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NEWS DESK

DISCOVER THE 5 TOP REASONS TO VISIT BICESTER VILLAGE

PR News Desk 07/10/2024

Bicester Village, one of the most distinguished shopping destinations in the UK, continues to captivatevisitors with its unique blend of luxury, style, and convenience. Situated in the heart of the Oxfordshirecountryside, Bicester Village offers a shopping experience like no other. Here are the

Defence & Security

UK condemns Houthis’ escalatory attacks

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2024

Yemen also grips with flooding The United Kingdom has condemned the Houthis’ recent actions as “reckless” and “escalatory” in the face of an already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen. In a forceful address at the United Nations Security Council in New York on August 15, 2024, Ambassador James Kariuki, the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative

Appointments

Gary Barthram joins Serco’s aviation emergency services team

News Desk 09/08/2024

To oversee Middle East operations Serco has announced the appointment of Gary Barthram as the company’s new Area Manager for Aviation Emergency Services in the Middle East region. Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Barthram, who has an extensive background in airport fire services, serves as Serco’s principal expert on aviation emergency services in the region. […]

NEWS DESK

Idealz Expands into Lebanon and Mexico, Sets Sights on India and the UK

PR News Desk 02/08/2024

Idealz Holding, known for its innovative Shop-and-Win models, is marching on with its global expansion plans, launching on-ground operations in Lebanon with Mexico set to follow in Q3 2024. Having made its mark from Dubai, the establishment of local on-ground operations would give customers in those countries the chance to win curated prizes whilst shopping […]

Business

Geobear unveils its ground stabilisation tech in the UAE

News Editor 2 27/07/2024

Ideal for a wide range of projects Geobear, a global leader in ground engineering based in the United Kingdom, has launched its advanced ground stabilisation operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This marks a significant development in the hydrocarbon-rich Arabian Gulf country’s infrastructure capabilities. The benefits of Geobear’s ground stabilisation

Space

United Kingdom set to host ISRSE-40 in 2025

Arnold Pinto 27/07/2024

Alongside inaugural Farnborough International Space Show The United Kingdom will host the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40). This prestigious event will occur at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Hampshire from March 17 to March 21, 2025. The symposium will run concurrently with the inaugural

NEWS DESK

Corpay Cross-Border Named the Official B2B FX Partner for AEG Presents UK in Europe

News Desk 23/07/2024

Corpay, Inc.*, (NYSE: CPAY) a global leader in corporate payments, is pleased to announce that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with AEG Presents UK, a global leader in live music and events, to become the Official B2B Foreign Exchange (FX) Partner of AEG Presents in Europe. Through this partnership, AEG Presents UK […]

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Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale debuts in the UK at Goodwood Festival of Speed

News Desk 15/07/2024

This year, the Goodwood Festival of Speed will feature Alfa Romeo with the debut of the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale at a public international event other than in Italy. In addition, only a few days after its dynamic debut to the international press, the Alfa Romeo Junior will be on show in a section exclusively […]

NEWS DESK

What the UK general election could mean for Middle East real estate investors

News Desk 02/07/2024

The UK will go to the polls this week (4th July 2024) to elect a new government and the results could be significant for Middle East real estate investors. Barratt London has looked at what the two major parties say in its manifesto and how it might have an impact on those looking to purchase […]

NEWS DESK

TauRx Submits UK Marketing Authorisation Application for HMTM as a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

News Desk 01/07/2024

TauRx Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a global leader in tau-based research in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), has announced the submission of a UK Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for hydromethylthionine mesylate (HMTM) for treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI-AD) and mild to moderate stages of dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. HMTM has been designated by the UK’s

Business UAE

UK Faces Exodus Of 9,500 Millionaires In 2024

News Desk 22/06/2024

UAE Ropes In World’s Migrating Millionaires The United Kingdom UK) is expected to experience a staggering net loss of 9,500 millionaires in 2024. This projection, outlined in the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2024, newly released by Henley & Partners, marks a substantial increase from the 4,200 millionaires who departed last year, a record-breaking

NEWS DESK

University of Manchester retains number 1 ranking in the UK

News Desk 14/06/2024

The University of Manchester has today (12 June) been named top in both the UK and Europe, and second in the world for meaningful contributions towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.  With a unique commitment to achieving the UN Sustainable Development

NEWS DESK

Bright Capital Investment signs agreement with leading UK school

News Desk 14/05/2024

Bright Capital Investment has entered into a collaboration agreement with Reigate Grammar School International to establish a group of premium UK curriculum schools in the United Arab Emirates. Shaun Fenton OBE, Executive Headmaster of Reigate Grammar School, and Sean Davey, Global Business Director for Reigate Grammar School International were welcomed by Bright Capital

NEWS DESK

CONTINENTAL GT V8, GTC V8 AND FLYING SPUR V8 LEAVE THE UK, EUROPEAN AND MEAI MARKETS

News Desk 13/05/2024

Bentley Motors is today confirming the retirement of its current-generation 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine from the Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur model lines. The first regions to see the current V8 version depart will be the UK, Europe and MEAI, with other areas to follow later. While the current engine will live on […]

NEWS DESK

QVC Signs Multi-Year Contract Extensions with SES in Germany and the UK

News Desk 07/05/2024

Home shoppers across Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland will continue to receive an immersive, high-quality in-home shopping experience as QVC Germany and QVC UK have extended their partnerships with SES in multi-year agreements. For QVC Germany, the extension secures capacity on SES’s prime neighbourhood at […]

Aviation Defence & Security

UK Military Orders 6 Airbus H145 Helicopters

Arnold Pinto 25/04/2024

To Be Deployed In Cyprus And Brunei The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ordered six Airbus H145 helicopters. The procurement, aimed at modernising the rotary fleet and streamlining operations, underscores the UK government’s commitment to optimising resources and enhancing capabilities across various operational domains, ensuring the nation’s security remains

Watches

Owners Disposing Luxury Watches To Raise Funds

PR News Desk 20/04/2024

Due To Cost-Of-Living Crisis In UK In the face of an escalating cost of living crisis, luxury watch owners are resorting to pawnbrokers to convert their cherished timepieces into cash, as evidenced by a staggering 36% increase in transactions over the past year, according to data from The Watch Register. The data, extracted from The […]

Appointments

World Physiotherapy CEO Set To Depart In May 2024

PR News Desk 25/03/2024

New CEO Recruitment Drive Is On Jonathon Kruger, the CEO of World Physiotherapy, will retire in May 2024 after nearly eight years. Kruger took the helm in mid-2016 and is leaving for a new opportunity. During his leadership, Kruger was pivotal in driving strategic initiatives that significantly shaped the global physiotherapy profession. His efforts led […]

Travel

Top 10 holiday destinations that UK travellers love

PR News Desk 20/03/2024

Dubai places fourth on the global list When UK holidaymakers plan trips abroad, they seek diverse experiences that blend relaxation, culture, and adventure. A significant aspect they look for is favourable weather. They often prefer destinations with sunny climates, particularly during the colder months in the UK. Coastal areas with pristine beaches are trendy, offering

NEWS DESK

UAE-BASED PLAYBOOK SET TO EXPAND INTERNATIONALLY, STARTING WITH THE UK

PR News Desk 19/03/2024

Playbook, the UAE-based lifestyle platform offering live F&B and leisure experience listings, is set to expand into the UK market, launching with 200 venues in London by April 2024, and a further 2,000 venues in the second quarter of the year. The initial partner brands will be at and around the city’s entertainment district, Convent […]