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Raising $3,042 Per Second In Q1 2024 Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has outpaced Apple and claimed the throne as the most profitable entity within the esteemed GAFAM* consortium. This seismic shift in the tech industry’s financial landscape is a testament to Alphabet’s remarkable financial resurgence in 2023, which has continued into Q1 of 2024,
In Boost To Regional Fintech Sector Comera Financial Holding, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has achieved a significant milestone with its fintech subsidiary, Comera Pay. The latter has secured an In-Principle Approval from the Central Bank of the UAE to operate under the Stored Value Facilities (SVF) and Retail Payment Services and […]
8 Months Bonus For Carrier’s Staff The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported its highest-ever full-year net profit of $2.67 billion for the fiscal year 2023-2024, marking a significant milestone in its history. The remarkable performance comes amidst robust demand for air travel, driving record passenger revenue and load factors. The financial results, released by
Focus On Future Liveable Cities The World Cities Summit (WCS) 2024 will commence its ninth edition from June 2-4, 2024, at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. Established as a biennial gathering in Singapore, the Summit serves as a focal point for global government leaders, industry giants, intellectuals, and academics to exchange insights and […]
Firm Is Investing In AI Tech TASC Outsourcing is a leading firm providing comprehensive HR solutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Dubai, the company specialises in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing services, catering to various industries, including IT, healthcare, finance, and more. With a focus on client satisfaction and
Data Centre Revenue Tops $22.6 Billion NVIDIA Corporation has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, sending waves through the market with record-breaking figures. The period ending April 28, 2024, saw the US-based tech giant achieve unprecedented milestones, underscored by a remarkable quarterly revenue of $26.0 billion, marking an 18% surge
Dealership Pact Signed At EVIS 2024 Al Ghurair Motors, a Dubai, UAE-based automotive dealer, has been appointed as the sole distributor in the UAE of TAM-Europe, a Maribor, Slovenia-headquartered commercial vehicle manufacturer of EVs (electric vehicles). This follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two entities at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit
Global Attendees Boost City’s Economy Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) contributed a significant AED18.28 billion ($4.6 billion) to Dubai’s GDP in 2023, resulting from 76 on-site exhibitions, conventions, and industry conferences, according to the company’s newly released 2023 Economic Impact Assessment Annual Report. Of this mammoth yield, AED10.53 billion
Providing Solutions For Workplace Health The inaugural Middle East Employee Wellbeing Summit, a unique platform that combines cutting-edge strategies with regional insights, will take centre stage at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Canal View from May 28 to 29, 2024. As the Middle East region’s key event dedicated to advancing employee well-being initiatives, the summit
As Industry Heads Ponder Robotics’ Future This week, a convergence of industry giants marked the inauguration of Teradyne Robotics’ new headquarters in Odense, Denmark. The event also served as a platform for senior executives from NVIDIA, Siemens, and Teradyne Robotics to deliberate on the burgeoning advancements within the robotics sector. Located in Odense, a city
Showcasing Enterprise AI And Hybrid Data Solutions Cloudera is set to take centre stage at the AWS Summit in Dubai on May 29, 2024, as part of its commitment to transform data analytics and machine learning powered by the robust infrastructure of Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS Summit Dubai, taking place at Dubai World Trade […]
Targeting Manipulation And Insider Trading Nasdaq has launched a groundbreaking addition to its market surveillance technology, introducing a potent AI feature set to transform the detection and investigation of market abuse worldwide. Through the integration of generative AI, Nasdaq aims to expedite the process of identifying potential market manipulation and insider
Premium Automaker Intensifies Global Expansion Hailing from the heart of Wuhu, Anhui Province, China, the Exeed automotive brand has emerged as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the competitive automotive industry. With a strategic vision and a firm commitment to challenging the norm, Exeed has rapidly gained domestic and international recognition, particularly in
S&P 500 And Nasdaq Are Global Benchmarks For investors based in Dubai, exploring opportunities beyond local markets – such as the US – can lead to diversified portfolios and potentially higher returns on investment. One such avenue worth considering is the US stock market. Renowned for its depth, liquidity, and historical resilience, the US stock […]
Cementing Commitment To UAE’s Crypto Evolution Chainalysis, a global blockchain intelligence platform, has launched its regional headquarters in Dubai. The New York-headquartered company specialises in cryptocurrency investigation and compliance solutions for global law enforcement agencies, regulators, and private sector entities fighting illicit cryptocurrency
At Jakarta International Expo Centre Krista Exhibitions is set to host ALLPack Indonesia 2024, in conjunction with AllPrint Indonesia Expo 2024, at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) centre in Kemayoran, Jakarta, from October 9 to 12, 2024. ALLPack Indonesia 2024—the 23rd edition—will showcase processing and packaging technology for food, beverages,
Leaving Singapore And London Trailing Dubai, the Middle East’s default business and commercial capital, is the world’s leading foreign direct investment (FDI) hub for the third consecutive year, bypassing Singapore and London, respectively. As per the Financial Times’ fDi Markets platform, Dubai, the Arabian Gulf emirate, not only secured the top spot in global
MoHRE: Robust Emirati Workforce Needed Private companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a unique opportunity to understand and align with the country’s Emiratisation plans. This could involve initiatives such as increasing the number of Emirati employees, providing training and development opportunities for Emiratis, or partnering with local educational
A 71% Increase From The Previous Year Dubai-headquartered Emirates Group has achieved a remarkable milestone in its 2023-2024 fiscal year, with profit reaching an unprecedented AED18.7 billion ($5.1 billion), a staggering 71% increase from the previous financial year. With revenues soaring to AED137.3 billion ($37.4 billion), an impressive 15% increase propelled by robust