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JEDDAH: Online school platform iCademy Middle East has witnessed a 60 percent rise in the number of students using its services during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Cody Claver, the

China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia among leaders in global logistics ranking   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 February 2021 – Asia-Pacific nations lead all emerging market regions with China, India and Indonesia being the world’s top emerging markets in the 12th annual Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, a broad gauge of competitiveness based on logistics strength and business fundamentals. The Index ranks 50 countries by factors that make them attractive […]

Industry-Wide Cross Border Cyber Intelligence Sharing Mitigated Impact   SINGAPORE – Media Outreach – 10 February 2021 – FS-ISAC, the only global cyber intelligence sharing community solely focused on financial services, announced today that last year, more than 100 financial services firms were targets of a wave of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) extortion attacks conducted by the same threat actor. The criminals sent extortion notes threatening to disrupt the […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 February 2021 – S.F. Holding Co., Ltd. (‘S.F. Holding’; Stock Code 002352.SZ) and Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’ or ‘the Company’; Stock Code 0636.HK) are pleased to announce the proposed strategic investment and cooperation between the two companies.   Subject to satisfaction of certain pre-conditions, the Offeror, being an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of S.F. Holding, will make a Partial Offer to […]

#TUMIGoesVirtual   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 February 2021 – TUMI, the leading international travel, lifestyle, and performance luxury brand, launches the breakthrough TUMI Virtual Store to debut its Spring 2021 collection, delivering an immersive and enhanced omnichannel experience to customers in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Ushering in a creative new age of digital retail that connects fans with the brand like never before, the TUMI Virtual […]

By Manish Rai   When the Saudi crown prince, together with the UAE ruler, Mohammed bin Zayed, moved against Qatar in late 2017, the charge sheet against the tiny Gulf state was long. They, along with Bahrain and Egypt, accused their neighbour of backing Iran’s ambitions, and supporting Islamist groups, including the Muslim Brotherhood. The Arab neighbours of Doha thought that by imposing this blockade they can force […]

Burgundy lovers will be guided on the best picks with over 1,700 tasting notes for the 2019 vintage and reappraisals of 2018 in bottle   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 February 2021 – Top-end Burgundy wines remain one of the most sought-after wines around the world, with appreciation and investment value at an all-time high. The Robert Parker Wine Advocate Côte d’Or Wine 2019 Report is a timely guide […]

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Start Your Spring Taste Exploration in the Brand New Ginza-Style Dining Mall   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 February 2021 – “Park Aura · Tin Hau”, the new landmark for feasting, opened in Tin Hau Food Square at the end of 2020. This brand-new Ginza-style dining mall infuses vitality to this area where the new meets the old. “Park Aura” introduces both local and international dishes to […]

In the light of this exceptional growth, HE Sultan bin Sulayem believes opening new markets and stimulating mutual trade between Dubai and Israel will encourage companies to increase production, leading to greater economic growth and more job creation. Said Bin Sulayem: “The expansion of trade and investment between the two sides will benefit not only the business communities in the UAE and Israel, but also other stakeholders […]

As a small and medium business owner, every day brings a multitude of strategic and commercial decisions that must be made to ensure the ongoing prosperity of your enterprise. This can leave limited time for complex operational issues such as navigating taxes. However, managing cost and taxes, especially if you are importing and exporting goods, requires an assessment of your business direction and strategy. Navigating a country’s […]

DUBAI, 30th January, 2021 (WAM) — Dubai’s trade with Israel in the last five months (Sep 2020 -Jan 2021) reached a value of AED1 billion and a volume of 6.217k tonnes, according to Dubai Customs statistics. Of this, imports were valued at AED325 million (718 tonnes), exports at AED607million (5.4k tonnes), and transit trade at AED98.7million (52.4 tonnes). In the light of this exceptional growth, Sultan bin […]

The developer of one of the most ambitious projects on Dubai’s The World Islands, will finally be handing over the long-awaited private villas and beach palaces to investors before the end of the year. Some 2,000 units in the Phase I of the $5 billion Heart of Europe, an ultra-luxury man-made island destination that will showcase floating homes, as well as the Middle East version of the […]

