Business Cybersecurity

World Password Day: Study reveals alarming trends in password creation

Arnold Pinto 01/05/2025

Over 90% of users still opt for weak choices. Cybersecurity researchers have revealed troubling findings about how people create their passwords. In a study of over 19 billion passwords, the researchers discovered that 94% are weak, reused, or simple, making them highly vulnerable to hacking

Business Events

94% of exhibition space booked at Make It In The Emirates 2025

News Desk 29/04/2025

Event is being held in Abu Dhabi The upcoming Make It In The Emirates trade event is poised to be the largest edition, with over 94% of its exhibition space already reserved. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Culture, ADNEC Group, ADNOC Group, and […]

Business UAE

Dubai’s open number plate auction inches to AED100 million

News Desk 29/04/2025

Top seller sells for AED8.35 million Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) achieved a historic milestone on April 26, 2025, with its 118th open auction for exclusive Dubai emirate vehicle number plates. The event generated approximately AED100 million, setting a new record for the highest proceeds in Dubai RTA’s auction history. The top-selling plate was […]

Business

PayPal unveils Middle East and Africa regional HQ in Dubai

News Desk 27/04/2025

To facilitate regional ops Paypal, based in San Jose, California, has inaugurated its regional headquarters in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Dubai Internet City, marking a significant milestone in the digital commerce platform’s global expansion strategy. The Dubai Internet City location now serves as a strategic base for PayPal, enabling the company to […]

Business Energy Sustainability

Iskraemeco expands global footprint with strategic developments

Arnold Pinto 27/04/2025

Focus on UAE market Iskraemeco, based in Kranj, Slovenia, is a provider of smart metering solutions, and is making significant strides in its global expansion. Recently, the company has been involved in several key projects and strategic initiatives that underscore its commitment to innovation and sustainability. In the United Arab Emirates, Iskraemeco has partnered with

Business Finance

Mawarid Finance hosts Fintech & Innovation Summit 2025 in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 25/04/2025

Clear blue skies for UAE fintech sector Mawarid Finance convened its highly anticipated Mawarid Fintech & Innovation Summit 2025 in Dubai, drawing an influential mix of fintech pioneers, government regulators, tech innovators and financial industry leaders. The flagship event, held on April 24, 2025, under the theme “Innovate, Integrate, Inspire: The Future of Embedded

Aviation Business

Saudia Group orders 10 A330neo aircraft

Arnold Pinto 24/04/2025

For low-cost subsidiary, flyadeal The Saudi Arabia-based Saudia Group has placed an order with Airbus for 10 of the European plane maker’s A330-900 aircraft for its low-cost subsidiary, flyadeal. The deal represents flyadeal’s first acquisition of wide-body aircraft and signals a strategic leap forward for the Saudi airline as it prepares to launch long-haul operations.

Business Defence & Security

MAN engines to power Indian Navy’s 5 new Fleet Support Ships

Arnold Pinto 22/04/2025

Deal with Hindustan Shipyard Ltd MAN Energy Solutions has secured a significant contract to supply propulsion systems for five new Fleet Support Ships (FSS) constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) for the Indian Navy. Located in Visakhapatnam on India’s east coast, state-owned HSL is leading this defence project to enhance India’s naval logistical capabilities. The

Business Travel

UN Tourism unveils its latest Indonesia investment guidelines

Arnold Pinto 20/04/2025

To boost country’s tourism sector UN Tourism has unveiled its latest investment publication, ‘Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Indonesia.’ The guide provides a comprehensive overview of Indonesia’s tourism sector, positioning the Southeast Asian nation as a prime destination for sustainable investment. It provides detailed insights for global investors and highlights a

Business Defence & Security

Serco to modernise the US Navy’s guided missile frigates and ship systems

Arnold Pinto 18/04/2025

In deal worth $96 million The US Navy has renewed a contract with Serco, a leading international provider of critical services to governments, to offer technical services for modernising the US Navy’s guided missile frigates and related ship systems. The contract, valued at an estimated $96 million, comprises a one-year base period with four additional […]

