Residential capital values hold steady in Q1 2022

Capital values across the residential real estate segment have remained largely stable across Bahrain on a quarterly basis, according to Savills Q1 2022 Bahrain Market in Minutes report. However, when compared annually, the capital value index for apartments and villas dropped by an average 1.2% and 2.6%, respectively. Demand for rental properties across villas and […]

Dubai Chamber shares digital transformation best practices with Dubai Land Department

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, recently hosted a team from Dubai Land Department at its headquarters where representatives from the Chambers shared its experience and best practices in digital transformation and customer service. The visit and meeting explored potential collaboration and knowledge sharing opportunities focusing on government […]

VaultsPay and Wibmo partner to launch innovative pre-paid card platform to serve GCC’s underbanked

VaultsPay, a Dubai-based fintech payment company with a global footprint, and Wibmo, a PayU company and an industry leader in payment security and digital payments, have joined hands to launch an innovative pre-paid card platform that aims to accelerate financial inclusion in the Middle East by seamlessly serving the large population of underbanked people. Set […]

Rainmaker Global Access and Hugh Fraser International team up Canadian push in the Middle East and other key markets

Calgary-based Rainmaker Global Access and Dubai-based Hugh Fraser International are teaming to provide a new specialist support service for Canadian companies seeking to benefit from the US$630 billion energy market in the Middle East being tracked by the Energy Industries Council, and in the surrounding regions of India, Caspian/Central Asia, Eastern Africa, and East Mediterranean/North […]

Salesforce Report Shows 92% of UAE Respondents Say Experience Is as Important as Products

 Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, has released the fifth edition of its State of the Connected Customer report that shares insights from nearly 17,000 consumers and business buyers across 29 counties, including 650 from the UAE, on the new digital-first customer engagement landscape. Key insights of this year’s State of the Connected Customer report include: A […]

Canadian University Dubai Dominates Competition, Remains #1 Ranked University in Dubai for Second Year in a Row

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has maintained its #1 rank in Dubai and remains in the top 2% of global universities according to the recent QS University Rankings for 2023. CUD is now positioned among the leading 541-550 universities globally, an unprecedented rise of over 100 spots from its 601-650 last year. These rankings are based on a range of measures, […]

Tamkeen meets with supported enterprises to understand their future plans

His Excellency, Husain Mohamed Rajab, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) met with several enterprises that received support through the recently launched programs. These programs were designed to drive positive economic impact, in line with the national priorities and the economic recovery plan, while also addressing the current and potential market changes. This initiative […]

Abu Dhabi University Holding rebrands to NEMA Holding

Abu Dhabi University Holding, established in 2006, has announced the rebranding of the holding company name to ‘NEMA Holding,’ reflecting its progress as it implements its strategy to support the growth of the national economy over the next 50 years. NEMA Holding, formerly called Abu Dhabi University Holding, has announced the establishment of ‘NEMA Education,’ […]