Finance

Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 closes with a record 66,000 participants

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

By Daniel Ngiam Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 (SFF 2023) registered a record 66,000 participants, up from 62,000 attendees in 2022, while convening leaders and experts worldwide in finance, technology and public policy. The eighth edition of the event, held at Singapore Expo from November

Tech

Exclusive: ‘EVOLVE NYC 2023’ in 90 seconds

Arnold Pinto 24/11/2023

Cloudera-hosted event for data leaders and data practitioners Here is a 90-second visual recap of what transpired at ‘EVOLVE NYC 2023’ – the bespoke event for data leaders and data practitioners – organised by Cloudera, the data company for trusted enterprise AI, on November 2, 2023, in Manhattan, New York City. The well-curated in-person event […]

Business Tech

7 cardinal mistakes startups make with VCs: Insights from the front lines

PR News Desk 23/11/2023

By Talal Thabet, CEO and Co-founder, Haltia.AI In the high-stakes world of venture capitalism, a startup’s fate often hinges on its ability to captivate and convince those holding the purse strings. Arto Bendiken and I, leading Haltia.AI, have waded through the venture funding quagmire, collecting a trove of do’s and don’ts — some learned the […]

Sport Events GCC Saudi Arabia

Dakar 2024 competitors to face daunting terrain in Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 22/11/2023

Rally includes 60% of all-new sections across the vast country In its fifth edition in Saudi Arabia, the Dakar Rally (January 5-19, 2024) is set to test the limits of man and machine like never before. The 46th edition of the competition, organised by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), starts with a scorching first week in […]

Events Sustainability

You can now book a free day pass to visit the COP28 Green Zone

Arnold Pinto 21/11/2023

Green Zone is only open to the public from December 3-12, 2023 Complimentary Green Zone day passes to visit the COP28 site at Expo City Dubai from December 3-12, 2023, are now available at http://cop28.com/tickets. The Green Zone is open to anyone interested in climate action, public and private sector businesses, NGOs, and Blue Zone […]

Events Sustainability

22nd ASCER Tile of Spain Awards announces the winners

Arnold Pinto 20/11/2023

The competition features a total prize fund of €35,000 The jury of the prestigious 22nd ASCER Tile of Spain Awards (2023 edition) has announced the winners of the well-established competition’s architecture and interior design categories. The distinguished jury – headed by the renowned architect Carme Pinós, and with the architect Jesús Olivares (COR Asociados Architects),

Business Events GCC UAE

Global investors with $7 billion under management set to finance startups at Super Angels Summit 2023 in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 19/11/2023

Gulf emirate clinches the world’s first and largest angel investment event The UAE has firmly established itself on the global startup map, with the UAE government’s Entrepreneurial Nation initiative seeking to develop 8,000+ startups and SMEs in the Gulf nation by 2030 and setting up 20 startups valued at more than $1 billion by 2031. […]

Tech Events

Consumer Technology Association awards Samsung for innovative products

PR News Desk 18/11/2023

CES takes place from January 9-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has awarded Samsung Electronics, a global leader in technology, with CES 2024 Innovation Award honours for multiple product categories. These awards mean that CTA has recognised Samsung’s commitment to developing products and services that reimagine the future.

Aviation Business

Emirates orders 15 Airbus A350-900s worth AED22.08 billion

Arnold Pinto 17/11/2023

Order confirmed at ongoing Dubai Airshow 2023 Dubai-based Emirates Airline has signed an order for 15 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow 2023, taking its total order for the A350 version to 65 aircraft. The deal, worth AED22.08 ($6 billion) at list price, was signed on November 16, 2023. The first A350 is scheduled to join […]

Travel Business

UNWTO workshop focuses on dynamic tourism communications for Africa

PR News Desk 16/11/2023

3-day event held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe The Madrid-based World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) brought together top tourism and travel practitioners from 20 African countries to explore ways to deliver more effective tourism communications and showcase the sector’s role as a development pillar. The first Communications, Media and Tourism Training Workshop in Africa

Aviation Business GCC UAE

flydubai orders 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, its first widebody aircraft

