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UAE, Israel sign MoU to cooperate in education sector

A joint committee will be formed to promote cooperation and encourage coordination between educational institutions in the two countries

RTA completes 85% construction of Dubai-Al Ain Road improvement project

As part of the project, a new bridge has been opened linking Al Manama and Al Meydan streets

Reliance pulls plan to sell oil-to-chemicals stake to Aramco

Reliance and Aramco had signed a non-binding letter of intent in August 2019 for a potential 20 per cent stake in Reliance’s oil-to-chemicals unit

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai programme to enable drone transportation

The primary objective of the programme is to explore the use of drones in several sectors, including health, security, shipping and food

Here’s how to protect your brand against impersonation attacks

Changes in the threat landscape require that the strategy must extend beyond the traditional perimetre-orientated defence says Werno Gevers, regional manager, Mimecast

Media and entertainment: Envisioning cloud-based production ecosystems

As the media and entertainment industry looks towards the road to production in the cloud, new opportunities to drive innovation and change are emerging

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Leap to bring together best minds in technology to tackle global challenges

Taking place from the February 1-3, 2022 in Riyadh, Leap will welcome speakers from all around the world

Dubai’s Amanat exploring deals, sees IPO candidates in portfolio

Amanat spent more than Dhs1bn on acquisitions this year

Inaugural edition of Saudi’s @Hack to tackle challenges of securing the digital world

Running from November 28- 30, @Hack will bring leading cybersecurity leaders to Riyadh to address issues facing the global cybersecurity sector today

UAE reports 66 Covid-19 cases, 83 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 741,214

Dubai’s Emirates announces special fares ahead of National Day

The offer is valid for bookings made from November 18 until December 5, 2021, for travel until June 15, 2022

UAE’s Etisalat Group to acquire 100% of elGrocer

Founded in 2015, elGrocer is an online marketplace for groceries operating across the UAE

UAE pushes ahead with $20bn gas project to boost exports

ADNOC is among several major state oil companies increasing production of gas as consumers try to switch away from crude and coal

Up to 66% of Indian expats plan to increase their investments in the UAE – HSBC

Property is seen as the most important investment class for Indians in the UAE

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UAE’s Emirates SkyCargo signs e-commerce MoU with Emirates Post

The partnership will focus mainly on serving markets in the Middle East, Africa and West Asia

Dubai’s Danube Home reveals date for annual sale

The promotion will offer discounts of up to 90 per cent

EFG Hermes Holding reports 26% increase in net profit for first nine months of 2021

The group’s revenues also increased 8 per cent for the first nine months of the year

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Spire Solutions to support Saudi’s @Hack, underpin kingdom’s cybersecurity endeavour

@Hack to feature the most advanced ethical hacking training sessions to help the country defend against the threat of malicious cyberattacks

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, TAQA form global green energy joint venture

The partnership will create a clean energy giant, with a total generating capacity of at least 30 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030

UAE reports 74 Covid-19 cases, 93 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 741,148

Five steps to win the battle against everyday fraud

Consumers in MEA can receive up to three scams a day, with a quarter receiving more messages from fraudsters than they do from their friends and family

Gitex Global: Interview with Christian Pineau, president, Skreeneo

By providing innovative technology solutions, such as Smart Safe Station and Kleantouch, Skreeneo claims to prevent and mitigate the spread of infectious diseases

GITEX Global: Interview with Massimo Cannizzo, CEO and co-founder, Gellify Middle East

Gellify, in collaboration with Azimut recently launched a $50m VC Fund to help MENA startups, with a focus on enhancing advanced technology-based innovation in the region

Huawei expands its portfolio of Super Device Smart Office products in UAE

Huawei has designed the devices to function and act as a single Super Device, allowing users to move between wired and wireless connections in business and personal modes

Boeing bounces back at Dubai Show with $9bn India deal

With the deal, Boeing gains ground in Dubai after Airbus announced more than 400 orders or outline deals

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Abu Dhabi signs multi-year agreement to host NBA games starting 2022

The partnership also involves opening Jr. NBA Leagues for boys and girls at schools across the UAE

Emirates sustainable fuel

Dubai’s Emirates to conduct test flight with 100% sustainable fuel by 2022

Currently approved for use is a blend of petroleum-based Jet A or Jet A-1 fuel and a SAF component with a maximum blend limit of 50 per cent

Airbus wins 28-plane A320neo order from Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways

Jazeera already operates an all-Airbus fleet of original-generation A320s and eight A320neos

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Dubai’s DFM announces programme to encourage listings from private businesses

The programme encompasses incentives including financial and post-listing support

Saudi launches new service allowing investors to start a business from outside the kingdom

Under the new service, investors can complete the process of authenticating the agency and attesting the establishment contract in three steps