Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), the overarching entity mandated to shape Abu Dhabi’s advanced technology R & D ecosystem, today announced the launch of VentureOne, a new commercialization arm to bring innovative research solutions to market at speed, and monetize all IP being generated at TII’s centers and beyond. Three specialized advanced technology […]
Infor, the industry cloud company, has announced that Supertech Group, a diversified conglomerate based in Dubai, has digitally transformed with the help of Infor LN, enhancing its ability to meet growing demand for industrial products and discrete manufacturing across sectors. Supertech Group’s digital transformation aims to support national initiatives such as the UAE’s ‘Operation 300bn’ strategy to increase the […]
C3 (Creating Culinary Communities), the leading global food tech platform founded by visionary Sam Nazarian, joins WK Holding, the leading Saudi Arabia based investment House to announce Ian Toal as CEO of C3 Arabia. Ian Toal’s new post encompasses more than 30 years of leadership experience in global hospitality, international supply chain management and quick service restaurants. The news of Ian Toal’s appointment follows the recent announcement of the partnership between C3 and WK […]
The SparX Group of Cayman Island recently announced the closing of a B-round fund-raising of over 30 million USD. Co-founded by Dr. Gui-Dong Zhu, an Abbott/AbbVie alumnus, the emerging biotech power develops innovative anticancer biologics utilizing the company’s integrated platform for bispecific antibodies and antibody drug conjugates. HighLight Capital (HLC) and Rotating Boulder Fund co-led this […]
Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, announced the opening of its Digital Lab at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub, the region’s largest innovation ecosystem. The CBD Digital Lab was inaugurated by CBD Chairman, H.E. Humaid Alqutami, CBD Vice Chairman, H.E. Sultan Saeed Al Mansoori, and the […]
Mastercard has joined the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP), furthering Mastercard’s alliance with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The collaboration cements Mastercard’s commitment to construct intelligence-led, public-private partnerships and boost cyber resilience across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. The DFSA TIP facilitates the development of a community of […]
FinTech training platform 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion announced that it will deepen its collaborations with partners worldwide. 10×1000 will work with leading global organisations, tech investors, and industry organisations to offer a programme that enables aspiring practitioners to learn from global experts at their own pace. The FinTech Foundation Programme Flex will be available from […]
In a new year message shared with the public, Huawei’s rotating chairman Mr. Guo Ping confirmed that the company had enhanced the quality and efficiency of its operations in 2021, and expects to round off the year with a total revenue of 634 billion yuan[1]. “In 2021, despite all the trials and tribulations, we worked hard […]
The New Development Bank (NDB) – established by BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in 2015 – has admitted Egypt as a new member. NDB’s Board of Governors authorized the Bank to conduct formal negotiations with prospective members in late 2020. After a round of successful negotiations, NDB started expanding its membership in September 2021 with the admission of Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Uruguay. Egypt is […]
OP Retail, one China retail solution provider which has empowered over 2,000 brands with its cutting-edge sensors and analytics, is now extending its business globally after the round B financing. According to OP Retail, it has already entered 30 countries and will mainly aim at markets in South Africa, UAE, Singapore, the United States and, the United Kingdom in near future. Jayson Zhou, […]
