OPSWAT, a leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce new advancements to its MetaDefender Kiosk product line. In response to the escalating challenges faced by organizations in managing and handling threats originating from peripheral media such as USBs and bring-your-own-devices (BYOD), OPSWAT continues its commitment to innovation. The MetaDefender Kiosk […]
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UAE’s home-grown concept, WOK BOYZ, Expands to 3rd International Territory with Grand Opening of its Flagship Restaurant in Canada
WOK BOYZ, a renowned street style Asian food concept, has expanded its presence into its third international market with the grand opening of its flagship restaurant in Toronto, Canada. This momentous move marks a significant milestone for WOK BOYZ, showcasing the brand’s commitment to global expansion and catering to diverse palates across international borders. The […]
Magnati and Al Etihad Payments form partnership to provide merchants with instant digital payments in the UAE
Magnati, a leading payments solutions provider in the Middle East region, has announced a partnership with Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE. This collaboration builds on Magnati’s longstanding commitment to shape the future of payments. It leverages AEP’s cutting-edge platform, Aani, to deliver seamless, secure, and instant payment […]
Oman Sustainability Week 2024 pioneers a new era in eco-progress
The Sultanate of Oman is poised to host Oman Sustainability Week (OSW), a landmark event under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and hosted by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO). Held from 28th April to 2nd May, centred around the theme “Sustainable Living in a Circular Society”. This national week-long series of events […]
Alef Education collaborates with MetaMetrics
Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, announces a strategic collaboration with MetaMetrics®, the US-based developer of the Lexile® Framework for Reading, to launch an Arabic reading scale to improve the literacy skills of approximately 100 million K-12 Arabic speakers across the Middle East and North Africa. The unique scale is set to […]
MENA witnesses 48 IPOs raising $10.7bln in 2023
According to the EY MENA IPO Eye Q4 2023 report, MENA markets saw 48 initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2023, raising US$10.7b in total. Five listings, mainly in the energy and logistics sectors, contributed 58% towards the total IPO proceeds raised. During Q4 2023, 19 IPOs raised US$4.9b in proceeds. ADES Holding Company raised the […]
Canadian University Dubai alumni demonstrate diverse pathways to entrepreneurship
Photo: Mugheera Nadeem, Managing Director, Madocsa Shipping As entrepreneurship becomes an increasingly popular career choice among recent graduates, two alumni from the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) School of Management have shared their different pathways into the business start-up world. Born into an entrepreneurial family, e-business graduate, Mugheera Nadeem, set up his first business in his […]
Alliance Care Technologies and Optain showcased specialized AI screening solution at Arab Health 2024
Alliance Care Technologies and international partner Optain showcased AI-driven software Assure Plus with fully automatic & portable fundus camera (Turnkey solution), available now in the MENA region, during the recently concluded Arab Health 2024 in Dubai. AI driven retinal screening for risk of disease: Optain’s Assure Plus software uses clinically validated AI algorithms to analyze […]
SWFI FORT Dubai 2024 Culminates with Major AI Innovation and Global Collaboration
Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) successfully concluded its Family Office Round Table (FORT) Dubai 2024 at Dubai’s iconic Museum of the Future on February 2nd. “Abundance for the Future”, co-hosted with US-based Patel Family Office brought together policymakers, innovators and global wealth leaders managing an estimated $2 trillion in assets from 46 countries. Across a […]
Female Talent Agency (FTA), a Female-Led Creative Powerhouse Specializing in Music & Brand Partnerships, Launches in the MENA Region
Female Talent Agency, a first-of-its-kind female-led creative agency specialising in music and brand partnerships, launches in the UAE. Founded by Anna George, the firm is pioneering in nurturing and promoting female talent and creating authentic collaborations that resonate with audiences across the region. The Female Talent Agency is more than just a business; it’s a […]