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Middle East’s commercial aircraft services market value forecast

PR News Desk 04/03/2024

The Middle East’s commercial aircraft services market will more than double in value by 2042, according to Airbus’ latest Global Services Forecast (GSF). Growing to $28 billion from $12 billion today and registering a 4.4% average annual growth, the regional expansion will surpass the global

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Middle East expansion next for Fenwick Elliott after new alliance launched in Latin America

PR News Desk 04/03/2024

Law firm Fenwick Elliott, which intends expanding its Middle East operations this year from a UAE hub, has formed a new partnership in Latin America to reinforce its global offering for the construction, energy and infrastructure industries. The new alliance between Fenwick Elliott and Molina Ríos in Chile combines the two firms’ expertise in construction, […]

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Charting the Course: The Top Trends and Themes FromThis Week’s Dubai International Boat Show 2024

PR News Desk 02/03/2024

Over the past three decades, Dubai International Boat Show has evolved into the Middle East’s most renowned yachting event, setting trends, driving change, and heightening focus on underrepresented issues and themes. This week, the region’s largest and most established marine lifestyle show is celebrating its 30th anniversary until March 3, with the show once again […]

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Vestian Launches Operations in the UAE, Strengthening its Presence in the Middle East

PR News Desk 29/02/2024

Vestian, a leading global real estate solutions provider, is excited to announce the launch of Vestian MEA, a dedicated investment advisory services firm headquartered in Dubai for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This strategic move underscores Vestian’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the Middle East and enhancing its service offerings in the

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2023 Route to the Top: Middle East companies take the lead in CEOs with prior C-suite

PR News Desk 29/02/2024

Heidrick & Struggles (NASDAQ: HSII), a premier provider of executive search, leadership assessment and development services, has released its 2023 Route to the Top report. As the Middle East continues to grow rapidly, the landscape of CEO appointments is evolving to align with new demands, driven by the region’s economic diversification and the adoption of […]

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Rapid Growth Expected for Digital Cross-Border Transfers in the Middle East

PR News Desk 27/02/2024

Prepay Nation, a global B2B marketplace for prepaid products has revealed in its first white paper ‘The Evolution of Cross-Border Transfers’ The document highlights a notable surge in demand for cross-border transfers within the Middle East, with a distinct focus on sophisticated and productized remittances. According to recent data, the global digital cross-border

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Paola El Sitt to Host Arab Woman of the Year Awards Ahead of the Arab Women’s Summit

PR News Desk 27/02/2024

Dubai-based, Lebanese influencer and entrepreneur, Paola El Sitt, is set to host the prestigious Arab Woman of the Year Awards, along with the Arab Women’s Summit and Gala dinner in London, UK, for the second year, having previously hosted in 2022. With the award ceremony to be held on the 28th of February, El Sitt’s […]

Business Food & Beverage Interviews

Here’s why the Middle East relishes the taste of ATI

Arnold Pinto 27/02/2024

American brands, quality, and unique flavours are a sell-out Established in 1995 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, American Trading International (ATI) is a premier food & beverage company specialising in facilitating seamless import and export transactions for American and international companies. Exporting from the US to 81+ countries – including 14 in

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Intellect announces the Launch of its ‘First Principles’ Technology suite, eMACH.ai, for Technology-suave Bankers

PR News Desk 26/02/2024

Intellect Design Arena Ltd, a cloud-native, future-ready, multi-product Financial Technology company for the world’s leading banking and insurance clients, announced the launch of its ‘First Principles’ Technology suite, eMACH.ai, for Technology-suave Bankers in the Middle East and Africa. This suite of First Principles Technology keeps a bank’s customer in focus, be it

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Orkla IMEA set for taste of double-digit growth in ME

Arnold Pinto 25/02/2024

New entity capitalises on MTR and Eastern brands Orkla India, which owns the food, spices and curry powder brands MTR and Eastern, has newly launched Orkla IMEA (India, Middle East and Africa) as a regional subsidiary based in Dubai to capitalise on a best-selling product range and forge strong partnerships in the region. Orkla India […]

