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Simon-Kucher Expands its Presence in the Middle East with Opening of New Office in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 03/07/2024

Global consulting firm Simon-Kucher continues its strategic expansion in the Middle East with the opening of a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This move reinforces the firm’s commitment to the region and its dedication to providing specialized services to local and international

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Australian Vocational Training can enhance your career and provide exceptional value

News Desk 03/07/2024

Education Training & Employment Australia (ETEA), a leading Vocational and Education Institute in Australia, is expanding into the Middle East. Why is this of interest? Because ETEA currently delivers accredited units of study in more than 500 specific areas that are aligned with the visionary goals of organisations and Departments in the UAE and Saudi […]

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What the UK general election could mean for Middle East real estate investors

News Desk 02/07/2024

The UK will go to the polls this week (4th July 2024) to elect a new government and the results could be significant for Middle East real estate investors. Barratt London has looked at what the two major parties say in its manifesto and how it might have an impact on those looking to purchase […]

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INFINITI Valet: Convenience On Demand

News Desk 01/07/2024

INFINITI Middle East is elevating the ownership experience with its INFINITI VALET Program for customers across the Middle East. Launched in 2017, this service, widely commended by INFINITI owners, offers convenient vehicle pick-up and drop-off for maintenance appointments, eliminating the need for customers to visit their nearest service centre. The INFINITI VALET Program

Business Interviews

Panasonic Has The Middle East And Africa Firmly In Its Sights

Arnold Pinto 29/06/2024

As Region Offers Growth Potential Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMAAF) is strategically positioned to leverage the Japanese conglomerate’s 106-year-old legacy while embracing innovation and market diversification in the region. In an exclusive interview with ‘Middle East News 247’, Hiroyuki Shibutani, CEO of Dubai-headquartered PMAAF, details how the

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Newgen launches the world’s first Gen AI-powered hyper-personalisation platform

News Desk 27/06/2024

Newgen Software, a leading global provider of low-code digital transformation platforms, has announced the launch of LumYn in the Middle East. This groundbreaking Gen AI-powered hyper-personalisation platform is designed specifically for the banking sector and is set to enhance profitability and significantly improve customer experiences for banks in the region and

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Consumers in the UAE demand AI assistants made specifically for the Middle East

News Desk 25/06/2024

A recent survey on smart assistants revealed that 92% of respondents in the UAE would prefer to have a smart/AI assistant made specifically for the Middle East. The survey was conducted by Researchscape International and commissioned by the global tech company Yango*. The survey’s results indicate the preference for features that cater specifically to the […]

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Middle East CEOs: Remaining competitive in the age of GenAI requires taking significant risk

News Desk 25/06/2024

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value has found that CEOs believe remaining competitive in the age of AI demands taking significant risk. 68% of Middle East CEOs surveyed agreed that the potential productivity gains from automation are so great they must accept significant risk to stay competitive. Meanwhile, 46% of respondents […]

Cybersecurity Interviews

Acronis Reiterates Commitment To The Middle East

Arnold Pinto 24/06/2024

New Data Centre In Dubai Drives Home The Fact Acronis provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses, and enterprise IT departments. Headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the company commemorates its 20th anniversary in 2024 and recently unveiled its Cyber Cloud

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Elite Sound Meets Advanced Fitness Tracking: Sennheiser Launches MOMENTUM Sport Earbuds In The Middle East

News Desk 19/06/2024

Leading consumer hearing and lifestyle audio brand Sennheiser Consumer Hearing, is proud to announce the launch of its MOMENTUM Sport Earbuds in the Middle East. An innovative fusion of premium sound and fitness technologies, these are designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. These earbuds are set to revolutionize personal audio with their state-of-the-art heart rate

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Yahsat ranks high among Middle East’s Top 10 Most Sustainable Companies by S&P Global

News Desk 19/06/2024

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, (ADX trading Symbol: YAHSAT), announces that it has been ranked in the top ten most sustainable companies in the Middle East, according to the S&P Global ESG Scores. Yahsat has sealed the 6th and 3rd positions in the Middle East and the UAE […]

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OTB GROUP AND CHALHOUB GROUP SIGN A JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT TO EXPAND OTB LUXURY BRANDS’ PRESENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

News Desk 14/06/2024

OTB, the international fashion and luxury group which owns the Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni and Viktor&Rolf brands, the Staff International and Brave Kid companies, and holds a stake in the Amiri brand, and Chalhoub Group, the leading partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East with a portfolio of ten owned […]

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Investment in AI to make a world of difference

News Desk 14/06/2024

Growing Middle East investment in artificial intelligence should be a catalyst for meaningful change in industries where technology can make a profound impact, a prominent UAE entrepreneur says. Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, Director and co-founder of UAE tech venture company, Scalo Technologies, calls on founders to see beyond mere profits, and use AI to make life easier […]

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Brand and Communications Agency Jack Taylor Expands to the Middle East

News Desk 13/06/2024

Jack Taylor, an independent, US-founded public relations and communications agency, is proud to announce its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s international expansion strategy. Founded in 2010, Jack Taylor has evolved into a global leader with some of the most cutting-edge clients in wellness,

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Top 8 Middle East Construction Companies

News Desk 12/06/2024

From The UAE To Egypt The Middle East’s construction industry is a driving force behind the region’s progress, with its towering buildings, substantial infrastructure projects, and creative innovations reshaping the skyline. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a construction hub renowned for its infrastructure and homebuilding growth. This article is not just a

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NTT DATA Middle East & Africa Appoints Thembeka Ngugi as Head of Marketing & Demand Generation

News Desk 11/06/2024

NTT DATA recently announced the appointment of Thembeka Ngugi as the company’s Head of Marketing & Demand Generation for NTT DATA Middle East & Africa. The move aims to continue the acceleration of business growth in the Middle East and Africa. A transformational strategist and growth-focused marketing leader, Thembeka has over two decades of success […]

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Rewardz People Leaders’ Summit in Middle East Marks Decade of Global Leadership in Tech-Driven Employee Experience

News Desk 10/06/2024

Rewardz, a frontrunner in high-tech HR solutions, celebrates a decade of global leadership and ambition with its inaugural People Leaders’ Summit in the Middle East. Held at the esteemed Taj Business Bay in Dubai, the summit convened nearly 100 HR and people leaders from the region, marking a significant milestone in Rewardz’s journey of transforming […]

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Growing Patient Roadshow Hosted by Align Technology Aims to Accelerate Dental Care for Children and Teens Across Middle East

News Desk 10/06/2024

Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN)  a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® system of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, recently concluded the second phase of its Growing Patients Roadshow in the Middle East. This

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70% of Middle East organizations have adopted Zero Trust strategy, finds new Entrust Study

News Desk 06/06/2024

The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute today released survey findings on the State of Zero Trust adoption and encryption in 2024, revealing that the Middle East market is leading the charge in global Zero Trust strategy implementation (70% in UAE, and 70% in KSA), compared to global markets (62%). Despite this, challenges such as insufficient cyber hygiene […]

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Bosch registers growth in the Middle East amidst market challenges

News Desk 05/06/2024

Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, ended its 2023 fiscal year with 490 million euros, which corresponds to 1.95 billion AED, in consolidated sales in the Middle East, registering an increase of 3 percent in euros and 6 percent in AED. The company met its sales expectations despite the challenges faced in […]