Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTIP) has formed a partnership with Roche Diagnostics Middle East (RDME) to enhance sustainability and drive healthcare innovation in Sharjah. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at finding solutions that improve patient care at every stage. Under the MoU, SRTIP and Roche Diagnostics have committed...
First Avenue Real Estate Development Company, through the Al Shate’a Real Estate Fund, has successfully acquired a commercial plot of land in the Al Shate’a district of Jeddah for SAR 188 million. This plot spans nearly 15 000 square meters and is located on Sari Street, according to a recent filing with the bourse. The...
UK-based engineering consultancy Wood announced on Monday that it has secured two new engineering and procurement framework agreements valued at $11 million in Iraq, awarded by TotalEnergies EP Ratawi Hub. These agreements are part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP). Each contract has a three-year duration, during which Wood will assist TotalEnergies in advancing...
Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fahid, President of Gulf University, met with Dr. Aisha Hilal Sayankoytak, the Turkish Ambassador to Bahrain, to discuss enhancing academic and research cooperation between the two nations. This meeting occurred in light of Dr. Sayankoytak’s recent appointment as ambassador. During the meeting, they reviewed several topics of mutual interest and explored...
OPSWAT, a prominent player in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has announced its participation as a Diamond Sponsor at GISEC Global 2025. This key event will take place from May 6 to 8 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, organized by the UAE Cybersecurity Council in collaboration with the Dubai Electronic Security Center. During...
Dubai South has officially inaugurated a new facility dedicated to Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NYSE: EXPD), a prominent global logistics company. This state-of-the-art facility, located in the Logistics District of Dubai South, is part of the largest single-urban master development focused on aviation, logistics, and real estate. The opening ceremony was attended by senior...
Oman has made a significant advancement in sustainable energy with the ACME Group announcing it has secured $140 million as the first installment of funding for its green hydrogen and green ammonia project. This project, which is part of a total investment of approximately $750 million, is being developed in the Special Economic Zone at...
Fuze, a rapidly growing financial infrastructure provider in the Middle East, has obtained a Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes (RPSCS) license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). This approval allows Fuze to operate as a regulated payment services provider in the region through its subsidiary, Niobe Payment Services LLC SPC. With this...
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture launched Saudi Environment Week on Sunday, themed “Our Environment is a Treasure.” This week-long event aims to showcase the Kingdom’s efforts in ecosystem protection and sustainable development. A significant feature of this week is the introduction of the National Environmental Performance Index, designed as a strategic tool...
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has stated that artificial intelligence (AI) will be the cornerstone for shaping the future of Dubai. He highlighted that the city is not only prepared to embrace upcoming transformations across various sectors but is also actively shaping these changes by...