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Education

ZainTECH and Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai join forces to develop tech talent

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Partnership to advance R&D and drive innovation aligned with UAE national agenda

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 20 October, 2023

ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has annouced a strategic partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai aimed at advancing research and development in the UAE, and fostering key business collaborations aligned with the UAE’s national agenda, programs, and talent development.

The agreement was signed at GITEX Global 2023, the largest ICT and  technology exhibition and conference in the Middle East,  taking place in Dubai, where ZainTECH made its inaugural appearance as an exhibitor.

Mr. Andrew Hanna, CEO ZainTECH and Dr  Yousef Al Assaf, President RIT Dubai

ZainTECH is set to leverage its partnership with RIT Dubai to drive strategic partnerships across national initiatives, focusing on national-scale projects. The overarching goal is to bolster academic research and development while nurturing a culture of innovation within the UAE.

RIT Dubai was established in 2008 as a not-for-profit global campus of RIT New York, one of the world’s leading technology-focused universities with more than 185 years of history. RIT Dubai is funded by Dubai Silicon Oasis, Airport Free Zone, and eCommerce City (Dubai Integrated Economic Zone), with its academic curriculum being from RIT New York.

The ZainTECH team with Dr  Yousef Al Assaf, President and Dr Rema Amawi, Assistant Professor of Science at RIT Dubai.

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Food & Dining

Award-Winning, Ultra Premium Dear Olives Debuts in the UAE with Authentic Tunisian Olive Oils

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Award-Winning, Ultra Premium Dear Olives Debuts in the UAE with Authentic Tunisian Olive Oils

Early-harvested, single-origin olives are the cornerstone of Dear Olives’ premium offering.

DUBAI, 24 October 2023: In a landmark moment for olive oil aficionados in the United Arab Emirates, Premium & Fine Foodstuff proudly unveils its award-winning product, Dear Olives, introducing its flagship olive varieties, Chetoui and Chemleli, to discerning palates. With a legacy of excellence underpinning its brand ethos and a testimony to artisanal craftsmanship, Dear Olives boasts five prestigious international awards, including the gold award from the esteemed World Olive Oil Competition in New York, NYIOOC, making it to its annual list of Best Olive Oils in the world.

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Business & Investments

Industry trailblazers gather at Retail Congress MENA: The Year of Reinvestment

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Industry trailblazers gather at Retail Congress MENA: The Year of Reinvestment

Dubai, UAE — October 23, 2023 — The region’s top shopping mall and retail decision makers converged at the Retail Congress organized by MECS+R, the largest association in retail industry, celebratingthe 29th year anniversary Themed “The Year of Reinvestment,” at the luxurious Ritz Carlton DIFC.

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Real Estate

Dugasta Properties announces ambitious development plan at launch event

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New developer Dugasta Properties announces ambitious development plan at launch event with celebrity stars

Dugasta Properties, a new real estate developer unveiled its brand identity with brand ambassadors Sonu Nigam and Elnaaz Norouzi at a mesmerizing event

Date: Dubai, UAE; October 23, 2023

News Highlights:

  1. Dugasta Properties offers 8% annual guaranteed rental return for five years on Al Haseen Residences. Investors buying properties will receive quarterly rental cheques from developer totaling 40% of the value of the property covering the five years;
  • It has waived service charges for the first five years on Al Haseen Residences;
  • Dugasta Properties offers the option to buy back the property after five years, should the investor decide to sell the property;
  • Dugasta Properties is currently offering 217 apartments in Al Haseen Residences 1 and 2 while it has a number of projects in the development pipeline.
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Featured

Green Boom set to transform oil spill response with eco-friendly absorbents

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Sustainable technology firm showcases revolutionary oil spill clean-up solutions at ADIPEC

US-based sustainable technology firm, Green Boom, has brought its revolutionary line of biodegradable oil absorbents to the Middle East, in a bid to transform spill prevention and response into an eco-friendly, low-cost process. The patented biomass products were showcased at the flagship energy sector event, ADIPEC, hosted recently in Abu Dhabi. 

Dan Asher, IRE, Dr. Rubina Malik, Green Boom and Jos Versteegen, IRE

Aiming to lead the change in the oil spill clean-up industry, Green Boom exhibited its range of sustainable absorption solutions during the four-day global industry gathering, staged under the theme, ‘Decarbonising. Faster. Together’. Co-Founder and CEO, Dr. Sudhir Sharma, also presented to industry peers on the findings from a recent successful field trial conducted alongside The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC.

Sudhir Sharma, CEO, Green Boom presenting on the pilot results of 100% biodegradable absorbents at ADIPEC

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