MNT-Halan, Egypt’s first unicorn and the country’s leading and fastest growing fintech ecosystem, has won Global Finance’s award for Most Innovative Financial Technology Company in the Middle East, and Most Innovative Financial Technology Company in Africa. The only company to win two awards out of the 18 winners, MNT-Halan appears alongside Revolut, the Bank of America, […]
The second annual Machines Can See Summit brought together over 4,500 leading researchers, innovators, and professionals in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computer vision (CV) both offline and online, held recently at Dubai’s iconic Museum of the Future. The summit was honored by the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al […]
Global technology company SAP has announced the appointment of Eng. Sundus Bushahri as Managing Director for its Kuwait operations. With more than 15 years of experience gained at large multinationals and Fortune 500 companies, Bushahri will lead her team in supporting Kuwait’s ambitious digitalization and workforce training agenda, helping companies to leverage the enormous potential of […]
Vennre, a digital platform for selected private market investments, has appointed Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB) as their Sharia advisor. This strategic collaboration underscores Vennre’s commitment to aligning its investment strategies with Islamic financial principles. Founded on a shared vision to simplify wealth and investment management through technology, Vennre initially focused on private equity real estate. […]
Ellevate Dubai Chapter helps women create opportunities through professional networking Ellevate Network is the largest global community of women at work. It is a coalition of ambitious and supportive women who help each other build careers and navigate the work landscape and its challenges. The group also works to mobilise their collective power to change […]
Bacchus Agency, a leading Global creative communications, digital marketing agency, announces the launch of its Corporate and Real Estate Division for the GCC region, led by seasoned PR professional and newest addition to its team, Karim Geadah, who joins as Associate Director. Karim will work with GCC lead, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President, Fiona Wishart overseen […]
According to the GoDaddy 2024 Global Entrepreneurship Survey entrepreneurs in the Kingdom are well informed, have a meaningful purpose for becoming small business owners and have a positive outlook on how technology can be used in business. The Survey results showed that entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia are predominantly young, with 75% falling into the Generation […]
ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, today announced the launch of a USD 180 million technology-focused fund, Jasoor Fund (the Fund), with Oman Investment Authority (OIA) and represented by ITHCA Group. This commitment is part of broader framework agreement signed between both parties in 2022. The Fund aims to bolster the digital economy […]
A high-level delegation from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) concluded a successful trip to Abu Dhabi and Dubai last week.. Led by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip, the delegation established valuable ties and partnerships with prominent institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to foster education, research, and innovation. The visit […]
Business Network International (BNI®) UAE, the world’s largest business networking and referral organization, is excited to break through the third edition of BNI UAE’s Expo 2024, a significant flagship event including professionals and veterans inspiring through their breakthrough journeys, schedule on April 27, 2024, at the Jafza One Convention Centre, Dubai. With “Breakthrough” as its exclusive […]
