Vacation season is well and truly upon us, and travelers around the world are looking for interesting places to go, cheap places to stay and reasonably priced flights. And scammers are here to give them what they need — well, sort of. Kaspersky researchers have observed intensified scamming activities, with numerous phishing pages distributed under […]
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MENAP-SMI reinforces commitment to helping region prioritize self-care knowledge and practices
MENAP-SMI (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan Self Medication Industry) builds upon its ongoing work to create an enriched self-care culture across the region by commemorating International Self-Care Day on Sunday, July 24, 2022. In line with this year’s theme of resilience, the organization will emphasize the impact of self-care practices on overall wellbeing and […]
Usain Bolt Partners with Move-to-Earn Platform Step App to Launch Gamified Metaverse Empowering Consumers to Exercise to Economic Freedom
Today, Step App, the FitFi platform pioneering a gamified metaverse for the fitness economy, is officially launching its private beta in partnership with 8-time Olympic gold medalist and 11-time World Champion, Usain Bolt, widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time, now serving as the face of the brand. With Step App, the blockchain economy […]
Talkwalker report: Challenger banks in the GCC are getting close to consumers
Talkwalker, the leading consumer intelligence company, today published its latest report, ‘GCC finance industry: The rise of the challenger bank’. It showcases the impact that challenger banks have on their parent banks’ digital footprint like share of voice, engagement, sentiment, and conversation topics. “The finance industry is not immune to the incoming headwinds. Challenger banks […]
New framework promises a greener distributed AI
With a great number of AI research studies focusing on improving the accuracy of AI algorithms, far less attention has been paid to the energy costs involved. A collaboration between researchers at Virginia Tech, Ericsson, and the AI Cross-Center Center Unit at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in the United Arab Emirates recently explored ways […]
Argentem Creek Partners establishes MENA and Asia HQ in Abu Dhabi in partnership with ADIO
Argentem Creek Partners (Argentem Creek), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), will establish a new regional hub in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the region’s leading international financial centre. The partnership is part of ADIO’s AED 2 billion (USD 545 million) Innovation Programme that supports innovative companies in high-growth areas, including financial […]
eDubaicart, Dubai’s latest e-commerce platform for all your tech needs, launched
eDubaicart is Dubai’s newly launched e-commerce platform that offers unbeatable prices from the most credible suppliers, ensuring the highest quality of product with full certification. They retail a wide selection of tech products, including computers, laptops, mobile phones, printers, e-bikes, home appliances, tech accessories and much more delivered directly to your doorstep anywhere in the […]
Ahli United Bank launches digital account opening solutions via mobile and online platforms
Ahli United Bank (Egypt) S.A.E, one of the most prominent banks operating in Egypt, introduced a new digital service, the “e- Account”. The new service offers clients the convenience of opening their accounts digitally via their smartphones or the bank website, digital onboarding mobile app. AUBE takes the lead in being one of the first […]
The Planning Survey 22: Jedox named the number 1 global planning software providing business value
Jedox, an award-winning provider of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions for Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), has once again achieved excellent results in “The Planning Survey 22” conducted by analyst firm BARC. In the world’s largest planning software user survey, the Jedox position as a global leader in providing business value was confirmed. Achieving 18 […]
Guests are willing to pay up to a 30% premium for lifestyle hotels, says CBRE
When selecting hotels, guests show they would be willing to pay on average a 16% premium for a lifestyle property over a traditional one, with some guests willing to pay up to 30% more, latest CBRE research finds. As the proliferation of lifestyle hotels continues to accelerate, CBRE explored the key pillars which define lifestyle […]










