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ECS to draw 60 Italian firms to Watch & Jewellery Show

Thu, 01 Feb 2024

Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) and the Italian Artex group discussed boosting Italian participation to over 60 companies at the ongoing 53rd Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show.

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Careem Food offers discounted onboarding under new deal

Wed, 31 Jan 2024

Careem, the region's leading multiservice app, has entered into a strategic partnership with the UAE Restaurants Group (UAERG), under which the onboarding fee for UAERG member restaurants will be reduced by 50%.

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Tabby: 82% of shoppers find online shopping frustrating

Wed, 31 Jan 2024

About 82% of shoppers in the Middle East found at least one frustrating issue in the online shopping process that included website navigation, auto-payment options, and long checkout processes, one of the largest shopping surveys in the region has found.

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Geopolitics, economy bolster gold demand and prices in 2023

Wed, 31 Jan 2024

Annual gold demand (excluding OTC) fell to 4,448 tonnes (t) in 2023, down just 5% from a notably strong 2022 but factoring in demand from the OTC markets and other sources, total demand climbed to a new annual record of 4,899t.

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Saif Zone to take part in Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show

Tue, 30 Jan 2024

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (Saif Zone) Authority will present at the 53rd Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show investment prospects in gold and jewellery making in Sharjah.

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Honor collaborates with artist Mattar Bin Lahej for new launch

Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Global technology brand Honor has teamed up with the well-known Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej on the occasion of HONOR Magic V2 launch in the UAE.

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Shaker celebrates opening of 7th store in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Saudi-based Shaker Group, a leading manufacturer of air conditioners and home appliances, has opened its seventh store in the kingdom at Riyadh. To celebrate the launch, Shaker is offering free installation for the first 100 units of LG air conditioners.

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NWC starts supply of desalinated water in Dhahran

Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Saudi National Water Company (NWC) said it has started pumping desalinated water to several key districts in Dhahran following the completion of the pipeline connection work. More than 100,000 residents will benefit from this latest pumping operation.

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Acwa Power to set up new tech centre for clean energy at KACST

Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Acwa Power, a Saudi developer of power and desalination projects, has signed an agreement with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) to establish a new clean energy and water desalination tech development centre within its campus.

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Japanese lens maker Tokai to set up Sharjah warehouse facility

Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Tokai Optical, a major Japanese lens manufacturer, has reached an agreement to set up its warehouse facility within Sharjah Airport International Free Zone. The company produces all its products in-house and holds the world record for the thinnest lens.