Hakbah, the Saudi-based fintech savings platform, announces a new agreement with The Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors to enhance the development of internal auditing systems, governance, and oversight within financial technologies, at 24Fintech in Riyadh. Under this agreement, Hakbah and The Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors will exchange information and updates on professional standards and […]
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), and the Chairperson of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), has officially inaugurated the ‘MCM Student-Run Agency’ at the university’s campus. With the goal of empowering the youth to innovate and bring their ideas to life, this collaborative venture between AUS, Sheraa and […]
Heliopark Inc., a dynamic startup specializing in the development of innovative solar carports, has successfully raised pre-seed capital to accelerate its mission of advancing the global energy transition. Although the exact amount of the investment remains undisclosed, this funding milestone is pivotal for Heliopark as it seeks to expand its operations and impact throughout the […]
Photo: Fazeela Gopalani, Head of Eurasia and Middle East, ACCA Finance teams have just five years to transform or risk becoming irrelevant, according to a new report by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Chartered Accountants ANZ in association with PwC. The report, Finance evolution: Thriving in the next decade, stresses the vital role […]
e& UAE has announced the grand opening of its second AI-powered autonomous store, EASE (e& Autonomous Store Experience), at Dubai Mall. Following the success of its first AI-powered telecom store, a world first launched in 2023 at the Al Kifaf building, e& UAE continues to pioneer the future of retail with this innovative concept, which […]
In the latest edition of its annual Sustainability & Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report, ALEC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), has detailed the clear and measured advancement it has made in the sustainability of its operations as well as in upskilling and enhancing wellbeing of its employees. Notable among the Group’s environmental […]
The Saudi Arabia cybersecurity market is surging forward, reaching a value of SAR 13.3 billion (US$3.55 billion) towards the start of 2024, making it a fertile ground for advancing the cybersecurity industry which aligns perfectly with OPSWAT’s specialized critical infrastructure protection (CIP) technologies and tailor-made solutions that integrate Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) […]
Eton Solutions, a leader in comprehensive wealth management ERP systems for family offices has announced the launch of EtonGPT™ the world’s first GenAI module for family offices globally. EtonGPT™ integrates the powerful transactional capabilities of Eton Solution’s ERP platform, with sophisticated conversational AI functionalities. Eton Solutions will enable the majority of the 750 families on […]
Samana Developers, one of the leading and the fastest growing developer in Dubai, today made its debut in waterfront properties with the launch of two new projects worth Dh660 million. Samana Ocean Pearl 1 and Samana Ocean Pearl 2 on Dubai Islands were sold out in just two hours. Samana Developers revealed it has purchased […]
METRO BRAZIL, the leading e-commerce platform for luxury Brazilian shapewear in the Middle East, is set to revolutionize the online shopping experience with the launch of its groundbreaking Smart Fitting Room. This cutting-edge, AI-powered tool is designed to transform how customers find their perfect fit, offering an unparalleled level of personalization and convenience. The Smart […]
