Dubai, United Arab Emirates - April 17, 2021:   Mr. Kamal Vachani, Chairman of Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, on Saturday, welcomed the landmark decision of the Government of India for easing the process for the re-issuance of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -  April 17, 2021:    Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC (“DIB”), rated A3 by Moody's and A by Fitch today successfully priced a landmark USD 500 million Perpetual Non-Call 5.5yrs Additional Tier 1 Sukuk with a profit rate of 3.375% per annum.  This transaction represents the lowest ever pricing achieved by a GCC bank (both conventional and Islamic) on an Additional Tier 1 instrument and the lowest ever on a USD AT1 Sukuk globally.  Despite the volatility witnessed in credit markets during the past month on account of US Treasury rates, achieving this landmark success in the current scenario is testament to the bank’s strong ......Read More

Committee seeks to create an integrated, dynamic creative hub and a regional and global centre for designers and creatives in Al Quoz United Arab Emirates -  April 15, 2021:    In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to make Dubai the capital of the global creative economy by 2025, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) today approved the formation of the committee that will oversee the development of the Al Quoz Creative Zone.  Chaired by Sheikha Latifa, the ......Read More

UAE - 15 April, 2021: Eros Group, the largest electronics distributor and retailer in the UAE since 1968 has appointed Dubai-based independent communications agency, ALISA PR to manage its PR operations in sync with the Group’s vision and business objectives. ALISA PR takes up the post with immediate effect to create awareness of ......Read More

- Organised by Dubai Chamber, virtual event joined by over 80 participants from 17 countries, including green economy and sustainability experts.   United Arab Emirates -  April 14, 2021:   Covid 19 has accelerated the shift towards the transition to green economies on a global level and demand for renewable or clean energy is likely to increase in the coming years, industry experts predicted during a recent virtual panel discussion hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.   The panel, organised as part of the Chamber’s 360 Dialogue Series virtual event titled The Future of Energy, was joined by over 80 participants from 17 countries, ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 14 April 2021:  The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul exhibition, will highlight the latest innovation in key areas including sustainability, digitalization, workforce and passenger confidence within the aviation sector through its new Go Live! Theatre feature. The event, taking place from 15th - 16th June 2021 at DWTC, Dubai, will offer complimentary content for all attendees alongside it’s long standing exhibition focused on connecting buyers and service providers in the commercial aviation aftermarket.  As part of the show floor agenda at MRO Middle East, airline officials will analyse ways to restore passenger confidence and how ......Read More

Dubai, UAE - April 14, 2021:  Award-winning, omnichannel MarCom agency BPG, a part of the WPP network, reported a positive Q1 2021, having clocked up new business wins worth more than 35% of 2020 revenue and growing revenue from top clients by 31% YOY compared to Q1 2020. Operating from its hubs in Dubai and Kuwait, with spokes in KSA, Egypt ......Read More

April 12, 2021:  The Iraqi Ministry of Finance (MOF), GE and their financial partners today celebrated the financial close - a critical milestone that marks the final step of a loan agreement becoming effective - of the Power Up Plan 4 (PUP4). Under PUP4, GE will provide capital and spare parts, repairs and services to the Qudus, Khairat, ......Read More

Significant Increase from $300 Billion Target by 2030 set in 2019 Company Also Sets Broader SDG-Focused Sustainable Finance Target of $1.5 Trillion by 2030    United Arab Emirates -  April 11, 2021:   Bank of America today announced a goal of deploying and mobilizing $1 trillion by 2030 in its Environmental ......Read More

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, April 2021:  Monnaie de Paris, the world’s oldest minting institution, is expanding its presence in the Middle East with a view to bringing the creativity, elegance and history of the exceptional French craftsmanship in precious metals to the region.    Internationally renowned for their historic expertise and know-how, the iconic Monnaie de Paris offers precious metal products that are manufactured by generations of its craftsmen who managed to keep the craft perfectly alive for 1,157 years.  The prestigious Mint today offers a wide range of unique and high-quality precious metal products, including commemorative coins and ......Read More

It is true that sometimes less is more – perhaps a lot more. With the Big Bang Integral Tourbillon Full Sapphire, Hublot has taken its Art of Fusion to its ultimate conclusion. A new integral bracelet and case custom-made from sapphire: this feat affirms yet again the technical proficiency and the exceptional expertise that Hublot has ......Read More

PARTNERING WITH GLOBAL PLATFORM TO ENRICH DUBAI-HEADQUARTERED CONSULTANCY’S EXPERTISE AND GLOBAL REACH Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 7, 2021: The frontline, homegrown, Dubai-headquartered public relations consultancy with an integrated outlook on communication from strategy to execution, Watermelon Communications, has partnered with ......Read More

