Hyatt recently announced the appointment of Briana Swift as Regional Vice President (RVP) of Development for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Briana, previously Regional Vice President of Development for Northern Europe, will relocate to Riyadh where she will lead development efforts in Saudi
COT Report: Dollar-selling persists; Crude length trimmed ahead of OPEC output hike – Saxo Bank MENA
Forex: COT on forex covering the week to 29 April showed that, despite some emerging USD strength, the dollar-selling theme remained intact, with speculators lifting the gross USD short versus eight IMM futures to an eight-month high of USD 17.1 billion. While selling was broad, the main driver was renewed EURUSD buying, which increased the […]
Flytxt, a pioneer in Agentic AI solutions for subscription businesses, today announced a major initiative to expand its market footprint through a series of strategic go-to-market partnerships, unveiled at the SynergyX Partnership Day event on 28th April 2025 in Dubai. These partnerships are aimed at accelerating innovation across industries including telecom, BFSI,
The next Federal Open Market Committee meeting is scheduled to take place this Wednesday, 7th May 2025, with market participants highly expecting the interest rates to be held stable in the 4.25%-4.50% range. As of writing, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, which tracks the likelihood of changes to the Fed Fund rates implied by […]
Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, today launched a number of advanced AI-powered features in its low-code app development platform, Zoho Creator, as part of its ongoing efforts to make AI accessible to MENA businesses. Newly-launched CoCreator is an AI assistant within Zoho Creator which enable faster, simpler, and smarter app creation. Powered by […]
A research project led by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has provided critical insights into Android’s malware ecosystem, to help boost security and protect users from cyberattacks. The project is expected to help improve the detection and prevention of cyber threats and raise awareness among users on how they can better safeguard their […]
Yango Group, a global tech company, has launched a pilot program for autonomous robot-powered food delivery at Expo City Dubai. The delivery service will enhance convenience for Expo City’s employees, residents, and visitors while advancing Dubai’s smart city vision. Seamlessly blending into smart city environments, the last-mile autonomous robots will be delivering meals
London Business School (LBS) hosted its 22nd Annual MENA Conference at the School’s London campus. The conference is a landmark gathering that continues to shape conversations around innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, and impact in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Held on May 3, 2025, this year’s conference built on a proud legacy of […]
Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, hosted its flagship Data for Breakfast event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention. The event brought together technology leaders, data professionals, and innovators from across the Kingdom to explore how businesses can unlock the full potential of their data through AI, analytics, […]
A team from the International School of Choueifat, Sharjah secured victory in the Greenpower UAE Grand Prix, an endurance race that brought together students from across the country to compete with electric vehicles built in the classroom. The winning team, VoltStar, combined to complete 79 laps of the Yas Kart Zone track at Abu Dhabi’s […]
A new Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) ConsumerLab report titled “Elevating 5G with Differentiated Connectivity” has revealed some unique insights and consumer trends related to 5G in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The report also identifies revenue generation opportunities for communication service providers (CSPs) in the 5G space. The report identifies four key trends shaping
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (SHERAA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DHL Express, a global leader in international express logistics, to empower startups and SMEs within its ecosystem with world-class logistics support and solutions. The MoU was officially signed by Her Excellency Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of
Riyadh Air and Verteil Technologies have announced a strategic partnership that will see Verteil become the launch NDC (New Distribution Capability) aggregator, marking a major milestone in Riyadh Air’s offer and order-based digital distribution journey. Through this collaboration, travel sellers across the globe will gain seamless access to Riyadh Air’s NDC content via
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Ante Šušnjar, Croatia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, to explore the strengthening of cooperation across various economic sectors. The meeting took place during H.E. Bin Touq’s official visit to several European countries, aimed at strengthening partnerships and
We join our beloved nation in commemorating the 49th anniversary of the UAE Armed Forces Unification Day — a day that honours the unwavering courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our Armed Forces in safeguarding our homeland. We salute all the brave soldiers of our Armed Forces whose selfless sacrifices and steadfast commitment to protecting our […]
Aster DM Healthcare has today announced the Top 10 finalists for the fourth edition of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award – a prestigious global recognition with USD 250,000 prize money, that honours the exceptional contributions of nurses worldwide. These 10 finalists were selected from a record-breaking pool of 100,000+ registrations across 199* countries, through a
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Mayo Clinic researchers have found a new way to more precisely detect and monitor brain cell activity during deep brain stimulation, a common treatment for movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and tremor. This precision may help doctors adjust electrode placement and stimulation in real time, providing better, more personalized care for patients
Healthcare London, a collaboration of leading private healthcare providers and teaching hospitals, is sending a delegation to Riyadh from 11–13 May 2025 to strengthen partnerships and expand access to world-class care for Saudi patients. This marks Healthcare London’s second delegation to Saudi Arabia. The first visit, in April 2024, saw the successful launch of Healthcare
Blue Yonder, the world leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation, today announced it acquired the business of Pledge Earth Technologies Ltd. (“Pledge”), including its global supply chain sustainability solution for beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), enterprise supply chain leaders and logistics service providers (LSPs). Blue Yonder’s already robust platform




























