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Arab leaders congratulate Joe Biden on election win

LONDON: Arab leaders swiftly congratulated Joe Biden for his election victory Saturday and expressed hope that the new White House will work with Middle Eastern countries to strengthen US-Arab

$5b turnover seen for Dubai theme parks industry this year

Arabian Post Staff PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts that the leisure and entertainment industry in the UAE has a market potential that will reach 45 million visitors by 2021. Of the Middle East’s diverse verticals in tourism, one that stands out for its immense potential is that of theme parks. As per pre-COVID-19 estimates, the Dubai theme parks industry could generate about $5 billion (Dh18.3 billion) as annual revenue by […]

Erdogan’s proxy army a ticking time bomb

By Manish Rai  The recent Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has clearly illustrated that Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not hesitating at all in deploying his Jihadist brigade anywhere to promote his expansionist policies. Turkey sends its Syrian mercenaries that had fought previously in northern Syria and Libya, into the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh to fight alongside Azerbaijan. There have been multiple reports that at least around 1,500 Syrians […]

Ms.Jigger: Sophisticated cicchetti and narrative-led cocktails by Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 November 2020 – Channelling the elegance of a well-heeled traveller with a soft spot for la sua preferita Italy, Ms.Jigger comes to life as a narrative-driven cocktail bar and restaurant. As the connoisseur of curiosities, the venue conjures up inventive cocktail flavours and dining experiences at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok in Langsuan, the first property under IHG’s luxury boutique brand in South East […]

AXA Hong Kong and HSBC jointly launch ResidenceSurance

Custom-made plans meeting the specific needs of homeowners, landlords and tenants Protection of your rental income and personal belongings taken out of home Comprehensive protection for as low as the cost of two coffees each month  HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 November 2020 – Property prices in Hong Kong top the world with many purchases worth over HKD10 million. Yet despite spending most of their savings on […]

Herbalife Nutrition Commemorates the Inaugural Year of “Nutrition for Zero Hunger”, the Initiative to End World Hunger

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 November 2020 – Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE:HLF), a premier global nutrition company, is commemorating the first year of its Nutrition for Zero Hunger initiative. Nutrition for Zero Hunger is a global program that is aligned with the second United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal, which seeks to end hunger in all its forms by 2030 and to achieve food security and improved nutrition. Globally, more […]

Middle East leads the world in video game streaming

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a fast-growing gaming market that has evolved from casual gaming to virtual reality games and competitive sports, according to a new whitepaper by

DEWA invests AED 86 billion in energy sector over the next 5 years

The Global Renewables Outlook: Energy Transformation 2050 report issued by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in April 2020 indicated that the transition to renewables, efficiency and electrification could drive overall socio-economic development, supported by comprehensive policies to cut carbon emissions. The use of Hydrogen and synthetic fuels, direct electrification, advanced biofuels and carbon management will be crucial ways to cut CO2 emissions beyond 2050, along with […]

Dubai Startup Hub launches programme to fast track growth of scale-ups

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced the launch of the Scale-Up Dubai programme, an extension of Market Access, which provides in-depth knowledge, guidance and tailored support to fast-growing startups, or scale-ups, as they look to take their businesses to the next level and expand beyond borders.   Joining the pilot programme are scale-ups that have already developed viable businesses […]

The 10th Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program Cultivates Corporate Social Responsibility in Future Leaders

76 Business University Students Completed the Internships in 40 local NGOs   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 1 November 2020 – The 2020 Citi-Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) Community Intern Program (CIP) came to a successful completion. In its 10th year running, the success of this year’s program also marks a significant milestone in this cross-sector partnership. The Recognition Ceremony was held recently to pay […]

MENA hotel sector’s recovery set for Q4 2020 into 2021: Colliers International

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s hotel sector can expect the start of a recovery in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020, according to Colliers International’s latest MENA Hotels Forecast in September. The recovery, which will take place following the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, is set to continue into 2021. It anticipates that the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s hotel sectors will witness a faster recovery […]

Putin tells Erdogan of concern about Mid-East fighters in Nagorno-Karabakh

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a phone call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday expressed his concerns over increased involvement of fighters from the Middle East in the

XSD Partners with NEFIN to Power Up Its Plant with Solar Energy in Malaysia

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 27 October 2020 – Integrated papermaking specialist, XSD International Paper Sdn Bhd (“XSD”) announced that it has entered into a power purchase agreement (“PPA”) with NEFIN Group (“NEFIN”). The PPA was signed at a signing ceremony held at NEFIN’s office at Penang where XSD was represented by its President, Ms. Joyce Shi ChenYe (施晨燁), NEFIN was represented by its Special Executive to the Chairman, […]

