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Montfort and the Private Office of Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum

News Desk 2 16/02/2023

16 February 2023: Montfort Group and the Private Office of Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum (the Private Office) have agreed to jointly acquire Uniper’s United Arab Emirates-based crude oil processing and marine fuel trading business (Uniper Energy DMCC). The parties agreed to not disclose the

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UAE and Romania to support investment exchanges

News Desk 2 16/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, 16 February 2023: H.E. Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, and Mircea Abrudean, Head of the Chancellery of the Romanian Prime Minister, held a meeting to explore trade and economic cooperation between the two countries in priority sectors, mainly investments. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Government […]

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The Public Investment Fund is Set to Place Saudi Arabia on a Path to Increased Growth

News Editor 16/02/2023 0

Saudi Arabia is to attract local and international opportunities with the inception of the Public Investment Fund. The fund is to promote economic diversification in the country through strategic international and domestic investment. Undoubtedly, the fund will set Saudi Arabia on an increased pace to a significant positive growth curve. Why the Public Investment

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Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital launches UAE’s first Integrated cerebral palsy clinic

News Desk 2 16/02/2023

Dubai – February 16, 2023: Medcare, has announced the launch of the first and only integrated cerebral palsy clinic in the UAE. Located inside the Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital, the specialised clinic provides multidisciplinary care to patients with cerebral palsy helping them effectively manage their condition. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders affecting

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Exotel launches Advanced Enterprise Customer Engagement

News Desk 2 16/02/2023

Dubai, UAE, 16 February 2023: Exotel, a leading full-stack customer engagement platform, announced the launch of its cloud services in UAE that will raise the bar for customer experience in the region. The organization aims to provide businesses with advanced communication tools to improve customer engagement.  The move is part of Exotel’s efforts to strengthen […]

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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and IFC sign a Cooperation Framework to finance sustainable private sector projects

Middle East News 247 15/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation during the World Government Summit to support investments in emerging markets related to the clean energy transition, climate mitigation and adaptation, the adoption of clean […]

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Saudi Arabias Mega Project, Neom, has Begun Effecting positive Changes in Human Resources within The Country

News Editor 15/02/2023 0

In 2017, the kingdom of Saudi Arabia made a bold decision in line with its vision 2030. It unveiled its plan to build a smart city – Neom across the desert North-West of the country. The proposed city was to be a spotless one without carbon emissions and cars. Almost six years later, it is […]

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Zoho grows 10x over 5 years in the UAE

News Desk 2 14/02/2023

Dubai—February 14, 2023: Zoho, a global technology company, announced that in the five years since starting its operations in the UAE, which serves as its Middle East and Africa headquarters, the company has grown 10 times in the country, with a 5-year CAGR of 60%. On the sidelines of Zoholics Dubai, the annual user conference […]

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VAT will remain key sourceof revenue for UAE

News Desk 2 10/02/2023

Dubai, Feb. 10: Value-added Tax (VAT) will continue being the primary revenue-generating tax for the UAE for the next few years, according to a report published by WTS Dhruva Consultants on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of VAT. The total revenue distributed at the state level in the UAE for VAT has amounted to […]

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DEWA is the first utility in the world to enrich its services with ChatGPT technology

Middle East News 247 09/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that DEWA is working to enrich its services with ChatGPT technology supported by Microsoft. This will make DEWA the first utility globally and the first UAE government entity to use this new technology. This is […]

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ASUS Republic of Gamers Brings New ROG Strix SCAR 18 to UAE

News Desk 2 08/02/2023

Dubai, UAE, 8th February 2023 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce the new ROG Strix SCAR gaming laptop, brand-new designs come to the ROG Strix SCAR 18. The full-fledged gaming laptop now features an updated chassis and a new panel option. The new 16:10, 18” Nebula display laptop is equipped with […]

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Century Financial introduces a series of initiatives in support of the UAE’s ‘Year of Sustainability’

News Desk 2 08/02/2023

Century Financial is taking a quantum leap in spearheading and rallying the regional financial sector by taking decisive and effective climate actions to ultimately achieve a net-zero future In line with the recent announcement of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on declaring 2023 as the Year of Sustainability, Middle-East-based investment services company

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POCO Unveils Milestone X-Series Additions: POCO X5 Pro 5G and POCO X5 5G

Middle East News 247 07/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In celebration of POCO’s 5th anniversary and in response to Gen-Z consumers looking for something fresh and different, POCO will be launching two new smartphones in the United Arab Emirates, the POCO X5 Pro and POCO X5 5G which come packed with innovative and exciting features that will delight tech enthusiasts. […]

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My Mocaccino Barista Challenge by Lavazza

News Desk 2 03/02/2023

Dubai (UAE)- 03 February 2023–La Centrale Nuvola Lavazza in Turin (Italy) set the stage for the International Finals of My Mocaccino Barista Challenge by Lavazza, the competition designed for the community of baristas belonging to the CEMEA Region. Proving their creativity and expertise, 15 international baristas tested their skills with their personal interpretation of

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Samsung announces pre-order for Galaxy S23 series in the UAE

News Desk 2 02/02/2023

Dubai, UAE – February 02, 2023  : Samsung Gulf Electronics today announced that the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series comprising the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23, is now available for pre-order for customers across  the UAE  until February 16. The series comes equipped with new standard-setting innovations, such as the ultimate 200MP […]

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Dine Brands International Continues Expansion with Dual-Brand Locations in the Middle East

Middle East News 247 01/02/2023

GLENDALE, Calif. — Dine Brands International, an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, announces today the opening of its dual-brand Applebee’s and IHOP location in the United Arab Emirates and plans to open a minimum of 4 additional locations in the Middle

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UAE & Ireland explore means to stimulate investment

News Desk 2 01/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, 1 February 2023:  H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Dara Calleary, Irish Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation, during which, he highlighted the strong and solid relations shared by the two countries. H.E. Bin Touq explained that these ties are founded […]

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HOTEL APARTMENTS REMAIN PREFERRED CHOICE OF LODGING FOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS IN THE UAE

News Desk 2 31/01/2023

January 2023, Dubai, UAEThe city of Dubai is a land of opportunity, attracting over 11.40 million tourists in the first ten months of 2022 alone, and hoteliers in the emirate stand to profit from those vacationing or traveling for business. Its geographical location and eclectic set of national and international events like, COP 2023 & […]

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After East Coast Success, Rumailah Farm Set to Expand across UAE

Middle East News 247 30/01/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rumailah Farm, the UAE’s top manufacturer of dairy products, is making the leap from regional to a national brand. After the tremendous success of its East Coast locations, it’s now planning to open another two outlets – this time in Dubai and Qidfa.  “Our recent ventures to expand across the UAE […]

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CBHUK CEO Predicts A Massive Digital Transformation In The Hajj Sector, Which Will Improve The Overall Pilgrim Experience 

News Editor 27/01/2023 0

According to Rashid Mogradia, chief executive officer of the Council of British Hajjis, the massive digital transformation sweeping various aspects of the Hajj and Umrah sector in Saudi Arabia will streamline the delivery of services and improve pilgrims’ experiences. Mogradia, reporting from Jeddah’s Hajj Expo 2023, praised the industry’s dedication to