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Riyadh’s First European Food Festival Takes Guests on a Gourmet Tour of Europe

News Editor 05/04/2023

Visitors to Riyadh’s first European Food Festival enjoyed authentic tastes and sensations from across Europe, which took place on March 16 and 17. The EU representative organized the event in Riyadh in partnership with the various embassies of EU member states, the Diplomatic Quarter in

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Saudi Arabian Amazon Policy Favors Young Parents

News Editor 05/04/2023

According to Abdo Chlala, country manager for Amazon Saudi Arabia, the company always strives to pay attention to its employees and evolve its employee experience. As a result, the company aims to ensure that its rules and benefits provide new parents with the assistance they need to succeed at work and at home. Amazon’s parental […]

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Deutsche Hospitality Appoints Regional Director for Sales and Marketing

News Desk 03/04/2023

Middle East, April 2023 Leading German hospitality management group, Deutsche Hospitality announces the appointment of Mohamed Khedr as Regional Director for Sales and Marketing, and Toufic Tamim as Senior Business Development Director. Deutsche Hospitality expands its team to 10 regionally experienced professionals to enhance its commitment to maintaining and growing the

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Expo 2030 In Riyadh Will Provide A Futuristic, Eco-Friendly Experience

News Editor 25/03/2023

The Bureau International des Expositions representatives visited the planned site for Expo 2030 in Riyadh. During their trip, they saw the master plan for the venue, which will cover 6 million square meters.   What is Expo 2030 In Riyadh and All You Should Know The Riyadh City Royal Commission chairman, Fahd Abdulmohsen Al-Rasheed,

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SVB Failure – Abu Dhabi-Based Investment Firm Royal Group Considering Takeover Of The UK Arm Of Silicon Valley Bank

News Editor 24/03/2023

The Royal Group, an investment company funded by Abu Dhabi royal, is considering taking over Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) UK vertical in light of the current development of SVB’s bankruptcy. According to Bloomberg, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of Royal Group and national security adviser for the United Arab Emirates, is debating

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Neom Enters Agreement To Transform Sustainable Food Production

News Editor 23/03/2023

NEOM, the innovation hub in northwest Saudi Arabia, is working with CARE, a global organization founded by Italian chefs Norbert Niederkofler and Paolo Ferretti, to transform sustainable food production. Through this partnership, they hope to create NEOM’s unique culinary identity in which food is treated ethically from the farm to the plate. Together, they

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Social Development Bank To Provide $6 Billion In Loans To SMEs Over The Next Three Years

News Editor 22/03/2023

According to a senior official, Saudi Arabia’s Social Development Bank plans to provide SR24 billion ($6.3 billion) in funding to small and medium-sized businesses over the next three years as Saudi Arabia gradually diversifies its economy to meet the objectives outlined in Vision 2030. In an interview on the margins of the Biban 2023, Sultan Al-Hamidi, Chief

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ACINO ANNOUNCES INTEGRATION OF PHARMAX PHARMACEUTICALS

News Desk 20/03/2023

20th March 2023: Acino, a Swiss pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, today announced the integration of Pharmax Pharmaceuticals, a UAE-based manufacturer and distributor of high-quality medications. Both companies are owned by ADQ, an Abu Dhabi based investment and holding company. With the integration of Pharmax, Acino will add over 100 employees and a GCC and

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UAE Unveils New Program To Promote Emiratisation In Manufacturing, Industry, And Technology

News Editor 20/03/2023

The Industrialist Program is a new UAE initiative that aims to increase Emiratisation in the industrial sector and improve the region’s capabilities. The initiative was made possible by an MoU signed by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technologies (MoIAT), the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE), and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness

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Saudi’s Potential To Take The Lead In Carbon Capture On The Road To Net-zero Emissions

News Editor 19/03/2023

As nations throughout the world step up their efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emission objectives and mitigate the effects of climate change, oil, and gas-producing nations, in particular, are under great pressure to quickly shift to green energy sources. According to Bloomberg, $6.4 billion will be invested globally in carbon capture and storage projects this […]

