Middle East

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Reflecting shifting geopolitical allegiances, Arab youth say Turkey and China are the top non-Arab allies

News Desk 20/06/2023

Dubai, UAE; June 20, 2023: Highlighting shifting geopolitical allegiances in the Arab world, the region’s youth say they view Turkey and China as stronger allies of their country than traditional powers such as the United States and Russia. This is a top finding of the landmark 15th annual

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Writer Relocations emphasizes the need for a professional moving agency

News Desk 16/06/2023

Dubai, UAE, 16 June 2023: The global arts market is set to grow remarkably in 2023 as the Middle East and Asia-Pacific are one of the largest regions in the art market in the forecast period. Art market, physical or figurative source of art comprising of paintings, music, is an important sector, considering it forms […]

Tech Bahrain GCC

Award-winning Bahraini-based Firm advances Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation potential in Bahrain and wider Middle East

News Desk 15/06/2023

Beyon Cyber, the largest private Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) in the Kingdom of Bahrain and part of the Beyon Group is accelerating the advancement of cybersecurity in the nation with ambitions to enhance the digital security presence of the wider region and serve its evolving customer base. Moreover, its regional and global partnerships aim to […]

Business

FAMCO Launches the First-ever Heavy-duty Electric Truck Range in the Middle East by Volvo

Middle East News 247 15/06/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — FAMCO proudly announced the launch of the first-ever heavy-duty electric truck in the Middle East, solidifying their position as pioneers in the market and their commitment to sustainable solutions in transportation. This groundbreaking achievement by FAMCO represents a significant stride towards reducing transportation-related emissions to

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Veolia and partners reach Financial Close for the largest Hazardous Waste Treatment Facilities

News Desk 14/06/2023

Abu Dhabi, 14 June, 2023 – The consortium of Veolia, ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, and Vision Invest, has satisfied all conditions and regulatory approvals and reached financial close for the acquisition of two hazardous industrial waste treatment plants in Al Ruwais Industrial City, UAE, from ADNOC Refining. The conditional agreement for […]

Business

Bridgestone EMIA highlights positive outlook of EV market in Middle East

News Desk 13/06/2023

13June 2023:  Bridgestone EMIA, one of the global leaders in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions highlighted the significance of electric vehicles (EVs) as a potential sustainable solution for the automotive sector and indicated the market’s promising future in the Middle East during its participation at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS). During the

Tech

HONOR Expands Rapidly in the Middle East as a Part of its Strategy for Overseas Growth

News Desk 12/06/2023

Dubai, UAE, 12 June 2023: HONOR has been actively growing its presence globally beyond its home market of China. The brand has successfully entered and gained traction in various markets around the world, expanding its reach and customer base. The global technology brand has experienced noteworthy growth in overseas markets during Q1 2023, particularly Europe, […]

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The Middle East ranks first globally for the shared values of its citizens and governments

News Desk 09/06/2023

Dubai/Riyadh/Cairo, June 9, 2023 – Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Turkey rank above 26 other countries in the world for the perceived alignment of their policies and programs with the personal values of their people, according to a new report from BCW, the leading global communications agency. Based on a survey of more than […]

Business

Exclusive for Middle East Shoppers: Central Pattaya Presents ‘The Greatest Grand Sale 2023’ with Unprecedented Discounts

Middle East News 247 09/06/2023

Pattaya, Thailand — Discover the allure of Central Pattaya, the largest beachfront shopping and dining destination in Southeast Asia. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant Pattaya Beach, this bustling city is renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, family-friendly beaches, thrilling watersports, and rejuvenating seaside massages. And now, prepare to embark on an extraordinary

Business

Emirates Development Bank Takes Center Stage at Bonds, Loans and Sukuk Middle East

News Desk 05/06/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 5, 2023: Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), the financial engine for UAE economic development and industrial advancement, is a proud Gold Sponsor of Bonds, Loans and Sukuk Middle East, the region’s largest finance and investment conference set to be held at Madinat Jumeirah on June 6th -7th. […]

