Nissan expands Thierry Sabbagh's regional leadership to include Nissan India, alongside Middle East, KSA and CIS - nissan ...

Nissan expands Thierry Sabbagh’s regional leadership to include Nissan India, alongside Middle East, KSA and CIS

Thierry Sabbagh’s remit expands with the addition of Nissan India, while he continues to lead Middle East, KSA and CIS for Nissan and INFINITI Marketing & Sales function reorganized to bring decision-making closer to customers and drive agility Product Planning and Marketing functions combined at regional level to streamline concept-to-launch processes Dubai, UAE (12 January 2026): Nissan has announced a series of senior management changes in its Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region, designed to strengthen delivery of the Re:Nissan transformation plan and enhance operational efficiency, speed and customer

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Hood to Coast Dubai 2026 makes history: Over 800 runners from 35+ nationalities unite for a 100 km relay across Al Marmoom...

Hood to Coast Dubai 2026 makes history: Over 800 runners from 35+ nationalities unite for a 100 km relay across Al Marmoom

Dubai Sports Council-backed event shows all signs to ensure a long stay in the region Dubai, UAE (January 12, 2026): Dubai witnessed a landmark moment in global endurance sports as Hood to Coast Dubai 2026 concluded with resounding success, bringing together over 800 runners representing more than 35 nationalities for a 100-kilometre team relay run across the breathtaking desert landscape of Al Marmoom. The event – fully backed and supported by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) – marked the Middle East edition of the legendary Hood to Coast relay series, originally founded in the USA and now spanning continents, including China and th

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Under the Patronage of Hamdan bin Mohammed RTA Opens Registration for 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport 2026

Government and Semi-Government Entities, Business Community, Educational Institutions, Researchers and Experts are Invited to Participate Four main award categories: Elite, Sustainability, Inclusivity, and Innovation Continuous development approach to operational and evaluation frameworks since the award’s launch Expanding the participation base to include various sectors and educational institutions across the Middle East and North Africa • Simplifying the registration process by offering digital registration via the award website Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 12th January 2026: Under the patronage of His

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Etihad Airways Delivers Record Passenger Numbers and Growth in 2025 - etihad airways

Etihad Airways Delivers Record Passenger Numbers and Growth in 2025

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 21% year-on-year and the highest annual total in the airline’s history, underpinned by sustained demand and disciplined capacity growth across its expanding global network. Passenger load factor for the full year reached 88.3%, up two percentage points compared with 2024, reflecting strong commercial performance throughout the year. The airline closed the year on a high note, carrying 2.2 million passengers in December, up 28% compared with the same month in 2024. Passenger load factor for the month reached 87.6%, maintaining consistently high utilisati

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27th edition of Intersec opens in Dubai next week with the largest show to date - edition intersec

27th edition of Intersec opens in Dubai next week with the largest show to date

More than 50,000 trade visitors, and over 1,200 exhibitors from more than 60 countries expected at the largest edition in Intersec’s history Expanded exhibition footprint, record international participation, and a high-level conference programme positioning Intersec 2026 as a global leader in security, safety and fire protection Intersec 2026 takes place from 12-14 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE: Intersec 2026, the world’s leading platform for manufacturers and buyers in the security, safety and fire protection industries, opens next week for its 27th edition, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Man

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Dubai Future Foundation Backs 26 Research Projects under Dubai RDI Grant Initiative - dubai future

Dubai Future Foundation Backs 26 Research Projects under Dubai RDI Grant Initiative

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced its support for 26 research projects led by 14 universities and academic institutions in Dubai, marking the conclusion of the second cycle of Dubai Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Grant Initiative. The Initiative forms part of Dubai RDI Program under the Dubai RDI Ecosystem, which was formed as per the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation. The Ecosystem is overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation and

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Etihad Airways Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg - etihad airways

Etihad Airways Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg

Milestone underscores Etihad’s expanding footprint across Africa Abu Dhabi, UAE: Etihad Airways is marking a major milestone in Africa this December as the airline celebrates 20 years of flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Johannesburg. The city is one of its longest-standing gateways in Africa and a strategically important market within the airline’s rapidly growing global network. Since launching the route in 2005, Etihad has carried almost two million passengers between the UAE and South Africa, helping strengthen cultural, business, and tourism links between the two nations. In 2025 alone, Etihad carried more than 100,000 guests

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Al Masaood Automobiles Kicks Off 2026 with Offers Across New Nissan Cars and Service - masaood automobiles

Al Masaood Automobiles Kicks Off 2026 with Offers Across New Nissan Cars and Service

Abu Dhabi, 7 January 2026: Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region, is welcoming the new year with a series of compelling offers across its Nissan new car line-up and services, giving customers a strong and confident start to 2026. Available for a limited time and while stocks last, the campaign invites customers to start the year right with Nissan Abu Dhabi, with attractive savings across some of the brand’s most popular sedans, SUVs, and performance models. Bachir Gemayel, Sales and Marketing Director at Al Masaood Automobiles, said: “The start of the year is

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UAE Team Emirates-XRG Rounds Off Historic 2025 With International Recognition - team emirates-xrg

UAE Team Emirates-XRG Rounds Off Historic 2025 With International Recognition

UAE Team Emirates-XRG named best international team of 2025 by Marca Tadej Pogacar named best international athlete by Marca to add to growing list of achievements Tuesday, 6th January, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – UAE Team Emirates-XRG have brought the curtain down on a landmark 2025 season with further international recognition, as Spanish sports media giant Marca named the Emirati squad the Best International Team of 2025, while Slovenian superstar Tadej Pogacar was crowned Best International Athlete. The accolades cap off another unrivalled year for the UAE’s UCI World Tour Cycling Team, who continued to break decades-ol

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Intersec 2026 announces new show features shaping the future of security, safety and fire protection - intersec announces

Intersec 2026 announces new show features shaping the future of security, safety and fire protection

The launch of the new features will underscore the growing industry-wide shift towards greater professionalism, competence and accountability across fire protection and life safety Intersec 2026 takes place from 12-14 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE: Organisers of Intersec 2026 have announced the launch of three significant new features which will be showcased when the event returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 12-14 January 2026. Reinforcing its position as the world’s leading platform for advancing security, safety and fire protection, the 27th edition of Intersec, which is held under the patron

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