• ENOC and Neste sign MoU to drive sustainable aviation fuel initiatives

    Dubai, UAE--ENOC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Neste, the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), in a pivotal step towards exploring the possibilities of supplying and purchasing of SAF regionally in the coming years. This ambitious goal underscores ENOC's proactive approach to fostering a...
  • ADNOC and Santos sign agreement to build joint platform for net-zero goals

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--ADNOC and Santos have signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) to build a joint global-carbon-management platform that could support the decarbonisation journey of customers throughout Asia-Pacific. The SCA also provides companies with the opportunity to work together to advance critical carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies necessary to...
  • Iran, Russia to invest $38bn in developing INSTC

    TEHRAN, IRAN – The Iranian head of Solyanka Port in Russia said that the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a key element of the transportation network in Eurasia. Speaking in a specialized meeting of INSTC- New Concept, which was held in Astrakhan Port of Russia, Dariush Jamali pointed to the...
  • Iran and Syria sign agreement to build rail connection via Iraq

    Tehran, Iran-- Iran and Syria have signed an agreement to connect the rail network between the two countries through Iraq. Mehrdad Bazrpash, Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development, made the announcement at the inauguration ceremony of the construction of the Shalamcheh-Basra railway on Saturday.  "The construction of the Shalamcheh...
  • WHO launches global initiative on digital health supported by G20 Presidency

    GANDHINAGAR, INDIA - The World Health Organization (WHO) and the G20 India presidency announced a new Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) on Saturday at the Health Minister’s Meeting of the G20 Summit hosted by the Government of India. The new GIDH initiative will operate as a WHO-managed network and...
  • Saudi League to be broadcast on Fox Sports in USA

    The American network will launch the deal with broadcasts of two games on Monday featuring Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Fox's deal was for 100 matches this season and for both English and Spanish language rights. The matches will feature on Fox Sports 2 and Fox Deportes as well as Fox...
  • Saudia Cargo signs deal with Jan de Rijk

    It will enable Saudia Cargo to widen network in Europe.
  • Bahrain secures 9th spot in survey for best expat destinations in world

    Manama, Bahrain--Bahrain has climbed up to ninth position in the top destinations in the world for expatriates, according to report published by global expat network InterNations. The country gained the higher position out of all the countries in the Middle East thanks to the ease of getting a visa, dealing...
  • ADNOC Distribution, HPCL ink agreement

    Will help to enhance efficiency of overseas operations.
  • DEWA commissions 6 new transmission substations in Jan-April 2023

    DUBAI, UAE -  Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned six new 132/11 kV transmission substations from January to the end of April 2023 with a conversion capacity of 900 megavolt-amperes (MVA), and a cost of US$151 million (AED555 million). The new transmission substations are in Al Jaddaf, Tilal...
  • France issues arrest warrant for Lebanese central bank chief

    A French investigating magistrate issued an international arrest warrant for Lebanon's central bank chief Riad Salameh, a source close to the case said. Salameh earlier failed to appear for questioning by French investigators who want to know how he amassed sizeable assets across Europe, his lawyer said.
  • Algeria dismantles Syria-Europe international trafficking network

    In a crackdown on organized crime, Algeria has dismantled an international network specializing in trafficking people through Algeria to Europe, according to local media reports. The agency tasked with fighting crime arrested nine Syrians and six Algerians suspected of belonging to the group which trafficked Syrians and Lebanese.
  • KEZAD, Emtelle ink agreement

    Emtelle to invest $50m to build manufacturing facility.
  • Iranian TV says forced to quit London after regime threats

    LONDON, UK - The independent network Iran International TV said Saturday it had been forced on UK police advice to shut down its London studios, after a "significant escalation in state-backed threats from Iran". "I cannot believe it has come to this," said the network's general manager, Mahmood Enayat, adding that...
  • Emirates and Air Canada sign MoU to boost cargo services

