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Al Watania Poultry to set up mega cooling plant in Riyadh

Sun, 03 Nov 2024

Saudi-based Al Watania Poultry has announced plans to set up a mega cooling plant with a 17,700 kW capacity within its facility in Riyadh. It has signed up leading engineering group GEA for the procurement and construction of the plant’s systems.

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Dubai Chambers organises workshops on bankruptcy laws

Fri, 01 Nov 2024

Dubai Chambers has successfully organised three workshops aimed at enhancing the business community’s understanding of the UAE Commercial Companies Law, bankruptcy law, and insurance claims.

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Tecom Group's net profit soars 23%

Fri, 01 Nov 2024

Tecom Group achieved a 23% year-on-year rise in net profit, topping AED 943 m, and reported a record revenue of over $462 m, marking a 10% year-on-year increase, as it released its financial results for the nine months and Q3 ending September 30.

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GCC, Iraq discuss framework for energy purchase deals

Thu, 31 Oct 2024

The GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Iraq's Ministry of Electricity convened in Dhahran to discuss the frameworks for energy purchase deals to be signed between the parties.

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Criminals reverting to old-school tactics with new twists: Visa

Wed, 30 Oct 2024

Visa’s the State of Scams: Fall 2024 Biannual Threats Report brings to light several emerging threats and scams targeting banks and consumers, including a surprising resurgence of small-scale physical crime.

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AD Ports and Somali Fisheries Ministry sign MoU

Wed, 30 Oct 2024

AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Somali Ministry of Fisheries & Blue Economy to explore the possibility of jointly investing and developing the nation’s fisheries, ports and maritime sectors.

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DFF kicks off ‘FEEL’ with 42 visionary leaders from 15 countries

Tue, 29 Oct 2024

Dubai Future Academy, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), kickstarted the "FEEL: A Disruptive Futures Programme" a transformative initiative welcoming the participation of 42 visionary leaders from 15 countries.

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Water scarcity remains a significant concern in KSA: study

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

Some 67% of Saudi Arabia’s consumers list clean and safe water as a significant environmental concern over the next five years —up from 66% in 2023.

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UAE President launches $60m Erth Zayed Philanthropies

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

The UAE has launched Erth Zayed Philanthropies investing AED220 million ($60 million) aiming to build new schools and support inclusive educational programmes that offer tailored curricula and accessible learning resources.

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Dewa studies AI-powered workforce, smart buildings at Microsoft HQ

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

A high-level Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) delegation visited the Microsoft headquarters in Los Angeles, US, to explore the transformative potential of AI in enhancing workforce productivity and advancing smart infrastructure.