The developer of one of the most ambitious projects on Dubai’s The World Islands, will finally be handing over the long-awaited private villas and beach palaces to investors before the end of the year. Some 2,000 units in the Phase I of the $5 billion Heart of Europe, an ultra-luxury man-made island destination that will showcase floating homes, as well as the Middle East version of the […]

DUBAI, 30th January, 2021 (WAM) — Dubai’s trade with Israel in the last five months (Sep 2020 -Jan 2021) reached a value of AED1 billion and a volume of 6.217k tonnes, according to Dubai Customs statistics. Of this, imports were valued at AED325 million (718 tonnes), exports at AED607million (5.4k tonnes), and transit trade at AED98.7million (52.4 tonnes). In the light of this exceptional growth, Sultan bin […]

World’s 1st AI Butterfly Illuminating Installation + Traditional Red Lanterns Continuation of Love & Hopes in the Year of the Ox   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 January 2021 – To welcome a new year full of hope and challenge, Lee Tung Avenue, the largest outdoor pedestrian street in Hong Kong, continues to cheer for everyone in the new year. From 29 January to 2 May […]

Securing payments in Asia with latest 3-D Secure technology – Omise integrates the EMV(R) 3DS 2.2 protocol using Netcetera’s 3DS Server   ZURICH, SWITZERLAND and SINGAPORE – EQS Newswire – 27 January 2021 –  Securing payments in Asia with latest 3-D Secure technologyOmise integrates the EMV 3DS 2.2 protocol using Netcetera’s 3DS Server The Payment Service Provider Omise has implemented the Netcetera 3-D Secure Server to secure […]

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 12 January 2021 – The AOC Masters Tournament ended with a bang as Indonesia’s Alter Ego takes the top spot, beating Thailand’s Overtime Esports on a heated three-round VALORANT match last December 13, 2020.   With an impressive run this season, Alter Ego takes home an abundant prize pool, including top-tier AOC Agon monitors, as it bested hundreds of teams from […]

Arabian Post Staff | SHUAA Capital announced that it has successfully completed a debt buyout of Stanford Marine Groups AED 1.13 billion (USD 308 million) facility, resulting in a successful outcome for all parties involved, including the participating banks. SMG is one of the most prominent and diversifed offshore services companies in the Middle East, with a focus on chartering, building and repairing offshore support vessels for the […]

By James M. Dorsey Silent about rising sectarian violence in Pakistan, Gulf states vying for religious soft power risk exposing the limitations of their concepts of an undefined ‘moderate’ Islam that is tolerant and endorses pluralism. Countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have so far turned a blind eye to mounting sectarian sentiment in Karachi and Punjab province against Shiites and Ahmadis, sects […]

Arabian Post Staff Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), and GMR Hyderabad (GMR-HYD) have joined forces to create a Covid-19 vaccine distribution corridor. Home to 88 global airlines including Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates, and 12 international and 400 local and regional freight forwarders, Dubai Airports with its interlinked cargo facilities at DXB and DWC and in partnership with dnata cargo, the […]

New campaign focused on health, wellness   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 January 2021 – Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential) is collaborating with Korean pop (K-pop) supergroup SuperM to launch a new campaign — We DO Well Together — to encourage people across Asia to stay well and healthy, and have fun doing it. “We DO Well Together”: Prudential, K-pop stars SuperM turn spotlight on health and […]

The convenience of hiring a cleaning company is really great. It is no longer the case that someone will clean the office, shop, or apartment for us. Long-established brands already have well-automated cleaning services. Most of them offer online ordering in a few simple steps. Thanks to this, you can book a convenient date for yourself in a quick, simple, and, most importantly, convenient way. What’s more, […]

The UAE’s retail sector will rally in the new year, with exerts pointing to returning consumer confidence, along with the Expo 2020 Dubai, as the key factors for growth. Other factors that will contribute to the growth in the sector include the introduction and mass availability of the Covid-19 vaccine, the growing popularity of online shopping, as well as retailers in the region strengthening their omni-channel offerings. […]

STR’s total pipeline figures include hotel projects in construction, final planning, and planning stages. “The pipeline of new hotels in the region is still strong, especially in countries where tourism is a key diversification factor identified by governments (for instance Saudi or UAE),” said Bruno Trenchard, Senior Manager – Hotels & Hospitality at CBRE Middle East. Historically, slowdowns have tended to impact projects in the planning or […]

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