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Cityscape’s Real Estate Summit delivers platform for meaningful connections and market growth

“We now turn our sights to next year’s event, which will take place at the Expo 2020 site. In what will become Dubai’s largest centralised hub for business, how we bridge and strengthen the public and private real estate sector will play a fundamental role for DLD, Cityscape, Dubai and the entire region.” The one-off edition offered a radical departure from the annual event’s normal format. Co-created […]

DHL sends healthcare supplies for World Health Organization to the Pacific Islands

Tourism-dependent islands badly impacted by more than 90% decline in passenger flights Supplementary COVID-19 supplies moved through Singapore and Fiji to reach the Pacific islands SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 November 2020 – The far flung islands in the Pacific have not been spared the brunt of COVID-19. The World Health Organization has been working tirelessly to ensure much-needed supplies and healthcare equipment reach the shores of these islands. While the […]

China puts pressure on Gulf states to reduce tensions

By James M. Dorsey and Alessandro Arduino Public debates about China’s Middle East policy are as much internal Chinese discussions as they are indications of where Beijing’s thinking is going and efforts to nudge countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to accommodate potential policy changes. Relying on scholars rather than officials, China is signalling to Gulf states adjustments they would have to make to […]

UAE, Israeli settlers find common ground in Jerusalem

By James M. Dorsey Weakened by Joe Biden’s electoral defeat of US President Donald J. Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu risks being caught between a rock and a hard place as Jordan, the Palestine Authority and the United Arab Emirates manoeuvre for control of what is to Jews the Temple Mount and to Muslims the Haram ash-Sharif, the third most holy site in Islam. The rivalry […]

Startup of the Week: Offering natural and safe beauty solutions in KSA

JEDDAH: The first Saudi natural pharmacy in the country, Sun Pharmacy is specialized in providing fully organic daily skin and personal care products from safe resources, founded by an ambitious

10k foreign pilgrims arrive on first day of Umrah resumption

MAKKAH: Some 10,000 international pilgrims are arriving in Saudi Arabia after a seven-month hiatus to perform Umrah and visit the Prophet’s mosque on the first day of the third stage of the

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 […]

IMF praises GCC countries for pandemic response

Arabian Post Staff IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised GCC countries for what the have done on the digital front. Speaking at the Meeting of the Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors of GCC, she said full standalone 5G wireless in the region will enable remote work, education, telemedicine, and e-government. “You can pursue with even more imagination the application of technologies to be even […]

Meet K-Drama stars of new series ‘KAIROS’ on #TwitterBlueroom Live before its premiere

“Following Kpop, K-Drama is mesmerizing global fans–now on Twitter”   Twitter announces the first live event of its kind for a K-Drama. Seungyun Kang of ‘WINNER’ will serve as the MC for ‘TwitterBlueroom LIVE with KAIROS’. Twitter launches a special emoji to celebrate the premiere of KAIROS. SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 23 October 2020 – #TwitterBlueroom, live-streams that have been drawing the attention of Kpop fans around the […]

Aramco chief wins energy executive of the year award

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco’s president and CEO, Amin Nasser, has been named energy executive of the year by a panel of international industry leaders. The 60-year-old business chief was selected for the

Jollibee Group Brings 11-Year Michelin-starred Tim Ho Wan to Mainland China

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 6 October 2020 – The Jollibee Group opened Mainland China’s first-ever Tim Ho Wan in Shanghai recently, marking the Michelin starred restaurant’s entry into one of the world’s largest economies. Located in the Jing’an Kerry Center, which is just a few minutes away from the famous Jing’an Temple, Tim Ho Wan is the latest addition to the portfolio of brands being directly operated […]

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Inside Out and Vietnam Insider partner in business briefings to provide insights into Vietnam’s post-Covid investment opportunities, legal and operational landscape

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 23 September 2020 – Global Business Services (GBS) LTD and Vietnam Insider join hands to present the “Inside Out” webinar series, shedding light on Vietnam’s situation during the COVID-19 period to support foreign investors dealing with a dynamic business, regulatory, legal and operational landscape. The webinar will be moderated by Rahn Wood, the founder of “Inside Out” and Partner […]

Fire continues to blaze on Taif’s Amad Mountain, no casualties

MAKKAH: Saudi Civil Defense teams continued to tackle a fire on Amad Mountain in South Taif on Thursday. The fire broke out early Wednesday morning and spread rapidly due to strong winds and the

Climbing: The sport that brings you closest to nature

JEDDAH: Fear has held many people back from enjoying even the simplest activities with friends and family such as swimming, going to theme parks and many more. Nasser Al-Zuhufi, a 29-year-old Saudi,

DHL Global Forwarding connects three continents with dedicated flight

The China-Netherlands-U.S.-South Korea airfreight charter is developed with the demands of the life science and healthcare sector in mind The Covid-19 pandemic saw shippers leverage DHL Global Forwarding’s cold chain capabilities in life science and healthcare to transport test kits and pharmaceutical products SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 September 2020 – DHL Global Forwarding, the freight forwarding specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched an air freight charter […]

ProvenMed crowned the winner of Dubai Smartpreneur competition 5.0.

