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Iraq’s Political Future: Choosing the Next Leader

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After Iraq’s recent parliamentary elections, the intricate process of appointing the country’s next leader is underway. Current Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani has declared victory for his coalition, as initial results indicate it is the largest bloc, though it…

SC Ventures and Microsoft Boost SME Growth with AI

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SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, known for fostering groundbreaking ventures within and beyond banking, has signed an MOU with Microsoft to enhance digital commerce and financing for SMEs. This partnership will explore co-creating AI and cloud-based solutions. The initiative is…

Revolutionizing HR Management in the GCC with AI

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Companies in the GCC region are experiencing enhanced workforce management efficiency by leveraging advanced AI-driven HRMS, achieving 100% accuracy and improved compliance with GCC labor regulations, according to a recent greytHR survey. This leading HRMS platform reported that organizations with…

Rising Tensions: West Bank Violence and Arson

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On Thursday, the Israeli military reported that its forces killed two alleged militants in an occupied West Bank town, while Palestinian officials accused Israeli settlers of arson at a mosque in the region. Violence by settlers has intensified recently throughout…

Tetr College Secures $18M for Global Expansion

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Tetr College, a renowned global business school, has successfully closed an $18 million funding round, co-led by Owl Ventures and Bertelsmann India Investments (BII). This funding will facilitate the establishment of three new campuses in the USA, Europe, and Dubai,…

IMF Mission Visits Damascus for Economic Reform Talks

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Kozak stated to reporters, “This week, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Damascus to discuss the economic reform priorities of the authorities and the technical assistance needs for the upcoming period.” She affirmed the IMF’s support for recovery efforts…

UAE Real Estate Embraces AE Coin Payments with EWIG

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Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the UAE’s pioneering fully digital bank, has unveiled a strategic partnership with East & West International Group (EWIG) to introduce AE Coin payment capabilities for real estate transactions via the AEC Wallet, powered by Mbank.…

Ghani Souleymane’s 100-Day Triathlon Triumph

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This weekend, one of the UAE’s most esteemed endurance athletes, Ghani Souleymane, will conclude a journey that started 100 days ago at Kite Beach with a single swim stroke, embodying the spirit of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC). On Sunday,…

Holcim UAE: Pioneering Sustainable Growth

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Holcim UAE, previously known as Lafarge Emirates Cement, is on a dynamic growth path in the UAE, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and strategic expansion. This week’s rebranding reflects a stronger alignment with Holcim Group’s global NextGen Growth 2030 strategy and…

XCath Advances Neuro-Endovascular Robotics

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XCath, a medical device leader in neuro-endovascular surgical robotics, along with Crescent Enterprises, its largest shareholder, announced the successful first-in-human use of XCath’s EVR robotic system for treating three patients with complex brain aneurysms. The procedures took place at The…