Emirates Global Aluminium, GE sign pact to cut greenhouse gases

The companies plan to develop a roadmap to cut emissions from the GE’s natural gas turbines

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Emirates Draw announces special prizes to mark UAE’s 50th anniversary this week

A one-off draw at the upcoming edition of the event on Saturday, December 4, will see 50 guaranteed winners each receive Dhs7,777

Virtuzone launches MENA region’s first e-commerce accelerator programme

The programme is offered free of cost with the establishment of an e-commerce company with Virtuzone

Here’s why UAE’s Yas Holding is bullish on the future of healthcare

The Abu Dhabi-based investment company has been rapidly expanding its healthcare division this year

UAE reports 60 Covid-19 cases, 79 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 741,918

UAE President, Ajman Ruler pardon prisoners ahead of 50th National Day

The UAE President has instructed that 870 prisoners be released

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UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Siemens partner to underpin digital transformation

The partnership will help determine levels of 4IR tech adoption across the UAE’s industrial sector

Is virtual reality the new business opportunity?

Walking into a hotel in the UAE in 50 years will be a whole new level of luxury, with XR glasses making the visitor experience seamless says Nikhil Nair, consumer business lead at HTC Vive MEA

Covid-19: Emirates announces flight restrictions over Omicron concerns

The UAE, UK and Singapore have announced restrictions on travel from certain countries

Abu Dhabi revises operating capacity of indoor, outdoor events and weddings

The operating capacity of indoor events has been increased to 80 per cent

Saudi Arabia

Moelis plans Saudi hires as it seeks to open Riyadh office

The Saudi economy, the biggest in the Middle East, is growing at its fastest pace in almost a decade

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Covid-19: Saudi to permit direct entry to all those who have received one vaccine jab

Travellers who have taken one shot of the vaccine will need to undergo quarantine for three days

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa approves largest legislative reform in country’s history

It covers a wide range of subjects including personal security, higher education and data protection, among others

Cybersecurity

Here’s how organisations can protect their business from online scams

For well-known brands, banks, and service providers, it’s just a matter of time before they catch the scammer’s eye says Ashraf Koheil, director of business development, Group-IB MEA

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Covid-19: UAE to ban entry from seven countries over Omicron concerns

Flight will however continue to transport passengers from the UAE to these countries

Here’s how to build a smart city of the future

Even with all these technological investments, some municipal officials and agencies struggle to move public safety and smart city initiatives forward

How to best manage nationality diversity in boardrooms

The cultural differences that different nationalities bring will significantly impact the overall performance of a board

Climate change: What is the GCC’s role in this equation

The region needs to capitalise on the economic benefits of the sustainable energy industry

UAE’s Ahmed Al Raisi elected Interpol president for 4-year term

Al Raisi was elected following three rounds of voting

Expo 2020 Dubai pavilions: Morocco, Korea, Romania, Ghana, Croatia, Iraq, Venezuela, Botswana

Here’s a list of eight participating country pavilions and their offerings

Abu Dhabi’s ADNEC acquires Etihad Holidays

ADNEC’s tourism promotion business – Tourism 365 – will operate Etihad Holidays

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Improving data centre power consumption and energy efficiency

In recent years, power management systems have advanced to the point where they are versatile and easily adaptable to new requirements.

Lenovo launches portable ThinkVision M15 monitor in the UAE

The light and slim monitor features 15.6-inch FHD resolution and 2 USB Type-C ports with Power Pass through design for an extended multi-screen experience

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Etihad opens new early check-in facility for passengers at Abu Dhabi airport

The service is available from November 25-December 31, and allows passengers to check-in up to 24 hours before their flight

UAE reports 77 Covid-19 cases, 88 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 741,720

Sitecore appoints Ahmed Alrabiah as the new regional VP for Saudi Arabia

Alrabiah joins Sitecore with over 15 years of expertise in the sector, having held leadership roles at one of the ERP software solution providers

Minimum $8.9m in cryptocurrency heist via Youtube Live reported in Oct 2021

Combined with the plethora of existing interview footage featuring many notable figures, scammers have developed a formula that adds legitimacy to their efforts

Dubai’s Emirates signs codeshare agreement with airBaltic

The partnership will offer customers connectivity to/from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Finland

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Saudia to resume direct flights to Los Angeles and Manchester from Jeddah

Both direct nonstop routes, set to begin in December, will operate from Jeddah thrice weekly