Tech GCC UAE

UAE Cyber Security Council collaborates with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and promote information exchange

News Desk 17/05/2023

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

Business

Emirates Development Bank highlights technology focus and expertise at Middle East Banking Innovation Summit

News Desk 17/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 May 2023: Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), the financial engine for UAE economic development and industrial advancement, is participating in the annual Middle East Banking Innovation Summit in Dubai. The two-day event brings together over 400 senior bankers from across the MENA region to explore

Design

Gaetano La Vigna’s Distinctive Talent and GLV Design’s Exquisite Craftsmanship Lead to Coveted Award

Jana Vos 17/05/2023

GLV Design, a renowned interior design outfit headed by Gaetano La Vigna, has been honored with a prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Awards for Best Luxury Interior Designer in Kuwait, 2023. This recognition solidifies GLV Design’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and unparalleled design solutions in the GCC region.  Founded in 2003, GLV Design has evolved into a

Tech

Nozomi Networks Delivers Industry’s First AI-powered Cybersecurity

News Desk 17/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 17, 2023 — Nozomi Networks Inc., the leader in OT and IoT security, today introduced Vantage IQ™, the industry’s first AI-based analysis and response engine designedto quickly address security gaps and resource limitations in mission-critical operational infrastructure. Available as an add-on to Vantage, Nozomi Networks’ SaaS-based security

Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Mahmoud Totonji Joins Kroll as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia

Middle East News 247 17/05/2023

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

Logistics

Shipsy To Aggressively Expand Across Africa, Appoints a Seasoned Leader for its Africa Board

News Desk 17/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17th May 2023: Shipsy, a leading global SaaS-based smart logistics management platform provider, recently announced its plans to expand across Africa. Since the last few quarters, Shipsy has rapidly grown its presence in African markets by onboarding customers in the courier, express and parcel, last-mile delivery, eCommerce, and retail

Hospitality

IHG to open 12 ‘ Next Generation’ Holiday Inn Express hotels across Saudi Arabia

News Desk 17/05/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17th May 2023: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, across 18 distinct brands, has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Tashyid for Hotel Operations, which will see the development of 12 hotels and 2,500 keys under the Holiday Inn Express brand across […]

Education

UTC Heathrow announces educational partnership with Vertiv

News Desk 17/05/2023

UTC Heathrow is delighted to announce a partnership with global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions provider, Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), which will see its people working alongside the UTC to deliver a co-teach programme of learning based on the data centre sector. Developed in collaboration with leading data centre industry organisations, the

Food & Beverage GCC UAE

Novotel Dubai Al Barsha’s Café Java Reopens with a New Look

News Desk 17/05/2023

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 […]

Tech

SunMoney Solar Group Invests In A Revolutionary Tyre Recycling Technology

News Desk 17/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 May 2023: SunMoney Solar Group, which runs the largest community solar program in the world and has its own asset-backed clean energy token, the SDBN2, recently invested in a revolutionary tyre-recycling technology. The futuristic technology’s efficient system, whose solution SunMoney Solar invested in, has a zero carbon footprint of

Business

CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERS NEED TO ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF AI FOR CREATING EFFICIENT FCC ORGANIZATIONS

Middle East News 247 17/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Compliance business has successfully leveraged digitization and robotization for seeking impact. It’s time to focus on artificial intelligence to gain on the overall process efficiency. Effiya Technologies partnered in the ‘FINTELEKT AML/CFT 12TH ANNUAL SUMMIT’, conducted in Mumbai, on 11th May 2023. Financial crimes are rising and becoming

Hospitality

Affordable Summer Getaway: Experience Serenity and Comfort at IntercityHotel Waterfront Al Jaddaf Starting from AED 225

News Desk 17/05/2023

For those seeking a budget-friendly way to spend the summer in Dubai, IntercityHotel Waterfront Al Jaddaf is the place to be with two new offers for guests to enjoy; a staycation offers and a daycation offer. The hotel offers a serene waterfront location and exclusive offers, allowing guests to indulge in a relaxing getaway without overspending. With […]

Entertainment Lifestyle

The Biggest Bollywood Party To Descend Upon Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

News Desk 17/05/2023

The countdown to the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) has begun. With the biggest celebration of Indian cinema, music, dance and fashion days away, Bollywood is gearing up for the biggest holiday for the entire industry, with at least 20 of the industry’s A-listers packing to be there at IIFA. […]

Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Zain KSA Signs Agreement with Netcracker for Cloud-Based Managed Services

Middle East News 247 16/05/2023

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

Business

Caroline Stanbury Joins Cocoona Clinic as Brand Ambassador

Middle East News 247 16/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab of Emirates — Cocoona Clinic is proud to announce that Caroline Stanbury, the well-known British entrepreneur, and TV personality, has joined the clinic as its new brand ambassador. As a highly respected fashion and beauty influencer, Stanbury’s partnership with Cocoona Clinic will help raise awareness of the clinic’s services and commitment

Tech GCC UAE

Dubai- Based ValueFirst’s Conversational AI offerings now powered by ChatGPT

News Desk 16/05/2023

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

Tech GCC UAE

UAE Cybersecurity Council partners with Microsoft to host Middle East Cybersecurity Conference

News Desk 16/05/2023

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 […]

Hospitality

Make the Most of May with Al Ain Rotana’s Exclusive Offers

News Desk 16/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2023 – Spring has blossomed and so has Al Ain Rotana’s monthly offers. Situated in the garden city of the UAE, the property has launched a set of offers in six of its dining outlets; Trader Vic’s, Zest, Atrium, Aquarius Pool Bar, Moodz Lounge Bar, and Min Zaman. From Happy […]

Business

ROCK YOUR PARTY WITH LG’S NEW XBOOM XL7S SPEAKER

Middle East News 247 16/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — LG Electronics (LG) has announced the launch of its latest addition to the XBOOM series, the LG 2023 XBOOM XL7S Party Speaker. With its powerful audio performance producing immense sound, booming bass and clear high notes, the XBOOM XL7S is set to transform any party or event into an unforgettable […]

Business

Arabian Anti-Piracy Alliance CEO Scott Butler Files $67 Million Lawsuit Against Essam Al-Tamimi, Invest Bank

Middle East News 247 16/05/2023

MIAMI — The Arabian Anti-Piracy Alliance, a leading service provider for the protection of intellectual property rights, today announced that its CEO, Scott Butler, filed a $67 million lawsuit against Essam Al-Tamimi. Al-Tamimi is the founder of the largest law firm in the Middle East, which maintains seventeen offices in ten different countries. The lawsuit also […]