According to the latest research by leading consumer intelligence company, D/A, confidence continues to climb in the UAE across the board, with notable increases in economic confidence after recording significant declines in Q1 and now reaching the second highest sentiment recording in the series. Fears of geopolitical events and tax reforms were short-lived and the […]
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Canadian University Dubai business students turn creative talents into new ventures
Business students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) are turning their creative talents into entrepreneurial ventures with the launch of a variety of unique, self-made products at the University’s market day events. Challenged to develop and grow a new business concept, students have combined their academic knowledge with their extracurricular endeavours to unveil innovations across a […]
Dubai CommerCity showcases its incorporation of the latest technology trends at Seamless Middle East
As part of its participation at Seamless Middle East 2022 as a partner and exhibitor, Dubai CommerCity, the first and leading e-commerce free zone in the region, highlighted its incorporation of the latest technology trends in its services. The free zone ensures the adoption of advanced technologies to facilitate the process of setting up new […]
IBM Study: Sustainability ranks among highest priorities on CEO agendas in the MEA despite hindrance to progress
A new IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value (IBV) study* revealed that sustainability is rising higher on corporate agendas, and CEOs recognize sustainability as a business imperative and growth driver. Yet as CEOs face growing pressures from boards and investors, unclear ROI and economic benefits are hindering their ability to take action. IBM’s annual […]
IMF Regional Economic Outlook outlines policy priorities to support the recovery in the MENA region
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, co-hosted the virtual launch of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) April 2022 Regional Economic Outlook (REO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. According to the IMF report titled ‘Divergent Recoveries in Turbulent Times’, […]
Dubai Chambers, Citi sign MoU to boost cooperation and business competitiveness
Dubai Chambers recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Citi UAE to enhance cooperation and coordination to serve common goals, boost competitiveness of the business community and facilitate public-private partnerships that drive sustainable economic growth. The memorandum was signed by H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chambers and Elissar Farah Antonios, […]
ADX lists GFH
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced today the secondary listing of GFH Financial Group B.S.C. (GFH or the Group). The listing is set to further expand GFH’s investor base and enhance liquidity in its shares amid increased regional and international participation on the exchange. To mark the occasion, ADX Managing Director and CEO, Saeed Hamad Al Dhaheri, and GFH’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hisham Alrayes, rang the market-opening bell at […]
Orange Business Services unveils Service Manage-Watch to supervise performance of enterprise IT services
Orange Business Services is forging ahead in IT performance monitoring with the launch of Service Manage-Watch, a global supervision solution for network services and applications for both Orange-provided and third-party services. It is designed to ensure that connectivity and security at the edge, applications, equipment, and user experience are all performing at optimal levels to […]
Tamkeen launches a new initiative to support hundreds of entrepreneurs in Financial Management
In line with its new strategic direction to increase productivity and economic impact The Chief Executive of the Kingdom’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen), His Excellency, Husain Mohamed Rajab, emphasized Tamkeen’s role in the government-led economic recovery plan and implementing the national priorities stated in it, through activating partnerships and initiatives that aim to foster economic […]
Egypt’s Appetito acquires Lamma and expands into Maghreb and West Africa
Cairo based Appetito is acquiring Tunisia’s Lamma to expand operations in Morocco, Tunisia and West Africa and to become the largest e-Grocery & Q-commerce player in Africa. Appetito delivers thousands of grocery and household products through its mobile app to customers from dark stores across 3 cities in Egypt. In parallel, Lamma has developed a similar […]