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FLEET SIZE DOUBLED
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi logs record 6,000 flights in 2022
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has reported a record-breaking 2022 by operating more than 6,000 flights and transporting more than 1.2 million passengers.
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AI SWARM ROBOTIC SYSTEM
Maaden, OffWorld team up for autonomous industrial mining
Saudi mining giant Ma'aden has signed an agreement with OffWorld, a global pioneer in AI-powered industrial swarm robotic mining systems, to explore the potential of utilising smart robots in its mines, as first step towards autonomous industrial mining.
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20% INCREASE IN DIVIDEND
Emirates NBD 2022 profit rises 40% to top $3.5bn
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the UAE, has posted net profit of AED13 billion ($3.53 billion) in 2022, marking an increase of 40% over the previous year, demonstrating strong regional economic growth.
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ANALYSIS
Mideast CEOs confident of economic growth in 2023: PwC
CEOs in the Middle East are confident in regional growth and are transforming their businesses embracing new technologies, investing, driving cost efficiencies, moving on deal activity and mitigating the risk of climate change, a report said.
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FOCUS
Revving up the EV market in the Middle East
Although the electric vehicle (EV) market in the Middle East region is still in its infancy, it is showing promising signs of growth.
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Dubai to build world's first 3D-printed mosque
Dubai's Islamic Affairs officials have announced plans to build the world's first 3D-printed mosque at Bur Dubai, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the emirate, over the next two years. The 2,000-sq-m facility will be able to house 600 worshippers.
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Mastercard, ZoodPay to launch first virtual installment card
ZoodPay, a leading digital lending platform for e-commerce, has tied up with Mastercard to launch the first-of-its-kind prepaid virtual installment card in the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region.
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Masdar to certify a novel pathway to make SAF from methanol
A consortium of Masdar, TotalEnergies, Siemens Energy and Marubeni has announced that the Masdar-led initiative focused on green hydrogen to produce SAF is actively working with licensors to certify a new production pathway for SAF from methanol.
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Venture Capitals and Incubators Workshop tackles policy, funding
With the start-up culture expanding in UAE, business incubators play a significant role in supporting small businesses and start-ups including creating an ideal environment for them, Venture Capitals (VC) and Incubators Workshop, heard.
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Mideast CEOs confident of economic growth in 2023: PwC
CEOs in the Middle East are confident in regional growth and are transforming their businesses embracing new technologies, investing, driving cost efficiencies, moving on deal activity and mitigating the risk of climate change, a report said.
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11 Brazilian firms to show a range of F&B products at Gulfood
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) announced the participation of over 11 Brazilian food and beverages (F&B) companies at Gulfood 2023, one of the world's largest and most influential annual trade shows for the industry.
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Mideast shows robust RevPAR recovery in 2022: STR
Middle Eastern hotels recorded revenue per available room (RevPaR) of $110.12 during 2022, reflecting an increase of 18.2 per cent over the figures of 2019, said STR, a provider of analytics and insights for global hospitality sectors.
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Dell's Concept Luna: Innovation meets sustainable design
Dell’s Experience Innovation Group engineers have worked over the last year to further refine the modular design of Concept Luna, eliminating the need for adhesives and cables, and minimizing the use of screws.
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Talabat opens its new tech HQ at Dubai City Walk
Talabat has opened its new tech headquarters at City Walk, a luxury shopping and dining destination, in Dubai. Spread over 100,000 sq ft area, the three-storeyed office is one of the largest tech hubs in Middle East designed with sustainability in mind.
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Middle East EV market shows promise
Although the electric vehicle (EV) market in the Middle East region is still in its infancy, it is showing promising signs of growth.
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EY launches Mena’s first Climate Change Readiness Index
EY has launched its Middle East and North Africa (Mena) Climate Change Readiness Index (CCRI), a pioneering tool designed to help countries in the region assess and improve their resilience to the impacts of climate change.
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ASDA’A BCW names Halawani as Executive VP Client Services
ASDA’A BCW, a leading communications consultancy, has appointed Rami Halawani, a strategic communications and marketing professional with over two decades of experience, as its Executive Vice President – Client Services.
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University of Hong Kong tops Times Higher Education ranking
The University of Hong Kong has taken the top spot for the third year in a row as per the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking of the Most International Universities in the World 2023.
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Talabat opens its new tech HQ at Dubai City Walk
Talabat has opened its new tech headquarters at City Walk, a luxury shopping and dining destination, in Dubai. Spread over 100,000 sq ft area, the three-storeyed office is one of the largest tech hubs in Middle East designed with sustainability in mind.
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