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Dubai Foundation Signs MoU With UNESCO’s Regional Centre for Excellent Education

News Editor 18/03/2023

The HRMFDAP and the UNESCO Regional Centre for Quality and Excellence in Education have agreed to work together more closely in the areas of education and research by signing an MoU. The agreement was signed at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library on the margins of the World Conference for Innovation in Education, which was hosted by HRH Sheikh Mohammed […]

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The UAE’s Ministry of Education Will Train Educators In AI Tutoring

News Editor 17/03/2023

The UAE Ministry of Education is advancing artificial intelligence in education. A policy that will guide academics and teachers on how to employ language models for generative AI is currently being put together. In this approach, tutoring powered by AI will be used in all of the schools in the Emirates. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al […]

Business

Netcracker Showcases Leadership and Expansion in the Middle East at FutureNet MENA 2023

Middle East News 247 17/03/2023

WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that it continues its commitment to customers in the region – including du, Etisalat by e&, stc, Vodafone Oman and Zain KSA – by participating in FutureNet Middle East & North Africa 2023 on Monday, March 20 at the Sofitel Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. Netcracker is a Gold Sponsor of the […]

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GISEC Global 2023 boosts cyber resilience

News Desk 14/03/2023

Dubai, UAE, 14 March 2023:  GISEC Global 2023, the Middle East’s largest and most impactful cybersecurity event, opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), bringing together the cybersecurity industry’s leading brands and experts to boost the cyber resilience of the region’s growing digital economy. H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity

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Owlet launches in the Middle East

News Desk 14/03/2023

Parenting technology and lifestyle brand Owlet has launched in the Middle east, bringing its innovative and award-winning technology to the parents for the first time. Launching with two hero products, the Owlet Smart Sock and the Owlet Cam video monitor, Owlet’s technology is already trusted by over 1.5 million parents globally, providing reassurance over the […]

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HYATT CHAMPIONS WOMEN ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST

News Desk 13/03/2023

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, MARCH 2023: Empowering women to fulfil their full potential is a vital part of Hyatt’s strategy for talent growth and success. Hyatt has launched two pioneering initiatives including Women@Hyatt, a globally dedicated Diversity Business Resource Group, and the Inspirit Mentorship Program, created and exclusively in the EMEA region, to support

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UAE Astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi To Spend Six Months On The ISS: What You Need To Know

News Editor 12/03/2023

Sultan AlNeyadi, an astronaut from the UAE, will be the first Arab to go on a long-term space mission. He will spend six months with other crew members on the International Space Station, a laboratory in orbit 400 kilometres above Earth. As the new target date for SpaceX Crew-6 Dragon Endeavour’s launch on a Falcon 9 rocket […]

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Biban, The Largest Entrepreneurship Conference In Saudi Arabia, Will Offer $2.7 Million In Prizes At Biban 2023

News Editor 11/03/2023

More than $2.7 million will be awarded in a dozen new competitions and “hackathons” at Biban 2023. Biban is Saudi Arabia’s largest entrepreneurship forum, created to inspire businesses to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures. The Biban 2023 event will be held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center from March 9 to March 13. It intends to

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LEAP 2023: Saudi Arabia’s Tech Sector, $9 Billion in Investments

News Editor 10/03/2023

Every year, Saudi Arabia holds one of the most significant lt events for Saudi Arabia’s tech sector. It is a 3-day event that offers stakeholders the chance to present new and disruptive technologies to over 100,000 attendees worldwide. The country always commits to expending significant investment infrastructure to the tech sector; this year’s edition is […]

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Humanitarian Forum In Riyadh Promotes Innovation, AI Usage In Disaster Response

News Editor 09/03/2023

At the heart of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum was the need to reduce funding gaps in humanitarian aid and use science and innovation for quicker response and coordination. This third forum was put together by the United Nations and its humanitarian groups with help from the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid. The event took […]