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World invited to attend COP28 in the UAE this November

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2023 0

Expo City Dubai is the site of the world’s largest annual climate summit The COP28 UAE presidency, which is hosting COP28 – the world’s largest yearly climate summit – in Dubai, UAE, is urging the world to head to the Arabian Gulf nation as it prepares to make transformational and

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The4x4.com launches at ADIHEX 2023

News Desk 1 11/09/2023 0

By Arnold Pinto The4x4.com – an off-roading marketplace – was launched at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from September 2-8, 2023. The new online platform, with a head office and workshop in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi emirate, UAE, exclusively targets the off-road/4×4 vehicle

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Hasan Jasem Al Nowais is new Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

News Desk 1 11/09/2023 0

400-bed hospital is an extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic September 11, 2023: Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of M42, a global tech-enabled healthcare company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has been appointed Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s new Board of Directors. The hospital has served a record number […]

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Abu Dhabi event to address sustainable housing in the Arab World

News Desk 1 11/09/2023 0

Forum to study industry trends at two-day event September 11, 2023: Amidst the ever-evolving global economic landscape and the dynamic growth of the Arab World’s population, the housing market in the Arab region has reached unprecedented levels of demand and innovation. In response to this imperative, the Arab Housing & Community Development Forum will be […]

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UK-based Zencargo to use UAE base for MENA expansion

Arnold Pinto 09/09/2023 0

Digital logistics provider joins UAE’s NextGen FDI programme Zencargo, a leading UK-based digital first freight forwarder and logistics provider, has launched its commercial operations in the UAE to scale up its MENA footprint. Founded in London in 2017 by Alex Hersham and Richard Fattal, Zencargo uses proprietary software to provide clients with an overview of […]

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Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah inaugurates Motherson production plant

Arnold Pinto 08/09/2023 0

The new facility makes wiring harnesses for commercial vehicles and special-purpose vehicles His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, formally inaugurated the Motherson Group’s wiring harness production facility at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) on September 7, 2023. Employing about 500 people, the […]

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Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah unveils AED40-million Motherson production plant

News Desk 1 07/09/2023 0

By Arnold Pinto His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, formally inaugurated the Motherson Group’s wiring harness production facility at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) on September 7, 2023. Employing about 500 people, the advanced facility, the company’s eighth in the UAE, manufactures […]

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5,000 UAE residents sign up for RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023

Arnold Pinto 07/09/2023 0

Three-month-long event ends on Diabetes Day 2023 Approximately 5,000 UAE-based residents have registered for the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023 – a physical and virtual initiative of RAK Hospital, the private healthcare facility in Ras Al Khaimah emirate, UAE. The three-month-long health event began on August 18 and runs until November 14, 2023. Entries have since […]

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Check Point launches security platform for UAE enterprises

Arnold Pinto 06/09/2023 0

Infinity Portal secures businesses’ security infrastructure San Carlos, California-headquartered Check Point Software Technologies, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally, has launched Check Point Infinity Portal – its advanced cloud-based platform – exclusively for UAE-based corporate enterprises.

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Official trailer of The Continental: From the World of John Wick is out

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023 0

New three-part series releases on September 22, 2023 Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for the new three-part series The Continental: From the World of John Wick, the three-part prequel series that explores the origin story behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins from the John Wick universe. The official trailer transports audiences back to the 1970s […]

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People of Determination to be the focus at AccessAbilities Expo

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023 0

2,297 rare diseases afflict Arab countries’ residents A medical conference, scheduled as a part of the fifth AccessAbilities Expo being held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai City, from October 9-11, 2023, will put the spotlight on the UAE’s efforts to increase medical care and rehabilitation for People of Determination in the Gulf country. AccessAbilities […]

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UAE’s Sultan Al Neyadi and fellow astronauts return to Earth

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023 0

Crew-6 had spent 186 days on the International Space Station UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev have returned to Earth safely after their SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft splashed down with parachutes in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida, at 08:17am (Gulf […]

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Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 testing

News Desk 1 03/09/2023 0

The third edition of Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai City (September 26-27, 2023). The event, the first of its kind worldwide, is an international platform that collects self-driving transport professionals, including policymakers, technologists, researchers, and academics. Through dialogues, seminars, and

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Arab nations urged to align their economies on global trends

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023 0

Ministers of economy meet at Arab League HQ in Cairo The UAE has called for reformulating Arab economies policies and programmes to align with global trends. This was the message of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy when he addressed the 112th session of the Economic and Social Council of the Arab […]

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UAE astronaut Hazzaa Al Mansoori: Incremetal Lead role for ISS Expedition 69

News Desk 1 01/09/2023 0

Hazzaa Al Mansoori is the first UAE astronaut and a graduate of the UAE astronauts corps of the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), home of the UAE space programme. Al Mansoori launched to the International Space Station ISS) on September 25, 2019, onboard a Soyuz M5-15 spacecraft. He spent eight days on the […]

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AURAK appoints David A. Schmidt as its new President

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023 0

Academic leader’s expertise spans 16 educational institutions American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has announced the appointment of Dr. David A. Schmidt as its new President. Schmidt succeeds Prof. Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, who retires after a decade as AURAK President. Established in 2009 in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the UAE, AURAK is […]

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49% of UAE residents use e-commerce apps to shop online

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023 0

Latest YouGov survey reveals mobile-centric revolution in progress According to the latest YouGov survey of retail shopping trends in the UAE, 49% of UAE-based shoppers use e-commerce apps as their preferred online shopping option. The study also confirms that 40% of UAE-based residents rely on social media e-shops, 36% prefer web browsers on smartphones, and […]

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Dubai RTA enhances Bur Dubai Marine Station along Dubai Creek

News Desk 1 31/08/2023 0

Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the redevelopment of the Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station, situated on the commercially important Bur Dubai bank of Dubai Creek, which straddles the heart of the modern-day emirate in the UAE. Dubai RTA aims to increase the capacity of the Bur Dubai marine transport station by 33% […]

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Shop at Winly online store to win one of three attractive prizes

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2023 0

Cash prizes totalling AED45,000 and iPhone Pro up for grabs Winly, a regional online store of lifestyle products, has launched a unique and engaging e-commerce concept that offers online shoppers a gamified experience with the opportunity to win a prize for making a purchase. As part of the new initiative ideated by Hassan El Imam, […]

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UAE astronaut conducts a cardiovascular test on the ISS

Arnold Pinto 28/08/2023 0

UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has conducted a cardiovascular experiment onboard the International Space Station (ISS) for researchers attached to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Simon Fraser University, and The University of North Dakota. The cardiovascular experiment focussed on cardio breath and is a critical analysis of the impact of microgravity on cardiovascular and