Automibiles & Motoring

Building the Middle East’s Ford Ranger

Building the Middle East’s Ford Ranger: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Video at the Silverton Manufacturing Plant

  • The highly automated South African plant is capable of producing a new Ford Ranger every two minutes and recently celebrated its millionth Ranger
  • Silverton-built Rangers can be found in more than 100 markets across the globe, including those in the Middle East
  • The Ranger has seen its popularity pick up across the region – rising by 19% between February and March 2024
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Real Estate

Dubai Land Department partners with Danube Properties to Empower National Brokers

As part of ‘Dubai Real Estate Brokers programme’

Dubai Land Department partners with Danube Properties to Empower National Brokers

Dubai, UAE, June 11, 2024 – Danube Properties is working alongside the Dubai Land Department (DLD) for the latter’s groundbreaking initiative ‘Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme’. This partnership aims to bolster the onboarding of new UAE national brokers into the vibrant real estate community and strengthen Emiratisation within the industry.

His Excellency Eng. Marwan bin Ghalita, Acting Director General of Dubai Land Department stated: “Collaborating with Danube Properties means jointly empowering UAE talent in the real estate industry. By providing special benefits, we hope to attract more locals to brokerage, enhancing their contribution to the sector and supporting Dubai’s vision of a diversified and inclusive economy.”

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Business & Investments

New InfluAnswer Arabia report shows rising activism among MENA influencers

New InfluAnswer Arabia report shows rising activism among MENA influencers with 63% posting more about causes they care about

  • In its new InfluAnswer Arabia report, Weber Shandwick shares insights related to topics on the minds of MENA’s content creators, and how brands can build closer relationships
  • Thoughts about artificial intelligence in content are mostly uncertain or neutral, although influencers with clear views are twice as likely to be positive than negative
  • Over half of influencers (55%) rate Dubai as the region’s most instagrammable city, followed by Riyadh (14%) and Cairo (6%)
  • 78% of influencers believe Saudi Arabia is presently the region’s most exciting place for transformative developments
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Business & Investments

IBPC Event to Promote LCTSM/UPI-IPP Platform Adoption for Businesses and Traders

IBPC Event to Promote LCTSM/UPI-IPP Platform Adoption for Businesses and Traders

  • RBI Delegation addressed in Dubai, the mechanism of cross border transaction between UAE and India in local currencies (AED vs INR)

11th June 2024, UAE:  Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai, along with representatives from the National Payments Corporation of India and the Reserve Bank of India, showcased significant advancements in digital payments and currency settlement mechanisms at a recent conclave in their efforts to enhance economic collaboration and facilitate seamless cross-border transactions.

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Business & Investments

Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues expansion spree; Unveils New Showrooms in Bahrain and Kerala, India

Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues expansion spree; Unveils New Showrooms in Bahrain and Kerala, India

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally with over 350 showrooms across 13 countries, has unveiled their new showrooms at City Centre Bahrain and Perambra, Kerala, India.

The Bahrain showroom was inaugurated by Her Excellency Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, the Director General of the Institute of Public Administration, Kingdom of Bahrain, in the presence of Mr. Sakkeer Parappurath, Regional Head – Bahrain, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Mohammed Rafeeq, Zonal Head – Bahrain, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; other senior management team members from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, customers and well-wishers.

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