EML Payments (EML): Storing up value

LONDON, UK – EQS Newswire – 23 October 2020 – EML Payments is a specialist payment solutions provider with a focus on the prepaid market. The group’s strategy is to use acquisitions supported by organic development to establish strong positions across a diverse range of use cases and markets. EML now operates in 28 countries and has grown revenues at a five-year CAGR of 53%. While COVID-19 has […]

The New Note 8 – Infinix Unveils An All-Rounder for Success

NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach – 22 October 2020 – The new Note 8 was unveiled yesterday and it exudes sleekness and power. The premium online-driven smartphone brand, Infinix, has once again outdone themselves with an excellent all-round smartphone model that is targeted at the mid-to-high end market segment. The new Note 8’s high performance will make it one to watch and for others to envy. The brand’s new […]

For a fatal blow to Middle East peace, look back 20 years

It would be simplistic to attribute the demise of the Oslo peace process to only one cause, but the centrality of the Second Intifada to this catastrophic outcome can hardly be disputed. This

Amazon Prime Day Deals Revealed! Jumpstart Your Holiday Shopping on October 13 & 14

Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, October 13 at 12am SGT and will run for 48 hours, promising two full days of shopping on thousands of deals in Singapore for Prime members Looking for more ways to save? Prime members who purchase S$50 Amazon.sg e-Gift Card in a single transaction are entitled to a bonus S$10 Gift Card SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 October 2020 – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – The biggest 48-hour […]

Executive Appointment: Mashreq names new Group Head of Compliance and MLRO

Scott Ramsay appointed as Group Head of Compliance & Bank Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)   DUBAI, UAE – EQS Newswire – 8 October 2020 – Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has appointed Scott Ramsay as its new Group Head of Compliance & Bank Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). In this role as a part of the senior leadership team, Scott will […]

CUHK Business School Research Finds the Use of Robotics Can Help Draw Customers Back into Restaurants and Hotels

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 8 October 2020 – Just how much of the global service industry will be left standing by the time COVID-19 is brought under control is anybody’s guess. In the U.S., an industry association says restaurants across the country are on track to lose US$240 billion in revenues by the year-end. Most hotels stand empty. But rest assured that all is not lost. A […]

Allianz: How Covid-19 is changing claims trends and risk exposures for companies and their insurers

AGCS report: traditional property and liability claims have been subdued during lockdowns but this was more than outweighed by a surge in Covid-19 related claims notifications, particularly from the entertainment industry. Impact of the pandemic will shape future loss trends for companies in the mid- and long-term with changes to working environments, travelling habits and supply chain networks. Detailed Covid-19-driven loss trend analysis for Property/Business Interruption, Liability, […]

Green Marketing Opens up SUNMADE’s Global Business Opportunities

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 5 October 2020 – In Taiwan, 80% of solar LED traffic signs on highways are from SUNMADE Inc., which are not only green and energy-saving, but also durable with warranty as long as 7 years, making road traffic safer and sound. SUNMADE Inc. newly rolls out SUNMADE Dots, a ground-breaking technology used in traffic signs. Green Trade Project Office (GTPO) under Taiwanese government helps craft […]

Expo 2020 Dubai sends message of resilience as 1-year countdown begins

Organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai said they aim to spread a message of hope amid adversity ahead of the fair opening on October 1 next year. With exactly a year to go until the Expo begins, fresh ideas on health, connectivity and travel will be shared to help people reconnect amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisers said they aim to convey the spirit of collaboration that will bring […]

Amazon’s Prime Day Returns to Singapore on October 13 & 14 with Everything You Need & Love

Prime Day will feature thousands of deals in Singapore across products from top brands including Acer, BOSE, Braun, Muji, Pampers, Philips, Skip Hop, Sonos, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) like Happyganics and Porcelain Skin, and holiday must-haves including toys, electronics, beauty, kitchen, home, and much more   Amazon is launching e-Gift Cards and 10 new categories of products on Amazon.sg, expanding the selection available for customers […]

Maritime Fairtrade Launches Localised Websites Across ASEAN, Advocating Ethical Shipping Practices

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 September 2020 – By launching localised websites across ASEAN countries like Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, Maritime Fairtrade aims at reducing corrupt practices in the shipping industry. With a lack of transparency and anti-corruption compliance culture, the shipping industry is perceived to sully ethical lapses with illicit activities. A collaborative hub advocating for ethical shipping practices – Maritime Fairtrade works to positively […]