With AI-based masking – supported in selected Axis cameras with a deep-learning processing unit (DLPU) – the application analyzes live video for human forms and gives users the choice of masking humans, faces or the background in restricted places. It enables users to schedule when the privacy application should be applied and removed, such as […]
The Responsible Finance and Investment (RFI) Foundation, in partnership with HSBC Middle East Ltd, have announced the final six startup businesses for their Middle East based Net Zero Challenge. The startups successfully demonstrated their ability to offer technology solutions to financial institutions in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region on their Net […]
Enhance Ventures (www.enhance.online), the MENAPT region’s leading venture studio, has announced the launch of its $30M Builders Fund, which will invest in the company’s next set of ventures for the future of finance and commerce in the Middle East. Through the fund, the company plans to create 5,000 high tech jobs, produce 500 business leaders, […]
The Board of Directors of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) have accepted the resignation of F. Christopher Calabia, effective 31 August 2022. Chris joined the DFSA in October 2021 and is stepping down to return to the United States for family-related reasons. Ian Johnston, who served as the DFSA’s Chief Executive from 2012 to […]
Forever 21 is geared up to increase its footprint in the region, with the launch of its 12,000 sq feet store at Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai on Wednesday, 27th July 2022. The brand is determined to bring fast fashion at affordable pricing to its consumer and also deliver a great in-store experience. Commenting on the […]
Arab Bank Group reported a net income after tax for the first half of 2022 of $252 million as compared to $182.4 million for the same period last year, recording an increase of 38%. The Group loan portfolio grew by 6% to reach $35.7 billion as of June 30, 2022 compared to $33.8 billion for […]
IBM, the leading global technology company, has published a study highlighting the importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly digital age. According to IBM Security’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, the Middle East has incurred losses of SAR 28 million from data breaches in 2022 alone — this figure already exceeding the total amount […]
Oman’s efforts to attract investment for key sectors of the economy identified as ripe for growth will be explored in a forthcoming report by the global research and advisory company Oxford Business Group (OBG). The Report: Oman 2022 will highlight the sultanate’s plans to enhance its business environment and diversify the economy, in line with the […]
GFH Financial Group B.S.C (“GFH” or “the Group”) today announced that Roebuck Asset Management, its majority owned UK-based logistics asset manager, and ICG Real Estate, the real estate business of Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), have formed a Joint Venture (JV) to aggregate an urban logistics / last mile portfolio across Spain. The partnership represents another […]
The Next World Forum, an esports and gaming forum that will bring together sector leaders and experts from around the world, is to be held on Wednesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 8 in Riyadh. Hosted at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh At Kingdom Center, the inaugural Next World Forum is where the global gaming […]
