The 8th World Green Economy Summit will host several local and international VIPs and a large number of international speakers, officials, representatives of government organisations, major corporates, experts, academicians and leaders of sustainability funding from around the world. The participants will discuss several themes, such as energy, finance, food security, youth, and other topics that […]
Category: LATEST NEWS
Kissflow doubles down on its investment in MEA
As it looks to aggressively grow its share in the US$50 billion low-code market, Kissflow today announced the appointment of Sujay Patil as its new Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). In his new role, Sujay will be responsible for driving Kissflow’s vision and revenue objectives in the MEA, championing digital transformation […]
Waha MENA Equity Fund recognised among Top 50 Hedge Funds globally
The Waha MENA Equity Fund, flagship fund of Waha Capital PJSC (ADX: WAHA), a leading investment management company based in Abu Dhabi, ranks 15th in the latest 2022 survey by the Global Investment Report of the world’s top 50 hedge funds. The Waha MENA Equity Fund climbed seven spots on this year’s list and is […]
Bedu launches Project 2117 to accelerate its journey to a 100 million users metaverse
Dubai-based Bedu, the UAE’s pioneer in Metaverse and Web3 technologies, today announced the launch of its Metaverse Project 2117. The virtual world will be built to chronicle and celebrate the future milestones and potential breakthroughs leading to enhanced space exploration experience. The launch was formalized during a special event at Dubai’s Museum of the Future. […]
CUD professor’s research on immigrant entrepreneurship published in top global journal
A study on immigrant entrepreneurship led by Canadian University Dubai (CUD) academic, Prof. Naveed Yasin, has been published in the Journal of Small Business Economics, regarded as the world’s no. 1 journal in the field. The publication of the paper, entitled, ‘Three waves of immigrant entrepreneurship: a cross-national comparative study’, now positions Prof. Yasin among […]
Dubai Chambers announces appointment of Mohammad Ali bin Rashed Lootah as President and CEO
Dubai Chambers has announced the appointment of Mohammad Ali bin Rashed Lootah as its President and CEO, effective as of 24 October 2022. The decision is in line with the Chambers’ commitment to fulfilling the leadership’s vision to advance Dubai’s global economic status, and its dedication to enlisting competent and experienced leaders to maintain the […]
Tamkeen supports SMEs and startups participation at the Bahrain Pavilion in GITEX 2022
The upcoming GITEX Exhibition 2022 kicks off on Monday 10th October and is scheduled to run for five days at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with over 140 countries participating. The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” will sponsor the Bahrain Pavilion, which hosts the participation of 30 Bahraini SMEs and startups in the field of Information and […]
Final results of Kuwait Financial House K.S.C.P. acquisition of Bahrain-based Ahli United Bank in USD 10.9bln deal
The final results of the landmark USD 10.9 billion acquisition of up to 100% of Ahli United Bank B.S.C. (AUB) by Kuwait Financial House K.S.C.P. (KFH) were announced today. SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank (licensed as a wholesale bank by the CBB), acted as Bahrain receiving agent, Bahrain […]
Microsoft’s 2022 Work Trend Index discovers workforces craving reskilling and social contact
A largely unjustified concern over productivity, or “productivity paranoia”, is sweeping global enterprises in the age of hybrid work, even as employees increasingly look to new horizons for a workplace that develops their talents and encourages a more social atmosphere. These were the key findings in Microsoft’s “Work Trend Index (WTI) Pulse Report 2022: Understanding […]
Lebanon’s Esco-bar set to open first outlet in Dubai
With the forthcoming debut of Esco-bar Coctel y Cocina in the middle of October, the upscale Tex-Mex fiesta spot, Dubaiites can have a cracking time savoring the Latin craftsmanship and conviviality. Esco-bar, the first extended franchise restaurant of the hospitality group MEC in the UAE, will be located in the ravishing Radisson Beach Resort Palm […]