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Asia Paper & Pulp to drive MEA growth with new sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions

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Asia Paper & Pulp to drive MEA growth with new sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions

  • Middle East and Africa (MEA) critical market for growth for the world’s largest paper mill with regional share at 15 per cent in global exports
  • The UAE, Saudi Arabia in GCC and Iraq major export markets for APP

Dubai, November 20, 2023: Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), the Jakarta-based world’s largest paper mill said the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market is a critical growth geography for its paper and paper products in the light of the growing demand for bio-degradable green packaging solutions, estimated to be growing at around 4 per cent annually.

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SEDCO Wins Leading Queue Management Provider UAE 2023 Award Coinciding with 40th-Anniversary Celebrations

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SEDCO Wins Leading Queue Management Provider UAE 2023 Award Coinciding with 40th-Anniversary Celebrations

Dubai – November 20, 2023: SEDCO, a global leader in providing customer experience and digital branch transformation solutions, has been named the Leading Queue Management Solutions Provider in the United Arab Emirates at the International Business Magazine (IBM) Awards 2023. This achievement coincides with the company’s 40th anniversary, signifying four decades of innovative solutions and unwavering dedication to shaping the future of customer experiences.

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IBBC Autumn Conference 2023 in Dubai to unveil visionary insights to propel Iraq’s prosperity

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IBBC Autumn Conference 2023 in Dubai to unveil visionary insights to propel Iraq’s prosperity

  • H.E. Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, UAE, will grace the occasion on Day 2 to deliver the welcome address during the sessions on ‘Building a Sustainable Future’.
  • The trade between Iraq and UAE has grown over 60% in the last year

Dubai, UAE, November 16, 2023: The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) is gearing up for its flagship conference in Dubai on December 7 and 8, 2023 to foster partnerships and driving economic transformation in Iraq. H.E. Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, UAE, will grace the occasion to deliver the welcome address on Day 2 of the conference dedicated to ‘Building a Sustainable Future’.

The 2022 IBBC conference garnered positive feedback with over 230 delegates, leading to a 15% increase in membership. This year, IBBC aims to match the same number of delegates who will come together to deliberate on topics such as ‘Education & Training in Iraq’ and ‘Building a Sustainable Future’ at Crowne Plaza Hotel on the 07th and the Address Hotel, Dubai Marina on the 08th, respectively.

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British Business Group panel shares advice on cybersecurity for the C-suite and company owners

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Experts discuss how to mitigate the danger of online threats.

November 20, 2023 Dubai, UAE: A panel of experts convened by the British Business Group Dubai and Northern Emirates (BBG) has shared the latest advice on cybersecurity best practices amid an emerging trend of increasingly sophisticated attacks. Discussing cybersecurity awareness, education, insurance, and regulation themes, the Business Briefing highlighted the potential impact of online threats and the actions companies can take to mitigate their risk.

Opening the session, Robert Kew, Managing Director of Kew Solutions, and Rupert Walmsley, Managing Director of Resolution IT, provided an overview of recent developments in the cybersecurity landscape. Pointing to technological advances and the shift to remote working, the experts discussed the growing magnitude of cyberattacks. They highlighted how simple solutions like multi-factor authentication can dramatically reduce online threats.

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COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum to Bring Together Global Heads of State & Government

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COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum to Bring Together Global Heads of State & Government along with Business CEOs and Philanthropists to Accelerate Progress on Climate Action and Industry Transition

·       The Forum will open on 30 November with a reception in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Majesty King Charles III.

·       ‘A Showcase Compendium of Collective Action’ for the Forum sets out initiatives and high-level outcomes underpinned by the COP28 Action Agenda.

·       Key initiatives include: a blended finance vehicle for climate projects in emerging markets and developing economies, a commercial nature fund linked to supply chains, a mechanism for market-based demand signals, and funding for Indigenous Peoples and organizations to protect and restore nature and biodiversity loss.

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