Rise Studios, the newly-launched entertainment company driving investment in content from regional markets, appoints Diana Baddar as Managing Director for Digital Content and Development to drive the company’s digital content strategy and business. Diana will build relationships with major platforms and identify regional talent, focusing on bridging the gap between long and short-form content. Diana […]
Continuing its tradition, KPMG in Kuwait celebrated Cyber Month in the country for the second time to encourage a cybersafe world. The corporate social responsibility program aims to buttress the younger generations’ awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and the looming internet risks as part of KPMG’s commitment to support the communities and was led […]
Jockey, a leading Innerwear and Athleisure brand today announced the launch of its 10th Exclusive Brand store in the UAE. The launch earmarks a significant milestone in the network of exclusive Jockey stores which has grown consistently since the launch of the first store in 2014. Today, these stores spread across Dubai, Ajman and Sharjah […]
Qatar Tourism has issued more than 2,500 Holiday Homes licenses for over 6,000 rooms since the launch of the initiative last year, adding to the variety of accommodation options that will be available to visitors during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The Holiday Homes license ensures that short-term property rentals are regulated to promote […]
A new report from Dragos, examining threats to industrial systems, found that ransomware continues to be one of the most threatening financial and operational risks to industrial organizations worldwide during the third quarter of 2022. “Dragos monitors and analyzes the activities of 48 different ransomware groups that target industrial organizations and infrastructures,” commented Abdulrahman Alamri, […]
TikTok’s Project Unicorn initiative to connect start-ups in MENA with venture capitalists from around the world has gained significant momentum across the entrepreneurship ecosystem, enabling regional startups to harness the power of the platform to help their businesses grow faster. TikTok’s Project Unicorn is designed as a full-fledged program with the aim of catalyzing the […]
NEOM, the smart and sustainable regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia, has announced a USD 175 million Series E investment in Volocopter, the pioneer of Urban Air Mobility. The land of the future giga-project will take a significant equity stake in the company as part of its strategic engagement with the global eVTOL industry, positioning it as a […]
London-based Builder.ai won Scale-Up of the Year at last night’s Europa’s 2022 awards in Lisbon. The award ceremony brought together the very best of European tech for the night to honour the organisations and individuals doing amazing things to further the tech scene across the continent. The win comes as Builder.ai rounds off an incredible year […]
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced today the launch of Ceer, the first Saudi electric vehicle brand that will contribute to Saudi Arabia’s automotive manufacturing sector. The launch comes in line with PIF’s strategy to focus on unlocking the capabilities […]
There has been a spur of new attractions in Dubai, helping the emirate to attract tourists from all over the world and cement its position as a leading tourism hub that will ultimately boost its economy in post Covid era. After a Covid-struck 2020, Dubai’s tourism sector staged a remarkable recovery as the emirate welcomed […]
