Charles Nahhas, Middle East Distributor of Montegrappa presenting the unique MBRSC pen to Salem Al Marri, Assistant Director General, MBRSC Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 October 2019:  To mark the historic event of Hazzaa AlMansoori becoming the first Emirati astronaut in space and his safe return from the International Space Station ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 15, 2019:   The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2019 and 2020. In 2019 worldsteel forecasts that steel demand in China will grow by 7.8% to reach 900.1 Mt and the rest of the world is expected to record 0.2% growth to 874.9 Mt. In 2020, Chinese steel demand is expected to grow by 1.0%, whereas steel demand in the rest of the world will grow by 2.5%, driven by 4.1% growth in the emerging and developing economies excluding China.  Global steel demand will grow by 3.9% to 1,775.0 Mt in 2019 and will grow by another 1.7% in 2020, reaching 1,805.7 Mt. Global steel demand remains ......Read More

• Commercial Bank of Dubai will be amongst the early adopters of Microsoft’s UAE cloud regions to avail high performance, security, compliance and data residency   • “The Microsoft Azure cloud will deliver on CBD’s vision to digitally transform itself into a modern banking institution that can adapt and respond to the ever-changing customer needs.” Said Sayed Hashish, General Manager, Microsoft UAE   October 15, 2019; Dubai, United Arab Emirates:   In a further boost to its digital transformation initiative, Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, today announced its partnership with ......Read More

• Results show 8% growth in foreign trade • Trade surplus exceeds AED 11 billion • His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed: the growth of Dubai's foreign trade addresses global economic fluctuations and showcases its strength and sustainability • Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni: results are a direct reflection of the positive reputation and confidence of foreign companies and investors     13 October, 2019: Dubai – United Arab Emirates:  Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has further established itself as a global facilitator for business growth and prosperity and a vital engine for Dubai's economy following the announcement of ......Read More

• Evolved architecture for service management, enterprise resource management (ERP) and enterprise asset management (EAM) for rapid innovation • Previews technologies to power augmented/mixed reality-powered remote assistance, digital twins and predictive maintenance    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 13, 2019 – IFS, the global enterprise applications company, unveiled its evolved industry-focused architecture at IFS World Conference 2019 in Boston.    Faced with uncertainties driven by the pressures of digital transformation and threats of disruption, businesses around the world are in need of software vendors whose primary focus is ......Read More

Sudhakar R. Rao, Chairman of Gemini Group pledge financial support of INR 10 million to his Alma Mater NIT Warangal on the occasion of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Funds to be used towards setting up a state of the art innovation and incubation center.      Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 13, 2019:    ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 October 2019:  Dubai Refreshment Company PJSC “DRC”, the franchisee, sole producer and distributor of PepsiCo products in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, took first place at the Dubai Green Industrial Award 2019 presented by Dubai Exports in cooperation with Dubai Electricity and ......Read More

Almarai Emirates Company LLC conducts the gifting ceremony of their ‘Back to School’ promotion at Etihad mall   Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 12, 2019:    Saudi-based firm ‘Almarai’ hosts the gifting ceremony of its ‘Back to School’ campaign at Etihad Mall.  Union Coop and ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 12, 2019:   The 10 year Golden Visa found its way to veterans in the perfumery business – My Perfumes. The visas were ceremoniously granted to Mr. Firoz Husaini and Mr. Mustafa Firoz, owners of the 25 year old group. Their contribution to the perfumery industry is well known, they have been ......Read More

The agreement will serve as a catalyst for driving Sharjah’s development into a regional and global business hub for Research and Development Dubai, UAE, 10 October 2019:  du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Nokia and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) – a landmark agreement which will see the formation of a consortium to develop a range of innovative smart city initiatives for the Emirate of Sharjah. In the presence of the Finnish Ambassador to the UAE, Marianne Nissila and Osman Sultan, CEO of EITC, the agreement was signed on the sidelines of GITEX Technology ......Read More

