Allam nominated for UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab CultureThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially announced the nomination of artist and calligrapher Diaa Allam as a laureate for the 20th edition of the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture. This award honours indi More… |
‘The Undelivered’ becomes Aramex’s talked about campaignAramex, a leading global provider of logistics and transportation solutions, has achieved a resounding success with its poignant video campaign for Ramadan centered around an undelivered parcel destined for Gaza. Since its rollout during early Ramadan, 'Th More… |
Added partners with Trends to boost research, data intelligenceThe Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added) and Trends Research & Advisory are strengthening the emirate’s economic competitiveness by enhancing research and data intelligence. Added and Trends have signed a Memorandum of Und More… |
AlUla to host debut Arab camel racing championshipAlUla is hosting two of heritage sport sector’s newest and most high-profile contests – the Arab Cup for Camel Racing and the World Championship for International Camel Endurance. The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has worked closely with key par More… |
SABIC reports $65.5m profit for first quarterSABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has announced a net profit of SAR246 million ($65.58 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared to a SAR1.73 billion loss in Q4 2023. Compared to the same quarter (Q1) in 2023, the net profit is down More… |
Sharjah Chamber to dispatch trade mission to India on May 5The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Centre (SEDC), will embark on a trade mission to India on May 5, as part of its commitment to support and facilitate the exploration of investment opportunities available for both sides, a repo More… |
Dubai launches global blueprint for AI developmentDubai has launched a blueprint for Artificial Intelligence (AI), a yearly plan that will focus on harnessing the technology’s potential to improve quality of life around the world. The plan begins with the appointment of a CEO for AI in each government e More… |
Global gold demand stays strong, supporting record-high pricesThe World Gold Council’s Q1 2024 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total global gold demand (inclusive of OTC purchases) was up 3% year-on-year to 1,238t, marking the strongest first quarter since 2016. Demand excluding OTC fell 5% to 1,102t in Q1 c More… |
Mastercard awards to celebrate women business leaders in EEMEAMastercard has announced the return of Women SME Leaders Awards for its third edition, inviting entries from women-owned and operated SMEs in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) with a turnover of less than $13.6 million (AED50 million) and a workforce of six to 50 employees. More… |
WEF charts path to renewed dialogue, collective actionAmid rising geopolitical tensions and a deepening North-South divide, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has assembled 1,000 global leaders and experts to chart a collective course towards a more stable, sustainable and inclusive future. The Special Meeting on Glo More… |