Middle East

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Burcak Soydan Appointed Managing Executive to Lead Dimension Data in the Middle East

PR News Desk 12/12/2023

Dimension Data, a leading IT solutions and technology provider, has announced Burcak Soydan as the Managing Executive for the Middle East region. Reporting to Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of Dimension Data, Burcak comes with deep knowledge of the IT sector in the Middle East region that he will

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Georges Missy Joins Prepay Nation as Director of Accounts & Partnerships, Middle East

PR News Desk 12/12/2023

Recognized for leading the way in cross-border transfers, Prepay Nation, a major player in the global B2B prepaid products marketplace, has announced, the newest addition to its team at the Dubai office, Georges Missy, who joins as the Director of Accounts & Partnerships, Middle East. With a robust background spanning over 12 years in the […]

Space Business

Serco set to get Middle East space initiatives off the ground

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2023

Targets regional revenue growth within the next 5 years With over 40 years of supporting global customers’ space missions, UK-headquartered Serco aims to play a pivotal role in the fast-growing space initiatives across the Middle East region, spearheaded by the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In an exclusive interview in Dubai, Riyadh-based Amar Vora, Head of […]

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Swiss Plant-Based Meat Brand Planted to enter Middle East Market

PR News Desk 11/12/2023

Planted – the fastest growing alternative protein startup in Europe will soon enter the UAE market through the plant-based product range of a leading Middle East foodservice distributor. As a Swiss purpose-driven 100% plant-based meat brand, Planted aims to set a new standard for the plant-based meat industry by radically changing the way meat is […]

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ONE Championship Returns to Middle East

PR News Desk 11/12/2023

ONE Championship™ (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, official presenting partner Qatar Tourism, official media partner Media City Qatar, and official partner Ooredoo today announced that ONE Championship will make its on-ground debut in Qatar on March 1 at the Lusail Sports Arena with ONE 166: Qatar. The event will feature 5 ONE World […]

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Global Sustainable Bitcoin Mining Race Debuts In The Middle East

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

Mining Grid, blockchain technology-based startup providing innovative solutions in digital assets, today announced the launch of its first ‘Mining Race’, a cutting-edge initiative set to transform the mining landscape in the Middle East and globally. With headquarters in the UAE, the company is led by H.H. Sheikh Saeed bin Hasher Al-Maktoum, Solaiman Al-Rifai and Rami […]

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Global research study by Fondazione MAIRE reveals Middle East perspectives

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

At COP28, Fondazione MAIRE is presenting a report which finds that delivering net zero by 2050 requires an energy transition that is as much about training people to design, build and use products and services differently as it is about decarbonising infrastructure to meet UN climate change targets. The study highlights that the importance of […]

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Kia Unveils its All-New K3 for the first time in the Middle East

PR News Desk 06/12/2023

Kia Middle East and Africa has announced the official launch of its all-new model, the Kia K3, at the Riyadh Motor Show in Saudi Arabia. Alongside this unveiling, Kia as a sustainable mobility solutions provider will be showcasing seven of its most impressive vehicles for the public which are EV6, EV9, K8 HEV, K5 HEV, […]

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Intersec 2024 experts affirm Middle East aviation’s resilience

PR News Desk 06/12/2023

As latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) figures show that the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continues in the Middle East, with regional airlines seeing a 26.6% increase in September traffic compared to 2022, emerging security challenges and threats to the aviation industry in the Middle East will be discussed in detail at Intersec 2024, […]

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Arab Health sells out as international exhibitors hit record levels

PR News Desk 05/12/2023

Arab Health 2024, the Middle East’s largest healthcare event, officially sold out in November, over three months ahead of the exhibition start date, with a record number of international exhibitors taking to the show floor. Arab Health, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 29 January to 1 February 2024, will welcome […]

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Flextock; Rapidly Emerging E-Commerce Enabler Bolsters Regional Presence