    Dubai, UAE-- Emirates SkyCargo and Air Canada Cargo have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide additional benefits to its global air cargo clients. The MoU was signed at Emirates Headquarters in Dubai, UAE, by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo, and Matthieu Casey, Managing Director Commercial,...
  • Elon Musk says close to 100 Starlinks ‘active’ in Iran

    San Francisco, United States--Nearly 100 Starlink internet terminals are currently operating in Iran, SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Monday. The tycoon had promised to bring the satellite internet network to the country in September as Iranian authorities imposed increasingly severe access restrictions, in a move activists called a campaign to limit...
  • Growing skill gap adds to cybersecurity burnout

    Studies suggest that the Middle East and Africa region rank fourth worldwide in terms of the most ransomware attacks. Between Q1 2021 and Q1 2022, the data belonging to 147 companies from the region was uploaded on ransomware dedicated leak sites, adds Taylor, highlighting one of the many threats faced...
  • Saudi Minister inaugurates Aquatic Animal Diseases Network

    RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Engineer Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadhli inaugurated Sunday the Aquatic Animal Diseases Network in the Middle East in the Kingdom. The inauguration took place in the presence of the Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health...
  • Reviewed: Strategies to promote wellbeing in the UAE

    She was attending the Government Network Meeting of Happiness and Well-being CEOs, which seeks to align the efforts, initiatives and plans within the National Well-being Agenda to improve the well-being of the UAE community members to achieve the objectives of the National Well-being Strategy 2031.
  • IPv6, DNS security enhance Zero Trust architecture

    The Zero Trust mindset brings substantial benefits. System administrators can better control devices, processes and users that engage with data in any way. When adhered to, the basic principles of Zero Trust can reduce the risks associated with insider threats, malicious activity that targets supply chain, he adds.
  • Bracing for the next wave of digital transformation

    Pushing intelligence out to the edge will drive change in the design of our products, services, processes, and organizations, and transform how decisions get made – giving greater autonomy to the devices at the edge. The only question is: how quickly can you respond to start building the future? he...
  • Qatar looks to upgrade ties with British Rail, discusses collaboration opportunities

    Qatar Railways Company discussed collaboration opportunities with the United Kingdom’s trade delegation of railway experts and companies. The discussions involved collaboration across the full spectrum of customer experience, operations, maintenance and future project delivery. The meeting took place at the headquarters of Qatar Rail, where the delegation met with representatives...
  • Empower pipeline grows 33.2 percent

    The growth in Dubai cooling network occurred between 2018 and 2021.
  • Dubai Metro cuts emissions by 2.6m tons, yields $31bn in benefits

    Dubai Metro has eliminated about 1 billion private-vehicle journeys, yielded monetary benefits worth AED115 billion and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 2.6 million tons from Sept 2009 to the end of 2020, said Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority...
  • Google shuts cybercrime ring

    The ring had infected 1 million devices to carry out its work.
  • Al Jazeera TV network says Sudan bureau head arrested

    Al Jazeera has given given prominent coverage to demonstrations against the October 25 coup.
  • Etihad Rail completes construction of UAE network’s first marine bridge

    Etihad Rail has completed the construction of a rail bridge connecting Khalifa Port with the UAE National Rail Network. The 1-km bridge is part of Package B of Stage Two of the network and will play an important role in improving the transportation of goods in the region and reducing...
  • TII of Abu Dhabi partners with top institutes on mesh projects

    Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has announced that its Secure Systems Research Centre (SSRC) has partnered with three universities on secure mesh communications research projects.
  • Pyypl, Ripple launch on-demand liquidity service in Middle East

    ODL uses XRP for instant, low-cost cross-border payments.
  • Emirates and Qantas extend partnership

    Together, the airlines are making millions of reward seats available for frequent flyers to access more than 100 destinations.
  • Expo 2020: Cisco operating next generation IT network

    The company, the Expo's 2020 official partner, is ready to greet visitors and provide them with the most up-to-date digital solutions.