DUBAI: Toluna, a leading consumer insights, technology, panel, and market research consultancy provider, undertook an extensive study on consumer preferences and attitudes towards product packaging. The report pinpoints what is shaping UAE consumers’ decision-making process when it comes to shopping for packaged goods. https://bit.ly/3Hu5GO8 The study, done in collaboration with MetrixLab, Toluna’s sister company, shows a prevailing inclination towards frugality, …

News Desk DUBAI: The Dubai branch of BD (Becton, Dickinson, and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, is marking its presence at the region’s key healthcare events, Arab Health (29 Jan – 1 Feb) and Medlab Middle East (5 – 8 Feb) this year. During the two events the company will showcase its latest innovations as part …

News Desk DUBAI: Under the esteemed patronage of the Head of UAE’s Cyber Security Council H.E. Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, along with Abu Dhabi Police, and the UAE Banks Federation, the G[P]RC Summit, concluded today in Dubai. The specialised event is the world’s largest and foremost gathering on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) seamlessly integrated with performance and strategy. The …

DUBAI: United Arab Bank (UAB), a leading financial solutions provider to individual and corporate clients in the UAE, has announced it will embark on a digital transformation powered by global technology company SAP SE, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) securely hosting the data. The adoption of RISE with SAP and deployment of various SAP solutions, led by UAB’s Chief Information Officer, Ayman …

RIYADH: In a landmark development for Asia to Saudi Arabia cross border business and innovation, MSA Capital via its emerging markets investment arm MSA Novo and the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) signed a memorandum of understanding to bolster economic cooperation and foster innovation in key sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic partnership, formalised by …

ABU DHABI: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, today announced that it has commenced the development of warehousing capacity of more than 250,000 square metres, with an investment of AED 621 million to bring additional capacity of pre-built industrial and logistics facilities online by the end of 2025. This …

ISLAMABAD: Yesterday, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Riina Kionka, and Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, signed five new EU grant agreements. These agreements, under Team Europe’s response to the 2022 post-flood Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework, signify a substantial commitment of nearly EUR 100 million (equivalent to over PKR 30 billion). …

Last week, architects, interior designers and developers from the GCC region attended a special event hosted by premium sanitaryware brands AXOR and hansgrohe, where the focus was on sustainability. The event took place at the hansgrohe/AXOR showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road, and was an opportunity for guests to learn more about the brands’ keen sustainability agenda and how they are …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) proudly announces the commencement of operations for the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) from February 1, 2024. This strategic initiative aligns with the Chamber’s commitment to fortify Abu Dhabi’s standing as a preeminent global hub for arbitration. At the forefront of international dispute resolution, arbitrateAD signifies …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: Following the announcement of their strategic collaboration with Marriott International in November 2023, WOW Resorts, a premium resort and residential developer, unveiled the JW Marriott Residences & JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort, on Al Marjan Island, one of the Northern Emirate’s premium tourism, business and investment destination. Al Marjan Island will be the home to the …