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Ahead of the game: Honor’s quest to become the preferred choice in the Middle East

Divsha Bhat — Fri, 26 May 2023 13:27:34 +0000

The GCC has witnessed huge commitment from the global technology brand to drive innovation, aiming to create a smarter and more inclusive future for all

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Public cloud’s contribution to UAE economy could reach $181bn by 2033 – report

Divsha Bhat — Fri, 26 May 2023 12:39:04 +0000

Amazon Web Services commissioned a study to provide an econometrical method for calculating the aggregate productivity gains realised by economies that adopt cloud computing

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Dubai’s Landmark Group founder Micky Jagtiani passes away

Neesha Salian — Fri, 26 May 2023 10:06:58 +0000

A constant innovator, the Indian billionaire created and led more than 27 diverse brand concepts

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Penelope Cruz is the new brand ambassador of Emirates Airlines

Marisha Singh — Fri, 26 May 2023 06:11:07 +0000

Academy Award-winning actor Penelope Cruz will star in a global advertising campaign for Emirates Airlines set to be launched come June 2023

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Qatar Airways resumes flights to Bahrain

Varun Godinho — Fri, 26 May 2023 05:40:30 +0000

It has commenced with a daily flight between the two destinations, and will increase it to thrice-daily services later this year

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Ministry of Interior, Etihad Rail ink MoU on strategic cooperation and coordination

Divsha Bhat — Fri, 26 May 2023 05:34:56 +0000

Under the MoU, the two parties will work towards enhancing readiness to confront security risks and threats, improving security and safety measures and strengthening civil protection

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Sheikh Mohammed approves master plan for Dubai’s public beaches

Marisha Singh — Fri, 26 May 2023 05:06:03 +0000

The proposed development forms part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, and aims to increase the length of public beaches by 400 per cent

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UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim issues $500m green sukuk

Kudakwashe Muzoriwa — Fri, 26 May 2023 02:52:31 +0000

The conglomerate will use the proceeds from its fourth green sukuk issuance to refinance an older $800m bond commitment due in May 2024

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Sovereign wealth fund QIA joins SoftBank, BlackRock in private credit push

Bloomberg — Thu, 25 May 2023 22:00:56 +0000

Sovereign wealth funds like the QIA have been increasingly looking at private credit, providing evidence of the market’s rapid growth

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Honor unveils Magic5 Pro, Magic Vs flagship smartphones in the UAE

Divsha Bhat — Thu, 25 May 2023 18:01:02 +0000

The Magic series will be available for pre-order starting May 25 until June 1

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