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UAE to host the prestigious FIATA-RAME Field Meeting & Conference

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UAE to host the prestigious FIATA-RAME Field Meeting & Conference, shaping the future of logistics in the MEA region

  • Hosted by the National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL) under the patronage of H.H.  Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the conference will discuss current challenges, trends, and future strategies for charting a sustainable path forward
  • The global logistics sector to reach USD 16.36 trillion by 2027

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 21 February 2024:

The UAE National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL) has announced the 2024 FIATA RAME (Region Africa and Middle East) Field Meeting and conference dates. Held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum- Honorary patron of NAFL, the two-day event, scheduled for March 5th and 6th, 2024, in Dubai, will bring together leading industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss critical trends and strategies shaping the future of logistics in the MEA region. It will also highlight the growth opportunities in the industry and the economy in the region.

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Emirates NBD joins Dubai FinTech Summit as the Premium Banking Partner

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Emirates NBD joins Dubai FinTech Summit as the Premium Banking Partner

  • The collaboration signifies Emirates NBD’s continued commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in the financial sector
  • Dubai FinTech Summit will serve as the perfect platform for Emirates NBD to showcase its cutting-edge solutions and initiatives
  • This event will spotlight the bank’s efforts in developing customer-centric solutions to address the evolving needs of the financial industry

Dubai, 21 February 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, joins theDubai FinTech Summit, organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), as a Premium Banking Partner, underscoring its dedication to drive innovation and excellence in the financial sector. The official partnership agreement was signed in the presence of Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer at DIFC Authority and Abdulla Qassem, Group Chief Operating Officer at Emirates NBD during the DFS dialogues that took place on 23 January 2024, where industry leaders came together to drive discussions and set the agenda for the upcoming second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit, to be held on 6 and 7 May 2024 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

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STEP CONFERENCE CELEBRATES START OF TWELFTH DUBAI EVENT

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STEP CONFERENCE CELEBRATES START OF TWELFTH DUBAI EVENT WITH NEW GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP HOST MODEL


Dubai, UAE – 21 February 2024 – Dubai’s premier tech festival, Step Conference, is in full swing for its twelfth Dubai event and this morning, co-founder and CEO of Step, Ray Dargham announced, at the official opening ceremony, that the Dubai-born-brand will be “going global” through a leading partner hosting model for global event organisers to explore.

The new model has been created in response to significant demand organisers have received to take the event to other markets beyond Saudi Arabia and will see the Step brand leverage the increasing government interest across the world in accelerating and supporting start-ups within key cities.

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Café Barbera Unveils KSA Expansion at Gulfood, Bringing a Taste of Italy to Riyadh

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Café Barbera Unveils KSA Expansion at Gulfood, Bringing a Taste of Italy to Riyadh

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 21 February 2024:

Café Barbera, the iconic Italian coffee house with over 150 years of history, announced its exciting expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Gulfood 2024. This exciting entry into the Saudi Arabian market is made possible through a strategic partnership with Big Apple Sweets LLC, a prominent foodservice operator in the UAE. The first outlet under this partnership will open in Riyadh in just four weeks, representing an important milestone in bringing authentic Italian coffee culture to the region.

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H.H. Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali saeed Al Maktoum officially inaugurated KALLADA FOOD INDUSTRIES

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Dubai, UAE – In a grand ceremony, H.H. Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali saeed Al Maktoum officially inaugurated KALLADA FOOD INDUSTRIES, a pioneering addition to Dubai’s food processing landscape, situated in the dynamic Dubai Investment Park 2 (DIP-2). This new, cutting-edge facility, sprawling over 70,000 square feet and valued at 100 million, marks a significant milestone in the region’s food sector.

Official inauguration of KALLADA FOOD INDUSTRIES

At the helm of this venture is Mr. Ayoub Kallada, the Managing Director of the group, whose profound passion and extensive three-decade experience in the food industry have been instrumental in shaping the vision for KALLADA FOOD INDUSTRIES. Mr. Kallada, who founded BETTERGROW GENERAL TRD LLC (originally NAZEEM AHMED GENERAL TRADING LLC) in 2008, has been a key figure in transforming the company into a leading wholesaler and distributor of dried fruits and nuts across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, with its headquarters in Dubai.

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