According to the recent McKinsey Global Survey of executives, companies have accelerated the digitization of their customer and supply-chain interactions and their internal operations by three to four years. Additionally, the share of digital or digitally enabled products in their portfolios has accelerated by seven years. As a consequence, data storage has become a key…
Central Banks Integrate ESG Into Mainstream Activities
Central banks are increasingly incorporating climate change and environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations across their mainstream activities – from bank supervision to monetary policy and financial stability, Invesco said in a recent report. More than one-third of the world’s central banks are linking policies and reserve asset management to the environment as membership of…
Accenture And Expo 2020 Dubai Complete 2,020 Coding Tutorials With UAE Primary School Students
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Expo 2020 Dubai announced the completion of their ‘2020 Hours of Code’ initiative – completing 2,020 hours of coding tutorials with UAE-based primary school students. Held virtually and physically at the Expo 2020 Dubai Visitor Centre ahead of Expo’s opening on October 1, Accenture volunteers have been delivering weekly coding skills…
Sara Chhipa, 10-year-old World Book of Records winner felicitated by the Consulate General of India in UAE
Sara Chhipa, a 10-year-old Indian resident in Dubai was recognized by His Excellency, Dr. Aman Puri Consul General of India, and Dr. Jitendra Matlani, Vice President, World Book of Records at the CGI office in Dubai. Sara has been a resident of Dubai for the past 9 years and has recently created a World Record…
BD to demonstrate latest Medtech innovations at Medlab Middle East, to support the region’s healthcare agenda
The Dubai Branch of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced that it will bring its latest innovations at this year’s Medlab Middle East, the region’s renowned medical laboratory exhibition taking place from June 21-24, 2021. “Last year, the world was exposed to undesirable medical extremities,” said Maher…
Axis Communications’ Latest Solutions Look to Address Changing Needs of the Middle East Market
Looking to capitalise on strong regional demand for cutting-edge surveillance technology, particularly from government entities and organisations in the smart city, transportation, and oil & gas sectors, security trailblazer and network leader, Axis Communications Middle East & Africa (MEA) has recently announced several enhanced smart safety solutions. Over the last 15 years, Axis has established…
Stafford Global partners with University of Stirling to expand UK degree options for distance learners in the Middle East
Stafford Global has announced a new partnership with the University of Stirling to launch a suite of part-time postgraduate degree programmes delivered via online and distance learning. Students can study any of the eight new courses from anywhere in the world and graduate with a Masters degree from a top-ranked UK university. The new programmes…
Canadian University Dubai ranks in top 2% of universities worldwide
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been ranked amongst the top 601-650 universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2022. The unprecedented achievement positions the University among the top 2% of institutions for higher education worldwide as it enters the internationally renowned ranking system for the first time in its history. CUD was among an elite group of universities…
New Media Academy Launches Region’s First Virtual Campus On Space Station In Orbit Around Mars
The New Media Academy today announced the launch of the Middle East’s first virtual campus that will deliver an unrivalled learning experience. The campus leverages state-of-the-art immersive technology to provide students unparalleled access to top-notch quality education, allowing them to develop innovative content. The inauguration of the virtual campus drew the participation of several Academy…
PLUS VC Announces Its First Summer Internship Program
Plus VC,(+VC) a Venture Capital firm which invests in early stage tech startups in MENA and its diaspora, is thrilled to announce its first Internship Program during the summer months. As a core part of +VCs commitment to increasing opportunities and diversity in the Venture Capital industry, interns will have a unique opportunity to have…