Embracing technology, including AI, and taking bold steps is how we shape the future that nations like the UAE envision, His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, said during a keynote address at Visa’s GCC Client Forum. Visa, the world’s leader in digital […]
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today published a new sectoral survey report, The State of Ransomware in State and Local Government 2022, which found that 72% of state and local government organizations attacked by ransomware had their data encrypted—7% more than the cross-sector average. In fact, only 20% of state and local government […]
Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a workshop on the UAE Corporate Tax system at its headquarters, which was attended by over 330 participants from the business community, representing various economic sectors. Organised in collaboration with leading law firm Al Tamimi & Co., the workshop supported the Chamber’s efforts to keeping companies informed of key […]
A survey made by the Dubai-based real estate brokerage, W Capital, revealed the upward trajectory of the Dubai real estate sector throw new sales record number during the first nine months of 2022. The total sales value exceeded Dhs180bn, with more than 67,000 transactions, making it the largest sales value ever during that period, according […]
The Public Relations and Communications Association Middle East and North Africa (PRCA MENA) has announced the appointments of five new members to its board. Natasha Hatherall is CEO and founder of TishTash Communications, an independent marketing and communications agency. She has over 20 years of experience in the marketing, media and PR world. Natasha won […]
Members of business groups and councils operating in Dubai recently came together for a quarterly roundtable hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce at its headquarters, where participants were updated on key trends and developments impacting Dubai’s economy and business environment. The third quarterly meeting of business groups and councils provided a platform for open and […]
Two of the digital world’s most innovative companies are coming together in a new partnership to push the boundaries of digital retail. Like Digital & Partners is excited to announce joining the commercetools partners community as a “select partner” across their European and MENA regional teams. Like Digital & Partners is an award-winning agency with […]
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched the inaugural Dubai Gastronomy Industry Report, a comprehensive study of the city’s gastronomy scene, further reinforcing Dubai’s position as a much sought-after global destination for food tourism. The special report was unveiled at the first gastronomy industry briefing hosted by DET at the W Dubai Mina […]
NIFTY Souq, the MENA region’s first NFT marketplace which launched in 2021, has announced they’ve secured $1.5 million in seed investment as they look to expand the Arab world’s first NFT platform. The UAE-based company secured the funding in their first round of seed investment. Confirmed investors include Palm Ventures, Falak Investment Hub and Fitzy […]
This week saw another successful edition of the Abu Dhabi Business Events Week. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the second edition of the annual event took place on 26 and 27 September, gathering MICE industry professionals from across the MENA […]
