Author: Mahdeehassan

Abu Dhabi, UAE – August, 2024: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies to assess the viability of developing a commercial green hydrogen to methanol to SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) project. The focus of the project is to help decarbonize hard to abate, emission intensive sectors such as the aviation and maritime industries. The project will also capture and utilize CO2 from an industrial source to be used as a feedstock, in addition to green hydrogen from renewable energy powered electrolysis, for the production of green methanol and…

Dubai, UAE – August, 2024: MultiBank Group, the largest financial derivatives institution worldwide headquartered in Dubai, announces its strategic partnership with Mashreq to launch the latest technology enabling instant payments service. This collaboration aligns with MultiBank Group’s dedication to providing advanced, user-friendly financial services and seeks to enhance transactional efficiency and improve operational transparency for a diverse global clientele of over 1 million traders across 90 countries. By integrating Mashreq’s advanced payment processing capabilities, MultiBank Group will now provide its clients with nearly instantaneous deposit and withdrawal services, available 24/7. “Our collaboration with Mashreq represents a significant milestone in our…

Nurlan Yermekbayev The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a unique international entity that traces its roots back to the Shanghai Five, which was founded by five countries: the People’s Republic of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan. These nations initially collaborated to foster an atmosphere of trust and stability along their national borders. By the end of the 20th century, having achieved these goals, the leaders of the Shanghai Five decided to extend their cooperation into a fully-fledged international organization. Thus, in 2001, in Shanghai, the leaders of six countries signed documents formalizing the creation of the SCO. China’s role…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – July 2024 – Keolis MHI Rail Management and Operations LLC, the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, proudly celebrated with its staff the company’s win in the prestigious Nafis Award for the second consecutive year.  The Nafis Award, presented by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), marks a significant milestone for Keolis MHI. Additionally, Hamad Al Shehhi, a Senior Controller at the Operations Control Centre (OCC), won second place…

Dubai, UAE, July 2024 – Amsaan Accessible Tours (AAT), a leader in inclusive tourism for Deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers, has launched “Travel with Bova,” a project dedicated to providing guided tours conducted entirely in sign language. This transformative initiative marks a milestone in inclusive tourism and is launched from the UAE, a key destination for AAT. Benefiting both the tourism ecosystem and Deaf travellers while syncing with the UAE government, “Travel with Bova” offers unique guided tours around the world, led by Volodymyr Bozhko, also known as Bova, a senior Deaf tour guide with over 15 years of experience. Bova has guided…

Summer 2023 turned out to be a highly successful season for Italian museums, with exponential growth in visitor numbers and record ticket sales, confirming Italy as one of the world’s most popular cultural destinations. According to data presented by the Digital Innovation Observatory for Culture of the Milan Polytechnic School of Management, the number of visitors to Italian museums, monuments and archaeological sites rose by 16% last year compared to 2019 and ticket sales were up 27% in the same period. Record-breaking Italian museumsAmong the world’s most popular museums, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence had more than 5 million visitors in 2023, an increase of 27.8% from…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July, 2024: RAKBANK, a prominent financial institution in the United Arab Emirates, today announced that it has collaborated with Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, to establish a Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE) designed to accelerate innovation and enhance the quality and efficiency of the bank’s digital services. Under this partnership, Wipro will leverage its extensive expertise in quality assurance and testing services to build and operate the TCoE. The Center will be equipped with advanced testing tools and methodologies, focusing on automation, performance testing that will enable RAKBANK to accelerate the launch of…

Abu Dhabi-UAE- July 2024 – The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), which made its impressive debut this April at the Yas Marina Circuit, has announced the next phase of its challenge with the Drone Champions League (DCL), the world’s premier professional drone racing organization. Building on the success of its inaugural event, the A2RL Drone Race continues to advance the frontiers of autonomous technology, merging human skill with innovative advancements in autonomous flight. The Autonomous Drone Race will bring together teams from across the globe, welcoming established drone racing teams, research institutions and enthusiastic ‘rookies’. All competitors will vie for…

Malé, Maldives: A holiday in the Maldives is infamous for its lush flamboyance. Whether you’re a seasoned adrenaline junkie or a first-time thrill-seeker, the Maldivian waters beckon with promises of excitement and awe. Here are the top five activities that make the Maldives an ideal destination for an unforgettable adventure. Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts’ four remarkable resort islands—Cinnamon Vellifushi Maldives, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, Cinnamon Hakuraa Hurra Maldives, and Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon—have an irresistible offer tailored for travellers seeking a thrill-packed escape. Beneath the surface of the Maldives’ crystal-clear waters lies a world of wonder waiting to be explored. With…

The team behind the World Record-breaking Kingdom Arena pitch, SIS Pitches, has shared its ambitious long-term plans to expand into Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. SIS Pitches, which produces premium hybrid, synthetic and natural pitches for an array of sports, including football, rugby, golf, tennis and cricket, made its first foray in the Middle East in 2011 in Dubai UAE. Recognising a growing appetite for high-level professional sports, and the growing need for cutting edge surfaces, the sports surface specialist established a Saudi Arabia office in July last year. Within weeks, they undertook one of the world’s most ambitious sporting…