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Ezequiel Steiner is acting CEO of Acronis after the departure of Patrick Pulvermueller

Arnold Pinto 11/10/2023 0

Pulvermueller confirms he is focussing on personal pursuits Ezequiel Steiner, the Business President and Chief Corporate Development Officer of Acronis has been appointed the acting CEO of the global leader in cyber protection following the departure of Patrick Pulvermueller as CEO of the

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Torsten Müller-Ötvös retires as CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on November 30, 2023

News Desk 1 06/10/2023 0

Chris Brownridge, currently CEO of BMW UK, to take over the British marque Torsten Müller-Ötvös will retire as Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on November 30, 2023. He will be succeeded by Chris Brownridge, currently Chief Executive Officer of BMW UK. Müller-Ötvös joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2010, making him the company’s longest-serving […]

Corporate Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Dubai-based MyCrane lifts itself into the prime Saudi market

Arnold Pinto 04/10/2023 0

Two-year-old startup commences strategic digitalisation programme MyCrane – the world’s first online crane rental platform – has lifted itself into Saudi Arabia, following a similar push into the US and Indian markets in the past 10 months. Addressing a news conference on October 3, 2023, on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2023, the largest annual show […]

Corporate Business

Energy Capital Group completes MENAISCO acquisition

News Desk 1 25/09/2023

Saudi Arabia-based investment company Energy Capital Group (ECG) has announced the completion of the acquisition of MENA Industrial Services Company (MENAISCO), a technical and engineering services company headquartered in Saudi Arabia. With a track record of over 40 years of delivering engineering services in the oil and gas, power and water, and petrochemicals sectors in

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AstraZeneca unveils new sustainable offices at Dubai Science Park as part of drive to net zero healthcare

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

AstraZeneca has inaugurated its new sustainable offices in Dubai Science Park. The offices mark a critical milestone along the company’s carbon footprint reduction journey in the UAE. The offices are part of measures by AstraZeneca to accelerate the transition to sustainable healthcare in the UAE, aligned with the company’s global Ambition Zero Carbon programme. Critical

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Intwo wins 2023-2024 Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle award

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

Intwo, a global renowned full-service cloud provider of Microsoft technology, has won the 2023-2024 Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle award. Membership in this elite group is based on sales achievements that rank Intwo in the top echelon of Microsoft’s Business Applications global network of partners. Inner Circle members have performed to a high standard of

Corporate GCC UAE

Nakheel participates in Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined 2023

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

Nakheel, the world-leading real estate master developer, underlined its commitment to supporting the UAE’s Emiratisation programme during Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined 2023 held at Dubai World Trade Centre from September 19-20, 2023. Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined 2023 aimed to inspire talented Emirati professionals looking to take the following steps in their careers. From

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Qatar Airways wins four Business Traveller Awards

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Doha Airport was named the Best Airport in the Middle East Qatar Airways won four award categories at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards ceremony held on September 13, 2023, at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, England. The national carrier of Qatar was awarded Best Long-Haul Airline, Best Business Class, Best Middle Eastern Airline, and […]

Corporate Business

Saab and ST Engineering expand their global partnership

News Desk 1 15/09/2023 0

MoU targets new opportunities in markets of interest Saab and ST Engineering (Singapore Technologies Engineering) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Defence and Security Equipment International 2023 in London, England. The MoU, signed on September 13, 2023, signifies both companies’ intent to strengthen their relationship and collaboration to explore

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Saxo Bank concludes fintech JV sale to Geely Group

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

Danish bank will now focus on core markets and clients Copenhagen, Denmark-headquartered Saxo Bank has formalised the sale of Saxo Geely Tech Holding A/S (Saxo Fintech), a world-class fintech pioneer, to Geely Financials Denmark following the signing of relevant agreements. The divestment of Saxo Fintech shares marks the end of Saxo Bank’s ownership of the […]

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Keel Comms joins United Nations Global Compact

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

The entity aims to play a key role during the ‘Decade of Action’ Keel Comms, a Dubai-based ‘purpose relations’ agency, has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary leadership platform that develops, implements, and discloses responsible business practices. Keel Comms is the first MENA-based PR agency to become a UNGC participant. The UNGC […]

Corporate Business GCC UAE

e& is the Principal Technology Partner of COP28 UAE

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

Technology major will deliver network connectivity at the Expo City Dubai site e& Group (etisalat and), the UAE-headquartered global technology group, announced on September 13, 2023, that it is an official ‘Principal Technology Partner’ for COP28 – the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC – being held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30-December

Corporate Tech

Masafi chooses Darwinbox to streamline its multi-border HR functions

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

The AI-powered platform was selected to manage 1,100+ workforce Masafi, the UAE-headquartered consumer goods conglomerate, has chosen Darwinbox, a leading cloud-based human resources management software provider, to automate its HR function and enhance the employee experience using an AI-powered human capital management platform. The new implementation incorporates

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QI Group named Employer of the Year at HR Asia Awards 2023

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

The 2023 award is themed ‘Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion’ The QI Group, the parent entity of global lifestyle and wellness company QNET, has been named Employer of the Year for the ninth consecutive year at Hong Kong’s HR Asia Awards 2023. This year’s highly anticipated award is themed ‘Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion’, recognising companies for […]

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Bain & Company promotes 5 new partners in the Middle East

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

Global management consulting firm keen on regional progress Bain & Company, a leading global management consulting firm, has appointed five new partner promotions in the company’s Middle East area of operations. The five partners reaffirm Bain & Company’s mission to develop top-tier talent and reinforce its crucial position in the Middle East

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UAE-based Pulsar Capital takes a controlling stake in TruDoc

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2023 0

Private equity firm seeks to enhance its product offering in key markets Pulsar Capital, a leading UAE-based private equity firm specialising in the healthcare, e-commerce and fintech sectors, has fully acquired TruDoc, the UAE-headquartered telehealth and virtual primary care provider, for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Pulsar Capital seeks to enhance its

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Emirates renews sponsorship partnership with Team New Zealand

Arnold Pinto 09/09/2023 0

Support ensured for 37th America’s Cup in 2024 Emirates, one of the two flag carriers of the UAE, has renewed its lead sponsorship partnership with reigning America’s Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand for the 37th America’s Cup and all preliminary regattas. The 19-year partnership between the Emirati airline and the New Zealand sailing team […]

Health Corporate GCC Lifestyle UAE

5,000 UAE residents sign up for RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023

Arnold Pinto 07/09/2023 0

Three-month-long event ends on Diabetes Day 2023 Approximately 5,000 UAE-based residents have registered for the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023 – a physical and virtual initiative of RAK Hospital, the private healthcare facility in Ras Al Khaimah emirate, UAE. The three-month-long health event began on August 18 and runs until November 14, 2023. Entries have since […]

Corporate Tech

Could you live without 25-year-old Google in your life?

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023 0

Global tech juggernaut thinks you need it more than ever Google, the tech giant that has redefined how we navigate the digital world, commemorated its 25th anniversary on September 4, 2023. Founded in a nondescript college dorm room on September 4, 1998, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, then Ph.D. students at Stanford University, the […]

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Gordon Brothers’ acquisition of Telefunken will boost the brand’s growth

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023 0

Licensee partnership to be expanded internationally Gordon Brothers, the global advisory and investment firm, has acquired the global consumer electronics brand Telefunken. Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Telefunken is one of the leading names in the electronics sector with a diverse portfolio of products ranging from video, e-mobility, domestic appliances and audio.