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 […]
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) hosted several events with Islamic finance infrastructure organisations dedicated to sustainable Islamic finance. The events took place in Abu Dhabi on 27 and 28 November 2023, are part of CBUAE’s efforts to promote sustainable finance and expedite initiatives tackling climate change challenges. The events included the […]
Photo: H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Mumtalakat Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced today the launch of its voluntary carbon offsetting platform, Safa, helping businesses and individuals better understand and manage their carbon footprint by contributing to exemplary climate initiatives. This […]
The Dubai Police has announced the addition of the McLaren Artura to its patrol fleet as part of a strategic collaboration with McLaren Dubai, Performance Tuning L.L.C. part of the Juma Khalifa Al Nabooda Group. The next-generation hybrid supercar from McLaren, the Artura adds exceptional, yet efficient performance to the Dubai Police fleet with its […]
Today, as world leaders gathered for COP28, the UAE announced a US$30 billion commitment to the newly launched catalytic climate vehicle, ALTÉRRA, that will drive forward international efforts to create a fairer climate finance system, with an emphasis on improving access to funding for the Global South. With this US$30 billion commitment, ALTÉRRA becomes the […]
Freshworks Inc., Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) today announced the appointment of Mika Yamamoto as the company’s Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. She will be responsible for leading the company’s global marketing and customer experience teams. Yamamoto comes to Freshworks from F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) where she most recently served as the Executive Vice President and the Chief […]
Sancta Capital, the alternative investment manager focused on special situations in the Middle East & North Africa, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition and growth debt funding of Rental Solutions & Services Limited (“RSS”), a leading tech-enabled temporary and backup power solutions provider with a 16-year operating history in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and […]
The Global Private Capital Association (GPCA) and the Middle East Venture Capital Association (MEVCA) announce a significant strategic partnership during Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2023. The partnership will see New York and Singapore headquartered-GPCA, establish a permanent presence in the Middle East, with the support of MEVCA and the Abu Dhabi and regional ecosystem. The […]
