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CIBSE Week 2024 to celebrate sustainability and excellence in building services engineering
CIBSE said it will be conducting CIBSE Week 2024, a series of events focusing on building services engineering, from October 28 to November 1 in Dubai. CIBSE’s President, Fiona Cousins, and CIBSE’s CEO, Ruth Carter, will be taking a leading role in the planned extensive series of discussions, focusing on climate resilience and progressive strategies for improving building performance. Cousins…
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Nigeria’s Battle Against Petroleum Smuggling: A Complex Struggle for National Stability
Nigeria, a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, has long faced the daunting challenge of securing its borders from the illicit smuggling of petroleum products. With borders stretching over 4,000 kilometers and numerous porous entry points, the country remains vulnerable to economic sabotage, criminal syndicates, and insurgent activities. The smuggling of crude oil and refined products siphons off enormous sums…
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Space42 Debuts on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Following Merger of Bayanat and Yahsat
Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) made its trading debut on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) today following the successful merger completion of Bayanat, a leading AI-powered geospatial solutions provider, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C. (Yahsat), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider. Space42 is the UAE’s new AI-powered SpaceTech company with a global reach. Integrating Bayanat’s advanced geospatial analytics and…
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Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Forest Whitaker, UN Agency Heads and other dignitaries join survivors and advocates for ending child violence
In New York, during the UN General Assembly Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, UN Agency Heads and other dignitaries met survivors and advocates for ending violence against children in New York on Sunday night (22 September). They are in New York for the UN General Assembly, where world leaders have come together for its 79th session…
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10th Annual World FZO World Congress Set to Draw Participation of World-Class Speakers
The annual World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) World Congress has announced the official lineup of key speakers for its 10th edition, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The event will take place at Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Centre from…
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UCC Holding Signs Final Agreement with Denmark’s COBOD to Purchase Third Generation of World’s Largest 3D Printers to Build Sustainable Schools in Qatar
UCC Holding, a leading construction and infrastructure company in Qatar, has signed a contract with COBOD, Denmark’s top manufacturer of concrete 3D printers, to supply the world’s largest third-generation 3D printers. These will be used to build schools in Qatar. The signing ceremony took place in Doha with Mr. Ramez Al Khayyat, President of UCC Holding, and Mr. Henrik Lund-Nielsen,…
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UN-backed open letter – including signatories Gillian Anderson and Forest Whitaker – calls on governments to confront the alarming crisis of violence impacting 1 in 2 children worldwide
Survivors, experts and advocates from around the world are launching a global effort to tackle the shocking issue of violence against children. They have today [17 September] released an open letter demanding urgent action from world leaders ahead of the first-ever Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, taking place in Colombia this November. Public figures including actors, creators…
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Estithmar Holding Lists the First Corporate Sukuk in Qatari Riyals on London Stock Exchange
Estithmar Holding celebrated this morning the listing of its first Sukuk in Qatari Riyals on London Stock Exchange, at the Stock Exchange’s headquarters. This is the first time that London Stock Exchange has witnessed listing in Qatari riyals. The market open ceremony for the listing of Estithmar Holding Sukuks was attended by Eng. Mohammed bin Bader Al-Sada, Group CEO of Estithmar…
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Dubai Future Foundation Issues Special ‘Global 50’ Report on Youth Ahead of UN Summit
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has launched a special edition of its ‘Global 50’ report, exploring innovative solutions that empower youth and future generations. Released ahead of the 2024 United Nations’ ‘Summit of the Future’, the ‘Global 50: Future Opportunities’ report complements the forthcoming UN ‘Pact for the Future’, ‘Declaration on Future Generations’ and ‘Global Digital Compact’, which focus on addressing…
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Safaricom and Mastercard Partner to Expand Remittances and Payment Acceptance to over 636,000 Merchants in Kenya
Safaricom and Mastercard have signed a partnership to accelerate the adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance services in Kenya. This collaboration is set to benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-PESA, Safaricom’s leading mobile money service. Kenya’s payment acceptance market continues to grow, with mobile wallet payments driven by M-PESA showing a 12.7% CAGR between 2020 and 2024. Leveraging M-PESA’s extensive…
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Oravel launches its premium hotel brand SUNDAY in Dubai
Oravel introduces premium hotel brand SUNDAY in Dubai with the opening of SUNDAY Holiday International Hotel Dubai The hotel is located at Bur Dubai on the western side of Dubai creek next to Burjuman Mall and Metro station SUNDAY caters to the requirements of new-age travelers who look for premium accommodation, top-notch amenities and services SUNDAY Hotels have spacious and…
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Bidzi Launches in UAE, Revolutionizing M&A Market for SMEs
As the UAE’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector experiences unprecedented expansion, Bidzi, an all-in-one M&A solution, has unveiled its innovative platform designed to streamline the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process for this vital segment of the economy. Bidzi offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies and secures the transaction process, addressing significant gaps in traditional M&A services. With the UAE’s SME…
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Xprotect 2024 R1 Update Delivers Enhanced Cybersecurity, Efficiency, Customization
Fortifying Cybersecurity, Ensuring Compliance XProtect 2024 R1 introduces new capabilities aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and ensuring compliance. The XProtect Update Manager simplifies the deployment of hotfixes across multiple servers from a central location. This centralized approach helps safeguard VMS systems and reduces operational costs. Additionally, the Care Reminder in the Management Client alerts administrators when their Care subscription is about…
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Enercap Holdings and Apex Investments in Joint Venture to Build the World’s Largest Supercap Energy Storage Capacity to Meet Exploding Demand
Dubai based supercap energy storage manufacturer Enercap Holdings and Abu Dhabi based Apex Investments PSC, have formed a joint-venture to build 16GWh per year manufacturing capacity of supercap energy storage, a cutting-edge technology with features that surpass the current lithium-ion technology we commonly see. The joint venture is set to meet exponential growth in demand. This will currently be the…
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Dubai to host Dubai Woodshow’s 21st Edition, from April 14th to 16th, 2025
Dubai is gearing up to host the 21st edition of Dubai Woodshow, the premier international trade fair focusing on the wood, furniture, and woodworking machinery industries in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa), gathering more than 600 exhibitors from +50 countries around the world. Scheduled from April 14 to 16 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the prestigious event…
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WETEX 2024 showcases Dubai’s flexible and competitive business environment for establishing new corporate headquarters
Amid the increasing inquiries from global companies and organisations about establishing headquarters and branches in the UAE and Dubai, the 26th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) will feature a series of workshops and panel discussions that will focus on the facilitations and incentives Dubai offers to companies looking to establish new headquarters or branches in the Emirate. The…
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Cloudera Launches Private Link Network for Secure, Internet-Free Cloud Connectivity
New updates address growing data demands for industries with stringent compliance requirements Private Link Network will be showcased during EVOLVE24 in Dubai on September 12 Cloudera, the only true hybrid platform for data, analytics and AI, today launched the Cloudera Private Link Network to address critical data security and privacy concerns for highly regulated organizations with strict internal data security…
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