Eurovets, a leading animal care equipment and supplies distributor in the UAE, has reinforced the importance of downloading its App enabled to help customers keep up with the constantly evolving portfolio of products/ services. The Eurovets App is a free to download platform that allows customers to quickly access information on the full portfolio of […]
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Microsoft UAE to host Ignite Spotlight technology event for developers and IT decision makers
Microsoft UAE today announced the return of Ignite Spotlight, an event related to Microsoft Ignite – the company’s flagship networking and skilling summit for technology enthusiasts. Returning as an in-person event, Tailored to individual markets, Microsoft Ignite Spotlight is aimed to empower the region’s technical decision-makers and developers communities Microsoft Ignite Spotlight will follow […]
The Microinsurance Network welcomes insurtech expert to the Board
Non-profit association, the Microinsurance Network (MiN), is delighted to announce that insurtech expert Michele Grosso is joining its Board of Directors. Michele is the Co-Founder and CEO of Democrance, a global insurtech with the mission to make insurance accessible and affordable for those who need it most, particularly in emerging and mobile-first markets. Michele established […]
Gartner forecasts 39% of global knowledge workers will work hybrid by the end of 2023
By the end of 2023, 39% of global knowledge workers will work hybrid, up from 37% in 2022, according to Gartner, Inc. “Hybrid is no longer just an employee perk but an employee expectation,” said Ranjit Atwal, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner. “Many employees started to partially return to the office in 2022, but the hybrid workstyle will […]
IT leaders call generative AI a ‘game changer’ but seek progress on ethics and trust
A new survey of more than 500 senior IT leaders reveals that a majority (67%) are prioritizing generative AI for their business within the next 18 months, with one-third (33%) naming it as a top priority. Despite the interest, most IT leaders have technical and ethical concerns with the technology that could impact its adoption […]
Dubai International Chamber introduces International Partners Network
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched the International Partners Network, a new platform to enhance cross-border dialogue. The International Partners Network is an initiative launched by Dubai International Chamber to engage trade promotion agencies, commercial attaches and business councils through informative events and involve them in its […]
Hub71 startup Zywa partners with Mastercard to empower UAE youth to go cashless
Zywa is a UAE-based fintech that provides 10-to-25-year olds with a community-based app and a card to manage their money that has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Mastercard. Through this partnership, Zywa will cater to its Gen Z audience with a seamless payments and money management experience, enabling them to save towards their financial […]
Middle East and Africa region expected to return to pre-pandemic levels of business travel spend by 2024
Business travel in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is recovering more rapidly than in any other region, according to the most recent Business Travel Index™ Outlook annual forecast and outlook (2022), from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association. MEA business travel achieved 86% of its 2019 levels during […]
Female networking platform WILD Riyadh event massive success attracting over 130 women
The second WILD Riyadh event held on February 28th witnessed massive success having gathered over 130 women around the topics of gender equality, female support systems, and inspiration. It was also the launch of WILD’s unique and official membership WILD Women Collective – a 360 approach to combining wellness and leadership for women to create balanced […]
Healthcare sector poised for a strong growth in 2023, with healthcare spending projected to rise to 4.6% of GDP by 2026
Dubai’s healthcare sector is set for expansion in the years ahead. Revenue generated within the overall UAE healthcare space is forecast to grow at a 7.5% year-on-year to reach $10.7 billion by 2025, according to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In the meantime, healthcare spending is projected to rise to 4.6% of GDP […]