India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar today said there is every sign that the economy is faring well, and the growth is back and is seen not only in numbers reported by the companies, but also on the streets, in spirit. Dr Jaishankar was addressing media at the India Pavilion at EXPO 2020 […]
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Yazle partners with Choithrams
Yazle Media announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Choithrams. Yazle’s exclusive partnership with Choithrams allows their clients to reach over a million shoppers with digital screens across 10 locations around Dubai, which allows for higher brand retention and recognition via in-store advertising. This fully programmatic solution allows brands to connect […]
Microsoft focuses on future of blended learning at GESS 2021
Microsoft today took its ongoing messages of lifelong learning and youth empowerment to the Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) conference in Dubai. Organised in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Education, GESS Dubai has been running for 14 years and is seen regionally as a major focal point for the industry. “Microsoft is a […]
Smartpay officially launches the first all-in-one e-commerce payment solution and BNPL service that is completely free for consumers
Smartpay K.K. today announced the launch of its new “Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL) service, which combines an all-in-one payment experience and interest free payment solution, designed to solve Japanese consumer payment issues and improve merchant conversion rates. Built out of a passion for enabling Japanese merchants to succeed in e-commerce, Smartpay aims to remove […]
Microsoft highlights ongoing commitment to sustainability at ADIPEC 2021
Microsoft this week presented a range of its technological advances in energy consumption to delegates at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2021, with a view to empowering the regional sector to pursue a net-zero future. Held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa […]
Fear of stigma stopping UAE employees from taking full advantage of employer provided health & well-being benefits
A new survey conducted by Aetna International — which polled over 1000 workers in the UAE — has revealed that many employees are reluctant to use health and well-being benefits offered by their employers, for fear of being judged and worries about how management will react if they find out. When respondents were asked what […]
KFUPM Entrepreneurship Institute ranked top performing Incubator in KSA
TheKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Entrepreneurship Institute (KFUPM-EI) has been ranked as the top performing licenced business incubator in Saudi Arabia, according to a recent report published by the Small & Medium Enterprise General Agency, Monshaat. The ranking follows a wide-ranging assessment of 60 entrepreneurship platforms, benchmarked against international standards in relation to […]
Refinitiv releases findings of 2021 Islamic Finance Development Indicator
Islamic finance industry is projected to reach $4.94 trillion in 2025 according to the Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) 2021released today by Refinitiv, a London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) business. The report highlighted new trends this year, including the expansion of the fintech industry and digital banks led by Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and […]
Yalla Group Announces Appointment of Independent Director
Yalla Group Limited (“Yalla” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YALA), the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today announced that Mr. Saeed Al Hamli, former Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Egypt, has been appointed as an independent director to the board of directors (the “Board”), effective November 7th, 2021. Mr. Al Hamli will […]
Yellow.ai Launches INBOX – an Omnichannel Agent Assist Platform to Elevate Customer and Agent Experience
Yellow.ai, the world’s leading customer experience (CX) automation platform, trusted by 1000+ enterprises globally, today announced the launch of a new solution – the ‘INBOX’ – a unified omnichannel customer support helpdesk for agents to seamlessly manage customer queries across 35+ conversational channels. With an intuitive UX, INBOX enables agents to handle requests from a […]