Author: Mahdeehassan

The 2024 Yas in Schools National Finals, presented by ADNOC, made history with a record-breaking five days of thrilling competition among the UAE’s top schools. Over 1,200 students and 314 teams from 89 schools competed fiercely for the prestigious National Champions title, showcasing unprecedented levels of participation and enthusiasm. Three national champions triumphed across the event’s three dynamic programs, showcasing its diverse accomplishments. Formula Ethara participants were challenged this year with creating AI showcase cars, while participants across the 3 programs were challenged to integrate sustainability initiatives within their chosen competition category: F1® in Schools, Formula Ethara, or 4×4 in…

AEMACO, a leading provider of comprehensive energy management solutions, announced that it has successfully deployed its innovative energy management solution at Servhub’s labor camp in the UAE, which has helped the facilities management company reduce its energy consumption by 20%. Established in 2020, AEMACO initially focused on air conditioning systems (ACs) and developed its own hardware and software solution for monitoring and controlling ACs, making the first of its kind in the UAE and Saudi markets. The company’s IoT hardware, comprising sensors and transmitters, has the capability to interface with the AC units across various buildings, while the software consolidates…

Riyadh, June 2024 – Taking a significant step toward environmental responsibility, Amsa Hospitality is proud to announce an initiative to promote recycled products by providing backpacks made from recycled plastic bottles for its employees and business partners. Creating backpacks from recycled plastic bottles is an innovative process that involves collecting used bottles, shredding them into flakes, and then melting them into polyester fibers. The fibers are woven into a fabric, then cut and sewn into backpacks. Amsa Hospitality is a pioneering Saudi hospitality company aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, including ensuring a greener future for the Kingdom…

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, there is a boycott movement of companies and products associated with certain sides of the conflict in various parts of the world. Several international brands came under fire for their perceived stance on the issue. In such a situation, the halal soft drink brand Shukran Cola has seen a surge in popularity. The demand for Shukran Cola from various countries, including those in the Middle East and Europe, is increasing. Due to the boycott of the Western giants, Shukran Cola has become an alternative to other globally known brands for many…

Dubai, UAE – June, 2024 – In the heart of Dubai, a beacon of hope shines brightly. Mr. Prince R, an exceptional social worker, has been tirelessly improving the lives of hundreds of needy and stranded individuals from various countries. His unwavering dedication to social work and voluntary efforts have earned him widespread recognition and respect. Mr. Prince R’s journey is driven by his career objective: to apply his skills in a multicultural environment, contributing to organizational goals while achieving higher efficiency and service standards. Holding a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in Public Administration, Mr. Prince R…

The CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its second regular meeting for the current year yesterday (26 June 2024) under the chairmanship of H.E. Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UAE Banks Federation and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ras Al Khaimah National Bank, to discuss developments in the banking sector and the Federation’s plans to be implemented in the second half of the year. Participants at the meeting reviewed the steps taken by the Federation in the first half of the year to implement its…

Alpari has recently launched a new range of exciting asset classes, expanding their service to traders – 10 soft commodity CFDs. The award-winning broker has created a quiz that demonstrates the possibilities open to you when you diversify your trades. Why not branch out and try another way of trading, or add an unusual asset to your portfolio? There are plenty of opportunities to profit by catching the wave at the right time. But as you can see from Alpari’s quiz, there are far more CFDs than just traditional commodities. We all know how exciting CFD trading can be, whether…

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, organised a workshop to discuss the upcoming phases of the ‘Xport Xponential’ initiative. The goal of the workshop was to discuss the practical elements that will influence the successful execution of the initiative, the expected strategic alliances between stakeholders in the upcoming stages, as well as its role in providing a comprehensive financing environment for local exporters. Her Excellency Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance, presented the initiative extensively during the workshop, covering its goals, partnerships that are currently in place, as well as the prerequisites and procedures…

Abu Dhabi-UAE: The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) on Thursday concluded the first session of the ITTI Global Assessor Training Program, hosting 22 participants from nine countries to boost 4IR adoption across the region. Over three days, representatives from government entities, regional bodies and private companies learnt about the Industrial Technology Transformation Index (ITTI) framework and how to conduct assessments under the ITTI framework. ITTI is the region’s first digital maturity index, launched by MoIAT to drive the adoption of 4IR solutions and sustainable practices in the industrial ecosystem. The aim of the ITTI Global Assessor Training Program is to promote the…

Dubai, UAE 2024 – Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, is pleased to introduce Acronis XDR the newest addition to the company’s security solution portfolio. Easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, Acronis XDR expands on the current endpoint detection and response (EDR) offering and delivers complete natively integrated, highly efficient cybersecurity with data protection, endpoint management, and automated recovery specifically built for managed service providers (MSPs). Cyberattacks have become increasingly sophisticated due to cybercriminals deploying AI and attack surfaces expanding, allowing businesses to be more vulnerable to data breaches and malware. To protect their customers, MSPs who offer security services commonly only have…