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RPM partners with Falcon to launch air ambulance service

Sat, 05 Apr 2025

Response Plus Holding, a major emergency medical services provider, has signed an agreement with UAE-based Falcon Aviation Services for the launch of air ambulance service that will enable the transport of patients for critical care treatments abroad.

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Myanmar quake toll likely to hit 3,000 as many still missing

Tue, 01 Apr 2025

The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,719, with 4,521 people injured and 441 reported missing. United Nations officials, who surveyed earthquake damage in Myanmar warned that the death toll is expected to surpass 3,000.

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Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll climbs to over 1,000

Sat, 29 Mar 2025

The death toll from the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday. In neighbouring Thailand, up to 100 workers were still unaccounted for after a Bangkok skyscraper under construction collapsed, said media reports.

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UAE announces Eid holidays for govt employees

Tue, 18 Mar 2025

The UAE Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday for the federal government sector will be observed from the 1st to 3rd Shawwal 1446 AH, with official work resuming on 4th Shawwal.

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Forbes unveils Mideast Top 40 influential money movers list

Sun, 16 Mar 2025

Forbes Middle East has unveiled its Top 40 Asset Managers list, spotlighting the region’s most influential leaders shaping the investment landscape. Collectively, they managed over $439 billion in assets in 2024 spanning equities, debt funds and REITs.

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First 'Made in Bahrain' satellite Al Munther launched

Sat, 15 Mar 2025

In a landmark moment for the Kingdom of Bahrain, the National Space Science Agency (NSSA) said it has successfully launched "Al Munther", the nation’s first domestically designed and built satellite onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at a US base.

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Hope Ventures appoints new General Manager

Thu, 13 Mar 2025

The Board of Directors of Hope Ventures, the investment arm of the Hope Fund, has approved the appointment of Latifa Mohammed as the company’s General Manager.

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MDLBEAST launches new ‘A Thousand And One’ festival

Wed, 05 Mar 2025

MDLBEAST, a premier music entertainment company born and based in Saudi Arabia, has announced its latest festival concept, A Thousand And One.

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Trade wars set to erupt after Trump tariffs take effect

Tue, 04 Mar 2025

US President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%, launching new trade conflicts with the top three US trading partners.

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Bisconni to set up $30m factory in Kezad

Tue, 25 Feb 2025

Kezad Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and Bisconni Middle East Manufacturing have signed a land lease agreement for the establishment of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kezad A.