United Arab Emirates -  April 06, 2021:    Upfield, the world’s largest plant-based consumer goods company, today announced a collaboration between Urban Bar & Kitchen and its new plant-based brand - Flora Plant. As a way of promoting vegan options in Dubai’s dining scene, Movenpick’s Jumeirah Lakes Towers’ Urban Bar & Kitchen [u]bk restaurant has created two special recipes using the 100% plant-based Flora Plant butter and cream. The two recipes created are the ‘Flora Plant Vegan Apple Tart’ and the ‘Flora Plant Vegan Truffle Pasta’. Both will be available for diners to try from [u]bk’s menu from April 3rd and ......Read More

• 71% of MENA executives expect to see revenues return to pre-pandemic levels by 2022 or earlier • 76% of MENA companies plan to increase investments in technology and digital • 84% of MENA executives say they plan to invest in bolt-on acquisitions, with 55% looking to acquire assets domestically   United Arab Emirates -  April 06, 2021:   According to the latest edition of the EY Global Capital Confidence Barometer (CCB), 81% of business executives surveyed in the MENA region expect the Middle East to be a preferred investment destination, which will generate the most growth and opportunities for their company in the next three ......Read More

05 April 2021:  As part of its ongoing efforts to boost investment activities in Ajman and enhance the performance of its economy, Ajman Free Zone has launched a new initiative called ‘Mashoura’, which leverages the expertise and experiences of leading Emirati businessmen to support entrepreneurs. The initiative establishes new linkages and opportunities to network for entrepreneurs within the Ajman business community, which can lead to new projects and strategic partnerships.  It further provides a platform for the Ajman Free Zone’s team and the Emirate business community to connect and consult on ideal businesses which can be further developed as well as ......Read More

United Arab Emirates -  April 05, 2021:   The Residences at The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat has announced the appointment of Oman Sotheby’s International Realty (OSIR) as its exclusive sales agency for its branded luxury apartments resting on the shores of Oman. Recently launched by Alfardan Group, OSIR falls under the ......Read More

• Mohammed bin Rashid: Advancing the national economy is a top priority that requires a joint effort of all our economic entities in the coming phase • Mohammed bin Rashid: We must adopt a distinctive vision that meets global trends and sustains development to maximize the industrial sector’s revenue and boost the broader economy   Emirates Development Bank’s Strategy Pillars: • Acting as the financial arm of “Operation 300bn” that aims to develop the UAE industrial sector • Financing more than 13,500 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and creating 25,000 jobs • Allocating a portfolio of AED30 billion to support ......Read More

The ABLF, Asia’s most influential leadership platform, is being held in partnership with Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group as well as Etisalat and Aster DM Healthcare.  Dubai, UAE, 04 April 2021:  Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia, H.E. Shaukat Aziz, Indian Billionaire and CEO, Zoho ......Read More

United Arab Emirates -  April 05, 2021:  An exclusive event of the International Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (IFIICC) was organized today to discuss the ongoing business collaborations being pursued through IFIICC leadership across sectors by Mr. Kamal Vachani who was recently appointed the Hon. President for UAE ......Read More

• Grand Azur is eight times larger than an Olympic swimming pool and will be the lifestyle hub linking a quartet of boutique hotels at the centre of the glamourous Côte d’Azur resort   • Measuring 12,000 square metres, it will be the largest and the most sustainable pool in the Middle East and be part of Côte ......Read More

United Arab Emirates -  March 30, 2021:  MMA SMARTIES honoured the most innovative and effective modern marketing campaigns that ran across the Middle East and North Africa region during 2020 at the Virtual Ceremony held after the inspiring MMA MENA Creativity Unplugged Event. The event featured “Best Cases of MENA” ......Read More

• KPMG’s inaugural report highlights emerging compliance issues in the sector • Bribery of healthcare professionals and misuse of charitable donations identified as significant compliance risks   United Arab Emirates -  March 29, 2021:   More than a third (39%) of the Middle East’s Life Sciences ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates –March 29, 2021 – ionBench®, a renowned French manufacturer of mobile benches for scientific instruments, especially designed for Mass Spectrometers announces the availability of its products and latest innovations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. Supplying to pharmaceutical, environmental, clinical and university laboratories, and camel ride drug testing laboratories, ionBench® products are designed to ease the day-to-day use of Liquid Chromatography / Gaz Chromatography/Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometer systems, by providing a significant number of features that make working conditions better for scientists and ......Read More

Kuwait – 29, March 2021:  Burgan Bank continuous to reward its customers with a special offer in partnership with “The Pet Lobby”, a leading pet store for dogs and cats in Kuwait. Burgan Bank customers can now enjoy 15% discount on all supplies and services when using any of Burgan Bank cards.  Ms. Dana Al-Nesef, Manager- Product and Segments at Burgan Bank said: “Burgan Bank always seeks to support and encourage local businesses and motivate young entrepreneurs, and will continue to provide the best in class services and offers that suits the customers daily lifestyle”   The Pet Lobby is a locally started business and is a one ......Read More

