Travel Business GCC Lifestyle UAE

Abu Dhabi hosts its inaugural Travel & Tourism Week

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced Abu Dhabi Travel & Tourism Week (September 25-30, 2023), a platform which brings together the emirate’s travel and tourism industry to foster growth and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s status as a global

Food & Beverage Business GCC UAE

UAE unveils 7 pillars to boost its food and agriculture sector

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

The UAE Minister of Economy, Abdulla bin Touq al Marri, has affirmed the UAE’s commitment to transforming its food and agriculture sector to grow its contribution to GDP by $10 billion and creating 20,000 jobs in the next five years and unveiled the seven key pillars of the strategic direction in achieving it. The key […]

Tech Business

Tenable recognised as a Leader in OT Security

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

Tenable, the Exposure Management company, has announced it has been named a ‘Leader’ in the GigaOm Radar for Operational Technology (OT) Security. GigaOm Radar reports provide forward-looking analysis that plots the relative value and progression of vendor solutions along multiple axes based on strategy and execution. GigaOm Analyst Chris Ray wrote: “Tenable OT Security is

Tech Business

Ingram Micro and Cloudera collaborate to drive AI adoption

News Desk 1 24/09/2023

Ingram Micro, a global leader in technology and supply chain services, has announced a distribution agreement in the Middle East and Africa with Cloudera a data company for trusted enterprise artificial intelligence (AI). The strategic collaboration will enable Ingram Micro’s extensive network of resellers, system integrators, and service providers to access

Business Space

Yahsat awarded AED18.7-billion satellite capacity contract

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, has announced that its government services arm, Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), has received from the UAE Government an Authorisation to Proceed to provide satellite capacity and managed services for 17 years. This mandate,

Business GCC Markets Saudi Arabia

Saudi imaging and printing market set to quadruple by 2030

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

Driven by growing consumer demand and a surge in businesses setting up base or relocating to Saudi Arabia in line with Vision 2030, the Saudi imaging market is set to quadruple in size by 2030, according to recent reports, historical sales data, prevailing market trends and local expert insights from Canon Middle East & Turkey. […]

Business

Vertiv unveils upgraded testing room at its Italy facility

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has unveiled an upgraded testing room at its thermal management centre near Tognana, Italy. This sizeable investment significantly increases the facility’s testing capacity and manufacturing capabilities in the existing space. It demonstrates Vertiv’s ongoing commitment to advancing

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, research consulting groups, scientists, public policy and regulatory experts and

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 […]