The Dubai Smartpreneur Competition, hosted in collaboration by Dubai Startup Hub, Entrepreneur Middle East & the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, is a prestigious, unique and one-of-its kind opportunity for innovative startups based in the UAE to partner with and contribute to the Dubai Government’s Strategy to elevate the city into a global platform for innovative businesses to thrive. As part of the 5th edition of the Dubai […]

Coronavirus: UAE ready to deliver ‘world class’ Expo 2020 Dubai

An Expo 2020 Dubai chief praised the “indomitable spirit” of the event’s international community and vowed the UAE would deliver a world class spectacle next year. Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and director general of Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau, admitted the Covid-19 pandemic had tested the relationships of countries across the globe. But she said the first ever hosting of the Expo in […]

UAE ramps up post Covid-19 economy

COUNTRY LATEST UPDATES Saudi Arabia                Covid-19 pandemic latest: Total confirmed cases: 301,323 Recoveries: 272,911 Deaths: 3,470 Actions to slow the spread of Covid-19: 3 August: Pilgrims returning from Hajj must quarantine for 14 days and will be monitored using electronic bands to ensure compliance.  28 July: Health Ministry to assign a health leader for every 50 pilgrims at this year’s scaled-back […]

5 reasons to add pecans to your diet

DUBAI: Devinder Bains, personal trainer and nutrition coach at Fit Squad DXB, shares her advice on the superfoods that will help you lead a longer and healthier life… Whether you choose to eat them

Celebrity loved label By Far dedicates new collection to Arab women

DUBAI: Bulgaria-based accessories label By Far has launched a new collection of shoes and handbags available exclusively online and in-store at Dubai’s Level Shoes.  The new footwear offering

‘Berlin, Berlin: Lolle on the Run’ does not fly

CHENNAI: About 17 years ago, the German drama “Berlin, Berlin” became a TV sensation. Most of it centered around Lolle Holzmann (played by Felicitas Woll) as she drowns in a dilemma over choosing

ME M&A deals down by 58% in first half

Arabian Post Staff Middle East M&A deal values and volume decreasing by 58% and 26% respectively from H1 2019, according to the latest report by law firm Baker McKenzie. Despite this significant drop in Middle East M&A activity, there was a slight increase in total transaction values during the last two months of H1 2020 (May and June), from $2.649 billion in H1 2019 to $33.501. Deal-making […]

G20 countries in Asia Pacific are not prepared for the needs of ageing populations, according to new research from the Economist Intelligence Unit

Australia leads the Asia Pacific region in creating an enabling environment supportive of longevity and healthy ageing with an overall score of 75.2 out of a possible 100, ranking second globally behind the US South Korea (4th) and Japan (8th) perform well with scores above the global average of 59.4 South Korea leads the G20 in areas of ‘accessible economic opportunity’ and ‘inclusive social structures and institutions’ […]

MENA construction faces triple whammy

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) construction sector is expected to be bit by the triple whammy of lower oil production, low oil prices and contracting non-oil sectors. Data and analytics company GlobalData has further cut its construction output growth forecast for the region for 2020 to -2.4%, down from the previous forecast of 1.4%, in light of continued spread of COVID-19. Amid the worsening situation with regards […]

Hezbollah is a Liability for Lebanon

 By Manish Rai  Recent protests in Beirut over government corruption and mismanagement of the economy quickly escalated into rioting and violence that included clashes between Shi’ite Hezbollah supporters and demonstrators. Protesters poured into the streets of the Lebanese capital to decry the collapse of the economy. Moreover, there are now renewed calls from various sections of the society for the total disarmament of the powerful Hezbollah which is […]

Enoc Group reports increase in storage demand

Arabian Post Staff ENOC Group, the wholly-owned Dubai government entity, has reported a significant surge in the demand of storage capacity across its terminals in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Morocco and Djibouti.   The increased demand for bulk liquid storage at its facilities is a result of the upward price trajectory, as customers seek storage provision due to the weakening demand for oil in the wake of the […]

Dubai Metro company appoints new MD

Public Services Company Serco Middle East has appointed Wallace Weatherill as its new Managing Director, a role in which he will spearhead the operations of the largest automated transport system in the region the Dubai Metro as well as the Dubai Tram in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Serco Middle East operates and maintains the Dubai Metro and operates the Dubai Tram on behalf […]

Atkins sets up a new structure for Middle East business

As companies worldwide continue laying-off workers, Atkins has unveiled a new business structure for their business in Africa and the Middle East. The new business structure is set to start taking effect from July 1st, 2020, based around two main markets of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This structure will also allow Atkins to align their services with client projects and country […]

AstraZeneca launches GCC innovation hub

Arabian Post Staff AstraZeneca has launched its GCC Health Innovation Hub, a culmination of digital innovation efforts by the Company to make diagnosis and treatment easier for diabetic patients, in conjunction with UK medtech start-up Gendius, which specialises in remote disease management. As a result of this partnership, HealthGATE – an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform and app to support diabetic patient care in the GCC – will […]