In agreement with its local partners and during the Board of directors meetings of its subsidiaries, Orange (www.Orange.com) has appointed the following CEOs for three of its subsidiaries in Africa and the Middle East: Patrick Benon (currently CEO of Orange Botswana) has been appointed CEO of Orange Cameroon, replacing Frédéric Debord – Board of directors meeting […]
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Standard Chartered appoints CEO for global Islamic banking arm Saadiq
Standard Chartered has appointed Khurram Hilal as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Chartered Saadiq, the Bank’s global Islamic banking arm. His appointment is in line with the Bank’s objectives of strengthening its Islamic banking offering across its global network. Khurram brings over 20 years of Islamic banking experience to the CEO position, specifically in the […]
HSBC appoints Chief Investment Officer for Europe International and MENA
HSBC has appointed Georgios Leontaris as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), MENA and Europe International, HSBC Private Banking and Wealth Management. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Georgios will functionally report to Willem Sels, Global CIO, HSBC Private Banking and Wealth, and to Karl Faivre, Regional Head of Investments & Wealth Solutions, Europe International and MENA, on an […]
CUD students develop real-time crime detection system
A team of engineering students from Canadian University Dubai has developed an integrated system that is able to detect, predict, and prevent criminal behaviour through the application of artificial intelligence. The system, known as Tatabou3, aims to help law enforcement authorities to accelerate their investigations and to stop future criminal activities among known and previous […]
Dubai based Udrive onboards prominent investors and closes its funding round of US$5M to usher in new era of mobility in UAE
With the UAE’s economy opening up and mobility once again on an uptick post-pandemic, Udrive, the app-based pay-per-minute car rental service, is accelerating its growth — by doubling its fleet size over the next 3 months and targeting 500 percent revenue growth in the next 12 months — as it looks to continue disrupting the […]
Zain Group second quarter 2021 net profit grows 17% to reach USD 138 million
Zain Group, a leading telecommunications innovator operating in seven markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated financial results for the six months to June 30, 2021. Zain served 48.3 million customers at the end of the period, a 1% increase year-on-year (Y-o-Y). Group Key Performance Indicators (KD and USD) for first six […]
Zain Bahrain takes a holistic approach to employee well-being through a robust suite of Wellness Programs
Zain Bahrain, a leading telecommunications operator in the Kingdom, introduced a suite of holistic well-being programs as part of its zWellness initiative focused on four pillars Mental, Physical, Social, and Spiritual well-being of its employees. The company is proud to take the lead in taking care of the health and safety of its employees and […]
Deep Brain Stimulation Devices Market Size to Reach USD 2.48 Billion in 2028
he global deep brain stimulation devices market size is expected to reach USD 2.48 Billion in 2028 and register a CAGR of 10.2% over the forecast period, according to the latest report by Reports and Data. Increasing focus on developing technologically advanced electrodes and high preference for non-invasive surgical procedures are some key factors expected to drive […]
Nanorobotics Market Valuation to Reach USD 14.03 Billion in 2028
The global nanorobotics market size is expected to reach USD 14.03 Billion in 2028 and register a CAGR of 10.9% over the forecast period, according to the latest report by Reports and Data. Nanorobotics is used to treat illness and injuries that require immediate care, and increasing investment in urgent care and rapid increase in the global geriatric population […]
Lion Announces Launch of NFT Marketplace – Meta World
Lion Group Holding Ltd. (“Lion” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: LGHL), today announced its subsidiary Lion NFT Limited (“Lion NFT”) will launch its own non-fungible token (“NFT”) market platform, known as Meta World (https://lionnft.io), available online this month. Lion NFT is registered in the British Virgin Islands, primarily focused on investment and innovation in digital assets. Its parent company […]