Middle East

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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

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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

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CirrusLabs Welcomes Nagaraj Padmanabhan as Chief Executive Officer of the Middle East and African Markets

News Desk 2 10/10/2024 0

CirrusLabs, a US-based software product and technology services provider with a branch in UAE since 2022, has made a game-changing move by appointing Nagaraj Padmanabhan, a former Deloitte Partner with two decades of consulting experience, as its new Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and African markets. This strategic appointment is set to turbocharge […]

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AgraME 2024 Paves the Way for Regenerative Agriculture and Food Security in the Middle East

News Desk 2 09/10/2024 0

AgraME 2024, the Middle East’s longest-running agriculture, animal, and aquaculture farming exhibition, is being successfully inaugurated under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. The event was gracefully inaugurated by His Excellency Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality and His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Salman

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NFPA Launches Authorized Education Network to Meet Growing Demand for Safety Training in the Middle East and North Africa

News Desk 1 08/10/2024

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced the launch of its Authorized Education Network (AEN) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The launch of the network is a global initiative, designed to meet the increasing demand for high-quality safety training. Through this effort, NFPA-approved instructors will deliver NFPA training courses via a network

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SuperBridge Summit 2024 to foster cross-continental collaborations between Middle East and Africa amid growing economic ties

News Desk 1 07/10/2024

SuperBridge Summit 2024, organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and the SuperBridge Council, is all set to showcase the thriving economic landscape and investment opportunities between the Middle East and the African continent. The summit comes at a time when Africa is striving to bolster its industrial sector, particularly manufacturing, which is crucial […]

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PureSquare Strengthens Middle East Presence with New Offices in KSA and UAE, Building on Existing Regional Success

News Desk 1 07/10/2024

PureSquare, a prominent brand in the global cybersecurity solutions sphere, is strategically expanding its foothold in the region’s cybersecurity domain. With a focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), PureSquare aims to build on its success in the Middle East and increase its revenue tenfold in the next […]