-use

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Brands For Less Drives Sustainability Through Off-Price Retail in the Middle East

News Desk 1 15/10/2024 0

As sustainability takes centre stage in the Middle East and the global fashion industry, Brands For Less Group, the leading off-price retailer, is playing a pivotal role in reducing waste and promoting environmentally responsible initiatives. With eco-conscious consumers on the rise, the off-price business model offers a solution for both retailers and customers to engage

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Staque Announces Strategic Partnership with D-Wave, Launches Que to Boost Quantum Computing in the Middle East

News Desk 1 15/10/2024 0

Staque, a pioneering firm in AI, blockchain, and quantum computing, unveiled its groundbreaking partnership with D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and launched Que AI autopilots to be powered by quantum computing. This strategic alliance aims to accelerate the adoption of annealing quantum computing solutions

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Deloitte unveils AI Factory as a Service in the Middle East

News Desk 2 15/10/2024 0

Powered by NVIDIA and Oracle Deloitte has launched AI Factory as a Service, powered by NVIDIA. This innovative service offers a specialised architecture designed to streamline the deployment and management of AI applications, enabling organisations to utilise advanced AI technology effectively and economically. The service, which also leverages Oracle’s robust enterprise

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The Secret Ingredient behind European Ceramics’ success  in the Middle East revealed in the latest campaign

News Desk 2 10/10/2024 0

The secret ingredient behind the success of European ceramics and Spanish in particular renowned for its quality, versatility, and innovative products was revealed in a new campaign titled “The Secret Ingredient.”. This initiative by The Spanish Association of Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturers (ASCER), reveals that respect for the environment, people, clients, ideas