• Audi’s sustainable Middle East luxury drive

    The Arab countries are experiencing a significant surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), particularly favoring premium models, says...

    There's also a discernible penchant for high-performance and sports models, reflecting the region's enthusiasm for dynamic driving experiences.

    In the Arab world, customers prioritizing eco-friendly options in luxury cars is rising, although it remains somewhat nascent.

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    As ‘news deserts’ spread, US journalism fights on

    Baltimore, United States - Baltimore Banner reporter Matti Gellman is first to leap in with questions during a recent press appearance...

    For more than two decades, since the internet upended the advertising and print model on which newspapers had been based, the industry has been in crisis

    Nearly half of US counties have just one news source, the report said, often a weekly newspaper. And 228 are on a so-called "watch list" at high risk of losing even that

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    30% productivity leap: Building the machinery of tomorrow

    By embracing digital tools, AI, and sustainable practices, companies can optimize production, redefine their role, and propel themselves towards a...

    New players are emerging, offering advanced digital solutions that boost shareholder returns and revolutionize customer experiences

    Siloed thinking, a failure to integrate new technologies with existing operational models, and an overreliance on traditional lean manufacturing methods can hinder progress

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    ‘Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Bahrain have reinforced position as top GCC tourist spots’

    GCC region is a hidden gem, offering a distinct blend of Arabic culture and history, Fahim Jalalli, CEO of Kanoo...

    What began with Emirates and Dubai has expanded to include Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, says Fahim Jalalli, CEO of Kanoo Travel

    The region hosts numerous trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions, and have so many hotels that are capable of accommodating tens of thousands of attendees, he adds

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    Top U.S. stock indices drop for third consecutive day on Wednesday

    The S&P 500 dropped for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, as Nvidia and other struggling technology names put downward...

    Technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid 1.15% to 15,683.37

    Asian shares advanced on Thursday even after sinking technology stocks sent Wall Street lower

  • Crypto soars in MENA even as it loses sheen elsewhere

    A tech-savvy population sees cryptocurrencies a safe investment option as governments adopt progressive regulatory frameworks, offering innovation and investor protection.

    The Middle East has emerged as the sixth-largest crypto economy globally, according to a report by Chainalysis

    Analysts feel the UAE has demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to harnessing and regulating the crypto sector

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    Special economic zones are a new craze in Middle East

    Vast swathes of land across the desert region are seeing the sprouting of new special zones to entice big business...

    In 2023, Saudi Arabia set up four new special economic zones, with incentives for international companies to operate within the kingdom

    SEZs are seen as catalysts for economic diversification, which offer platforms for innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in non-oil sectors

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    Germany shares observations on Qatar hosting Autonomous e-Mobility Forum

    In its efforts toward sustainable transportation, the German embassy is the first diplomatic representation in Doha to utilize an electric...

    The diplomats shared their observations and views on Qatar’s trajectory as a hub for dialogue and the potential of autonomous e-mobility moving forward

    The German embassy is indeed the first diplomatic representation in Doha to utilize an electric vehicle as a staff car

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    QFZ, AEMOB to drive EV innovation

    AEMOB Forum will be held in Qatar from April 30 to May 2

    The collaboration harnesses QFZ’s unique position in facilitating trade and investment to propel the e-mobility ecosystem forward

    Scheduled to convene in Doha, Qatar from April 30 to May 2, the AEMOB Forum serves as a platform for driverless e-mobility

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    Tehran, Baghdad to launch maritime passenger transport line

    TEHRAN, IRAN – Iran and Iraq will launch the first maritime passenger transport line within the next two months, an...

    Given the readiness of Iran’s Abadan and Khorramshahr ports for the transportation of passengers to the destination of Wasliya and Basra ports in Iraq..

    the officials of the two sides have expressed their readiness for the initiation of the transportation of passengers via sea, Ali Akbar Safaei emphasized.