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StoneX Group Inc. joins the iFX EXPO Dubai 2023

News Desk 18/01/2023

Steady Growth Steps in the Middle East From January 16th to 18th, 2023, A Fortune 100 company with a nearly 100-year track record, StoneX Group Inc – that serves more than 50,000 commercial, institutional and payments clients, and more than 370,000 retail accounts, from nearly 80 offices across

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The All-New 2023 Grand Wagoneer makes its International Debut in the Middle East: Ushering a New Standard of Off-Road Capability, Technology and Luxury

News Desk 17/01/2023

The All-New 2023 Grand Wagoneer makes its International Debut in the Middle East January 17, 2023, Dubai, UAE: Today, marks the rebirth of a premium American Icon, with the international debut of the All-New 2023 Grand Wagoneer in the Middle East – a premium extension of the Jeep® brand.  Originating in the US in 1963, […]

Energy

Wilo discusses future of energy efficiency with innovative pump solutions at World Future Energy Summit 

News Desk 17/01/2023

January 17, 2023 Wilo Middle East, the leading German pumps and systems manufacturer and digital pioneer of the pumps industry, is participating at the World Future Energy Summit to raise awareness of sustainable solutions and advance energy efficiency through the use of innovative pumps and systems. In addition to addressing critical topics such as water […]

Business

AboFlah’s Hidden Treasures Is a Nation-wide Campaign and the Biggest Treasure Hunt in the Middle East Giving Away Cash Prizes That Go up to 1 Million AED

Middle East News 247 16/01/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — YouTube sensation Hasan Suleiman “AboFlah” returns with Dubai’s biggest Winter competition of a total cash prize of 1 million AED that participants can find across the country’s most beautiful destinations. The competition, part of The Coolest Winter campaign, will take place in a custom-built glass box for 3 days at Dubai’s […]

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As Of the 1st of January, Failing To Meet Emiratization Targets Will Result In Penalties For Private Sector Companies

News Editor 13/01/2023

The Emirates’ Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has demanded that private sector companies hire a certain number of Emiratis before the 1st of January, 2023, or face annual fines of $20,000 (AED72,000). Companies with more than 50 workers must have at least 2% of their workforce being Emirati. This action conforms with the

Business

Celularity and CH Trading Group Announce Territory Distribution Agreement for the Middle East

Middle East News 247 13/01/2023

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia & JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Celularity Inc. (Nasdaq: CELU) (“Celularity”), a U.S.-based biotechnology company developing placental-derived allogenic cell therapies and biomaterial products, and CH Trading Group LLC (“CH Trading Group”), an international import, export and trading company, today announced that they have entered

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Young Leaders share their T3 Leadership Programme experience

News Desk 11/01/2023

The T3 Leadership Programme for Young Leaders in the Middle East currently in progress led by the UAE-IL tech zone , Birthright Excel and the Young Executive Forum and supported by the Aviram Foundation is witnessing participants sharing knowledge of their cultures, know-how and ecosystem to develop strong ties for future collaborations via virtual meetings. […]

Health GCC Lifestyle UAE

Limb Lengthening Expert Dr. Dror Paley Opens First Clinic in Middle East at UAE’s Burjeel Medical City

Middle East News 247 11/01/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: As part of its ongoing efforts to focus on complex care and pediatric sub-specialties, Burjeel Holdings, one of the leading private healthcare services providers in the MENA region, in collaboration with renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dror Paley, has launched a clinic in the UAE. The Paley Middle East Clinic, located […]

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Saudi Arabia Launches A New Platform To Educate Its Justice Ministry Workers About Cybersecurity

News Editor 10/01/2023

The Saudi Ministry of Justice has created Masoul (Responsible) to train its employees on cybersecurity and foster a culture of accountability. The government described the platform as an accessible learning resource full of helpful tutorials on cyber security. They elaborated that it provides the ministry’s employees access to the courses, digital exams, and

Business

PowerSchool Accelerates International Expansion with Plans to Open First Middle East & Africa Office

