Middle East

Cybersecurity

Positive Technologies: Most attacks on Middle Eastern individuals involve spyware

PR News Desk 20/09/2023

Positive Technologies studied attacks on individuals in Middle Eastern countries between 2022 and 2023. Malware was used in 70% of successful attacks. More than half of these attacks involved spyware. The vast majority of attacks used social engineering techniques. In 20% of phishing campaigns,

Logistics Business

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics sets up new JV with ATS for Middle East road business foray

Arnold Pinto 17/09/2023

HellmannATS Road Solutions is road transport operator for Hellmann in UAE Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, the Osnabrück, Germany-based global logistics service provider, and ATS, the Dubai, UAE-headquartered logistics company, have partnered to establish a joint venture named HellmannATS Road Solutions. The JV will feature a technology-based range of B2B logistics solutions

Business Events

Middle East paper containerboard sector seen on solid footing

PR News Desk 14/09/2023

Dumping and industry index up for discussion at Propaper Dubai 2023 The paper containerboard segment in the Middle East region has been growing above the global average of 2.5% at 3-4% on the back of solid GDP growth, the evolution of e-commerce and population growth, according to an industry expert speaking at Propaper Dubai 2023 […]

Automotive Markets

Motul flows into the Middle East with NGEN range of engine oil

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

New lineup comprises bio-sourced and premium regenerated base oils Motul, a world leader in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-tech engine oils, has launched its NGEN engine oil range in the Middle East region. The NGEN range is made of bio-sourced and premium regenerated base oils for passenger hybrid cars and motorcycles. The lubricant […]

Appointments Corporate

Bain & Company promotes 5 new partners in the Middle East

PR News Desk 12/09/2023

Global management consulting firm keen on regional progress Bain & Company, a leading global management consulting firm, has appointed five new partner promotions in the company’s Middle East area of operations. The five partners reaffirm Bain & Company’s mission to develop top-tier talent and reinforce its crucial position in the Middle East

Logistics NEWS DESK

IQ Robotics and Brands For Less Group sign robotics agreement

PR News Desk 11/09/2023

BFL Group to deploy logistics robots in Saudi market entry September 11, 2023: UAE-based IQ Robotics (part of IQ Holding), a leader in AI-driven, fully automated logistics solutions, has inked a milestone agreement with Brands For Less Group (BFL Group), the Middle East region’s largest off-price retailer. The multi-million-dirham agreement – the company’s fourth

Appointments GCC NEWS DESK UAE

Hasan Jasem Al Nowais is new Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

PR News Desk 11/09/2023

400-bed hospital is an extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic September 11, 2023: Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of M42, a global tech-enabled healthcare company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has been appointed Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s new Board of Directors. The hospital has served a record number […]

Health Business GCC Lifestyle UAE

Medlab Middle East returns to Dubai City in 2024

Arnold Pinto 09/09/2023

2024 edition will feature a new Next Gen Medicine fixture Informa Markets will host the 2024 in-person edition of Medlab Middle East from February 5-8, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai City. A digital show is also scheduled for January 22-February 22, 2024. Poised to be the MENA region’s most prominent medical […]

Entertainment GCC Lifestyle Music UAE

Hungarian State Opera makes its debut in Dubai City

Arnold Pinto 08/09/2023

Opera and ballet performances from September 8-13, 2023 The Hungarian State Opera will perform as a guest at the Dubai Opera House in Dubai City from September 8-13, 2023, with the Swan Lake and Madama Butterfly productions. The seven-performance tour, involving 244 artists and employees of the Hungarian State Opera, is the most extensive presentation […]

Logistics Business GCC Saudi Arabia

‘Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023’ set for Jeddah City

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Inaugural event focuses on the Middle East logistics sector The inaugural edition of ‘Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023’ is set to be held at the InterContinental Jeddah on September 6, 2023, as Saudi Arabia moves into pole position as a global logistics and supply chain hub spearheaded by its excellent rail, air, sea, and […]

