The global hang tags market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of over 6.0% throughout the forecast period between 2021 and 2031, projects ESOMAR-certified consulting firm Future Market Insights (FMI). Surging demand for packed food items and consumer electronics along with expansion of retail chains at a global level has created lucrative opportunities for hang tags […]
Yalla Group Limited (“Yalla” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YALA), the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$150 million worth of its outstanding (i) American depositary shares (“ADSs”), each representing one Class […]
In a departure from the traditional career paths linked to their business and engineering degrees, two graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai have redeployed their university education to pursue their lifelong passion for professional fashion design. Mechanical Engineering student, Osama Mootassem, and Business Management major, Chrystel Anne Clasicas, graduated from RIT Dubai in […]
As the nation continues its drive towards Saudization, PwC’s Academy is launching the region’s first Arabic Human Resource (HR) qualification, supporting the development of emerging Saudi HR professionals. The Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHRi ™),delivered in partnership with HR certification institute HRCI, is designed to develop core HR management skills, a role critical for business success. Approved […]
More CEOs anticipate an economic boom (60%) than stagnation (40%) in 2021 and 2022, according to a recent survey of CEOs and senior executives by Gartner, Inc. Most respondents (35%) anticipate returning to or exceeding 2019 revenue levels as early as this year. “CEOs’ top priorities for 2021 show confidence,” said Mark Raskino, distinguished research vice president at […]
Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, added three consultants to its Executive Search business and two consultants to Heidrick Consulting in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East region beginning in the fourth quarter of 2020 through the first quarter of 2021. “As the region continues to evolve in light […]
Modest 2021 recovery forecasts for the GCC haveincreased the focus on diversification from the hydrocarbon sector, potentially opening up some less traditional growth opportunities, according to Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI). Economists including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and S&P Global Ratings expect to see a gradual recovery across the region, with real GDP growth to […]
Emeritus, the global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire iD Tech, the world leader in youth STEM education for $200 million. The acquisition, which is being made through Emeritus’ parent company Eruditus, marks Emeritus’ expansion into K12 STEM education, as […]
ANSR, the market leader in helping leading global organisations accelerate digital transformation and technology innovation through Global Capability Centers (GCC’s), announced that it has raised $15M in its Series B financing round from Sistema Asia Fund and Evolvence India Fund. ANSR had earlier raised Series ‘A’ from Accel Partners, who will remain invested as the largest shareholder […]
Wholesale banking has been undervalued yet delivered impressive results through the pandemic, according to a new report released by Oliver Wyman and Morgan Stanley. Titled ‘Striving to Sustain Returns’, the wholesale and transaction banking report details that markets and investment banking were more resilient than anticipated – benefitting from a decade of structural change alongside […]
