Waldorf Astoria set to debut in Abu Dhabi

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Aldar today announced the signing of Abu Dhabi’s first Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts property, transforming the Eastern Mangroves hotel into an unequivocal luxury hospitality experience. Waldorf Astoria Abu Dhabi will offer scenic mangrove views and bring Waldorf Astoria’s signature service and sophisticated accommodations to the UAE’s capital city for the […]

Sheraa opens applications for their flagship ‘S3’ incubator program providing a launchpad for growth

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has announced their anticipated upcoming edition of the Sharjah Startup Studio (S3), a proven comprehensive program expertly designed to empower early-stage entrepreneurs and help them scale their ventures. Officially opening for applications on September 23, 2024, S3 offers an invaluable six-month experience that combines personalized guidance with essential resources tailored […]

EFQM and Informa Connect Academy announce global partnership to deliver comprehensive EFQM training

Informa Connect Academy, a leading force in learning and training, is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with EFQM, aimed at delivering EFQM training across the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and the UK. This collaboration is set to empower organisations worldwide with the tools and knowledge necessary to drive continuous sustainable performance improvement. EFQM […]

Workplace Morale Much Higher Among Manufacturing Leaders vs. Workers, Epicor Study Finds

According to Epicor’s new “Future of Work in Manufacturing” report, a significant gap exists between how manufacturing managers and frontline workers perceive workplace morale. In 2024, 57% of managers rated their morale as high compared to only 45% of workers, highlighting a potential disconnect in understanding and addressing employee engagement.  Bridging this morale gap to […]

Intellect Launches eMACH.ai Retail 6DX in the Middle East

Intellect Digital Technology for Commerce (iDTC), the business unit of Intellect Design Arena focusing on Procurement and Retail technologies, announces the launch of the world’s most comprehensive AI-driven in-store retail technology, eMACH.ai Retail 6DX, for the Middle East market. The platform is built with a flexible architecture, enabling swift and seamless integration with third-party applications. […]

From Canadian University Dubai students to key industry leaders Emirati brothers excel in strategic HR roles

Emirati brothers and Canadian University Dubai (CUD) graduates, Ali Sharif Al Marzooqi and Omar Sharif Al Marzooqi, both started their careers as junior executives in human resources. With a passion for the industry and growing professional expertise, they also recognized the importance of earning a formal qualification in the field. Taking different routes to join […]

UAE Crypto Market Grows 42% YoY on Back of Forward-Focused Government Regulation and Increasing Institutional Investment

Despite a smaller population comparative to other countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the UAE has emerged as the region’s third largest crypto economy, receiving US$34billion in cryptocurrencies between July 2023 and June 2024. This impressive 42% year-on-year growth is significantly higher than the MENA average of 11.73%.  Commenting on these […]

Microsoft expands its Global Engineering Development Center’s footprint to the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced it is expanding its Global Engineering Development Center footprint to the UAE. A new development center, which will be established in Abu Dhabi, one of Microsoft’s first engineering centers to be launched in the Arab world, joining the company’s global portfolio of development centers across key strategic locations around the […]

SBWC and AUS Roundtable addresses funding challenges for business women

Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) successfully hosted the second roundtable in their series aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs in the UAE. Held at the American University of Sharjah, the event focused on the theme “Female Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the UAE: Access to Funding Challenges.” This session built upon […]

Perfect Corp. introduces auto product recommendation tool for skincare brands and retailers powered by AI

Perfect Corp., the leading AI and AR beauty and fashion technology provider and developer of ‘Beautiful AI’ solutions, today announces the launch of its new ‘AI Skincare Product Recommendation’ tool. This innovative feature, integrated into the backend console system, will utilize advancements in Perfect Corp.’s AI to simplify, streamline and accelerate the setup process for […]