The Private forums day of the Fintech Abu Dhabi Festival 2021, hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, saw key local and international decision makers and industry leaders come together to discuss the […]
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84% of UAE businesses say mobile apps now a ‘must’ to remain relevant to customers
With COVID-19 accelerating the shift to digital services and contactless experiences, 84% of UAE businesses say that mobile apps are now a ‘must’ to stay relevant to their customers. This according to findings from the latest research “State of Mobile App Strategies in the Middle East”, conducted by 451 Research, a part of S&P Global […]
C-Suite executives in the UAE choose hybrid cloud as the dominant IT architecture for businesses
IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the results of a global study on cloud transformation, conducted by IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) in cooperation with Oxford Economics, that surveyed almost 7,200 C-suite executives across 28 industries and 47 countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). According to the findings of […]
ESG is a critical issue for Middle East investors, finds new Edelman study
Edelman, the world’s largest strategic communications company, has today announced the findings of its fifth annual Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Institutional Investors, which identifies pivotal issues shaping investment criteria and outlines how organizations, in the Middle East and around the world, can build trust with the investment community. The proprietary research, which surveyed 700 […]
Sarah Trombetta returns to WPP/Grey as Chief Client Officer for P&G, Asia, Middle East & Africa
Grey Group announced today the appointment of Sarah Trombetta as the Chief Client Officer, Procter & Gamble, Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA). Based in Australia, Trombetta will be part of WPP/Grey’s P&G Global Leadership Team, working closely with Nirvik Singh (President International & Global COO, Grey Group) and Debby Reiner (President, Grey Global Clients […]
United Arab Bank appoints Head of Retail Banking Department
United Arab Bank announced the appointment of Emirati banker Yousif Al Suwaidi as Head of Retail Banking. Al-Suwaidi will lead the growth plans in the retail banking and wealth management sector, contribute to the digital transformation process and enhance the customer experience. Commenting on the appointment, Ahmad Abu Eideh, CEO of the bank said: “The bank […]
Emirates Selects Panasonic Avionics To Enhance Premium Economy Passenger Experience
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has been selected by Emirates to deliver a suite of in-flight entertainment (IFE) solutions for its Premium Economy cabin being rolled out across its fleet. Panasonic Avionics’ IFE systems are being integrated into the Premium Economy cabin being introduced on 105 of Emirates’ Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, with […]
BankDhofar and Newgen Software Win the Asian Banker Award for ‘Best Enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance Implementation in Middle East’
Newgen Software, a global provider of digital transformation platform, is pleased to announce that BankDhofar and Newgen Software have been recognized for ‘Best Enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance Implementation in Middle East’ at The Asian Banker Middle East and Africa Awards, 2021. BankDhofar leveraged Newgen for transforming its governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) measures, including automation of customer […]
ThreeFold and DigiCorp Labs Launch DigiThree Labs to Provide Secure and Private Metaverse-Ready Enterprise Solutions
DigiThree, a collaboration between ThreeFold Tech and DigiCorp Labs that combines decentralized, sustainable ThreeFold technology with the eight-year battle-tested DigiByte blockchain, has announced today the launch of their new website and their initial suite of solutions. Under the new partnership, DigiThree will offer a suite of cloud-based solutions, built to help businesses accelerate seamless digital […]
Gartner Survey Finds 60% Of Employees Experience Frustration With New Software
Sixty percent of workers said new software had occasionally or frequently frustrated them within the past 24 months, according to a new survey* by Gartner, Inc. In fact, 56% of users said new software had made them wish management would bring the old system back. “The democratization and consumerization of IT has resulted in employees who have […]