Middle East News 247 09/01/2023

FOLSOM, Calif. — PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, announced its accelerated international expansion plans to open its first Middle East & Africa (MEA) Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE office will serve PowerSchool’s extensive and growing customer base in the MEA

Tech GCC UAE

Five New UAE Laws Will Go Into Effect In 2023

News Editor 07/01/2023

As citizens of the United Arab Emirates get ready to ring in the new year, they have numerous things to look forward. One of this is the lawful changes and new UAE laws that aims to improve their personal and professional lives. See below for a description of the five most significant new UAE laws […]

Tech GCC UAE

Dubai Ranks First On The Global Power City Index 2022 For The Middle East And North Africa

News Editor 05/01/2023

According to the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2022, published by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies in Japan, Dubai is the most powerful city in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) area. After moving up three places to 11th worldwide on the Index, the emirate also ranks fourth on Cultural Interaction, up from fifth

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Uk, Saudi Discuss Defense, And Signs Defense Agreement

News Editor 30/12/2022

On December 13, 2022, the Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Khalid bin Salman, met with the Secretary of State for Defense, the Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP, in London. A formal celebration was held for Prince Khalid at Royal Cavalry Guard Square, during which they played the Saudi royal song and inspected […]

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Saudi Arabia To Overtake UAE As GCC’s Leading Metaverse Hub

News Editor 27/12/2022

New research shows that by 2030, Saudi Arabia’s economy could be gaining $7.6 billion a year from the Metaverse. This is because the country is diversifying its economy to reach the goals set out in its Vision 2030. According to the Strategy & Middle East survey, the Metaverse could bring in $15 billion per year to the […]

Tech

Microsoft’s Newest Business Tool, Viva Sales, Will Help Businesses Do More With Less

News Editor 24/12/2022

The Viva Sales seller-experience business application has been officially released in the Middle East and Africa by Microsoft MEA. Microsoft customers from all around the UAE and the Middle East, and North Africa got together at an event called Customer Experience Reimagined to discuss the newest developments and best practices in the field of Customer

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New Agreement Between Saudi Arabia and Morocco Will Strengthen Tourism Cooperation

News Editor 19/12/2022

On Friday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that Saudi Arabia and Morocco had signed a tourism cooperation agreement. This was to enable the coordination of efforts to achieve sustainable development in the two countries’ tourism sectors. To expand their tourist cooperation, both nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 117th session of the […]

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UAE Contributes To Gazan Hospitals By Sending 85 Tons Of Medicine And Medical Supplies

News Editor 14/12/2022

More than eighty-five tons of medicine and medical supplies have been sent from the United Arab Emirates to Gaza to aid local hospitals. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), six trucks crossed into Egypt via the Rafah Border Crossing on Monday. The State Of Gazan Hospitals For many years, healthcare quality in Gaza has deteriorated due […]

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Energy Transition In Saudi Arabia: Renewable Technology At Home, Oil Abroad

News Editor 09/12/2022

Energy Transition In Saudi Arabia: Renewable Technology At Home, Oil Abroad : Saudi Arabia has long since been referred to as the Kingdom of oil. Since Saudi Arabia’s first oil discovery in 1933, the region has long been the focus of news when discussing oil because it is the world’s largest producer of that substance. […]

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Saudi Storm Shuts Down Schools And Blocks The Primary Route To Mecca

News Editor 07/12/2022

Jeddah frequently experiences heavy downpours and flooding during the winter. Located on the Red Sea, the city of Jeddah is home to a population of about 4 million people, and it is often called the “gateway to Mecca,” from which millions of people annually make the journey to perform the hajj and umrah pilgrimages. Many […]

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UAE-based Al Zubair Group to roll out its pioneering Hybrid Work Lab concept abroad

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2022

Fresh from launching the Middle East’s first-ever Hybrid Work Lab, Al Zubair Group, the UAE-headquartered collaborative and certified business communications solutions specialist, is already looking forward to rolling out its pioneering new facility concept to other regions. This comes about as the region shrugs off the unparalleled disruption of the traditional workplace