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Yspot Identifies Key Benchmarks for Youth Employment in the Middle East

PR News Desk 22/02/2024

Yspot, the unique and forward-thinking platform designed to revolutionize connectivity between youth and organizations, unveils the top benchmarks that companies seek when hiring young professionals. According to Yspots data, key benchmarks identified by employers in the region include relevant skills and knowledge, good communication and interpersonal skills,

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ATM 2024 to focus on India’s outbound tourism potential

PR News Desk 22/02/2024

With the Indian outbound market forecast to be worth $143.5 billion annually by the end of this decade, the Indian tourism sector will come under the spotlight during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for its 31st edition from 6-9 May. According to a report by booking.com […]

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TOUGH MUDDER INFINITY DEBUTS IN MIDDLE EAST THIS WEEK

PR News Desk 19/02/2024

The countdown to Tough Mudder Infinity AlUla is well and truly on with the inaugural event landing in the Middle East this coming Saturday, 24th February. The ultimate endurance challenge will involve over 1,000 participants, with over 40 countries worldwide represented in the ancient city, situated in the north-west of the Kingdom. With only five […]

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Wonderful Pistachios partners with UAE-based Al Douri Group

PR News Desk 19/02/2024

Wonderful Pistachios, the world’s largest grower and processor of California pistachios, has appointed UAE-headquartered Al Douri Group as its official processing partner for Wonderful Pistachios in the Middle East. In addition to driving a range of commercial benefits, the deal will boost the regional availability and quality of premium pistachio nuts – a nutritious and

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Dubai International Boat Show 2024 to converge the world’s leisure yachting industry

PR News Desk 16/02/2024

Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), the largest, and most established marine and lifestyle event in the Middle East, is readying its anchor ahead of docking at the iconic Dubai Harbour district from 28 February – 3 March 2024. Celebrating its landmark 30th edition, the UAE’s most extravagant international boat show will feature more than 1,000 […]

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From the Middle East to French feast, UAE and Saudi Arabian food influencers

PR News Desk 12/02/2024

Chefs and bloggers from across the Middle East were invited by the European Union and the French Dairy Board (CNIEL) to participate in the third instalment of a four-part YouTube mini-series showcasing the finest traditions of French butter making as well as its value in French gastronomy. The series of short films chronicles the journey […]

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MKB Bespoke Audio unveils the Middle East’s first-of-its kind Experience Centre

PR News Desk 12/02/2024

MKB Bespoke Audio, known for delivering top-quality audio-visual solutions for home theatres, home automation, and private cinemas, has unveiled the Middle East’s first-of-its-kind Experience Centre. Catering to ultra-high net worth clients with a taste for exceptional audio-visual experiences and luxury entertainment, this centre sets a new standard in the region. MKB

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Lifespan Sports Medicine Center Clinic LLC and Healthspan Digital Inc Announce Collaboration to Launch Healthspan

PR News Desk 09/02/2024

Lifespan Sports Medicine Center Clinic LLC (Lifespan), a leading provider of sports medicine and wellness services in the UAE, is thrilled to announce a joint venture with Healthspan Digital Inc, a Canadian HealthTech company specializing in Healthspan-as-a-Service, to co-launch a comprehensive and membership-based longevity program called Healthspan. The collaboration

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GameCentric Presents Ultimate Gaming Showdown in the Middle East

PR News Desk 08/02/2024

GameCentric, the premier homegrown gaming platform, is set to ignite the gaming scene in the Middle East with a series of tournaments featuring a prize pool of USD 2600 (AED 9500). Running until the 21st of March 2024, this gaming extravaganza is attracting widespread attention from gaming communities, promising a thrilling gaming experience across popular […]

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Hamilton Aquatics Gears Up to Host 2024 Edition of the Dubai Open Swimming Championship

PR News Desk 07/02/2024

Recognized as one of the largest swimming academies in the Middle East, Hamilton Aquatics is set to host the 2024 edition of the prestigious Dubai Open Swimming Championship at the Hamdan Sports Complex Dubai between February 16th to 18th 2024. With a history of welcoming world record holders over the previous years, the Dubai Open Swimming Championship […]