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Conares to spearhead revolutionary green steel manufacturing in the UAE

PR News Desk 11/01/2024

Conares, the UAE’s second-largest steel manufacturer, has announced its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This pledge aligns with the UAE’s ambitious 2050 environmental goals and reinforces the company’s role as a trailblazer in sustainable manufacturing.

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Emirates Islamic becomes first Islamic bank in the UAE

PR News Desk 10/01/2024

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the launch of a Shariah-compliant digital wealth and equity trading platform on its EI + mobile banking App, becoming the first Islamic bank in the UAE to offer this feature to its customers. The platform allows customers to easily manage their […]

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Aster Pharmacy transitions to zero-plastic over the last 3 years

PR News Desk 10/01/2024

Dubai’s significant move to ban single-use plastic bags and products from 1st January 2024 is aimed at minimizing the adverse impact of plastic waste on the environment and aligns with a global push for sustainable business practices which safeguards the nature. Aster Pharmacy, a part of the Aster DM Healthcare Group and a leading retail […]

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Middlesex University Dubai joins Fortinet Academic Partner Program

PR News Desk 09/01/2024

Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai announces that it has partnered with Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, by joining its Academic Partner Program. The alliance marks a significant step forward in the university’s commitment to elevating cybersecurity education. As part of the Fortinet Training Institute,

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Money Maestro Anticipates 25 Percent Growth in 2024

PR News Desk 09/01/2024

Money Maestro, a financial mortgage consultancy firm, that has been operating in the UAE for past three years; anticipates 25 percent growth in 2024. The company, known for customised mortgage solutions and financial services in the region has a customer-centric approach, distinct from traditional financial service providers. As an independent brokerage firm, Money Maestro

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GCC survey reveals urgent need for industry-wide innovation

PR News Desk 08/01/2024

A new survey conducted across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait has revealed how industries, particularly the tobacco industry, must take bigger steps towards product innovation to reduce harm. The survey, conducted independently by leading Dubai-based market research company 4SiGHT, was commissioned by

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Workforce and Workplace Preparation is Key in UAE’s Roadmap

PR News Desk 07/01/2024

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhance the welfare of its workforce, the UAE has unveiled a transformative initiative to replace conventional end-of-service schemes with Voluntary Alternative End-of-Service Benefit Schemes also known as workplace savings plans. This transition goes beyond administrative change, signifying a major leap towards empowering the workforce

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Pre-Construction Technology Redefined

PR News Desk 04/01/2024

A first of its kind concept in the UAE that recently made its mark in Dubai, Australian-based company Lifesize Plans has now introduced its own augmented reality services, providing an immersive and interactive experience for clients that transcends traditional design presentations.  Owning the world’s first patented, real-scale walkthrough technology, Lifesize Plans

Corporate GCC UAE

84% of UAE employees aim to develop their digital skills during their careers

Arnold Pinto 22/12/2023

UAE-based workforce favours AI use in the workplace An overwhelming 84% of UAE-based employees are excited about developing digital skills throughout their careers, while 81% believe businesses should promote the development of AI skills in the workplace, even as 53% find it challenging to incorporate digital skills into their work schedule. These and other telling […]

Lifestyle GCC UAE

20 tips for responsible camping in the UAE

Arnold Pinto 22/12/2023

Best weather camping: December 22, 2023 – March 20, 2024 Whether for the first time or one of many, camping in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a unique and exhilarating experience. With its diverse landscapes, from the towering dunes of Liwa in Abu Dhabi to the rugged mountains and wadis of Ras Al Khaimah […]

Business GCC UAE

37 Consult ramps up digital marketing services for UAE-based SMEs

Arnold Pinto 17/12/2023

UAE may have one million SMEs by 2030 37 Consult, a Dubai-based boutique consultancy, is intensifying its digital marketing services aimed primarily at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE to grow and expand their business. Since its launch in Dubai in 2017, 37 Consult says it has turned more than AED8 million in […]

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Goumbook and Sanofi Champion Indoor Air Quality Initiative in the UAE

PR News Desk 14/12/2023

In a vital dialogue on indoor air quality, Goumbook and Sanofi hosted a think tank panel on December 12, 2023. “Invisible Challenge – Exploring the nexus of indoor air quality, public health and climate action” took place at COP28, Dubai and addressed the significant challenge of air pollution. The discussion addressed the global health crisis […]

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The UAE’s pioneering approach to security in the Middle East to be discussed at Intersec 2024

PR News Desk 14/12/2023

At the forefront of reshaping security paradigms, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exemplifies a pioneering approach to sustainable security within the Middle East. This is according to Dr Daria Daniels Skodnik, Senior Scholar, International Security & Defense, and Former Deputy Commandant & Dean, NATO Defense College, who was speaking ahead of the Intersec 2024

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Ministry of Economy highlights key role of amendments

PR News Desk 13/12/2023

 The Ministry of Economy (MoEc) held a media briefing to review the most prominent developments in legislation and policies designed to support and develop the UAE’s national economy. These include the issuance of Federal Decree Law No. 15 of 2023 amending some provisions of Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on arbitration, which aims to […]

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Zoho introduces Zoho Payroll, a modern payroll solution for UAE

PR News Desk 13/12/2023

Zoho, a leading global technology company, today launched Zoho Payroll, payroll management software for businesses, in the UAE. The solution allows businesses to streamline payroll management, automate their monthly payroll tasks, and ensure compliance. “Businesses often face key challenges in payroll management like pulling in employee records from multiple sources

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Joint efforts: Al Jalila Foundation and Tooba app join forces for patient support in the UAE  

PR News Desk 12/12/2023

Al Jalila Foundation and the charitable application Tooba entered into a collaboration agreement aimed at making charity more convenient and accessible to donors. Tooba opens up new prospects for assisting patients in need by offering a secure space for fundraising in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation — a prominent supporter of charitable and healthcare initiatives

Space Business

Serco set to get Middle East space initiatives off the ground

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2023

Targets regional revenue growth within the next 5 years With over 40 years of supporting global customers’ space missions, UK-headquartered Serco aims to play a pivotal role in the fast-growing space initiatives across the Middle East region, spearheaded by the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In an exclusive interview in Dubai, Riyadh-based Amar Vora, Head of […]

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Visa reveals UAE consumers seek banks’ help in understanding environmental impact of spending

PR News Desk 11/12/2023

Visa and Emirates Nature-WWF released the UAE results of their ‘2023 Sustainable Commerce’ study on the day of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in UAE.  The study scrutinizes consumer and business behaviors, and the readiness of infrastructure to support sustainable commerce.  The joint Visa-Emirates Nature-WWF study reinforces the

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UAE’s ENEC to collaborate with US’ Idaho National Laboratory

PR News Desk 10/12/2023

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) will collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to develop a joint roadmap to deliver on its net zero pledges. This aligns with ENEC’s commitment to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative and the recently launched Net Zero Nuclear (NZN) initiative. The collaboration was […]

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UAE Officially Joins the Global Club of Nanofiber Production via the debut of MAOTEX

PR News Desk 09/12/2023

Heralding a new era in the UAE’s industrial landscape through bringing the world’s only nanofiber mass production technology to the region and in a groundbreaking move towards sustainable innovation, Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba (MHAO) Group, an Emirati leading entity in the UAE’s industrial landscape, established a joint venture with Japan’s M-TEchX, to