In line with HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum’s latest programme Thabat Venture Builder that aims to boost family businesses’ contribution to GDP to $320 billion by 2032, Sir Anthony Ritossa today announced that he will be hosting the 20th Global Family Office Investment Summit in Dubai on October 18-20, 2022. The event is […]
Gulf IT, a value-added distributor, announced that it has chosen Pentera, a provider of automated security validation, to assist over 1,500 customers in the Gulf region in combating ransomware attacks and ensuring continuous security validation. According to recent research, in 2021 the UAE saw a 71% increase YoY in cyberattacks against corporate networks, per week. […]
WSO2, the leader in digital transformation technology, today announced its participation at GITEX Global 2022, where it is set to showcase the latest advancements to solutions in its API management, identity management, and enterprise integration portfolios. “Business in the region is once again on the upswing following a successful recovery from the pandemic. We now […]
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is all set to showcase its state-of-the-art innovations at the 42nd GITEX GLOBAL, taking place from 10th to 14th of October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The company will demonstrate several industry-leading security solutions to empower organizations in protecting their digital […]
Venom Foundation has been registered as the first crypto foundation in the ADGM, with a license to operate a blockchain and issue utility tokens. ADGM is well known as a fintech oasis for investors and financial services firms in the region and from around the globe. The next essential step of Venom Blockchain – its […]
Islamic finance is well suited to helping countries in both the emerging and developed world to move towards a more sustainable future, with technology acting as a key enabler. That was the conclusion of a wide-ranging panel discussion about value-based investing and sustainability at the Global Islamic Finance Forum 2022. The four panellists were Leong […]
Funding gaps for socially impactful goals or projects can be addressed from the Islamic finance sector, with support of a strong information architecture, experts say at the final session of Day 1 of the Global Islamic Finance Forum 2022. In the panel discussion titled, The pathway to mobilising Islamic Social Finance: Zakat, Sadaqah & Waqf, panellists from […]
spocto, a Yubi company, has launched in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with regional headquarters located in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). As a leading risk mitigation platform, spocto is establishing a foothold in the region, with the UAE serving as a springboard for its global ambitions. A trusted risk mitigation platform for lenders, spocto […]
The American University in Cairo (AUC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Banque Misr to qualify and train women entrepreneurs and support them in establishing and scaling their small businesses. AUC President Ahmad Dallal and Banque Misr Chairman Mohamed El-Etreby signed the agreement in the presence of a distinguished group of representatives from Banque […]
The economies of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are expected to grow by 5.5% this year —the fastest rate since 2016—followed by a slowing of growth to 3.5% in 2023. Yet this growth is uneven across the region, as countries, still struggling to overcome the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, face […]
