Keeping in view the commitment made by the Government of India during the recent COP26 in Glasgow to achieve its climate action plan, electric vehicle (EV) sector is going to play a critical role in achieving the target. This was discussed by eminent industry leaders in a session on electric mobility during the ongoing ‘Urban […]
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PLFF d/b/a KLMKH Inc Announces Lead Investor and Digital Token Development with Turvata Holdings Limited
ORPHEUM Property, Inc. d/b/a KLMKH Inc (OTC: PLFF)(the “Company”) today announced that the Company has entered into an agreement with Turvata Holdings Limited as a lead investor for the recently issued 144a Convertible Digital Token Notes (CUSIP 687311AA8). The Company can accept most major digital tokens as payments, as well as traditional payment methods. With […]
MENA PR scene is witnessing a paradigm (digital) shift
We are living in an age where information moves at lightning speed. Even before we realise it, information is available on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other smart gadgets, thanks to ever-improving connectivity and technological innovations. Digital platforms such as social networking sites, websites, blogs, emails, and apps, also called new media, have brought a paradigm […]
Two out of three UAE companies have enhanced medical insurance cover for employees since onset of pandemic
Now that UAE organisations have successfully navigated the uncertainty of 2020, and with government initiatives such as the 1,000 digital start-ups program and mega-events such as EXPO 2020 invigorating the economy, businesses are turning their attention away from cost-cutting, to strategies that enable them to attract and retain the brightest talent. Key among this has […]
Women’s Pavilion, in collaboration with Cartier, celebrates inauguration with stories of female empowerment
Expo 2020 Dubai’s Women’s Pavilion, in collaboration with Cartier, celebrated its inauguration by highlighting stories of how women are thriving across many different sectors and geographical regions. An international press conference was attended by Cyrille Vigneron, President and CEO of Cartier, Hind Alowais, Vice President of the International Participants Department, Expo 2020 Dubai, and the Women’s Pavilion’s […]
Social Media Main Enabler For Growth Among Women-Owned Businesses
Mastercard, the Official Payment Technology Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, and Female Fusion Network unveiled new research at the first in a series of workshops for the region’s female entrepreneurs at the world’s largest cultural gathering. Held at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Women’s Pavilion, in collaboration with Cartier, the session focused on the power of the digital economy […]
Kantar BrandZ Emirati And Saudi Spotlight Report 2021
Shining a light on the forces that drive brand growth, Kantar launched its 2021 BrandZ Emirati and Saudi Spotlight Report today. Covering over 250 brands spanning 13 categories with opinions of 10,000 people from Saudi Arabia and the UAE through the lens of equity and consumer perceptions, the study provides insights on how consumer sentiment […]
Gartner Forecasts End User Spending On Public Cloud Services In MENA To Grow 19% In 2022
End-user spending on public cloud services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will total $5.7 billion in 2022, an increase of 19.2%, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. While still in double digits, growth in 2022 will be slower compared to the forecasted 21.6% growth in 2021. “A renewed focus […]
Carrefour tops YouGov’s Retail Rankings 2021 in Egypt
YouGov’s Retail Rankings 2021 in Egypt within an Index score of 28.1. Popular retail brand Souq.com (23.6), recently relaunched as Amazon Egypt, is second in the list, followed by its parent company Amazon.com in third (18.2). Egypt’s local grocery brand Aswaq Fathallah Markets (17.1) occupies the fourth place followed by HyperOne (15.5) and Jumia.com (15.4). […]
Investing in fixed network infrastructure to boost regional digital economy
On October 19, 2021, the Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) 2021, themed “Extend Connectivity, Drive Growth”, was held in Dubai. At the event, Bocar A. Ba, CEO of the SAMENA Telecommunications Council, delivered a keynote speech titled “Investing in Fixed Network Infrastructure to Promote the Development of Regional Digital Economy.” He shared his insights and suggestions on […]