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A Journey Through 30 Years of GCC Retail: Unveiling Souks to Malls: The Faces Behind the Industry’s Success

A tribute to the Gulf’s retail journey featuring stories, insights, and reflections on the region’s transformation.

Dubai, UAE – After nearly nine months of dedication and collaboration, the highly anticipated book, “Souks to Malls: Retail Evolution in the Gulf – The People,“ is now ready to launch. This remarkable publication will be unveiled during the Retail Congress MENA, taking place at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental, Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the 30th-anniversary celebration of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R).

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Hotpack Global conducts Breast Cancer Awareness session for its employees

Dubai, UAE – October 30, 2024 – Hotpack Global, the UAE-based leader in sustainable packaging solutions, recently organized an impactful breast cancer awareness session for its employees as part of its Happiness initiative. To enhance the effectiveness of programme, Hotpack collaborated with NMC Hospital, ensuring that employees received valuable insights and resources related to breast cancer awareness.

Held at Hotpack’s headquarters, the event saw enthusiastic participation from employees across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. In addition to engaging informational sessions, all registered attendees were offered complimentary screening tests to reinforce the importance of regular health checks, early detection, and proactive health monitoring. The awareness session was conducted by a senior surgeon from NMC Hospital, who provided insightful guidance on early detection techniques and preventative care measures, emphasizing the crucial role of regular screenings in breast cancer prevention.

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IGIC UAE 2024 and Sustainable Coastal MENA Forum Unveil Cutting-Edge Geotechnical and Coastal Solutions

Dubai, UAE – The International Geotechnical Innovation Conference (IGIC UAE) and the Sustainable Coastal Development MENA Forum launched today at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, marking a significant gathering of industry leaders and experts in geotechnics and coastal sustainability. The co-located event provided attendees with valuable insights into innovative technologies and critical resilience strategies essential for regional infrastructure and environmental conservation.

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VINGROUP, VINFAST SIGN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

VINGROUP, VINFAST SIGN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH FOUR MAJOR PARTNERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Dubai, October 29, 2024 – During an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh witnessed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between Vingroup, VinFast, and leading partners in the Middle East.

Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup, Ms. Le Thi Thu Thuy, and Mr. Nguyen Viet Quang (3rd and 4th from the left) with Middle Eastern partners at the MOU signing ceremony

These MOUs cover strategic areas, including maritime development and shipyard building capabilities, sustainable coastal land utilization, digital transformation, and collaboration in electric vehicles and green transportation. The simultaneous signing between Vingroup, VinFast, and the four leading corporations not only fosters business connections between Vietnam and the UAE, but also reaffirms Vingroup’s established capabilities and position in the former’s key investment sectors.

Mr. Nguyen Viet Quang, Vice Chairman of Vingroup, and a representative of AD Ports Group exchange the MOU in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh

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Global ministers, energy leaders and tech pioneers to convene at ADIPEC 2024

  • COP28 President and ADNOC GCEO H.E. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber to deliver keynote address
  • From 4-7 November, more than 1,800 speakers from across government, energy, finance and technology sectors will unite to find tangible solutions to the most urgent global energy challenges
  • Exploring the AI-energy nexus will be a key focus of ADIPEC 2024

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 29 October 2024: Over 40 ministers and more than 200 C-suite executives and technology pioneers from across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas will convene in Abu Dhabi for ADIPEC 2024 to foster collaborative action innovation and partnerships to accelerate the energy transition.

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