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Black & Veatch Introduces Hydrogen, Advisory and Broad Portfolio of Sustainable Energy Solutions at ADIPEC 2024
October 28, 2024
Black & Veatch Introduces Hydrogen, Advisory and Broad Portfolio of Sustainable Energy Solutions at ADIPEC 2024
Black & Veatch’s market leadership across hydrogen, renewable energy, vehicle electrification, floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) and other sustainable infrastructure are being used to accelerate the decarbonization efforts of leading energy companies across the Middle East. The global engineering, construction and advisory company will be introducing its full portfolio of solutions and sharing how it guides innovative, large-scale projects at…
26 Global Business Icons Converge in Dubai for Transformative 2nd Edition of Gladiator Summit
October 25, 2024
26 Global Business Icons Converge in Dubai for Transformative 2nd Edition of Gladiator Summit
Dubai is gearing up for the highly anticipated return of the Gladiator Summit this November, promising to redefine once again how entrepreneurs in the Middle East approach business challenges. Following the resounding success of its first edition, this two-day immersive experience, created by world-renowned entrepreneur and business strategist Dariush Soudi, will be held on November 16 and 17 at the Dubai World…
Employee benefits gap poses risks to retaining talent as 8 out of 10 GCC employees consider job changes
October 25, 2024
Employee benefits gap poses risks to retaining talent as 8 out of 10 GCC employees consider job changes
Employers in the UAE (96%), KSA (95%), Bahrain (84%), and Qatar (94%) overwhelmingly agree on the importance of employee benefits Employee benefits are becoming a decisive factor in attracting and retaining talent across the GCC, yet a deep divide persists between employer offerings and workforce expectations. According to new research, over 90% of employees across the GCC region rank…
Hytera to Revolutionize Mobile Workforce Communication by Launching P5 Series PoC Radio
October 22, 2024
Hytera to Revolutionize Mobile Workforce Communication by Launching P5 Series PoC Radio
Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has released its latest model of Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) radio P5 Series, including the P50 and the P50 Pro, which delivers an unrivaled combination of durability, intuitiveness, and performance, making it the perfect communication solution for mobile team communication and collaboration in sectors such as security, logistics, and…
AtkinsRéalis earns Great Place to Work® certification in the UAE & KSA for the second consecutive year
October 16, 2024
AtkinsRéalis earns Great Place to Work® certification in the UAE & KSA for the second consecutive year
AtkinsRéalis (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for the second consecutive year. The Great Place to Work® Institute is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed over…
The Psychology of this Inflation
October 14, 2024
The Psychology of this Inflation
The last figures I saw, inflation, especially food inflation, was inching close to the 40% mark and other headline inflation was averaging out in their late 30s I’m wondering why nobody is talking about recession. Things weren’t this bad during Buhari’s time when we gleefully announced that we had gone into a recession. The economy today is flat. The main…
Kymarle: Transforming the Beauty Industry
October 8, 2024
Kymarle: Transforming the Beauty Industry
LAGOS, October 8 – Rebecca Ruona Olotu, popularly known as Ruona, is blending her legal background with her passion for makeup artistry to shake up the beauty industry. Her brainchild, Kymarle Beauty, is a mobile makeup studio that is redefining beauty services in Nigeria. Ruona’s journey began far from the beauty world. She pursued a law degree at Nottingham Trent…
CIBSE Week 2024 to celebrate sustainability and excellence in building services engineering
October 3, 2024
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…
Nigeria’s Battle Against Petroleum Smuggling: A Complex Struggle for National Stability
October 3, 2024
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…
Green Mobility Hall at WETEX 2024 highlights the latest innovative solutions for green transport
October 3, 2024
Green Mobility Hall at WETEX 2024 highlights the latest innovative solutions for green transport
The Green Mobility Hall at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) hosts leading local and international companies specialising in mobility, transport and green mobility logistics. The Green Mobility Hall highlights the most prominent innovative solutions and practices that use the latest technologies in the individual and public sustainable transport sector. These solutions aim to reduce the operational and…
Space42 Debuts on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Following Merger of Bayanat and Yahsat
October 2, 2024
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…
Taiba Investments and Hilton to Introduce Madinah’s first Waldorf Astoria
October 2, 2024
Taiba Investments and Hilton to Introduce Madinah’s first Waldorf Astoria
Taiba Investments, a leader in Saudi hospitality and real estate, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Hilton (NYSE: HLT) to bring the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to the holy city of Madinah. Signed during the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World in Dubai, this agreement underscores Taiba Investments’ ongoing expansion into the high-end hospitality market and further reinforces…
Middle Eastern Designers Set to Shine at Moscow Fashion Week
October 2, 2024
Middle Eastern Designers Set to Shine at Moscow Fashion Week
Middle Eastern fashion has taken the world by storm, and Moscow Fashion Week, an accelerator for emerging brands, is set to be a major platform for showcasing the region’s rising talent. The event, taking place from October 4th to 9th, will feature over 120 designers, including the renowned Emirati brand ANGELO ESTERA. Known for creating stunning garments for royalty and…
SICPA world leader in fuel marking by volume, with over 60 billion liters marked per year
October 1, 2024
SICPA world leader in fuel marking by volume, with over 60 billion liters marked per year
In less than a decade, SICPA has become the global market leader in turnkey fuel marking services, now providing fraud detection capability and revenue optimization for over 60 billion liters of petroleum products annually. Since 2016, SICPA has been successfully deploying its Fuel Integrity Solution (FIS) in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. FIS is a robust integrated fuel…
Five Key Transformative Video Technology Trends by 2035 Revealed at Milestone XPerience Days
September 30, 2024
Five Key Transformative Video Technology Trends by 2035 Revealed at Milestone XPerience Days
6G, surveillance systems with autonomous operation and decision-making, AI-driven ethics and privacy guardians, next-level cybersecurity, and responsible technology are five trends poised to shape the Video Technology sector in the next decade. These insights were presented at the Milestone XPerience Days event, held at Madinat Jumeirah and attended by over 350 attendees across the technology industry. According to industry experts,…
IIFA AWARDS ANNOUNCES IT’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2024 WINNERS IN THE POPULAR CATEGORY
September 30, 2024
IIFA AWARDS ANNOUNCES IT’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2024 WINNERS IN THE POPULAR CATEGORY
SOBHA Realty IIFA WEEKEND Co-Presented by NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour & Siggnature Finest Cardamom Seeds Presents NEXA IIFA AWARDS Co-Presented By SOBHA Realty Co-Powered by Maisour & Siggnature Finest Cardamom Seeds Celebrating the grandeur of Indian cinema, IIFA Festival is being held under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance…
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services to enable digital payment acceptance across Middle East and Africa
September 30, 2024
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services to enable digital payment acceptance across Middle East and Africa
The payment service provider will adopt the Mastercard Gateway to support fast, seamless, and secure transactions across the region Partnership covers key countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa and UAE The two partners will also co-create innovative multi-rail payment solutions for customers Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year commercial partnership agreement to…