The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah recently hosted a high-level delegation from Finland to strengthen collaboration between Sharjah and Finnish cities in socioeconomic sectors and the knowledge economy, and expand bilateral investment prospects. Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of DGR, welcomed the Finnish delegation headed by HE Marianne Nissilä, Ambassador of Finland to the […]
The Audience Collective, an innovative, insight-driven collection of specialist agencies has announced its latest expansion into The Middle East. Teaming talent with technology, The Audience Collective is a global communications group which employs over 220 specialists in twelve offices across all aspects of the marketing mix. From branding, research, strategy, data analytics and profiling through […]
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has partnered with global Foods and Beverages company, PepsiCo, to help promote environmental sustainability through the reduction of single-use plastic on campus. The collaboration aims to encourage a culture of refill and reuse through the Aquafina Water Station, a new hydration platform that has already saved an average of more than […]
Hewlet Packard Enterprise (HPE) in partnership with Bahrain based NorthStar Technology in association with Ingram Micro will be conducting a live-in person awareness event on the latest HPE products and solutions. The awareness event will take place at 10.00 am on 28th June at Crowne Plaza Manama. The three-hour demonstration will focus on enhancing the […]
EthisX, based out of Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, and part of ethical investment and social finance platform operator Ethis Group, officially launched its first event, “Entrepreneurship Haven – From Idea to Profit through Crowdfunding” to raise awareness on crowdfunding and its importance in growing the local entrepreneurship ecosystem. The half-day physical event was held at […]
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment (MISA), will tomorrow host a high-level Italian business delegation led by Luigi Di Maio, Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation The Saudi-Italian Investment Forum will see participation by a range of private sector representatives from both nations, with the aim of exploring mutually beneficial investment opportunities. With a […]
The first Arab NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) platform UPYO has been launched on the first of June 2022. The American registered company is considered to be the largest NFTs marketplace in the MENA region. The (CEO) and CO-Founder is Ahmed Alsenan. UPYO has announced the raise of a $1 million seed round led by angel investors […]
Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) announced its investment in a global specialty lending fund managed by Partners for Growth (PFG), one of the international and experienced fund managers providing venture and growth stage debt instruments to startups and SMEs. PFG also maintains a close strategic partnership with Silicon Valley Bank. The fund focuses on offering venture […]
Banks in Qatar could act as trail-blazers for a world-leading, fraud-inhibiting, super-fast global payments system fit for the next century, if they seize the opportunity being offered by a UK-headquartered fintech business. DigiDoe launched operations in Doha this week and is targeting banks in the Middle East as part of its plan to revolutionise the […]
talabat, the region’s leading local tech platform, is partnering with GreatGamers Award to launch its first ever regional esports initiative in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and the Gulf region. Recently, there has been rapid development in the gaming scene across the region, and talabat is determined to play a key role in further accelerating this growth. […]