Aquaplex has opened a new office following AED 8 million investment in reinforcing its ISD division. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 October 2019:  Aquaplex, the leading supplier of plumbing and bathroom fixtures has opened a new office at Mazaya Business Avenue 2, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai. The new office aims to cater to project-driven commercial opportunities presented by consistently growing construction activities in UAE, and the region.   Launched particularly for the Institutional Sales Division Team, the brand-new office will host a team of the 16 professionals. Ravi Hinduja, Founder & CEO of Aquaplex said, “This is an exciting time for Aquaplex, ......Read More

The leading German paint manufacturer marked two decades of growth and innovation in the region Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 09, 2019:     Caparol Paints, a global manufacturer of German paints and coating solutions, marked its twentieth anniversary of successful operations in the Middle East and Africa. Caparol Paints ......Read More

The organizations will select and implement the best in class TELUS eHealth solutions in line with the UAE’s visions to provide world-class healthcare services Dubai, UAE, 8 October 2019:  du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), along with and NXN and TELUS Health, a specialized advisory and consulting ......Read More

The solutions will cater to massive public safety and smart city projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE DUBAI- October 7, 2019:  Nesma Telecom & Technology Co. Ltd. (Nesma), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia-based multinational conglomerate Nesma Holding, announced its plans to provide multi-mode advanced mission critical communication ......Read More

• DHL Express was ranked on this year’s list as one of the best 25 multinational workplaces, the third time in a row • DHL Express moved up two spots since 2018 (# 4)   Dubai, 7th October 2019:  DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has been recognized as the fourth best ......Read More

United Arab Emirates, October 7,2019:   2CRSi announces that it has been chosen by AIRBUS to provide very high-performance calculation servers that will be used by a European anti-crime agency.   This commercial success relates to the rollout of OCtoPus 1.8B servers for a total 3,744 CPU Intel® Xeon® cores and more than 7.45 million NVIDIA® CUDA® cores. These OCP (Open Compute Project) servers have been specially designed to function in immersion cooling tanks developed by SUBMER TECHNOLOGIES.   The range of OCtoPus servers, launched by 2CRSi in 2017, provides a tangible response to the energy requirements of datacenters in order to meet ......Read More

The prestigious CSR Label recognized Union Coop’s efforts in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives for the seventh year in a row   Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 06, 2019:    Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, has been awarded the Dubai Chamber Corporate Social Responsibility ......Read More

The customer-centric AI innovations build on du’s drive towards enhancing patient safety and physician efficiency through technological innovation Dubai, UAE, 6 October 2019:  Through its commitment to making the United Arab Emirates the happiest country in the world, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has unveiled three innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) eHealth solutions during GITEX Technology Week. During the event showcase, du is enabling visitors and government ministries the chance to experience AI’s role in the future of the health and diagnostics space. Collaborating with three best-in-class AI companies, Infermedica, ......Read More

5 Pillars, One Belt One Road event, Football Investment World Cup & Fun Run are major highlights of the event to be held in Dubai on 24-26 March 2020  Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 05, 2019:    Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), world’s leading investment platform, an initiative of the UAE Ministry of Economy, ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 03, 2019:    Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE signed agreements with ‘Fish Farms’ and exporters in the People’s Republic of China, which will contribute towards the price reduction of Fish and marine products by 20 to 25%, compared to the current prices. In ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  October 02, 2019:   Alpen Capital (ME) Limited, Dubai, was recognized once again with the Dubai Chamber CSR Label. This is the eighth consecutive year that the organization has won the accolade for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman, Dubai Chamber ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  October 02, 2019:   The fund industry in the Arabian markets including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates enjoyed overall estimated net inflows of $2.5 bn in H1 2019 according to Refinitiv Lipper Data. These inflows occurred in a volatile but positive market environment driven by discussions about a possible trade war between the U.S. and China, a possible return of the euro crisis caused by developments in Italy and France, and a general economic slowdown with decreasing earnings at the company level. Nevertheless, since the equity markets showed a rebound over the course of H1 2019, one would expect to ......Read More

