The month of February saw the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) register trades with a total value of USD 13.681 billion, as global markets responded to rising inflation, mounting oil prices as well as the Russian – Ukrainian conflict, which resulted in continued volatility during the last week of the month. The exchange registered […]
Spinneys Dubai and Abdulmohsen Al Hokair Holding Group today announced a partnership to establish the Spinneys brand in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnership plans to open the first Spinneys store in Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2023. The partnership announcement comes amid rapid development and opening of commercial sectors within Saudi […]
After a successful inaugural year in 2021, Grandiose Supermarket is bringing back its Women Only, Management Trainee Program for a second year on International Women’s Day. The MTP program is a 6-month plan open for candidates across the UAE, who can sign up to learn about the retail industry. Candidates require no previous retail experience […]
The humanoid robot Sophia, the world’s first robot citizen, will arrive in Dubai on Tuesday, March 8, to participate in the largest smart conference for internal auditors, the 20th Annual Regional Audit Conference (ARAC) on March 7, 8 and 9, 2022 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Sophia, who holds Saudi citizenship, will conduct an interactive […]
As part of its permanent endeavors and strategic vision to enhance government services and put the welfare and happiness of its employees at the top of its priorities, the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai signed an agreement with the Canadian Specialist Hospital, the first of its kind in Dubai, to allocate an office to […]
Stemming from its keenness to build communication bridges and its belief in the importance of boosting cooperation at all levels, the Rotary Club of Manama (RCM) has recently hosted His Excellency Mr. Roddy Drummond, the British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, during its weekly meeting, which was recently held at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain. […]
India Innovation Hub’s pitching series, Elevate, yesterday hosted its 13th session in Dubai. The series, supported by HSBC, has been pivotal in showcasing innovative solutions across different sectors and states from India and the MENA region. Elevate-XIII, the marathon pitching session highlighted 23 start-ups across healthcare, fintech, automation, energy, and aviation sectors. Among these, 22 […]
Climate change is an alarming topic, but what is often overlooked is the fact that to attain sustainability, action must begin in our cities. Rapid urbanisation has resulted in overburdened infrastructure and services, and unplanned sprawl. By 2050, cities will host another 2.5 billion urban dwellers, making the world’s population 80% urban. It is against […]
Dubai-based training and consultancy firm, Human Network International (HNI), has announced the launch of a new branch office in Saudi Arabia, marking the expansion of the company’s footprint in the MENA region. The development will see HNI grow its portfolio of programs delivered in the Kingdom, with a new focus on training for technology awareness. […]
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) signs an agreement with Al Ansari Exchange, through which RAKEZ clients can make their payments at any Al Ansari Exchange branch in the UAE. This collaboration expands the range of payment options available for RAKEZ clients, making it more convenient and faster to settle payment transactions related to their RAKEZ […]