Business GCC Kuwait

Brands For Less Group Expands in Kuwait

News Desk 02/06/2023

Kuwait, May 2023: The BFL Group is pleased to announce the launch of three new boutiques in Kuwait. The group recently launched their third Brands For Less store in Al Rai with their first-ever Muy Mucho and Luxury for Less spaces opening on May 18th. The BFL Group is one of the world’s leading off-price retailers […]

Tech Business

Spirogyra Software has Middle East security market in focus for its Protektor Pro digital guard tour patrol system  

Arnold Pinto 02/06/2023

Spirogyra Software, an India-based startup, aims to target the security sector in the Arabian Gulf with its flagship Protektor Pro digital guard tour patrol system – a QR code-based solution that monitors security guards physically protecting commercial premises anywhere in the world. The platform consists of a customised Android device equipped with a QR code […]

Events GCC

Top 5 Tips To Executing A Successful Event

News Desk 01/06/2023

The events industry in the region is booming thanks to markets such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) hosting large-scale international events and initiating national legislations to grow their events sectors in recent months.  Most recently, KSA launched its Events Investment Fund (EIF), pledging $3.7 billion in capital for […]

NEWS DESK

Hyundai Introduces the All-New Azera Flagship Sedan in The Middle East

News Desk 31/05/2023

Dubai, May 31, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company Middle East & Africa HQ revealed the seventh-generation Azera flagship sedan in the Middle East markets. The all-new Azera has been true to its origins of refined premium quality and luxury since its introduction in 1986, This model comes with bold lines and an array of technologies […]

Business NEWS DESK

1-Platform takes customer pain points into account with Middle East rollout of its bespoke smart workplace solution

Arnold Pinto 29/05/2023

What key questions do enterprise-positioned leaders in the Middle East invariably ask themselves when it comes to running their business operations in the physical spectrum on a daily basis? The typical questions uppermost on their mind tend to be: How can we optimise the use of our workplace environment for the employees? How can we […]

Business

Otis Launches the Otis ONE™ IoT digital service solution in the Middle East

News Desk 26/05/2023

DUBAI, UAE, May 2023 – Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS), the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service, introduces its Otis ONE IoT service platform in the Middle East. The Otis ONE solution combines Otis’ more than 30 years of remote monitoring experience with the latest in cloud technology, machine

Business

Provenir Appoints Basil Macklai as Director of Sales in the Middle East

Middle East News 247 25/05/2023

LONDON — Provenir, a global leader in data and AI-powered risk decisioning software, today announced the appointment of Basil Macklai as the Director of Sales in the Middle East. In his new role, Macklai will play a pivotal role in helping to drive the company’s sales strategy for the region, leading and expanding Provenir’s footprint across […]

Business

Cvent Announces Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Middle East and Africa for 2023

Middle East News 247 23/05/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Middle East and Africa. These lists – which also include regional rankings for North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific– were compiled based on sourcing activity through the Cvent

Business

OMA Emirates Group Partners with UnionPay International to Develop SoftPOS Solution for the Middle East and Pakistan

News Desk 22/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, May 22, 2023: OMA Emirates Group LLC, the leading provider of payment systems and solutions, today announced their collaboration with UnionPay International to develop SoftPOS, a Point of Sale (POS) solution in the Middle East and Pakistan that will increase the acceptance of touch points significantly across these regions. The innovative SoftPOS solution […]

Business

Airstack Supersizes its Pre-Seed Financing to $7 million

News Desk 19/05/2023

Airstack, the AI-powered web3 developer platform, announced that it increased its pre-seed financing to $7M on the strength of its natural language cross-blockchain developer APIs that help developers build composable web3 applications. The “pre-seed-plus” financing brings the total raised by one-year-old Airstack to $7 million. The new round was led by Superscrypt with