Wio Bank PJSC, the region’s first platform bank, has become the first bank to roll out Mastercard’s Carbon Calculator in the EEMEA region, enabling customers to understand and consider the environmental impact of their purchases. Wio Bank was created to reboot banking in the UAE for both businesses and consumers. In alignment with the UAE’s […]
BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, announced the appointment of Vivien Lin as its Chief Product Officer. This strategic decision underscores BingX’s commitment to empowering crypto traders with continuous breakthroughs in its products and services. Vivien Lin will also take the role of Global Spokesperson of BingX, fostering transparent communication and strengthening its connection with […]
The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has hosted the latest in its long-running series of knowledge-sharing events. The two autumn events, which were attended by over 200 participants, showcased NBF’s pioneering sustainable and Islamic finance offerings, and ensured customers and delegates were kept abreast of developments in sustainability and the transition to net-zero. Countries in […]
BSA Law, a leading regional law firm, was delighted to host an exclusive networking reception on October 30th at the prestigious Palais du Luxembourg in Paris, under the patronage of French Senator Jean Hingray. The event coincided with the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference, offering an unparalleled networking opportunity for legal professionals attending the […]
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced it will waive all regulatory fees for issuers wishing to list sustainability-related debt securities in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) throughout 2024. This fee waiver is effective immediately and will apply throughout 2024. This decision, announced today at COP28 by Ian Johnston, Chief Executive of the DFSA, […]
More than 100 climate tech startups will showcase their work at COP28 UAE’s Start Up Village in the Green Zone. Operating in diverse sectors such as sustainable transport and agriculture, solar energy, and several others, these startups offer innovative solutions that can contribute to a low-carbon future. The participation of these startups demonstrates the wide […]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s K-12 education sector is currently in the midst of a significant transformation, driven by a burgeoning population and the steadfast commitment of the government to deliver top-quality education opportunities. According to our latest report, ‘K-12 Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,’ the Kingdom’s school-going population surpasses the GCC school-aged […]
On the sideline of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), AE4RIA, and Huawei hosted a session with the UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub to “Accelerate Green Innovation” and release a white paper Twin Skills for the Twin Transition: Defining Green Digital Skills and Jobs. Developed in collaboration with the ATHENA Research Centre, Sustainable Development Unit under AE4RIA, PwC, and […]
Abu Dhabi T10 has already revolutionized cricket with the introduction of the fastest format – and now they begin their journey into the blockchain. T10 Global has partnered with Snowball Money, a platform aimed to make it easier for people toenter the exciting world of Cryptocurrency and Web3. The Go-to-Market strategy begins with gifting the 1 billion+ […]
Autostrad, a progressive car rental company in the UAE has taken a pioneering step toward sustainable mobility by incorporating 200 ‘Rabdan One’ electric cars from NWTN into its fleet, thus becoming the largest electric vehicle fleet provider in the UAE. With an investment of 50 million in this initiative and ambitious plans for expanding its […]