United Arab Emirates -  March 28, 2021:  Mubadala Investment Company today announced that it would invest in Rodenstock Group (“Rodenstock”), the leading manufacturer of premium ophthalmic lenses, as a minority investor alongside Funds advised by Apax (the “Apax Funds”).  Founded in 1877, Rodenstock ......Read More

United Arab Emirates -  March 28, 2021:  The Bloomberg Commodity index, currently down 2.3% on the month, is on track to record its weakest month since last September. A weak sentiment in Asia has taken over as a factor supporting the dollar thereby driving consolidation in a widening number of commodity prices, most lately industrial metals.  Adding to the current loss of momentum has been the surge in U.S. treasury yields, lockdown extensions and vaccine hiccups in Europe as well as signs that China has begun scaling back its massive stimulus program which supported both the Chinese and the global economy during the early stages of the year-long ......Read More

In partnership with the UAE’s Ministry of Economy and local and international institutions      • Offers integrated entrepreneurship training for UAE-based women to grow business ideas into pilot projects and startups • Programme includes 6 learning modules, 7 workshops, project visits to successful ......Read More

Aimed at providing a better digital experience for both their clients and employees, EI-Technologies MENA teams introduce a new approach of tailored solutions integrating World-Class CRM. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 24,  2021: EI-Technologies MENA by Neo-Dis.com, the leading CRM partner providing technology consulting ......Read More

Company to showcase IT monitoring tools NetPath, PerfStack, and Orion Maps    March 24, 2021:  SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced its participation at the Cisco Live!® global digital event, March 30 – April 1, 2021. The company will showcase ......Read More

●  The partnership will enable AHAD and Verloop.io to bring Secure Conversational AI for Middle Eastern-based enterprises  ●  AHAD’s clients include the government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, banking and finance and start-ups.  ●  As per the agreement, AHAD will be given rights to ......Read More

• IFS further extends stronghold in service management with additional Enterprise Service Management capabilities • With Axios Systems’ leading ITSM & ITOM solutions, companies can design, automate, and simplify workflows along the value chain and deliver amazing   Moments of Service   Dubai, United ......Read More

United Arab Emirates -  March 23, 2021:   ABB technology is being used to build the world’s largest desalination plant in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The USD 500 million development will have the capacity to process over 900,000 cubic meters of seawater per day, enough to meet the demands of over 350,000 ......Read More

Will open offices, hire locally, open data centres, and invest in partnerships and initiatives to benefit local communities and create self-reliant regional economies.    United Arab Emirates -  March 23, 2021:   Zoho, the global technology company offering the most extensive suite of business software in the ......Read More

April 21, 2021: The occasion of World Earth Day is a yearly reminder for mankind to protect and safeguard planet earth and its species; to make Earth a better place for future generations. The UAE attaches great significance to preserving the integrity of the planet and promoting sustainability, as reflected in the tremendous efforts and significant achievements made by the country in this field. Drawing inspiration from these initiatives, and staying true to our core values, Mai Dubai continues to contribute to making this country a better, more sustainable place for ourselves and future generations. It gives us great pride that within a few years since its establishment, Mai Dubai has ......Read More

On the Lookout for their Next Millionaire April 20, 2021 – In line with their continuous efforts to reward customers and make a positive impact on their lives and the economy, Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, launched their annual Summer Promotion, the biggest and much-awaited campaign in the industry. The prizes include a grand cash prize of AED 1 million, a brand-new BMW, one kilo of gold and much more.  The promo started today and will run until July 20, 2021. The winners will be announced during a live draw on July 27, 2021. Mohammad Bitar, Deputy CEO at Al Ansari Exchange, said: “The UAE has emerged as one ......Read More

New ‘Free Zone Laboratory’ designed to develop free zone operations led by industry experts April 13, 2021: In a first of its kind initiative aimed at empowering free zones around the world through expert advice and guidance, World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) has announced the launch of the ‘Free Zone Laboratory’. The unique initiative features an array of advisory services which will help develop the operations of free zones and enable them to boost their contribution to the global economy. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Chairman of World FZO, said: “The fast-evolving global market environment demands that economies need to be more resilient and highly ......Read More

Campaign offers more media space to younger generation by meaningfully engaging them in news content creation March 27, 2021: ‘Akhbar Al Aan’ announced the launch of its ‘Your Story on Akhbar Al Aan’ campaign to encourage younger audiences, including social media savvy ‘TikTok’ users to share their inspiring stories, experiences, achievements and challenges that have dramatically transformed their lives. As today’s younger generations spend most of their time watching television or on social media, the campaign uniquely brings together both mediums to encourage creativity among youth. The campaign will see ‘Akhbar Al Aan’ ......Read More