Eutelsat Communications today confirmed its Eutelsat 8 West B satellite had successfully been put into orbit
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Koenig opens first training institute in Dubai

The training centre in Dubai will be established at Knowledge Village. (Image source: AlxSanchez/sxc.hu)
Leading IT and offshore trainer Koenig Solutions has opened its first training centre in Dubai?s Knowledge Village
Iran?s economy poised to grow post lifting of sanctions

Iran?s President Hassan Rouhani tweeted, ?With this unnecessary crisis resolved, new horizons emerge with a focus on shared challenges.? (Image source: Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/Wikimedia Commons)
With Iran getting relief from biting sanctions on its oil industry and embargoes on its finances, the Middle East nation is set to receive billions of dollars that will allow for its economic resurgence in the region
Etisalat Group to launch region?s first IoT app

Etisalat is keen to push its IoT strategy, and the latest deal is expected to aid the company?s presence in the region. (Image source: Goodluz/Shutterstock Images)
UAE?s telecom operator Etisalat Group is set to launch the region?s first Internet of Things (IoT) application development and device management platform
Dubai free zones' trade set to cross US$140bn

Dubai is the preferred location for foreign companies in the Middle East, says Jones Lang LaSalle. (Image source: digitalaffiliates/pixabay)
The value of trade at Dubai?s free zones is expected to grow by five per cent this year to reach US$140.2bn