ChannelEngine, a global leader in marketplace integration and operation software, today announced its collaboration with Samsung Electronics MENA to streamline and expand Samsung’s presence across leading online marketplaces in the MENA region. Samsung, a global technology leader, has long been
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Argella, a global advisory and data-led technology firm has officially relocated its headquarters from London to Dubai. Established in the Meydan Free Zone, the new entity marks a strategic shift for the firm as it accelerates its global focus on AI, data, and digital transformation. Founded in London in 2017, the company has spent nearly […]
Telehouse Canada, a leading colocation data centre service provider, has appointed Atsushi Kubo as the new President & Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Atsushi Kubo, formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, brings extensive experience in business strategy and operational execution, joining Telehouse Canada in 2023 from parent
NielsenIQ (NIQ) today released Finding Harmony on the Shelf: 2025 Global Outlook on Private Label & Branded Products, a new report which offers an in-depth analysis of shifting global consumer attitudes around private label and branded products, catalysts driving these trends globally and regionally, and important insights retailers and CPG manufacturers can keep
Veracode, a global leader in application risk management, today announced a milestone 2024, characterized by significant product innovation, strategic acquisitions, customer expansion, and industry recognition. The company’s customer base includes enterprises spanning technology, finance, insurance, public sector, and healthcare industries, including numerous Fortune 500
The role of Abu Dhabi’s banking sector in strengthening the emirate’s global economic position will be explored in depth in The Report: Abu Dhabi 2025, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Oxford Business Group (OBG) and the UAE Banks Federation (UBF). The collaboration aims to provide key insights into Abu Dhabi’s evolving financial […]
RAKBANK has received a positive outlook from Moody’s Ratings, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s ongoing transformation. Moody’s has affirmed RAKBANK’s Baa1 long-term deposit rating and Baa1 senior unsecured debt rating, while upgrading the outlook from stable to positive—the first change in its rating outlook since Moody’s began assessing the Bank in 2005. This
SelfDrive Mobility, a leading mobility tech company and market pioneer in car rental and subscription services across the Middle East, anticipates a significant surge in demand as GCC nationals and Western expats make up a major share of inbound travelers to the UAE. With projections indicating that over 75% of visitors will be from the […]
A recent analysis conducted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that 29,000 new companies operating in the trading and services sector joined the chamber during 2024. This significant growth reflects the sector’s pivotal role in Dubai’s economic diversification. The construction sector also
Response Plus Holding PJSC (ADX: RPM), the leading pre-hospital care and emergency medical services provider in the UAE and KSA, has released its audited financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024. The Group’s Revenue surged 32% from AED 346.1 million in 2023 to AED 456.5 million as on December 31, 2024. Net Profit […]
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with 25 global brands and approximately 9,300 hotels, continued to drive momentum across Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (EMEA) in 2024. The Company executed 83 contracts and opened more than 50 hotels (adding over 6,400 rooms), driving landmark expansion across the region—including
The UAE’s real GDP grew by 3.8 per cent during the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, totaling AED 1.322 trillion. Meanwhile, the country’s non-oil GDP grew by 4.5 per cent to reach AED 987 billion. The contribution of non-oil sectors to real GDP reached 74.6 per cent, while […]
The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) recently hosted a landmark event as part of its Business Connect Series, focusing on the opportunities offered by the U.S. market for Indian businesses. In collaboration with the U.S. Consulate in Dubai, this event centred around the SelectUSA initiative, which aims to help foreign companies expand their […]
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, has recorded a 35% increase in international patient volume in 2024, cementing its position as a global destination for world-class care. Over the past twelve months, the hospital saw more than 10,000 international patients encounters, demonstrating its leadership in advanced and specialized care powered by cutting-edge
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a global hospitality operator and leader in apart’hotels and hotels, is accelerating its expansion across North Africa with new partnerships, openings and a robust pipeline of upcoming properties in Morocco’s key economic and tourism hubs. Marking a significant milestone in its Morocco expansion strategy, Ascott celebrates the recent opening of
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it attested 23,752 documents during 2024, recording robust growth of 11.3% over the previous year’s total. The chamber provides three main attestation sub-services including Verify Signature, True Copy, and Authentication, across 64 categories of documents. A total
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), a global multilateral organization committed to enabling digital prosperity for all by accelerating the inclusive growth of the digital economy, has concluded its fourth annual General Assembly in Jordan on 19th February 2025, launching new digital cooperation initiatives aimed at narrowing the global digital divide and endorsing
The hospitality sector in the GCC is experiencing a strong resurgence, with new data compiled by STR on behalf of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) revealing significant growth across the region in 2024. According to the report, aggregated Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE last year rose […]
Dubai’s ultra-luxury real estate sector is set to continue its robust growth trajectory in 2025, fuelled by strong demand, limited supply, and a steady influx of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), a new market study says. Over the last ten years, sales of luxury Dubai villas and apartments valued above AED15 million have risen dramatically, reaching AED […]
Alef Education Holding Plc (Alef Education), an award-winning AI-driven learning solutions provider based in Abu Dhabi, has announced its financial results for the period ending 31 December 2024, marking the third set of results since its ADX debut in June 2024. Alef Education reported a 6% increase in profit before tax to AED 491.7 million, […]





