The event was powered by industry stalwarts including Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Siemens, ADNOC, Kuwait Oil Company, Yokogawa and several others Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  October 02, 2019:   The selection of right instrumentation plays a vital role across varied industries. It aids in heightened efficiencies, allows for reduced ......Read More

du is providing the new iPhone 11 line-up to both individual and enterprise customers via a customer-centric range of offers Dubai, UAE, 1st October  2019:  du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today announced it is offering the latest products from Apple, including iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, a ......Read More

30 September 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE:  The National Central Cooling Company PJSC “Tabreed,” the global leading UAE-based district cooling developer, participated in the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019 and related side events, which took place in New York City, USA from 21 – 25 September 2019.  The summit brought together international stakeholders from the public and private sectors under the theme ‘A Race We Can Win. A Race We Must Win’ to discuss means of accelerating actions to implement the Paris Agreement on Climate Change by focusing on energy transition, climate finance and carbon pricing, industry transition, nature-based solutions, ......Read More

97 per cent of Al Ansari Exchange sales call center is managed and operated by Emiratis   UAE, September 30, 2019:   Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, affirmed its commitment towards the UAE’s Emiratisation drive to boost the national workforce in the ......Read More

Participation In Monaco Yacht Show Underpins Rapidly Rising Profile Of The Yacht And Superyacht Sector In The UAE Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  September 30, 2019:   P&O Marinas, a DP World company, has showcased Dubai’s position as a growing and highly sought-after destination for the global yachting community at the ......Read More

Five Pillars, One Belt One Road event, Football World Cup & Fun Run are major highlights of the event to be held in Dubai on 24-26 March 2020 Dubai, September 29, 2019:  Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), world’s leading investment platform, an initiative of the UAE Ministry of Economy, held under the patronage of His Highness ......Read More

BIOS Middle East will be participating at the week-long technology trade show with Cisco, highlighting the benefits of Multi-Cloud environments.    Dubai, UAE – September 29, 2019:  Successfully advancing customers’ cloud journeys, UAE-headquartered BIOS Middle East together with global technology giant Cisco, will be ......Read More

HUECK is known for its collaborations with research & development institutes for system developments including green technology sector September 26, 2019:   HUECK Middle East Aluminium Systems, one of the leading and most trusted aluminium solutions system provider, is showcasing its latest, and some of the most innovative ......Read More

Innovative internship program bolsters Abu Dhabi’s status as a world-class centre for finance and innovation Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26 September, 2019: Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank (AGTB), a global pioneer in digital transaction banking, recently brought a new wave of fresh, creative, and curious financial minds to the world-leading financial hub of Abu Dhabi as part of the company’s inaugural internship program – the first of an ongoing program that aims to nurture hungry young minds in a unique professional environment.  AGTB hosted a number of undergraduates and postgraduates at its headquarters – based in the world-class Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) financial ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  September 25, 2019:    Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) has launched the second edition of its global ‘Zurich Innovation Championship’, offering startups from around the world the opportunity to work with the global insurer to grow their business.  In its second year, the global contest which prides itself as one of the leading startup events in the world looks for established startups with commercially viable technologies and innovative business models. The startups could be from any sector, especially those who tackle challenges around climate, health, automation and other issues expected to put a strain on the next ......Read More

- A major milestone in the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program - 53 SROs and ROs now qualified to work at the Barakah plant; of which 22 are UAE Nationals  - Certification is part of Operational Readiness; a key requirement of the Operating License Application   Abu Dhabi, UAE - 24 September 2019:  The second group ......Read More

Event held under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan Prominent Emirati and resident authors, artists and intellectuals to take part in a varied cultural programme, organised by Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi Al Ain Book Fair set to run from September 24 to October 3 Al Ain, UAE – ......Read More

September 23, 2019:  In a glittering awards ceremony awarding the best of the regional maritime industry, H.E Eng. Hessa Al Malek, Marine Transport – Executive Director, Federal Transport Authority - Land & Maritime, was given the Integration of Women in the Maritime Sector Award while Capt. Rado Antolovic Phd, CEO & Managing ......Read More

