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INNOVATION IN TRAVEL FOCUS
ATM set to return with 2,300 exhibitors, over 41,000 attendees
The organisers of Arabian Travel Market 2024 have outlined their plans for the event, taking place from May 6-9, 2024 at the DWTC. It will welcome over 2,300 exhibitors and representatives from more than 165 countries, with 41,000 attendees.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT BOOST
Egis takes over British property consultancy Thomas & Adamson
Global engineering company Egis has announced the strategic acquisition of Thomas & Adamson, a property consultancy based in Edinburgh, in a move that will significantly help boost its project management and advisory capabilities in UK and Middle East.
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NEW INVESTMENT PLATFORM
DFM launches Arena for private offerings
Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the region’s leading financial market, has unveiled its flagship initiative – Arena by DFM - an innovative platform for initial private offerings.
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INSIGHT
Firms overlook ‘huge blind spots in their AI overconfidence’
Despite firm belief in AI plans, businesses’ fragmented AI strategies and execution that overlook end-to-end lifecycles will not deliver successful outcomes, says a research report assigned by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
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INSIGHT
80% next-gen Philanthropists prefer to give 'on a personal level'
About 80% of next-generation philanthropists are moving away from their family foundations and businesses with over 45% employing non-traditional giving methods such as impact investing, microlending, and donor-advised funds, says a study.
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Amali launches 24-villa luxury property in Dubai
UAE-based Amali Properties has unveiled its first master-planned community, Amali Island, a collection of exclusive villas spanning a 1.2 million sq ft area on The World Islands in Dubai, and featuring 24 ultra-luxurious beachfront villas.
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Spinneys $375m IPO increases shares in retail tranche
Spinneys 1961 Holding, an operator of premium grocery retail supermarkets, has announced that following high levels of demand it will increase the number of shares allocated to the UAE Retail Offering of its $375 million IPO.
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Fertiglobe upbeat on 2023 results; approves $200m cash dividends
Abu Dhabi-based Fertiglobe, the largest nitrogen fertilizer producer in Mena region, has approved a cash dividend of $200 million (equivalent to 9 fils/share) for H2 2023 to its shareholders. This brings the total dividends for FY 2023 to $475 million.
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NEOM secures $2.67bn new revolving credit facility
NEOM, a new urban area being built by Saudi Arabia, announced on Sunday that it has secured a new revolving credit facility (RCF) worth SAR10 billion ($2.67 billion).
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80% next-gen Philanthropists prefer to give 'on a personal level'
About 80% of next-generation philanthropists are moving away from their family foundations and businesses with over 45% employing non-traditional giving methods such as impact investing, microlending, and donor-advised funds, says a study.
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QatarEnergy enters $6bn deal for 18 largest LNG vessels
QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of 18 ultra-modern QC-Max size LNG vessels, marking a significant addition to its historic LNG fleet expansion programme.
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Munich Tourism to showcase diversity at ATM
Munich Tourism, which is a long-term participant at the Arabian Travel Market (May 6-9) will present the great diversity of Munich in the GCC region to travel partners and agents from Gulf countries, and is looking forward to finding new partners.
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AUS, Nokia team up to advance engineering education
American University of Sharjah (AUS) has announced that Nokia has joined the College of Engineering (CEN) Al Nukhba programme following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Agreement.
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One Za’abeel launches dual licensed office space at Dubai tower
One Za’abeel, a kety mixed-use project developed by ICD (Investment Corporation of Dubai), has announced the launch of The Offices, its ultra-luxurious dual licensed corporate office spaces within its skyscraper One Za’abeel Tower.
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Nissan launches new 2024 X-Trail N-Trek in the Middle East
Nissan has announced the expansion of its X-Trail range in the Middle East with the introduction of the adventure-ready 2024 X-Trail N-Trek.
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Cleveland Clinic uses ultrasound technology to treat liver tumor
Global health system Cleveland Clinic has started using a recently FDA-approved ultrasound device to treat liver tumors, the hospital has said.
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Aramco becomes FIFA's Major Worldwide Partner
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has signed a four-year global partnership with FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), the international governing body of football.
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AI is revolutionising global education: WEF report
A new World Economic Forum report explores how artificial intelligence could revolutionise education systems and improve the experiences of educators and students alike.
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Gates Foundation to set up regional HQ in Misk City, Riyadh
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a private non-profit foundation launched by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, will establish its first regional headquarters within Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City (Misk City) in Riyadh.
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