Automotive Tech

Choosing a crossover or SUV in the Middle East? 5 tips

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Infiniti Motor Company offers a good lineup Infiniti Motor Company, the Yokohama, Japan-headquartered automaker, has compiled five top tips that prospective buyers of a crossover or an SUV in the Middle East should consider when setting out to buy new wheels for use in urban environments. In this context, the global auto brand is promoting […]

Tech Markets

Middle East’s digital economy set to touch $780bn in 2030

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023

Software, internet, and data centres standout sectors The latest information technology report issued by UBS – the largest global wealth manager – has identified the Middle East as the next significant digital frontier market in global tech. The UBS AG Singapore branch and UBS Financial Services prepared and released the report, part of a TechGPT […]

Health Events GCC Lifestyle UAE

Middle East healthcare professionals unite for fertility conference in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023

The annual event is the largest of its kind in the region Healthcare professionals, including IVF specialists, obstetricians, gynaecologists, and embryologists, from across the Middle East have gathered in Dubai City to participate in the 5th HealthPlus Middle East Fertility Conference at The Address Dubai Marina from September 1 to 3, 2023. The industry event is […]

Video GCC UAE

Dubai RTA enhances Bur Dubai Marine Station along Dubai Creek

PR News Desk 31/08/2023

Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the redevelopment of the Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station, situated on the commercially important Bur Dubai bank of Dubai Creek, which straddles the heart of the modern-day emirate in the UAE. Dubai RTA aims to increase the capacity of the Bur Dubai marine transport station by 33% […]

Finance Business

Zurich Insurance and DIFC Innovation Hub partner to empower insurtech start-up ecosystem in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2023

New collaboration encompasses FinTech Accelerator Programme in DIFC Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) – the Switzerland-headquartered global multi-line insurer – has entered a strategic alliance with DIFC Innovation Hub, the top-rated fintech and innovation ecosystem in the Middle East region, to empower the latter’s FinTech Accelerator Programme. The FinTech

Video

Axiom Station – first commercial space station – assembly sequence

PR News Desk 29/08/2023

Axiom Space, the Houston-based space and aerospace company, is working to build the world’s first commercial space station in low-Earth orbit (LEO). In August 2023, the company secured AED1.2 billion ($350 million) in its latest funding round. This video footage simulates the assembly sequence of the Axiom Station – the first commercial space station – […]

Video

What’s Inside a Nato Member Special Forces’ Dog-handling Team’s Kit

PR News Desk 27/08/2023

A dog handler of Latvia’s Special Operations Forces must carry various items, from a dog bowl to a muzzle. Rejs is a Belgian Malinois currently serving with the Latvian army’s Special Operations Forces. During missions, as a combat assault canine, Rejs helps Latvian commandos by sniffing out explosive traps, chasing down high-value targets and using […]

Video GCC UAE

UAE astronaut conducts cardiovascular test in space

PR News Desk 27/08/2023

UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has conducted a cardiovascular experiment onboard the International Space Station (ISS) for researchers attached to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Simon Fraser University, and The University of North Dakota. The cardiovascular experiment focussed on cardio breath and is a critical analysis of the impact of microgravity on cardiovascular and

Gadgets Lifestyle

Sennheiser launches its easy-to-use and set up EW-DP wireless microphone system in Middle East

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2023

Sennheiser, a leading global producer of headphones, microphones, and wireless transmission technology, has launched the EW-DP fully digital UHF wireless microphone system, its fifth-generation Evolution Wireless (EW) system for filmmaking and video applications, for the Middle East region. Purpose-built for content creators, filmmakers, and broadcasters, the EW-DP

Tech

Positive Technologies Reveals 10 Worst Cyberattacks in the Middle East in the Last 18 Months

News Desk 08/08/2023

Dubai, UAE – 8 August, 2023 – In this day and age, the Middle East has witnessed a significant surge in cyberattacks, especially ones that pose a serious threat to organizations in the region. According to Fedor Chunizhekov, Information Security Analyst at Positive Technologies, “The threat to the Middle East is very much real. Rapid […]