Category: News
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Dubai Airport Issues Travel Advisory: Key Rules on Banned Items, Baggage and Customs Limits
Passengers travelling to or from Dubai are being advised to review their luggage before heading to the airport. Dubai Airports has issued a “Know Before You Go” advisory highlighting prohibited items, baggage restrictions and customs regulations at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The notice aims to help travellers avoid delays and ensure they comply with the…
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MENA Businesses Face Resilience Gap Amid Regional Challenges: Survey
Businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA Businesses) continue to face challenges in maintaining operational resilience, with nearly half reporting a gap in their preparedness for major disruptions, according to a new survey by insurance brokerage Lockton. The company’s Workforce Resilience report found that 47 per cent of businesses in the region have…
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Saudi Arabia Opens VAT Refund Claims on Real Estate Transactions
Saudi Arabia has begun accepting applications for value-added tax (VAT) refunds on eligible real estate transactions conducted by individuals between Jan. 1, 2018, and Oct. 4, 2020.The General Secretariat of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Committees (GSTC) announced that applications must be filed within 30 days of the relevant procedures being published in the Official…
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Emaar Weighs $3 Billion Buyout of Construction Arm Emaar Development
Dubai-based real estate giant Emaar Properties is considering acquiring the remaining stake in its construction arm, Emaar Development, in a potential transaction valued at up to $3 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report on Tuesday. The proposed buyout could strengthen Emaar Properties’ control over its development operations and streamline its corporate structure. The company…
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Saudi Arabia Puts AI Agents to Work in Logistics and Tourism
Saudi Arabia is beginning to deploy artificial intelligence agents in two sectors central to its economic diversification strategy: logistics and tourism. Unlike conventional chatbots, these systems can interpret requests, access business platforms and coordinate multi-step tasks. AI Agents Streamlines Cargo Operations At Saudia Cargo, AI agents are being integrated into commercial operations to handle routine…
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Insilico Medicine Leaders to Share AI-Driven Drug Discovery Insights at Key Industry Events
Insilico Medicine executives are set to share their expertise in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery at prominent healthcare and investment conferences in Shanghai and Dubai, highlighting the growing role of AI in pharmaceutical research, development, and global business partnerships. November 3 | China Healthcare Summit, Shanghai Dr. Jue Wang, Head of Global Business Development at…
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Road to the 2026 UN Water Conference: Advancing Food and Water Security in the MENA Region
As preparations gather momentum for the 2026 United Nations : UN Water Conference , strengthening food and water security across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is emerging as a critical policy priority. Against the backdrop of growing resource pressures, climate challenges, and increasing demand, building resilient and sustainable food and water systems…
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Oswal Green Tech Incorporates Dubai Subsidiary to Expand Real Estate Business
Oswal Green Tech Limited has incorporated a wholly owned-majority foreign subsidiary in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a strategic step towards expanding its real estate development business in international markets. The new entity, Oswal Greentech Real Estate Development L.L.C., has received approval from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Government of Dubai. The…
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Can’t Make It To Dubai Mall? A New App Could Deliver Your Shopping In 60 Minutes
Shopping at one of Dubai’s busiest retail destinations could soon become much easier. Dubai Mall is gearing up to introduce Dubai Mall Online, a new digital platform designed to let customers shop from their favourite stores and receive their purchases at home in as little as an hour. The upcoming service could be a welcome…
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Startup Wrap: MENA Attracts Fresh Funding Across Technology Sectors
Startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) secured fresh funding this week, highlighting continued investment in financial technology and artificial intelligence-driven solutions. Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan began trading on the Egyptian Exchange, while Kuwaiti consumer-research startup theQA raised pre-seed capital to support its expansion and product development. MNT-Halan Begins Trading on Egyptian Exchange Egyptian…