KUWAIT: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, today visited Al Salam Palace Museum in Kuwait. His Highness toured the museum’s halls, accompanied by His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of […]
CAIRO: On Arab Environment Day the Arab League has warned about the negative effects of natural resource depletion and land degradation on food security and stability in the region. Around 90 percent of Arab countries’ land is dry or extremely dry, making it prone to desertification. Ambassador Dr. Ali bin Ibrahim Al Maliki, Assistant Secretary-General […]
Dubai: MakeMyTrip, one of Asia’s leading online travel companies, has launched a comprehensive solution exclusively tailored for Umrah travellers. As part of the offering, MakeMyTrip has introduced an Umrah eVisa service in partnership with Umrahme. In addition, the platform will also offer exclusive Umrah-specific options, including flight listings and curated hotel recommendations in Makkah and […]
Critical topics to be addressed during the event include AI in security, cybersecurity risks, green technologies for fire prevention, emergency response strategies, and safeguarding critical infrastructure The event will feature a record number of exhibitors, with 310 exhibitors from more than 32 countries and over 17,000 visitors expected Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Intersec Saudi Arabia, the […]
Dubai: Alpen Capital’s latest retail sector report for the GCC projects the industry to witness growth at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6 percent between 2023 – 2028, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia leading the region’s growth at CAGRs of 5.4 percent and 5.1 percent, respectively. The UAE-based investment banking advisory […]
Taking on the theme of “The Power of Next”, the Middle East Retail Forum 2024 coalesced entrepreneurs, professionals, innovators, and thinkers to forecast the future of retail in the GCC. Dubai: The retail sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is on track for substantial expansion, with sales expected to surge to US$396.9 billion by […]
RIYADH: Around 36 Saudi women referees are getting ready for the 2024-2025 football season in the Kingdom, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday. They participated in Saudi women’s referee camp for the 2024-2025 season concluded on Tuesday in Abha. The camp also hosted two referees from the Russian Football Union as part of an […]
19th shipment facilitated by Dubai Humanitarian for Gaza since the beginning of the emergency in October 2023 Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted another consignment of urgent relief supplies for Gaza. The […]
To celebrate the launch, Samsung is introducing a limited-edition Galaxy Z Flip6 case in collaboration with Benefit Cosmetics. Opportunity to win eight exclusive prize bundles through giveaway hosted by both brands. Dubai: Samsung Electronics Middle East and North Africa and Benefit Cosmetics have joined forces to introduce ‘Flip.Set.Glow.’, an exciting campaign at the intersection of […]
In a first-of-its-kind move, Heinz is ditching its iconic ketchup label to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s National Day. Starting on September 19, Heinz will allow people across the Kingdom to share their congratulatory messages in a truly unique way. Instead of the usual Heinz logo, ketchup bottles will feature a blank green keystone, leaving space for […]
EMIRATES: Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate condolence messages to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah. The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Dr. Sheikh Sultan […]