Business Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s economic growth set to accelerate in 2025

News Desk 18/04/2025

Fastest growth rate in 3 years​ Saudi Arabia’s economy is projected to experience accelerated growth in 2025, driven by increased oil production and strategic investments. According to a Reuters poll of economists, the nation’s GDP is expected to expand by 4.4%, marking the fastest growth rate in three years. ​ The anticipated economic upturn is […]

Business Oman

Gulf Foods International launches in Oman on May 1, 2025

News Desk 18/04/2025

With Noor Arabian brand Gulf Foods International, an FMCG startup from Kerala, India, is set to officially launch in the Omani food products market on May 1, 2025. Registered on December 23, 2024, the company seeks to position itself as a global food supply brand by providing high-quality food products at competitive prices, prioritising customer […]

Aviation Business UAE

Do you know how the aviation sector is powering the UAE’s economic growth?

Arnold Pinto 17/04/2025

Contributing 18.2% to the nation’s GDP The aviation sector is a cornerstone of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) thriving economy. It underpins a range of vital industries and catalyses development, trade, and tourism. With Dubai and Abu Dhabi serving as global aviation hubs, the UAE has become one of the world’s most internationally connected nations. […]

Business Cybersecurity

Microsoft vulnerabilities reached an all-time high in 2024

News Desk 17/04/2025

Reveals BeyondTrust report BeyondTrust has reported a record-breaking 1,360 vulnerabilities disclosed across Microsoft’s ecosystem in 2024. This marks an 11% increase over the previous high of 1,292 vulnerabilities reported in 2022 and underscores the persistent and evolving challenges organisations face in defending against cyber threats. BeyondTrust’s newly published

Business Logistics

Air cargo seen key to global resilience

Arnold Pinto 16/04/2025

Says IATA at World Cargo Symposium The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reaffirmed the essential role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chains and has urged governments and industry stakeholders to concentrate on customer expectations, especially regarding safety, security, digitalisation, and sustainability. Speaking on April 15, 2025, at the

Business Finance

Safety AI startup viAct secures US$7.3m in Series A funding round

News Desk 16/04/2025

To expand in MENA and Europe viAct, an impact-driven artificial intelligence startup transforming safety in high-risk industries, has raised US$7.3 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Dublin-based Venturewave Capital, with support from Singtel Innov8, Korea Investment Partners, and the PolyU Entrepreneurship Investment Fund. The strategic capital

Business Markets

UAE and EU forge ahead with free trade agreement negotiations

News Desk 15/04/2025

In boost to businesses In a significant move to enhance economic ties, the European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to initiate negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA). The decision aims to enhance trade relations, stimulate investment, and foster collaboration across key sectors between the two regions. The proposed […]

Business Markets

Global gold demand rose in 2024, boosted by central banks’ buying

Arnold Pinto 14/04/2025

And strong investment demand The World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report for Q4 and the full year 2024 highlights an exceptional surge in global gold demand, marking a new all-time high of 4,974 tonnes. The increase was primarily driven by robust and sustained central bank purchasing activity, alongside strong growth in investment demand. Record-high […]

Business Interviews Tech

Bridging the digital divide and why the booming MENA market appeals to Bimser

Arnold Pinto 13/04/2025

Exclusive interview with Murat Atıcı, CEO of Bimser Bimser is a rapidly growing digital transformation and quality management platform, offering over 140 integrated modules for managing quality, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE) processes. Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, with a new Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional office in Dubai, UAE, Bimser helps

Business UAE

Bimser opens its MENA regional office in Dubai

News Desk 12/04/2025

Focus on the enterprise software market Turkish enterprise software leader Bimser has officially launched its new regional office in Dubai, UAE, marking a major milestone in its strategic expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Founded in 1998, with over 2,500 global customers, Bimser has established a strong reputation in enterprise software. […]