Dubai International Chamber, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced the opening of its new representative office in Mexico City as part of efforts to strengthen the Chamber’s presence in Latin America and explore new avenues of bilateral economic cooperation. The Mexico office, Dubai International Chamber’s fourth office in Latin America, is […]
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Dubai Culture and RTA: Determining mobility path in Al Quoz Creative Zone and giving a distinctive identity to its buses
As part of the implementation of the Al Quoz Creative Zone development project’s second phase, which was approved last year by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and member of the Dubai Council, in cooperation with the Roads and Transport Authority in […]
Omani businesses eye global opportunities
Established and would be exporters from across Oman will come together 7:30pm Wednesday 22 June at the Civil Aviation Authority Training Centre to discuss accessing new international markets. Organized by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Sports & Youth and Oman Business Forum and generously […]
Amazon supports Saudi entrepreneurs to establish logistics start-ups
Amazon today announced the launch of the latest iteration of its global Delivery Service Partner program that empowers local entrepreneurs to set up and manage their own logistics businesses delivering Amazon packages. Saudi Arabia is the first country in the region to host the flagship program, which will be expanded to cover the MENA region […]
Arabian Centres Company announces new CEO
Arabian Centres Company (ACC), the largest owner, developer and operator of contemporary lifestyle centres in Saudi Arabia, has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alison Rehill-Erguven, joining in August 2022. Rehill-Erguven brings more than two decades of extensive shopping mall and real estate experience having been based in and/or managed joint […]
du launches personalized “#Tag” numbers for UAE customers
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today has launched new “#Tag” numbers where customers can link their existing mobile numbers to short and catchy hashtag codes. Currently these #Tag numbers are available for existing Postpaid Plans only, and can be purchased through an online auction in collaboration with Online Auctions from June 16. During […]
The leading reverse logistics platform, Cartlow, secures $18mln in its Series A round
Cartlow, the leading reverse logistics platform in UAE and KSA, has raised $18 million in Series A round. This investment will provide Cartlow with the ability to further expand its operations and services in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, optimize technology and contribute to decarbonization in the economy. The round was led by Cartlow’s strategic […]
Egyptian digital logistics startup Khazenly raises $2.5mln in seed funding
Khazenly, the Cairo-based on-demand digital warehousing and fulfilment platform, announces its successful seed fund raise of $2.5 million. The funding round was co-led by leading regional venture capitalists Arzan Venture Capital – specialized in innovative, early-stage startups, and Shorooq Partners – focused on seed-stage tech funding across MENAP. Other investors included Fintech-focused fund – Camel […]
Vision 2030 transforms perception of KSA
Research by CARMA, the global media intelligence provider, on the shift of media perception in KSA from 2020 until the first quarter of 2022, reveals how Vision 2030 is now the largest contributor to the KSA’s global media coverage – and the nation is seen in a more positive light than it was. One third […]
Saudi Arabia records increased investment and new opportunities in healthcare infrastructure
JLL, a leading professional services firm specialized in real estate, investment management and development consultancy services, highlighted the substantial opportunities for investors and developers in the Kingdom’s healthcare sector. Underlining the promising landscape for healthcare infrastructure development and medical service delivery, JLL recently advised Dubai-based Gulf Islamic Investments LLC (GII) on a $530 million deal to acquire […]