Business & Money | Thursday 28 November, 2024 4:44 pm

RIBA strengthens Gulf presence and partnerships

As part of its work to promote architectural excellence and grow its global membership, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has been taking steps to strengthen its presence and strategic partnerships in the Gulf. This work coincides with the 15th anniversary of the RIBA Gulf...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 8 January, 2025 9:37 am

M42’s IROS and Halia Therapeutics launch clinical study on obesity treatment in the UAE

To combat a global obesity epidemic that is placing significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide, IROS, an Abu Dhabi-based contract research organization, part of the M42 group, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, and Halia Therapeutics, a global...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 8 January, 2025 9:26 am

ATM 2025 to address soaring growth within the aviation sector as connectivity takes centre stage

Several leaders from the international aviation sector are expected to participate in the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 April to 1 May 2025, discussing some of the most pressing topics in the industry. Several...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 8 January, 2025 9:15 am

Retal inks SAR 374M contract to construct 285 housing units in Riyadh

Retal Urban Development Co. signed a SAR 374 million contract with its 80%-owned subsidiary, Building and Construction Co. (BCC), to build 285 residential units in Marsiyah district of Riyadh's Al Khuzam suburb.  In a statement to Tadawul, the company pointed out...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 8 January, 2025 8:51 am

Wave of speakers confirmed for inaugural maritime event in Qatar

A wave of speakers have confirmed their commitment to take to the stage at the upcoming Seatrade Maritime Qatar, taking place in Doha from 4-5 February 2025. The inaugural event - under the patronage of Minister of Transport, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani - is hosted...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 January, 2025 11:59 am

MIS extends MoU to explore feasibility of AI cloud services

Al Moammar Information Systems Co. (MIS) extended the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study the feasibility of providing cloud services for artificial intelligence (AI) in Saudi Arabia for 60 days, according to a Tadawul statement. The extension aims to complete the research and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 January, 2025 11:55 am

Saudi Arabia completes $12B international bond issue

Saudi Arabia closed investor requests for international bond issuance, as part of the Saudi Government International Bond program, the National Debt Management Center (NDMC) announced. Total subscription requests reached approximately $37 billion, exceeding three times the total...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 January, 2025 11:53 am

DEWA wins two accolades at 2024 International Innovation Awards

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) won two accolades at the 2024 International Innovation Awards, organised by Enterprise Asia to recognise outstanding organisations in innovative services, entrepreneurship, sustainability and the promotion of a culture of innovation. DEWA won both...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 January, 2025 11:44 am

Air Arabia launches new non-stop flights to Ethiopia

Air Arabia has announced the launch of its new non-stop flights to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Starting January 30th, the new service will connect Sharjah International Airport with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with a frequency of three times a week on Tuesdays,...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 7 January, 2025 11:39 am

Canadian University Dubai students develop award-winning taxi management system

AI-powered innovation aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of transport services in Dubai A team of engineering students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has created an innovative AI-powered management system to enhance the efficiency and safety of taxi services in Dubai. The new...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 January, 2025 10:54 am

FIPCO inks SAR 50M credit facility agreement with Al Rajhi Bank

Filling and Packing Materials Manufacturing Co. (FIPCO) signed on Dec. 16, 2024, a Shariah-compliant credit facility agreement with Al Rajhi Bank for SAR 50 million, according to a statement to Tadawul. The 12-month facility, ending on Nov. 30, 2025, is covered by a promissory note for the...

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