Sharjah, UAE – 17 May 2023 – Bank of Sharjah PJSC (Abu Dhabi SE: BOS) (the “Bank” or the “Group”), one of the leading commercial banks in the UAE, today announced the appointment of Mohamed Khadiri as the Chief Executive Officer effective 17 May 2023. This appointment comes as part
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May 17, 2023 – The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) will participate in the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), which will be held from May 22 to May 28, 2023, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC), to promote intellectual and knowledge exchange. With more than 150,000 attendees and […]
May 17: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The Cyber Security Council United Arab Emirates (CSC UAE) and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and collaboration in the field of cybersecurity. The MoU outlines a framework for the two parties to work together towards the establishment of a secure global […]
LONDON — Kroll, the leading independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, announced today the appointment of Mahmoud Totonji as Managing Director for Kroll Saudi Arabia. With over 20 years of experience across the banking, investment and financial services industries, Totonji is an industry veteran with deep relationships in the Kingdom of Saudi
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2023: Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is thrilled to announce that its in-house café, Café Java has undergone a full renovation to offer a refreshing vibe to its guests. The renovated space includes a fresh look to its interior, a new menu catering to all taste buds, an exciting all-you-can-eat breakfast […]
Keishia Thorpe, the most recent winner of the Global Teacher Prize, highlights the integral role that UAE teachers play in nurturing the next generation of visionaries, as applications are now open for the $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2023. “Inspiring” UAE teachers are urged to apply for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2023, organised […]
The third edition of the E3 Customer Experience Conference 2023, organised by Ejtemaat Saudi Arabia in partnership with the Saudi CX Association, opened today at the Crowne Plaza RDC in Riyadh. The E3 CX Conference is one of the largest platforms discussing customer experience in the region and is organised in strategic partnership with the […]
WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that Zain KSA has extended its partnership with Netcracker by adding cloud-based Managed Services to its deployment of Netcracker Digital BSS, Digital OSS and Customer Engagement. Capitalizing on the great opportunities for collaboration, this complete end-to-end
Abu Dhabi, May 16, 2023: H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, led the UAE delegation at the Arab League Economic and Social Council meeting, which took place yesterday May 15, 2023, in Riyadh, KSA, ahead of the 32nd Arab League Summit scheduled to be held on May 19. H.E. Bin Touq said: […]
Dubai, UAE, 16 May 2023: ValueFirst, a global leader in enterprise communication services headquartered in Dubai, has made available Open AI’s ChatGPT on its Conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) products. This connection would dramatically improve chatbot conversations across OTT platforms, including WhatsApp, for Middle Eastern customers. Conversational AI is
May 16, 2023: Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Microsoft and the UAE Cybersecurity Council have announced their collaboration to host the Middle East Cybersecurity Conference on May 16-17, 2023 at Emirates Palace – Abu Dhabi. The conference will bring CIOs, CSOs and other key subject matter experts together from across government and private sectors to […]
Dubai, UAE: 16 May 2023 – iCodejr, the STEM accredited, licensed online coding academy for school children, has partnered with 42 Abu Dhabi to host the grade 9-13 segment of the Abu Dhabi Chapter of Code Battle, scheduled for 30 September. Grades 1-8 of the Abu Dhabi Chapter will be hosted on 1 October. Code Battle is […]
Naomi Maetel, a GEMS Cambridge International Private School Sharjah (GCS) student, has received the prestigious Outstanding STEM Student Secondary category – Special Jury Award during the 4th edition of the Global Annual STEM Best Practice Summit and Awards 2023. The event was organized by Kitspire in association with Autodesk and the American University in Dubai.
UAE Banks Federation, the representative body and voice of UAE banks, highlighted the effectiveness of the UAE’s efforts in combating financial fraud supported by the many initiatives and measures being implemented by the sector under the guidance and supervision of the Central Bank of the UAE, which is taking proactive steps to combat financial fraud, […]
Saudi Arabia’s Bid For Expo 2030 Receives Support From The Dominican Republic: Raquel Pena, Vice President of the Dominican Republic (DR) and head of the Investment Promotion Cabinet set up a meeting between Saudi Arabia and the Dominican Republic on Friday. The representatives talked about possible business partnerships. Also, during the meeting, the vice president
Poultry Expo In Riyadh Aims To Boost Vision 2030 Objectives: The second Middle East Poultry Expo will take place in Saudi Arabia from May 1-3 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event will hold under the patronage of Abdulrahman Al-Fadli, Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. Over 200 companies from 37 countries […]
Doha, Qatar — Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, graduated 126 engineers during commencement exercises held 11 May at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The Class of 2023 includes 112 students who graduated with bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum
First Championship In The US: Saudi Robotics Teams Impress Crowds: Saudi robotics team achieved global recognition at a highly esteemed robotics competition in Houston, US. The George R. Brown Convention Center in Texas hosted the 2023 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship from April 19-22. FIRST Championship: Recognizing Creativity
A Saudi Designer Drives Sustainable Fashion With 3D Technology: Ghaydaa Majdaly, a fashion designer from Saudi Arabia, is utilizing 3D Technology to create and produce clothing. This approach is not only conserving resources but also promoting sustainability in the country. Majdaly faced challenges in her daily life due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she channeled her
UAE Introduces New Green Education Strategy For Schools To Enhance Efforts Against Climate Change: By establishing a worldwide eco-education program, the UAE is making a huge contribution to educating the next generation about the value of conserving our planet. The Green Education Partnership program, announced by the Ministry of Education, incorporates partnerships





























