As regional brands compete fiercely to earn a coveted spot on users’ smartphones, new research from AppsFlyer has revealed that the country’s mobile marketers would be wise to concentrate their efforts in and around the Holy Month. In analysing key mobile app trends through Ramadan, and comparing these to the weeks leading up to the […]
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Entrust completes acquisition of Onfido, creating a new era of identity-centric security
Entrust, a global leader in trusted payments, identities, and data security, today announced it completed its acquisition of Onfido, a global leader in identity verification. With this completed acquisition, Entrust now provides the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Attacks on identity are on the rise, […]
RMAL Hospitality introduces 2 day weekend for staff and urges industry peers to follow suit, in line with UAE vision for happiness
RMAL Hospitality, a renowned leader in the food and beverage industry, is pioneering a transformative initiative aimed at prioritizing employee wellbeing. Effective immediately for the month of April, RMAL Hospitality introduces a progressive two-day weekend for all staff members, spanning across its restaurants and offices. In an industry characterized by rigorous schedules and intense work […]
DMCC’s Future of Trade report on Web3 projects major growth for crypto, defi and the metaverse – with key role for UAE and MENA
DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – today released a special edition of its Future of Trade thought leadership report focused on Web3, examining the key drivers of growth, innovation and digital decentralisation in a number of technology trends. The report, titled “Digital Decentralisation: […]
Hub71 welcomes 25 startups from 11 countries as part of its 14th cohort
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has welcomed 25 new startups as part of its latest cohort. The selected startups will enter Hub71’s ‘Access’ program, and specialist ecosystems Hub71+ Digital Assets and Hub71+ ClimateTech, bringing the total number of startups currently in Hub71’s programs to 223. Hub71’s Cohort 14 has raised a total of over […]
Bold Routes launches its first regional office in Dubai
“Bold Routes,” for real estate consultancy, marketing, and brokerage, has held its first event marking the end of the first quarter of this year. The company also took the chance to announce the launch of its tenth branch, a regional office located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “Bold Routes” is now considered to be one […]
Abu Dhabi Chamber supports sustainable innovative solutions
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) is participating in the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) hosted by the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 16-18 April 2024. The Abu Dhabi Chamber’s participation in the summit is driven by the event’s role […]
GCC banks fortify their defences against email fraud
Photo: Emile Abou Saleh – Senior Director for Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Proofpoint A majority of financial institutions listed in the GCC are proactively implementing measures to block fraudulent emails from reaching customers, according to the latest research by Proofpoint, a leading cyber security and compliance company. Proofpoint analysed the level of adoption […]
InspireXT, a leading supply chain consulting organization, announces expansion into the Middle East
UK-based InspireXT announced plans to expand its presence in the Middle East region, bringing it’s supply chain consulting & solution implementation expertise to this flourishing market. By offering Oracle & Salesforce implementation services, augmented by it’s own Connected ExperienceXT portfolio and GenAI capabilities to create customer centric supply chains, InspireXT aims to build and strengthen […]
Industry experts respond to study that shows 89% of UAE employees feel ‘always on’
An expert panel recently convened by the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) has emphasised the critical role of employers in improving workplace wellbeing, following a study by Cigna Healthcare that reported the UAE has one of the highest vitality scores in the world, with 32% reporting high vitality levels, surpassing the global average of […]