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LAS VEGAS, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 June 2024 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group (“Lee Kum Kee”), the renowned Asian cooking brand, announces a high-profile global collaboration with The World’s 50 Best Restaurants as its first-ever exclusive Official Sauce & Condiment Partner. Lee Kum Kee is the Official Sauce & Condiment Partner of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. (Photo: Focus Event Photography) Lee Kum […]

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called upon Iran to play a constructive role in de-escalating tensions simmering across the Middle East. The urgent plea came during a phone conversation with Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran’s acting Foreign Minister, on Friday. The call coincided with a period of heightened anxiety in the region. Israel had launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon earlier that day, retaliating for rocket attacks attributed to […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Masdar, a clean energy company from the United Arab Emirates, has emerged as a contender in the race to acquire Saeta Yield, the Spanish renewables unit of Brookfield, a Canadian asset manager. The news comes from a report published by Spanish newspaper Cinco Dias on Friday, citing unnamed financial sources. According to the report, Saeta Yield is estimated to be valued at €1. […]

French building materials giant Saint-Gobain has solidified its position in the international construction chemicals market by acquiring Dubai-based Fosroc for a cool $1. 03 billion. The all-cash deal, announced on June 27, 2024, is expected to close in the first half of 2025, following regulatory approvals. This acquisition marks a significant stride for Saint-Gobain’s ambitious growth strategy, particularly in high-growth regions. Benoit Bazin, Chairman and CEO of […]

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 June 2024 – As a significant extension of Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort (“Galaxy Macau”) in art and culture, GalaxyArt continues to explore and introduce both local and international arts’ representative works, presenting high-quality art exhibitions to tap into their interplay role as “Tourism plus Culture”. Organized by Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), the new exhibition, “Eggspression – An Immersive Art […]

The MICHELIN Guide Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang 2024 at a Glance: 7 one MICHELIN Star (2 new, 1 promoted from MICHELIN Selected) 1 MICHELIN Green Star (new) 58 Bib Gourmand (28 new, 1 moved from MICHELIN Selected) 99 MICHELIN Selected (40 new) HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 June 2024 – During the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 2024 […]

Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the glitzy emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have cemented their positions as regional leaders and climbed the ranks of the world’s most liveable cities according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) 2024 Global Liveability Index. The report, released on June 27th, highlights the UAE’s growing strength in liveability. Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi secured spots in the coveted “very high” liveability […]

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The economic landscape of India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised for a significant transformation with the imminent launch of the India-UAE leg of the $20 billion transcontinental India-Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEC). This ambitious initiative, seen as a strategic counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, aims to streamline trade and bolster economic ties between the two nations. The initial phase of the project […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to become a major player in the Horn of Africa, leveraging its economic strength and geographical proximity to establish a foothold in the strategically important region. Analysts point to the UAE’s growing investments in logistics, maritime trade, and security partnerships as indicators of its ambitions. The Horn of Africa, encompassing countries like Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti, sits at the crossroads […]

The Islamic bond market, also known as the sukuk market, in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has experienced a significant surge in the first half of 2024. According to data from Bloomberg’s Capital Markets League Tables, issuance volume jumped by 48% compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of $6. 2 billion. This growth is attributed to a confluence of factors. […]

Vashi Dominguez, the charismatic jeweler who once dazzled on British television, has left a trail of financial ruin after his company collapsed, owing a staggering £170 million. The National’s investigation delves into the meteoric rise and fall of Vashi’s empire, uncovering a story of lost riches and unanswered questions. Dominguez, with his flamboyant personality and promises of revolutionizing the diamond trade, captivated investors, particularly those from the […]

Freshworks, a customer service and IT software provider, announced the launch of a new data center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on June 27, 2024. This strategic move strengthens Freshworks’ presence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, aiming to simplify access to its modern, AI-powered solutions for businesses. The data center, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), will serve as the hub for Freshworks’ […]

