Mena region

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DDoS Attacks Surge 211% in MENA Region During Q2 2024

PR News Desk 06/08/2024

In the second quarter of 2024, DDoS attacks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region increased by 211% year-over-year, according to StormWall’s latest report. StormWall analyzed DDoS attacks against the company’s customers in MENA in Q2 2024 and shared its findings. Hackers

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IFS strengthens Saudi operations with new Regional Headquarter in Riyadh

News Desk 17/07/2024

IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, has announced the inauguration of its regional headquarters in Riyadh. The strategic move reiterates IFS’ commitment to strengthen its position in the region and accelerate the Kingdom’s ongoing digital transformation journey. “Establishing our regional headquarters in the largest economy in the MENA region reinforces our

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Grundfos Unveils Next-Generation Wastewater Management Solutions in MENA Region

News Desk 01/07/2024

Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, today announced the availability of its groundbreaking SE/SL Range 56 wastewater pump across the Middle East and Africa region. Launched globally in early 2023, the SE/SL 56 Range 56 wastewater pumps are engineered to tackle escalating challenges of wastewater management, offering reliable and

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THE BICESTER COLLECTION ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE UNLOCK HER FUTURE PRIZE 2024 LATAM EDITION

News Desk 21/06/2024

The Bicester Collection, a family of 12 distinctive shopping destinations across Europe, China and soon the US, in partnership with Tecnológico de Monterrey and Ashoka Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, announced the winners of the Unlock Her Future Prize 2024 LATAM Edition during a prize-giving ceremony in Madrid’s Galería de Cristal earlier this week. […]

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BeiGene and NewBridge Pharmaceuticals FZ LLC Mutually Agree to Conclude BRUKINSA® (Zanubrutinib) Partnership

News Desk 14/06/2024

BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, and NewBridge Pharmaceuticals have jointly decided to conclude their partnership. This strategic decision aligns with BeiGene’s goals to expand its presence and directly manage operations in the MENA region. The collaboration between the two companies began in 2020 and included sales,

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Education Training & Employment Australia (ETEA) Selects Virtue PR to Spearhead Expansion into MENA Region

News Desk 07/06/2024

Education Training & Employment Australia (ETEA) www.etea.edu.au, a renowned private college with over 20 years of experience in delivering high-quality programs in Australia, announces its strategic alliance with Virtue PR & Marketing Communications, www.virtuemena.com one of the longest established PR agencies acclaimed for its expertise in the Middle East and

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5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Onboarding Independent Talent

News Desk 05/06/2024

The independent talent economy is experiencing significant growth both globally and in the MENA region. Organizations are increasingly tapping into this unique talent pool, drawn by its agility, cost benefits, and easy access to in-demand skills. However, many organizations fall short in implementing tailored onboarding strategies for these professionals. Traditional

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Emirates Development Bank is the Highest Rated Bank in the UAE and MENA Region S&P Global raises EDB credit rating to ‘AA’

News Desk 03/06/2024

S&P Global raised its long-term issuer credit rating on Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”),  to AA from AA-, with the outlook remaining ‘Stable’. Being the highest credit rating given to a financial institution in the UAE and across the MENA region, the upgraded rating from S&P places EDB with the highest rating among […]

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UAE tops MENA region and climbs seven places globally in WEF’s Tourism & Travel Development Index 2024

News Desk 27/05/2024

The UAE has been ranked first in the region and 18th globally in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024, climbing seven places from its 25th global ranking in 2019. H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, emphasized that the UAE tourism, […]

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Swiss GRC launches GRC software designed for MENA region

News Desk 23/05/2024

Swiss GRC, a leader in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions, has launched its flagship product, the GRC Toolbox, in the Middle East. Tailored to the region’s unique needs, this move is part of Swiss GRC’s strategic expansion, with a new branch and operational office in Dubai Internet City, UAE. Swiss GRC distinguishes itself with […]

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Integrate Middle East 2024 Summit Stage to welcome experts from global professional AV and media technology industry

