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TOURISM, AVIATION EFFORTS KEY
Saudi Arabia targets 70m international visitors
Saudi Arabia is targeting 70 million international tourist arrivals by 2030 and collaboration between stakeholders from the tourism and aviation sectors is crucial to achieve this target, said Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism.
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RECORD NUMBERS
DXB records 23m passengers in Q1, up 8.4%
Dubai International (DXB) made a stellar start to the year by recording its busiest quarter in history, affirming its role as a global aviation hub and a key driver of Dubai’s economy and Middle East’s aviation sector.
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TOTAL ORDER RISES TO 144 PLANES
Saudia Group orders 105 A320neo family aircraft
Saudia Group, represented by Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, and flyadeal, the group’s low-cost carrier, has signed a firm order for an additional 105 A320neo family aircraft.
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INSIGHT
Digital solutions to Middle East's agri businesses
FarmERP, a leader in providing sustainable farming technology solutions, aims to help Middle Eastern agribusinesses improve food security, food safety, and productivity. Here's an interview with Sanjay Borkar, Co-Founder and CEO of FarmERP.
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ANALYSIS
UAE construction sector riding high on $590bn project pipeline
Despite global challenges such as inflation and geopolitical tensions, the total pipeline value of unawarded construction projects in Mena region is set to hit $3.9 trillion with UAE holding a 15% share worth $590 billion, according to an industry expert.
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Acres debut expo ends on high note, nets big real estate deals
The inaugural edition of Acres Real Estate expo ended on a high note, marking a key milestone with solid real estate deals for both local and international projects. It attracted a remarkable turnout of visitors and businessmen from across the globe.
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stc pay, Mastercard launch Bahrain's first world prepaid card
Bahrain mobile wallet stc pay has partnered with Mastercard to launch its prepaid card in the kingdom that will provide a range of premium facilities to its subscribers. They will be able to use the new card at a number of business outlets worldwide.
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UK struggles with ‘just and fair’ 2030 energy transition
Robert Gordon University's report suggests the UK will struggle to achieve a 'just and fair' transition by 2030 without political alignment to maintain offshore energy industry jobs and workforce economic contribution.
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MoIAT unveils third Make it in the Emirates Forum agenda
The third edition of the Make it in the Emirates Forum will unveil new initiatives, incentives, enablers, and financial solutions worth billions of dirhams to promote industrial investments.
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Digital solutions to Middle East's agri businesses
FarmERP, a leader in providing sustainable farming technology solutions, aims to help Middle Eastern agribusinesses improve food security, food safety, and productivity. Here's an interview with Sanjay Borkar, Co-Founder and CEO of FarmERP.
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Cement production has the potential to be a net-zero industry: WCA
For the first time in history, cement production has the potential to become a net-zero industry, said a top official of World Cement Association at its annual summit, while outlining the key challenges and transformative opportunities facing the sector.
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Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis celebrates 15 years of growth
Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis, the hotel group's second property in the region, is marking its 15th anniversary in May, with high occupancy rates, strong dining offerings and remarkable guest reviews. The 230-room hotel was opened on May 6, 2009.
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BTECH to honour Bahraini digital content award winners
The Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) said it will honour the winners of the prestigious Bahrain Digital Content Awards (BDC Awards) at a ceremony on June 12 at the Gulf Convention Center, in capital Manama.
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Dubai Fashion Week announces Spring/Summer ‘25 dates
The global fashion industry is set to converge in Dubai again this autumn for the Spring/Summer 25 edition of Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) from September 1 to 5, 2024.
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Regeny, Tellus Power Green tie up to drive sustainable mobility
Regeny, the Middle East's leading platform in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, and Tellus Power Green, a renowned provider of renewable energy solutions, have tied up to promote sustainable mobility solutions in the Middle East.
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Almarai Prize for Scientific Creativity Strategy launched
The Almarai Prize for Scientific Creativity Strategy has been launched in Saudi Arabia to promote innovation in food security locally and globally.
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Mohammad Mokhber named Iran's acting president
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed the first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, as the acting President, following the deadly copter crash which killed President Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s foreign minister.
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Tamkeen launches second batch of sector skills report
Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced the launch of the second batch of its sector skills reports which includes the manufacturing and energy sectors as part of the “Skills Bahrain” initiative.
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BTECH to honour Bahraini digital content award winners
The Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) said it will honour the winners of the prestigious Bahrain Digital Content Awards (BDC Awards) at a ceremony on June 12 at the Gulf Convention Center, in capital Manama.
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