Middle East

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LPG Expo announces innovative ‘Middle East LPG Expo

News Desk 23/07/2024

LPG Expo, a leading exhibition and conference organizer in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry, has announced the ‘Middle East LPG Expo – Saudi Arabia 2024’, which is scheduled to take place on September 10 & 11, 2024. The event is supported by Saudi Arabia’s Oil Sustainability

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Alaan Launches Region’s First Uncapped Cashback Campaign

News Desk 22/07/2024

Alaan, the Middle East’s leading corporate card and spend management platform, announces the launch of the region’s largest cashback campaign to date. All clients who sign up between July 15th and August 31st, will receive 4.5% cashback on their business transactions, with no limit on how much can be earned. This campaign is the first […]

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Hisense Achieves Top Market Share in Middle East and Africa for Refrigerators

News Desk 19/07/2024

According to the latest survey conducted by Euro Monitor, Hisense, the global leader in home appliances and consumer electronics, has emerged as the number one refrigerator brand in the Middle East and Africa region in 2023. This significant achievement highlights Hisense’s strong market presence, surpassing other leading brands in the region. The survey reflects the

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Barratt London provides Middle East investors with prime access to green spaces in London

News Desk 18/07/2024

Middle East investors are set to benefit from Barratt London’s long-term drive to increase London’s green spaces. To date, the developer has created over 58 acres of greenery in the capital, equivalent to over 32 football pitches. While expanding green space across London, over the past five years, the developer has planted and retained over […]

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Malaysia Showcases Agricultural Prowess in Dubai with MAHA 2024 Business Networking Event

News Desk 13/07/2024

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Malaysia is intensifying its promotional efforts across the Middle Eastern region. In a bid to highlight Malaysia’s agricultural and food industries, the Malaysian Agriculture Counselor Office in Dubai organised a high-profile business networking event at the prestigious Raffles Hotel Dubai. This event aimed to showcase

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Oil and Gold Prices Rise Amid Unexpected Supply Drop, Middle East Tensions, and Rate Cut Hopes – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 05/07/2024

Shell to Take Impairment Hit of Up to $2 Billion: Shell expects to book up to $2 billion in post-tax impairments after delaying construction of a major biofuels plant as European energy majors grapple with weak market conditions, while trading in its core gas division is set to fall on quarter. Oil prices end higher […]

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Simon-Kucher Expands its Presence in the Middle East with Opening of New Office in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 03/07/2024

Global consulting firm Simon-Kucher continues its strategic expansion in the Middle East with the opening of a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This move reinforces the firm’s commitment to the region and its dedication to providing specialized services to local and international clients. The addition of three new Partners in the Riyadh office further […]

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Australian Vocational Training can enhance your career and provide exceptional value

News Desk 03/07/2024

Education Training & Employment Australia (ETEA), a leading Vocational and Education Institute in Australia, is expanding into the Middle East. Why is this of interest? Because ETEA currently delivers accredited units of study in more than 500 specific areas that are aligned with the visionary goals of organisations and Departments in the UAE and Saudi […]

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What the UK general election could mean for Middle East real estate investors

News Desk 02/07/2024

The UK will go to the polls this week (4th July 2024) to elect a new government and the results could be significant for Middle East real estate investors. Barratt London has looked at what the two major parties say in its manifesto and how it might have an impact on those looking to purchase […]

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INFINITI Valet: Convenience On Demand

News Desk 01/07/2024

INFINITI Middle East is elevating the ownership experience with its INFINITI VALET Program for customers across the Middle East. Launched in 2017, this service, widely commended by INFINITI owners, offers convenient vehicle pick-up and drop-off for maintenance appointments, eliminating the need for customers to visit their nearest service centre. The INFINITI VALET Program

Business Interviews

Panasonic Has The Middle East And Africa Firmly In Its Sights

Arnold Pinto 29/06/2024

As Region Offers Growth Potential Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMAAF) is strategically positioned to leverage the Japanese conglomerate’s 106-year-old legacy while embracing innovation and market diversification in the region. In an exclusive interview with ‘Middle East News 247’, Hiroyuki Shibutani, CEO of Dubai-headquartered PMAAF, details how the

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Newgen launches the world’s first Gen AI-powered hyper-personalisation platform

News Desk 27/06/2024

Newgen Software, a leading global provider of low-code digital transformation platforms, has announced the launch of LumYn in the Middle East. This groundbreaking Gen AI-powered hyper-personalisation platform is designed specifically for the banking sector and is set to enhance profitability and significantly improve customer experiences for banks in the region and

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Consumers in the UAE demand AI assistants made specifically for the Middle East

News Desk 25/06/2024

A recent survey on smart assistants revealed that 92% of respondents in the UAE would prefer to have a smart/AI assistant made specifically for the Middle East. The survey was conducted by Researchscape International and commissioned by the global tech company Yango*. The survey’s results indicate the preference for features that cater specifically to the […]

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Middle East CEOs: Remaining competitive in the age of GenAI requires taking significant risk

News Desk 25/06/2024

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value has found that CEOs believe remaining competitive in the age of AI demands taking significant risk. 68% of Middle East CEOs surveyed agreed that the potential productivity gains from automation are so great they must accept significant risk to stay competitive. Meanwhile, 46% of respondents […]

Cybersecurity Interviews

Acronis Reiterates Commitment To The Middle East

Arnold Pinto 24/06/2024

New Data Centre In Dubai Drives Home The Fact Acronis provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses, and enterprise IT departments. Headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the company commemorates its 20th anniversary in 2024 and recently unveiled its Cyber Cloud

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Elite Sound Meets Advanced Fitness Tracking: Sennheiser Launches MOMENTUM Sport Earbuds In The Middle East

News Desk 19/06/2024

Leading consumer hearing and lifestyle audio brand Sennheiser Consumer Hearing, is proud to announce the launch of its MOMENTUM Sport Earbuds in the Middle East. An innovative fusion of premium sound and fitness technologies, these are designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. These earbuds are set to revolutionize personal audio with their state-of-the-art heart rate

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Yahsat ranks high among Middle East’s Top 10 Most Sustainable Companies by S&P Global

News Desk 19/06/2024

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, (ADX trading Symbol: YAHSAT), announces that it has been ranked in the top ten most sustainable companies in the Middle East, according to the S&P Global ESG Scores. Yahsat has sealed the 6th and 3rd positions in the Middle East and the UAE […]

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OTB GROUP AND CHALHOUB GROUP SIGN A JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT TO EXPAND OTB LUXURY BRANDS’ PRESENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

News Desk 14/06/2024

OTB, the international fashion and luxury group which owns the Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni and Viktor&Rolf brands, the Staff International and Brave Kid companies, and holds a stake in the Amiri brand, and Chalhoub Group, the leading partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East with a portfolio of ten owned […]

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Investment in AI to make a world of difference

News Desk 14/06/2024

Growing Middle East investment in artificial intelligence should be a catalyst for meaningful change in industries where technology can make a profound impact, a prominent UAE entrepreneur says. Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, Director and co-founder of UAE tech venture company, Scalo Technologies, calls on founders to see beyond mere profits, and use AI to make life easier […]

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Brand and Communications Agency Jack Taylor Expands to the Middle East

News Desk 13/06/2024

Jack Taylor, an independent, US-founded public relations and communications agency, is proud to announce its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s international expansion strategy. Founded in 2010, Jack Taylor has evolved into a global leader with some of the most cutting-edge clients in wellness,