Average rate increase of 4.9%, effective January 1, 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  September 23, 2019:   DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, announced a price increase today that will take effect on January 1, 2020. The average shipment price will be 4.9% compared to ......Read More

Maktoum bin Mohammed: Dubai’s steady ascent in rankings driven by DIFC’s remarkable success in building an ecosystem that fosters financial industry growth • Dubai recognised as a top ten financial centre in Global Financial Centres Index for its role in contributing to the development of the regional economy and identifying new pathways to boost the financial technology sector • Latest testament to the Centre’s dynamic and robust ecosystem which continues to disrupt the financial innovation sector and deliver exponential growth     Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  September 23, 2019:   Dubai has risen up the ranks of ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  September 23, 2019:   More than 650 delegates, from over 50 countries, and 30 speakers headlined another thought-provoking and action-packed edition of the aviation security conference – AVSEC Global 2019. The symposium was officially opened earlier today by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saaed Al Maktoum, ......Read More

Appointment of three global leaders underscores RAK International Corporate Centre’s serious intentions to win the global flight to quality Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  September 23, 2019:   His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC), has re-affirmed the RAK ICC’s commitment to achieve global recognition as a premium jurisdiction for company formation services and comply with global regulatory requirements and relevant international standards. H.H. Ahmed’s statements came as RAK ICC recently announced the appointment of new global experts to join its board of directors to underscore RAK ......Read More

September 22, 2019:   KhalifaSat, an earth observation satellite, congratulated people of KSA with a capture of the skyscraper, Kingdom Centre, image from space.  The image is 70 cm in resolution and taken from 6 degrees roll tilt angle.   KhalifaSat was fully developed at MBRSC facilities by Emirati engineers and was ......Read More

Providing reduced rates, significant cash discounts, flexible payment plans & fees waivers for end-users, investors & brokers Invites home seekers and investors to avail exclusive offers during the 3-day exhibition in Dubai Sharjah, UAE - 21st September 2019: Tilal Properties, a joint venture between Sharjah Asset Management and ......Read More

The GCC region performed well compared to the rest of the world, most notably in the area of income, BCG’s latest SEDA global report reveals.   Dubai, September 19, 2019 — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has emerged as a global leader in several SEDA dimensions, according to a new report compiled by Boston Global ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  September 18, 2019:    Peru, one of the most beautiful Latin American nations, exhibits a diverse range of inimitable home décor products with great vision and aesthetic qualities at INDEX Dubai.  The Peruvian pavilion will showcase a balance between innovation and tradition with unique and ......Read More

Survey findings reveal that 9 out of 10 smart phone users play mobile games in the MENA region and among all the participants' regions, Egypt plays more often compared to others.   18th September, 2019:  This year, world's largest mobile advertising network - AdColony organized its must-attend event’s Digital Industry ......Read More

Ajman Bank, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, was named the winner of Sharjah Gulf Nationalization Award at the Sharjah Economic Excellence Awards. The coveted accolade was presented by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council to Mr. Mohamed Amiri, the Chief Executive Officer of Ajman Bank. Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Mohamed Amiri, the Chief Executive Officer of Ajman Bank, said “We are highly honoured to be recognised for our Emiratisation efforts at such a prestigious platform. Nationalization is central to our strategy and part of our commitment towards ......Read More

To support the UAE Federal Council Elections and facilitate voting, Ajman Bank has announced paid time off for its employees. All eligible Ajman Bank staff will be able to leave work 2 hours early at the end of the day from 1st to 3rd October to cast their votes. Mr. Mohamed Amiri, Chief Executive Officer, Ajman Bank, stated, “Very often, people opt not to vote despite the significance because they are unable to take time away from work to cast a ballot. But it should not be that way. As businesses, employees, community members and citizens, it is our national duty and responsibility to vote as well as encourage others to do so. As an organization, our objective at Ajman Bank is to ......Read More