Abu Dhabi is poised to make history as it prepares to host the first-ever Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix, a thrilling sailing competition scheduled for January 13 and 14, 2024, at the picturesque Mina Zayed. This exciting event, featuring the world’s elite athletes representing national teams from across the globe, promises heart-pounding action as they […]
Agthia Group PJSC, a prominent player in the food and beverage industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, convened its annual general assembly today, conducting the proceedings virtually. During this pivotal meeting, Agthia Group shareholders gave their resounding endorsement to the Board’s proposal for an interim cash dividend of 8.25 fils per […]
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced a substantial health survey for residents, set to commence on Sunday, September 10. This collaborative effort with Digital Dubai and the Dubai Statistics Center seeks to advance public health and enhance the quality of life for citizens, as reported by WAM. The survey will encompass four vital areas: chronic […]
Novak Djokovic has no plans to relinquish his position as one of tennis’s greats to the next generation. At 36 years old, the Serbian athlete showed that age is just a number by becoming the oldest man in the Open Era to lift the US Open trophy. With Roger Federer retired and Rafa Nadal, plagued […]
Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of M42, a global tech-enabled healthcare company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has been appointed as the Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s newly constituted Board of Directors. The hospital, which forms part of M42’s network of global healthcare providers, achieved a remarkable milestone […]
Saudi Arabia is intensifying its efforts to diversify its economy, a central goal of its ambitious Vision 2030 initiative. As part of this strategy, the kingdom is embracing emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) and is tapping into thriving sectors such as gaming. While Saudi Arabia is yet to make a substantial global […]
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has taken significant steps to bolster data protection regulations for the MEASA (Middle East, Africa, and South Asia) region. These amendments aim to fortify the existing framework and position the DIFC as a leader in data protection within the region. The key updates to the data protection regulations encompass […]
Sharjah, UAE – September 10, 2023 – H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, alongside his role as the President of the University of Kalba (UOK), has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Australia’s prestigious Monash University. Professor Susan Albert, Vice Chancellor of Monash University, […]
Qatar Chamber’s Second Vice Chairman, Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, recently engaged in discussions with H E Ramiro Ordoqui, Undersecretary for Multilateral and Bilateral Economic Negotiation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in the Republic of Argentina. The meeting, also graced by the presence of H E Guillermo Nicolas, the Ambassador of […]
Paris, France – September 9, 2023 – The fashion world mourns the loss of a true visionary as Marc Bohan, the iconic designer and the longest-serving creative mind at Dior, has passed away at the age of 97. Dior, the renowned French luxury fashion house, confirmed this somber news and paid tribute to the legacy […]