News Desk 14/05/2024

Integrate Middle East 2024, the MENA region’s only professional audio-visual (Pro AV) and media technology exhibition, will congregate global and regional experts in its summit. By attending this key component of the event, visitors will gain valuable insight into the transformative effects of emerging technologies that contribute to fostering innovation within media and

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Fils and Arab Financial Services (AFS) Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Sustainable Digital Transformation in the MENA Region 

News Desk 13/05/2024

Fils, the fast growing, UAE based enterprise-grade digital infrastructure provider enabling companies to embed sustainability and climate action into their business models, today announced a major partnership with Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa region’s leading digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler. The collaboration

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Economy Middle East Summit 2024 Highlights Economic Growth Prospects in the MENA Region

News Desk 01/05/2024

The Economy Middle East Summit 2024 was held today at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), in the presence of high-profile leaders who shared valuable insights under the theme “Accelerating Future Growth.”  The event brought together top-tier attendees including UAE Minister of Economy H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al-Marri. Salem Al Darei, CEO of ADGM Authority, […]

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NEW ERA OF CONNECTIVITY FOR THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR

News Desk 23/04/2024

Satellite service operator IEC Telecom Group showcases an innovative device to revolutionise the humanitarian response and unlock new opportunities for critical communications in the field. Skyphone by Thuraya is the first-ever universal smartphone with cellular and satellite connectivity. Complemented by value-added services from IEC Telecom, Skyphone will empower first

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FIA MEMBERS FOR SPORT OF MENA REGION AND ACTAC SUB-REGION EXPRESS FULL SUPPORT

News Desk 19/04/2024

Statement regarding the false allegations against the FIA President Mr. Mohammad Ben Sulayem: The FIA Members for Sport for MENA Region and ACTAC Sub-Region were deeply concerned regarding the claims against the FIA President Mr. Mohammed Ben Sulayem of potential interference in sporting decisions during Formula One events in 2023.  Knowing that Mr. Mohammed Ben

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Arçelik Completes Acquisition of Whirlpool’s Moroccan and UAE Subsidiaries

PR News Desk 05/04/2024

Today marks the completion of the transaction for Arçelik, Beko’s parent company, to acquire full ownership of Whirlpool’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations. Through this acquisition, Arçelik now owns Whirlpool’s UAE and Morocco entities, and manages Whirlpool’s MDA business operations in the MENA region. With the integration of Whirlpool’s MENA

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Global private equity firm, NewSpace Capital, strengthens its presence in the MENA region

PR News Desk 03/04/2024

Global private equity firm NewSpace Capital has announced the appointment of seasoned investor Hassan Karimi as an Industry Advisory Board member. Hassan, who co-founded the Dubai-based asset management firm KHK & Partners, brings more than 18 years of global investment experience. NewSpace Capital backs founders and business leaders across the space supply chain. It

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‘Reputation House’ Reports Dh4.8 million Increase in Revenue in MENA region

PR News Desk 30/03/2024

Reputation House, the leading Online Reputation Management (ORM) company, has announced stellar performance for the fiscal year 2023, marking a significant milestone with a Dh4.8 million ($1.3 million) increase in revenue and 10% month-on-month growth in 2023 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As the company positions itself for further expansion into […]

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Outsized reveals the skills most in demand in the MENA region in 2024

PR News Desk 25/03/2024

The need for agility, cost flexibility, and access to critical skills became increasingly important in the 2023 talent landscape. As a result, Outsized, the leading on-demand talent platform in the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa, has seen a surge of demand for independent skilled talent from enterprises moving to more agile and flexible workforce models. […]

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BKN301 introduces cutting-edge BaaS Orchestrator platform in MENA region

PR News Desk 25/03/2024

BKN301 Group, a leading digital payments and Banking-as-a-Service provider in the MENA region, unveiled its cutting-edge BKN301 BaaS Orchestrator solution with the objective of radically transforming the MENA region’s financial landscape. The cutting-edge platform seeks to empower businesses of all sizes, particularly fintech companies and traditional banks, with the