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GCC survey reveals urgent need for industry-wide innovation

News Desk 1 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

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Workforce and Workplace Preparation is Key in UAE’s Roadmap

News Desk 1 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

News Desk 1 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 0

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 0

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 0

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 […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Goumbook and Sanofi Champion Indoor Air Quality Initiative in the UAE

News Desk 1 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 […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

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

News Desk 1 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

News Desk 1 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 […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Zoho introduces Zoho Payroll, a modern payroll solution for UAE

News Desk 1 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  

News Desk 1 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 0

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 […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

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

News Desk 1 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

News Desk 1 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 […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

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

News Desk 1 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

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ENEC emphasizes the need for increasing clean electrons

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) played a leading role in bringing focus and attention to the global race to generating clean electrons and molecules during the opening day of the Net Zero Nuclear Summit taking place in Dubai, during COP28. The event is being held from 07-08 December and is hosted by leaders of […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Revealed: The Investment Technology Market of UAE Predicted to Soar to $325 Million by 2025

News Desk 1 06/12/2023

The United Arab Emirates is witnessing an unprecedented surge in its investment technology market, with a value surpassing $127.7 million by the end of 2022, almost sevenfold higher than in 2020. A recent report by UnaFinancial, a global fintech group, attributes this growth to the country’s enhanced investment climate, bolstered by significant company listings and

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DP WORLD TOUR AND HEROES OF HOPE GIVING PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION A CHANCE TO SHINE

News Desk 1 06/12/2023

The DP World Tour and Heroes of Hope, a non-profit sports academy for people of determination in the UAE, have teamed up to offer young athletes a chance to shine both on and off the golf course. As part of the initiative, 11 Heroes of Hope athletes aged between 6-43 years old, received a series […]

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UAE-based Pure Food Technology unveils game-changing innovation

News Desk 1 05/12/2023

Pure Food Technology, a UAE-based, sustainable, agricultural and food technology startup has successfully developed an innovative hydroponic, robotic, solar powered proto-type that requires 95 percent less water compared to traditional farming and delivers 100 times higher plant-based crop yield, thanks to technological breakthroughs by a team of experts. Pure Food

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Autostrad Leads Sustainable Mobility in the UAE with 200 ‘Rabdan One’ Electric Cars Acquisition

News Desk 1 04/12/2023

Autostrad, a progressive car rental company in the UAE has taken a pioneering step toward sustainable mobility by incorporating 200 ‘Rabdan One’ electric cars from NWTN into its fleet, thus becoming the largest electric vehicle fleet provider in the UAE. With an investment of 50 million in this initiative and ambitious plans for expanding its […]