Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai, UAE: The Desert Vipers, one of the leading teams in the DP World International League T20 (ILT20), unveiled their 2025 season kit this morning at an event hosted at the SEE Institute in Dubai’s Sustainable City. The launch highlighted the Vipers’ Season 3 sustainability mission, emphasising their commitment to sustainable fashion and environmental accountability through the recently announced partnership with UAE-based sports apparel manufacturer PALMFIT. The collaboration yields a line of performance wear, team wear, and leisurewear made from recycled materials. The event began with a 30-minute “Wake Up & Shake Up” high-intensity workout, engaging students from Dubai’s leading schools—GEMS Metropole…

Dubai, UAE: In an industry-first move, Sobha Realty, a leading developer of luxury real estate across the Middle East and India, has joined forces with WebEngage, an industry leader in marketing automation, to revolutionize customer engagement through AI and data-driven insights. This collaboration will empower Sobha Realty to deliver personalized communication and enhanced experiences to buyers, cementing its reputation for innovation and customer-centricity. As a company synonymous with its ethos of the ‘Art of the Detail,’ Sobha Realty continuously pushes the boundaries of digitalization in the real estate sector. Integrating WebEngage’s cutting-edge Customer Data Platform (CDP) and AI-powered automated tool,…

Abu Dhabi, November 2024 – ADIPEC 2024 has witnessed an increased participation of young voices around the world, bridging the generational gap to accelerate progress in the global energy transition.  Young attendees have brought fresh perspectives to discussions on the future of energy, underscoring ADIPEC’s mission to foster a secure, equitable, and sustainable energy future shaped by voices from across the globe. The ADIPEC Youth Council, now in its second year, gave university students the chance to join in cross-generational conversations with industry leaders on critical energy issues. Students from institutions like Abu Dhabi Polytechnic (UAE), University of Dar A Salaam…

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Madinah has successfully implemented a novel technology, Large-Format Tissue Processing (Supa Mega Block). This technology accelerates examining cancerous tissues post-removal, ensuring the complete excision of all affected areas in a single step.  This process results in time savings, cost reduction, and an enhanced patient experience, making KFSHRC-Madinah the first medical facility in Saudi Arabia to adopt this advanced technology. This technology enables pathologists to comprehensively scan the excised tissues to assess the pattern and amount of cancer, accurately identifying the boundaries of cancer-affected areas and ensuring that tissue margins are free…

Fujairah, UAE – Fuelre4m, a leading innovator in sustainable fuel optimisation and digitalisation, shared its forward-looking vision at the Fujairah Mining Forum, where the discussions centred on the mining sector’s critical role in the future of renewable energy, the imperative for ethical mining practices, and the transformative, yet evolving, role of AI. With the global demand for sustainable energy materials rising, Fuelre4m is poised to lead the charge in responsible, efficient, and technologically enhanced fuel management solutions. As the world accelerates toward renewable energy, the often-criticised mining sector holds a pivotal role in supplying essential materials for this transformation. Rob…

Teradix, a leading provider of innovative eProcurement solutions in MENA, announced that it has been awarded a $140,000 grant from the prestigious TAQADAM Accelerator programme at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to revolutionise procurement processes in the Saudi market. The funds secured from the TAQADAM Accelerator programme will be pivotal in supporting Teradix’s strategic expansion into Saudi Arabia. With a focus on enhancing its eProcurement solutions, Teradix aims to drive growth, streamline procurement processes, and deliver unparalleled value to clients in the region. Teradix offers a comprehensive suite of intuitive procurement solutions designed to boost savings and…

Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) is expanding anew its portfolio of advanced video conferencing solutions with the introduction of PressIT360. Available in the UAE, KSA and Qatar, PressIT360 allows anyone to easily set up a group video conference with a simple single cable solution. This new innovation covers a full 360 degrees with its 4 integrated cameras and 7 microphones, ensuring that communication remains natural between both in-person and virtual meeting participants. Designed to take the stress out of hybrid meetings, PressIT360 is a simple plug and play solution in which video and audio data can be…

GENEVA – November 2024 – SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, is partnering with Accelya to deliver new digital retailing solutions for passengers, removing the reliance on dated, legacy systems. This strategic partnership with Accelya, a leading global software provider to the airline industry, will allow airlines to migrate to modern airline retailing for passengers, including a contactless airport solution based on biometric recognition, which will also drive operational efficiency and reduce costs. Through this partnership, Accelya’s FLX ONE Delivery—part of their new FLX ONE platform, a comprehensive Offer, Order, Settle Deliver (OOSD) solution—will be integrated with SITA’s advanced…

Global leading global technology corporation FPT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with THIQAH, a leading provider of smart business solutions in Saudi Arabia. This partnership aims to explore joint business opportunities and deliver advanced digital solutions to various industries in the Kingdom, supporting the nation’s ambitious Vision 2030 goals. The partnership signing ceremony was witnessed by Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and senior executives from FPT and THIQAH. This strategic collaboration combines FPT’s global expertise in digital transformation with THIQAH’s local market knowledge and strong presence in Saudi Arabia. Together, the two companies will offer innovative, tailored digital…

Pass, a pioneering technology startup based in Qatar, has successfully raised over QR10 million in its latest pre-Series A funding round. This major achievement underscores the company’s growing influence in revolutionising supply chain logistics and delivering fast, reliable services that enhance daily life. Led by CEO and Founder Bashar Jaber, Pass continues to innovate with the goal of improving quality of life through advanced technological solutions. The newly raised capital will fuel Pass’s expansion, particularly into Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and support the development of new products to solidify its position in the market. “We are excited by the strong…