The Philippines’ leading international airline taps award-winning Singapore telco and managed security services provider for network and security transformation SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2024 – Philippine Airlines (PAL), Asia’s pioneering commercial airline and the nation’s flag carrier, has appointed Singapore telco and MSSP ViewQwest, to upgrade its network and security infrastructure as it forges ahead with its digital innovation and transformation roadmap. (L […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Company (STG), a leading diversified capital markets group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has solidified its position as a key market player by finalizing the acquisition of a 32. 6% stake in DME Holdings Limited. DME Holdings Limited is the parent company of the Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), a prominent international commodities exchange. This […]

Hongkong Land commits US$400 million (HK$3.1 billion) strategic investment to launch “Tomorrow’s CENTRAL”, a planned transformation of LANDMARK Hongkong Land estimates an additional US$600 million (HK$4.7 billion) capital investment from retail tenants across LANDMARK, reimagining the luxury landscape of Hong Kong Cartier, CHANEL, Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent, Sotheby’s, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels have committed to create world-class destinations Featuring 10 […]

Hongkong Land’s strategic investment of US$400 million (HK$3.1 billion) in LANDMARK reinforces Central, Hong Kong as a world-class destination for luxury retail, lifestyle and business Hongkong Land estimates an additional US$600 million (HK$4.7 billion) capital investment from retail tenants across the LANDMARK retail portfolio Cartier, CHANEL, Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent, Sotheby’s, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels have committed to create world-class […]

James M Dorsey Even by Israeli standards, Uri Tzafon (Awaken North) is a far-right fringe group. Amid mounting tension with Lebanese Shiite political group and militia, Hezbollah, along the Lebanon-Israel border, Uri Tzafon is calling for Israeli settlement of southern Lebanon. The group has yet to gain traction. Uri Tzafon’s membership is in the low teens. Less than 300 people attended the group’s recent online conference. Few, if […]

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has experienced a significant spike in cyberattacks, with Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks witnessing a staggering 183% increase year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, according to a report by cybersecurity firm StormWall. This alarming trend coincides with heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, raising concerns about the potential motives behind these attacks. StormWall’s report highlights a direct correlation between […]

A recent report by cybersecurity firm StormWall paints a worrying picture for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. DDoS attacks, a tactic used to overwhelm websites and online services with floods of traffic, have skyrocketed by a staggering 183% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024. This surge coincides with a period of heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which StormWall suggests has […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai HSBC has picked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the springboard for its innovative digital trading platform, WorldTrader. This move caters to the rising demand for international investment opportunities among HSBC’s Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) clients. WorldTrader empowers users with a gateway to a diverse selection of investment options, encompassing up to 80% of the world’s stock market capitalization. Through this user-friendly […]

First quarter revenue of US$22.2 million, up 24% Year-Over-Year SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2024 – MoneyHero Limited (Nasdaq: MNY) (“MoneyHero” or the “Company”), a market leading personal finance and digital insurance aggregation and comparison platform in Greater Southeast Asia, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Management Commentary: Rohith Murthy, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “I am pleased to report […]

Saudi Arabia’s flynas has cemented its position as the Middle East’s leading budget carrier, clinching the coveted Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East award for the remarkable seventh consecutive year. The recognition comes courtesy of the International Skytrax Organization, a widely respected evaluator of airline performance. The prestigious Skytrax Awards are considered the pinnacle of achievement in the aviation industry, functioning as the gold standard for […]

Qatar’s economic outlook is brightening, with a projected rise in GDP growth fueled by the strength of its non-energy sectors. According to a recent report by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the country’s GDP is expected to reach 2. 2% this year and climb further to 2. 9% in 2025. This positive outlook comes despite a slowdown in the broader Gulf Cooperation […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Qatar is making a strategic push to become a leading center for commerce and innovation in the Middle East. This ambition is fueled by a booming commercial real estate market, driven by factors like economic diversification efforts, significant infrastructure development, and the positive impact of hosting major international tournaments. According to a recent report by Statista, Qatar’s commercial real estate sector is estimated […]

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