Snap Inc. is proud to unveil a 33% increase in visitors to the second edition of its pioneering Snap AR Ramadan Mall, demonstrating the appetite for immersive retail experiences across the region. The 2023 activation, which saw collaborations with leading brands such as American Eagle, Ounass and Faces, reached more than 12 million shoppers throughout […]
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Ahlibank invests in future leaders: Celebrating Etimad Program graduates
In line with its continuous efforts to empower the youth through significant initiatives that add value, ahlibank proudly announces the graduation of a new batch of its employees who enrolled in the Etimad program. Through such programs, the bank aims to develop leadership skills and support the careers of its employees, furthering its investment in […]
Havas acquires digital marketing agency PivotRoots
Havas has announced the acquisition of PivotRoots, one of India and UAE’s leading digital marketing and communications agencies. The network’s latest acquisition comes at a time when Havas Media India is experiencing a period of impressive growth and represents Havas’ commitment to positioning the network for expansion in these key markets. Launched in 2016 by […]
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy hosts ‘Design Thinking Hackathon’ to empower next generation of Emirati app developers
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has hosted the ‘Design Thinking Hackathon’ as the first hackathon of the ‘Create Apps in Dubai’ initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. […]
While UAE is adopting AI rapidly, news organisations are lagging, reveals research paper
While the global news media world is being disrupted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) led by bigtime players, news organisations in the UAE have been slow in the use and adoption of AI in newsrooms, according to a paper authored by three university researchers. The findings suggest that while the UAE as a nation is adopting […]
FGIC wins The Metaverse Badge as part of the upskilling federal government talents with future skills awards through “Jahiz” platform
The Federal Geographic Information Center (FGIC) has won the Metaverse Badge as part of the upskilling federal government talents with future skills awards through “Jahiz” platform, which was launched by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR). This is as a result of the center’s employees achieving highest percentage of “Readiness” skills for the […]
Sheraa unlocks entrepreneurial potential within emerging AI industry through interactive workshop
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) recently hosted a highly engaging and informative workshop on entrepreneurship as part of the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office’s ‘AI SUMMER CAMP 5.0’. Titled, ‘Building Blocks of Entrepreneurship: A workshop from ideation to implementation,’ the empowering session covered a range of topics related to entrepreneurship and was […]
Dubai Customs and Nakheel Properties unite for innovation
Dubai Customs, with its unwavering commitment to support innovation and creativity in the UAE, recently hosted a delegation from Nakheel Properties at the Innovation Center. The purpose of this visit was to provide insights into Dubai Customs’ experience in fostering new ideas and innovations, ultimately contributing to economic growth and ensuring community welfare in the […]
ROR receives ISO certification for coffee services
Emirati owned coffee leaders, ROR Coffee Roastery (Rate of Rise) has announced that it has been awarded ISO 22000:2018 certification for receiving, storing, roasting, grinding, packaging and distribution of coffee. Already certified to HACCP level, this newest achievement showcases the standard the company meets for its customers while fulfilling any administrative requirements. ISO evaluates the effectiveness of the Quality Management […]
Nomura launches international wealth management business in Dubai & opens new premises in DIFC
Nomura today announced the expansion of its International Wealth Management business with new premises in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA). Nomura announced last year that it would open a branch of Nomura Singapore Limited in DIFC to expand its client franchise […]