Cities face many challenges stemming from societal and technological changes, with population growth, urbanization, infrastructure provision, cybercrime, and environmental pollution driving the increasing necessity for new digital use cases. Looking ahead, projects based on 5G, the next generation of mobile network technology, will help overcome these challenges and enhance economic development across industries. Arthur D. […]
Nearly one in five workers (18%) consider themselves to be digital technology experts since COVID-19, while over half consider themselves proficient, according to a new survey from Gartner, Inc. An increased reliance on digital collaboration tools and lack of in-person IT support while working remotely altered many workers’ relationships to technology. “Workers seized on the crisis to improve […]
Republic TV, India’s leading English news channel has appointed NKN Media FZC as an exclusive ad sales partner in the UAE region. This partnership offers advertisers & brands in the region an opportunity to partner with one of the most viewed news networks for the discerning South Asian Diaspora in the region. This comes in […]
The percentage of Emerging Market firms defaulting on debts due to the impact of the pandemic is expected to be lower than in many mature markets, according to Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI). While the COVID-19 pandemic has posed serious challenges that have affected all industries in some shape or form. Despite the continuing negative impact […]
Mindvalley, the world’s leading personal growth education company, today announced that four of its premium personal transformation courses, also known as Quests, are now available on all Emirates flights. With more than 30 Quests and hundreds of hours of learning taught by renowned experts, Mindvalley provides the tools needed to unleash the fullest potential of […]
Global management consultancy Arthur D. Little (ADL) today announced it has acquired MAG, a US-based management consultancy focused on the convergence of media, technology, and wireless.The deal expands ADL’s global Telecommunications, Information Technology, Media, and Electronics (TIME) Practice and brings additional senior-level expertise to the firm’s growing presenceworldwide. Founded by industry Media& Telecoms sector veterans […]
International businesses are looking to their workplaces to revitalise corporate brand and culture after the pandemic, which will see significantly improved amenities and services available for employees, according to the latest research from Knight Frank. Knight Frank’s second edition of its (Y)OUR SPACE report draws on responses from almost 400 international businesses with a combined […]
The number one reason for start-up failure isn’t lack of funding or stiff competition. The main reason is ‘misreading market demand’. Therefore, it becomes important for start-ups to thoroughly research the market. Market research can be the make-or-break factor Market research has long been regarded as a scientific, process-oriented discipline for gaining key insights. However, […]
Odoo, a leader in open source all-in-one business software, announced that they have grown their Middle East office exponentially in the past year, despite the pandemic. In fall of 2018, two people from Odoo’s headquarter team in Belgium landed in Dubai as part of their commitment to expand in the region, and grow the company’s presence in the Middle East. Fast forward to today, Odoo […]
FintechOS the global technology provider for banks, insurers and other financial services companies, today announced it has raised USD60 million (EUR51 million) in Series B funding. The round was led by Draper Esprit, a leading venture capital firm whose investments include Form3, ICEYE, Revolut, Thought Machine, UiPath. Existing investors Earlybird Digital East, Gapminder Ventures, LAUNCHub Ventures, and OTB Ventures also participated in the round. Further […]
