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Alba inks strategic partnership deal with Indian group Comvision

Tue, 24 Dec 2024

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has sealed a strategic partnership with Indian group Comvision to help boost its inventory management and tracking systems through implementation of cutting-edge technology.

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Dubai Resilience Centre comes into being

Tue, 24 Dec 2024

The Dubai Resilience Centre, a new public entity that aims to reinforce Dubai’s status as one of the world’s most agile cities in addressing risks, emergencies, crises and disasters, has come into being through a decree.

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40,000 visitors and competitors at Gamergy next month

Mon, 23 Dec 2024

More than 40,000 visitors and competitors will take part in the three-day Gamergy festival from January 30 to February 1, 2025 at Alburouj New Heliopolis in Cairo, Egypt.

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Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit honours Dalia Khorshid

Mon, 23 Dec 2024

Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has honoured Dalia Khorshid, Group CEO of Beltone Holding, for her exceptional contributions to the investment sector and her leadership.

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British Council appoints new Country Director for KSA, Bahrain

Mon, 23 Dec 2024

The British Council has appointed Matthew Knowles as the new Country Director for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain and Cluster Lead for the Gulf region.

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Digital Dubai and DFF sign deal to cultivate future skills

Fri, 20 Dec 2024

Digital Dubai has signed an agreement with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), to develop national competencies that can anticipate and shape the future through innovative concepts, technologies, skills and tools.

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SEVEN announces $350m entertainment destination in Jazan

Wed, 18 Dec 2024

Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) - part of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) entity - has announced plans to invest SR1.3 billion ($350 million) on its latest entertainment destination in the Jazan region.

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Saudi GDP to grow by 3.7pc in 2025 outpacing global: report

Tue, 17 Dec 2024

Saudi Arabia’s GDP in 2025 is projected to grow by 3.7% year over year, continuing to outperform global GDP growth, which is forecast at 3.2.% – a modest increase on 3.1% in 2024, says the Mastercard Economics Institute.

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Mall of Muscat to host Oman's first Russian circus

Mon, 16 Dec 2024

Oman is preparing to host its first ever Russian circus show at the iconic Mall of Muscat.

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Dubai Parks and Resorts hosting the very first ‘Walk of Inclusion’

Thu, 12 Dec 2024

Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced its inaugural Walk of Inclusion on December 14 as part of Dubai Holding Entertainment’s Inclusivity Week, an initiative dedicated to promoting accessibility and inclusion.