Business

Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum takes place in Seoul

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

The Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum (GTNF) took place in Seoul, South Korea, from September 1-1, 2023. ‘Change the Conversation. Change the Outcome’ was the theme of the conference, which brought together hundreds of stakeholders from across the industry, including businesses,

Business

Kenvue to announce third-quarter 2023 results

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

Kenvue, the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue, will announce its financial results for the third quarter ending October 1, 2023, before the market opens on October 26, 2023. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30am Eastern Time to discuss its third-quarter results. The conference call can be accessed […]

Business

SLB announces third-quarter 2023 results conference call

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

SLB will hold a conference call on October 20, 2023 to discuss the results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2023. The conference call is scheduled to begin at 9:30am US Eastern time, and a press release regarding the results will be issued at 7:00am US Eastern time. To access the conference call, listeners […]

Events Business

Allianz CEO addresses the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

Leaders from 34 governments, along with seven non-government bodies, including Californian governor Gavin Newsom, London mayor Sadiq Khan, the World Bank president, the Chief Executive of insurer Allianz, and the head of the UN’s Green Climate Fund, addressed the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit in NYC this week. Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte represented the UN-Convened

Tech Business

1NCE named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

1NCE, an IoT software and connectivity company, has been recognised as a Major Player in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed IoT Connectivity Services 2023 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US50404023, August 2023). The study presents a worldwide vendor assessment of managed IoT connectivity services providers, specifically how they address the demand for global IoT connectivity

Finance Business

Hedonova launches unique short-only fund in ADGM

News Desk 1 22/09/2023 0

Hedonova has launched an exclusive short-only fund, set to debut in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This distinctive initiative marks Hedonova as one of the few investment companies worldwide to introduce a specialised investment strategy centred around short-selling securities on such a scale. The short-only fund, a testament to Hedonova’s innovative spirit,

Tech Business

Thales and Intel collaborate to enhance trust in confidential computing

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

Thales, a leading global technology and security provider, has announced a collaboration leveraging the Thales CipherTrust Data Security platform to deliver end-to-end data security using confidential computing and trusted attestation backed by Intel Trust Authority.  This collaboration enables customers in highly regulated industries to secure workloads and protect data

Banking Business GCC UAE

UAE Banks Federation committed to bolstering cybersecurity

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

UAE Banks Federation,  the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has reiterated its commitment to supporting efforts that enhance secure and smooth banking experience, in particular, initiatives related to cybersecurity that constitute an essential shield against cyber threats This commitment follows the UAE Banks Federation’s participation in the 3rd

Automotive Business GCC UAE

How to subscribe to a car in the UAE from your smartphone

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

In the traditional world of car ownership, the equation seemed simple: buy a car, drive it for years, and eventually trade it in for a newer model. However, subscription services are emerging as game-changers, altering how the public thinks about this facet of their lives. These services offer a unique approach, allowing freedom without the […]

Real Estate Business

Kaizen AI decides GCC real estate market needs its services

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

Kaizen AI, a pioneering technology company transforming large-scale building projects with AI, has entered the GCC real estate market where planned and under-construction project value stands at an estimated $1.36 trillion. Of the $1.36 trillion, Saudi Arabia accounts for 64.5 per cent of the total real estate project value or $877 billion, while the UAE […]

Business Events

EFQM Middle East Summit to be held from October 11-12, 2023

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

EFQM and Abu Dhabi Police officials have held a signing ceremony to announce the forthcoming second edition of the EFQM Middle East Summit, which will be held in Abu Dhabi under the auspices of the Abu Dhabi Police from October 11-12, 2023 The event, with the theme ‘Shaping the Future through Excellence, Agility, & Sustainable […]

Business Finance

Visa partners and M2P Fintech to offer seamless payments

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

Visa has partnered with M2P Fintech, Asia’s largest API infrastructure company, to help fintech and non-banking entities issue payment products seamlessly through the Visa Ready to Launch (VRTL) programme. M2P Fintech specialises in building financial infrastructure through various accessible solutions. By acting as a tech layer between banks, fintechs and financial

Business GCC UAE

PR services in UAE set for a boost as nations hosts COP28

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

A surge in demand for PR services in the UAE is on the anvil as the Gulf nation is set to host the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) from November 30-December 12, 2023. Dubai-based Virtue PR said PR demand in the UAE rises during major international […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Business

Bybit offers investos a new gateway at Token2049

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, has taken to the stage at Token2049 to offer a world-class gateway to the crypto market for institutions and retail investors. Speaking on the main stage at Token2049, the world’s premier crypto event in Singapore, Zhou talked about his vision for […]

Business GCC Saudi Arabia Tech

Fugro wins deal to map Saudi coast for shipping navigation

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA) has awarded Fugro a contract to conduct a comprehensive survey of Saudi Arabia’s eastern coastline to improve the safety and efficiency of shipping navigation. Covering an area of over 11,000 km², Fugro will deploy its High-Speed Hydrography Solution, a combination of Airborne Lidar

Oil & Gas Business GCC UAE

ANYbotics and Sigma Enterprises enter partnership in UAE

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

ANYbotics has strengthened its presence in the Middle East by appointing Sigma Enterprises as a reseller partner for the UAE. Sigma Enterprises, part of the privately-held diversified holding company Mazrui International, will increase inspection robot deployment in the region’s oil & gas, power, chemicals, metals, and transportation sectors. ANYbotics’

Markets Business

Aroma King continues its expansion in Europe’s vaping markets

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Aroma King, a leading vape brand based in Poland, has unveiled its latest disposable product, The Cosmic Max, further expanding its presence in Europe. Since 2020, Aroma King has rapidly made its mark on the European vaping scene. Its product, the Cosmic Max, has gained traction across the European markets, including Spain, France, Belgium, and […]

Tech Business

Mavenir achieves Platinum Open API conformance status

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Mavenir, a network software provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, has announced that it has achieved Platinum Level Open API conformance status with global industry alliance TM Forum for Mavenir’s Digital Enablement (MDE) – BSS Platform. The MDE product portfolio achieved conformance to a landmark 20-certified TM

Finance Business

Visa study finds that SMBs are eager for global forays

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Visa has revealed findings from the seventh edition of its Global Back to Business Study. It found that most surveyed small and micro businesses (SMBs) plan to prioritise cross-border sales as they scale to new geographies. Additionally, the survey found that many consumers are embracing cashless transactions, with nearly 75% of surveyed shoppers predicting they […]

Tech Business

Apple relies on almatar app to demonstrate iPhone 15 and iOS 17 features

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

almatar app from almatar Group for Travel and Tourism, a Saudi travel solution providing travel services, information and resources, was featured by Apple in its Live Activities demonstration of the iPhone 15’s Dynamic Island features and iOS 17 live activities feature to showcase flight tracking technology, enabling travellers to monitor flight status in real-time,