INJAZ Al-Arab, a member of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, the world’s largest non-profit business education organization, has announced a partnership with Microsoft to empower over 200,000 North African youth. The initiative was announced during an event today, which highlighted the importance of digital skilling through an interactive panel discussion on “The role of technology and […]
DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – celebrated the United Arab Emirates’ 50th National Day with a raft of activities that pay tribute to the nation’s rich culture and heritage. To mark the Golden Jubilee, DMCC launched a 50-day celebratory campaign, culminating with a main event […]
Fintech Saudi launched Fintech Tour 21 with the participation of H.E. Fahad Almubarak, governor of the Saudi Central Bank, H.E. Mohammed Alkuwaiz, chairman of the Capital Market Authority and H.E. Eng. Haytham AlOhali, vice minister, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology and other industry leaders. In the welcome address, Fahad Almubarak expressed the importance of collaboration […]
Careem, the first Super App of the Middle East, partnered with Oxford Economics to release “The Socio-Economic Impact of Careem”, an independent report including data from 2015-2019 from across the UAE, greater Middle East, and Pakistan. The report is a detailed account of how Careem has contributed to opportunities for income-generating activities, providing reliable services that simplify […]
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) celebrated the graduation of the second batch of the Digital Future Leaders Program, which aims to enable Emirati job-seekers to acquire specialized technical and personal skills in the ICT field, to work in the private sector. The program comprises a set of tracks covering practical skills in […]
TradeTogether, a fintech digital assets management company, continues to establish a strong footprint in the high-net-worth and institutional segments by operating under a regulatory exemption to manage funds investing in cryptocurrencies, also classified as non-capital markets products. The company was founded by ex-colleague-turned-friends, Geoff Ira and Jordan Ko when they were serving leadership roles at Standard Chartered […]
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has approved a wide-ranging reform of the country’s legal system, which aims to strengthen economic, investment and commercial opportunities, in addition to maximizing social stability, security and ensuring the rights of both individuals and institutions. The raft of new laws and legislative amendments […]
Companies in the Middle East are showing varying levels of adoption of digital technologies such as cloud, edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT), according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft. The overwhelming majority of enterprises (87%) expect 5G to significantly impact their business, with 61% planning to invest […]
As COVID-19 cases continue to decline in the country, residents regain confidence in in-store shopping. This is according to a Kearney study in which UAE respondents cite convenience (51%), enhanced shopping experience (49%) and competitive pricing (44%) as the main motivators driving them back to brick and mortar stores. “Consumption habits have undergone a fundamental […]
The UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has announced a partnership with Siemens to accelerate the assessment of the digital maturity of the UAE’s industrial companies and develop a strategic roadmap to implement Industry 4.0 frameworks. The program will be overseen by MoIAT and Siemens in order to address a broad range of […]
