Middle East companies are experiencing a strong post-pandemic rebound

The annual working capital study by PwC Middle East indicates that businesses in the region have experienced a strong post-pandemic rebound and revenues have risen above pre-pandemic levels. This resulted from the strong response taken by the governments in the region to overcome COVID-19, combined with the regional boost provided by the increase in oil prices, the […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce shares digital transformation best practices with RAK Chamber

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, recently hosted a delegation from Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry at its headquarters, where it shared best practices related to the digital transformation of services to improve customer happiness and the overall customer experience. The visiting delegation was received by […]

Masdar City and MBRIF cement partnership to support sustainability-focused start-ups in the UAE

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund [MBRIF], an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance to support nationwide innovation, and Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s only planned and approved R&D cluster, have announced the award of complimentary business licenses from Masdar City Free Zone to five start-ups in the MBRIF Accelerator program. Selected based on […]

BEEAH launches Marasi: a digital manifest platform for integrated waste management at ports

BEEAH Environment Services, the environmental consulting, research, and innovation business of Middle East sustainability pioneer BEEAH Group, announced the launch of MARASI, a new online platform that will streamline, track and profile different types of waste from ports. MARASI is a complete solution that integrates all waste management requirements, from the point of arrival at […]

Etihad Airways launches data-as-a-product ecosystem

Etihad Airways today announced the launch of a new, modern analytics & intelligence platform allowing the global carrier to implement a data-as-a-product ecosystem. Etihad’s Enterprise Data Platform team worked closely with Microsoft on the UAE national carrier’s digital transformation, which heavily leveraged Azure’s innovative intelligent data platform. “By leveraging Microsoft’s suite of services, we will […]

Sensorium Registers UAE Branch as Dubai Becomes a Hub for Metaverse Companies

Sensorium, the company behind the industry-leading Sensorium Galaxy metaverse, confirmed its expansion into the United Arab Emirates. The company has registered a new entity and plans to open a new office to expand its global presence further and accelerate the development of metaverse initiatives in the MENA region. The new office, expected to be formally inaugurated […]