PR News Desk 15/11/2023

Deal formalised at Dubai Airshow 2023 Boeing and flydubai have signed an agreement wherein the low-cost carrier will purchase 30 787-9 Dreamliners as the airline diversifies its fleet by introducing widebody jets. In a signing ceremony at the Dubai Airshow 2023, the Dubai-based carrier said it plans to use the efficient 787 to open new routes and grow […]

Aviation Business GCC UAE

130+ American companies exhibiting at Dubai Airshow 2023

PR News Desk 14/11/2023

USA Partnership Pavilion is where business gets done More than 130 American companies are exhibiting an impressive number of US military and commercial aircraft and aerospace technology at the Dubai Airshow (November 13-17, 2023). A high-level delegation of American diplomatic, military and industry leaders are also visiting the airshow, taking place at the DWC Dubai […]

Events

Christmas activities begin at Munich Airport on November 17

PR News Desk 13/11/2023

Winter Market continues until December 31 The Christmas and Winter Market will open its doors at the Munich Airport Center (MAC) Forum, on November 17, 2023. Passengers travelling through Munich Airport can enjoy the festively decorated market and get into the Christmas spirit every day from 11am to 9pm until December 31, 2023. The market […]

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai Tram network carries 52 million riders since 2014

PR News Desk 12/11/2023

Tram fleet consists of 11 wagons, each with 7 compartments The Dubai Tram network has served approximately 52 million riders since its launch in 2014. An integral component of Dubai’s public transportation network, the trams have travelled 5.3 million km, according to Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority. The tram network commemorates its ninth anniversary in […]

Aviation Business

Emirates Group posts 2023-24 H1 net profit of AED 10.1 billion

PR News Desk 11/11/2023

Group’s employee base grows to 108,996 The Dubai-based Emirates Group has announced a 2023-24 half-year net profit of AED 10.1 billion ($ 2.7 billion), surpassing its record half-year profit of AED 4.2 billion ($ 1.2 billion) last year by 138%. The Group also reported an EBITDA of AED 20.6 billion ($ 5.6 billion), a significant improvement from AED 15.3 […]

Travel

How to spend 5 days exploring New York City

PR News Desk 10/11/2023

The Big Apple offers travellers a range of experiences New York City beckons travellers from all corners of the world with its iconic skyline, diverse culture, and endless array of experiences. A city that never sleeps, it is impossible not to fall in love with the vibrant energy and endless possibilities that New York has […]

Business

Acronis launches MSP Academy for vendor-neutral training

PR News Desk 09/11/2023

Educational platform addresses key challenges of MSPs Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has launched MSP Academy, an educational initiative to equip managed service providers (MSPs) with business and technological knowledge, sales and marketing tools necessary for them to grow. Acronis set up the MSP Academy following partner requests to expand the training

Tech Gitex

HID plans cloud setup in the GCC region to ensure data sovereignty

Arnold Pinto 08/11/2023

Region leans towards digital IDs and mobile access solutions HID, the Austin, Texas-headquartered global leader in trusted identity solutions, exhibited at GITEX Global – the largest tech and startup event in the world – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. In an interview at the mega tradeshow, Bilal Saleem, Sales Manager […]

Appointments

Cloudera strengthens leadership team with 3 new appointments

Arnold Pinto 07/11/2023

Trio to galvanise business growth and deliver trusted enterprise AI Cloudera – a global leader in hybrid data analytics, trusted enterprise AI and cloud solutions – has reinforced its executive leadership team by appointing three new department heads to spearhead business development and facilitate its enterprise customers’ digital transformation and AI transition. Mary

Finance

Zurich International Life offers Gulf expats 360-degree holistic financial solutions

Arnold Pinto 06/11/2023

Employers urged to prioritise employee well-being and create positive work cultures Zurich International Life offers expats in the UAE and Saudi Arabia a comprehensive retirement planning solution. Beyond retirement planning, the company also addresses savings, education, life insurance, and critical illness coverage. In this interview, Swarnaleka Shetty Vyas, Head of