Business & Money | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 3:19 pm

DIFC issues first-of-its-kind adequacy decision regarding the California Consumer Privacy Act

The Commissioner of Data Protection of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has issued a first of its kind adequacy decision regarding the California Consumer Privacy Act of ...

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Government | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 1:48 pm

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development finances AED387m project to enhance energy security in Tanzania

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a loan agreement with the Government of Tanzania worth AED 387 million (US$105.4 million) to enhance energy security in the country. The project’s objective is to fully connect the Kagera administrative region with the national electricity...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 12:05 pm

Maaden receives first credit rating with ‘stable’ outlook

Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) has received its first credit ratings from Moody’s at “Baa1” and Fitch Ratings at “BBB+” with a “stable” outlook, according to the company’s statement.   These ratings underpinned Maaden’s diversified business model being a globally ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 12:00 pm

Saeed Al Maktoum: Wooden dhows’ Traders Contribute to Enhancing Dubai's Position on the World Trade Map

The Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation honored the dhow master Mustafa Ibrahim, the oldest PCFC customer, in the field of wooden dhow trade, for his significant contribution to enhancing trade through wooden dhows during the past 60 years in import and export operations to and from...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 11:56 am

Amana Healthcare Celebrates the 2023 Graduating Class of the Tiny Treasures Pediatric Education Program

Amana Healthcare, an M42 company, is proud to announce the graduation of their latest Tiny Treasures cohort, an in-house pediatric education program. Nine graduates were awarded certificates in a colorful ceremony featuring family members and caregivers.  The graduation ceremony...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 10:29 am

Building on past year’s success, Saudi Infrastructure Expo gears up for 2nd edition with inaugural Saudi Water Exp

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is propelling a momentous transition towards a sustainable future, prioritizing infrastructure and urban planning as key components of its transformative goals. Supporting these ambitious goals, Saudi Infrastructure Expo, held in Riyadh from 11 to 13 September 2023...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 10:27 am

Dubai International Chamber attracts six multinational companies and 50 SMEs to Dubai during H1 2023

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced details of several notable achievements during the first six months of 2023 in attracting foreign direct investment and supporting chamber members in their efforts to expand into global markets.The...

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Government | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 10:07 am

Tawfig Al-Rabiah named Chairman of General Authority for Affairs of Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order today, Aug. 8, appointing Tawfig Al-Rabiah as Chairman of the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.   Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais was also named as Head of Religious Affairs at the Grand...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 9:52 am

Jabal Omar says petition against SAR 357 mln Zakat claims rejected

Jabal Omar Development Co.'s petition to the Appeal Committee for Zakat and Tax Violations and Disputes to reconsider a decision against the former to pay Zakat claims of SAR 357 million for 2012-2018 was turned down, according to a statement to Tadawul today, Aug. 8.   This...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 9 August, 2023 9:51 am

G42 Cloud Partners with VAST Data to Build a Multi-Hundred Petabyte Data Cloud for AI

G42 Cloud, a leading cloud provider in the UAE and VAST Data, the AI data platform company, have joined forces in an ambitious strategic partnership to reimagine the future of data-intensive AI computing. G42 Cloud selected the VAST Data Platform to build a central data foundation for a global...

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