Neeraj Gupta addresses fintech sector in the UAE Neeraj Gupta, CEO of Dubai-based Policybazaar UAE, is a featured speaker at GITEX Global – the world’s most prominent tech and startup event – at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. On October 17, Gupta speaks on the future
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DOHA, Qatar — Ras Laffan Petrochemicals, a joint venture company owned 30% by Chevron Phillips Chemical and 70% by QatarEnergy, today announced that it has secured $4.4 billion to finance an integrated polymers facility to be located in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. The project financing comprises commercial and Islamic lenders and a group of […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The UAE Internal Auditors Association (UAE IAA), under the patronage of The Supreme Audit Institution, takes great pride in announcing the esteemed roster of sponsors for hosting the 1st regional Great Audit Minds (GAM) Conference 2023, as momentum builds towards one of the most anticipated events in the auditing […]
Dushanbe, Tajikistan — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today a new development loan agreement with the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Kahhorzoda Fayziddin Sattor, through which SFD is contributing $20 million USD to fund the fifth phase of the “Constructing and Equipping of Secondary […]
Dubai, the vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has emerged as a global hub for business and innovation. Over the years, the city has attracted entrepreneurs and investors from all over the world, thanks to its strategic location, strong infrastructure, and business-friendly policies. With a vision to diversify its economy and […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — A Saudi Arabian delegation comprising some of the nation’s leading entrepreneurs recently participated in the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023 (GEC23), led by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Among Monsha’at’s objectives was to support the delegation of Saudi entrepreneurs, discuss
The new showcase will run alongside Automechanika Dubai 2024 Messe Frankfurt Middle East will organise a new global logistics trade show from December 10-12, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to capitalise on the UAE’s strategic geographic location as a prime global trade and commerce facilitator. The three-day platform will highlight supply chain, […]
Shahrinav, Tajikistan — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, officially inaugurated today in Tajikistan, Shahrinav School, with the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Abdullzoda Ziyodullo. The school was inaugurated as part of the fourth phase of the “Constructing and Equipping of
3-day event is open to the general public The Dubai-based Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) is hosting events to celebrate World Habitat Day 2023 and engage with its service beneficiaries and UAE residents. The MBRHE events are open to the general public at Dubai Festival City Mall during regular business hours from October 6-8, […]
Talented young entity aims to launch its advanced AI personal assistant Haltia.AI, a Dubai-based startup specialising in rolling out real-time offline AI technology, has closed its AED1.8-million friends and family funding round, oversubscribed in under three weeks. The startup’s initial funding surge comes from high demand for advanced personal AI technology,
 05 October 2023 – Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: London Business School (LBS), a global leader in business education, today announced its upcoming Worldwide Alumni Celebration (WAC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The prestigious event brings together members of its alumni network, thought leaders, and distinguished guests to explore the pivotal role of business
The company highlights innovation, collaborations and sustainability Cloudera, the Santa Clara, California-headquartered enterprise data cloud solutions provider, is exhibiting its latest advanced AI-powered solutions in association with Digital Dubai at the 43rd edition of GITEX Global – the world’s largest and most inclusive tech show – being held from October 16-20,
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates & LONDON — Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced today that it has been appointed by Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) (effective 1 January 2024) to provide a suite of services, including global custody, alternative asset administration through Front Office Solutions, liquidity solutions, performance and risk analytics, and compliance
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 […]
Event features a global expert in innovation and future foresight Dubai-based Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) organised a workshop highlighting future housing scenarios in Dubai emirate. The one-day workshop, titled ‘Foresight and Shaping the Future of Housing’, featured Samer Al Shidiak, a global expert and speaker in innovation and future foresight, as
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — As the automotive world anticipates the 2023 Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) scheduled from October 5th to 14th in Doha, Chery, representing China’s independent brands, is gearing up for a remarkable debut. Chery’s presence at GIMS heralds an exciting chapter in the automotive industry, marked by significant developments in
Doha, Qatar — Texas A&M at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, welcomed 162 new students in fall 2023, including 86 Qatari students. This year has the highest enrollment in the university’s history. The total number of students at Texas A&M at Qatar this fall is 844, including students from other Education City partner universities […]




