PR News Desk 05/12/2023

Flextock, a leading e-commerce enabler in the Middle East, is solidifying its presence in the region. Co-founded by CEO, Mohamed Mossaad and COO, Enas Siam, the start-up launched in January 2021 and witnessed remarkable results shortly after expanding into Saudi Arabia. This enabled the tech-centric company to 10x its Year-over-Year (YoY) net revenues last year […]

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Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital Unveils Aster Centre of Excellence in Gastroenterology

PR News Desk 02/12/2023

Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital, Al Ghubra, Oman has today launched the Aster Centre of Excellence (COE) in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Therapeutic Endoscopy, reaffirming its dedication to providing cutting-edge medical care in Oman. Spanning 25,750 square meters, the 175-bed multispecialty tertiary care facility now stands ready to serve Oman’s 5 million

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The Middle East’s Largest Fitness and Wellness Expo Smashes Records

PR News Desk 29/11/2023

The Middle East’s biggest annual fitness and wellness exhibition, featuring the Dubai Muscle Show, Dubai Active, and Dubai Active Industry, showcased its international impact and celebrated a triumphant event with a record-breaking turnout of 36,010 visitors at Dubai World Trade Centre held across three action-packed days – an impressive 10% increase from last year.

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India’s largest Apparel show in the Middle East ‘Brands of India’ inaugurated by H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi

PR News Desk 28/11/2023

In a momentous celebration of trade, international collaboration and cultural exchange, the maiden edition of Brands of India trade show organised by The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), received a grand inauguration by H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event, is set to captivate the MENA Apparel

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Faraday Future Enters Middle East with FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon Limited Edition and Strategic Agreements

PR News Desk 27/11/2023

Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFIE), the California-based global electric mobility company, announced its Middle East debut through strategic collaborations with Master Investment Group and Siraj Holding LLC. The move includes the launch of the exclusive FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon Limited Edition tailored for the Middle East market. The limited-edition model, FF 91 2.0 Futurist

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350+ Apparel Brands set to Dazzle at Brands of India, DWTC from 27 to 29 November

PR News Desk 22/11/2023

In a landmark event marking the introductory edition of the most comprehensive trade show featuring Indian Apparel brands in the Middle East, VVIPs of UAE will officiate the opening of the ‘Brands of India’ organised by The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) with support from Embassy of India-UAE, The Dubai Textile Merchants Association

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Parsons Leverages Technical Expertise to Transform Construction Supervision with AI and 360-degree Imagery

PR News Desk 20/11/2023

Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) announced that it has successfully integrated, streamlined, and scaled artificial intelligence (AI) and 360-degree imagery on multiple mega- and giga-projects across the Middle East. Working with SEKTOR.build, the company is leveraging the OpenSpace.ai platform for this initiative, combining the latest in technology with advanced construction

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Lenovo sees signs of recovery across technology sector – maintains majority market share in Middle East

PR News Desk 20/11/2023

Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY), together with its subsidiaries (‘the Group”), today announced second quarter results reporting Group revenue of US$14.4 billion and net income of US$273 million on a non-Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRS)[1] basis. Gross profit margin improved year-on-year to 17.5%, a record high for a second quarter. The

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Kingston Technology: Privacy and data security ‘imperative for every financial organization’

PR News Desk 20/11/2023

While organizations across industries are mandated to house stringent and continuous data protection capabilities, those in the financial sector must meet this requirement with even greater due diligence. In an evolving operating climate where existing challenges persist, new threats emerge, and digital transformation unfolds exponentially, failure to protect data and

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The University of Manchester hosts graduation event for 150 part-time master’s degree graduates in the Middle East

PR News Desk 17/11/2023

The University of Manchester, one of the world’s top 50 universities, has hosted its 10th annual graduation event for over 150 Master’s degree students from the Middle East, graduating from the Manchester Global MBA and the Part-time MA Educational Leadership in Practice (the region’s first cohort to graduate from the educational leadership programme). Professor Ken