Companies in Africa are increasingly turning to alternative methods of securing financing to more quickly grow their operations as traditional commercial capital has become more difficult to access in the current economic climate. Demands placed on qualified start-ups with competitive business models and experienced leadership teams have greatly extended the lending cycle across many African nations. And […]
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McCann Worldgroup Advances Three In Top Leadership Posts
McCann Worldgroup today announced expanded roles for three of its top regional leaders. Alex Lubar, President of McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific, has been named President of the McCann advertising agency network in North America. Ghassan Harfouche, Group CEO of the Middle East Communications Network (MCN), McCann Worldgroup’s and Interpublic Group’s partner network in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, will […]
Cyway and Ericom software sign distribution agreement to deliver zero trust security solutions to the middle east
Cyway, a Cybersecurity solutions provider specializing in identity-centric and cloud security, and Ericom Software, a leading provider of Zero Trust cloud cybersecurity solutions and developer of the ZTEdge™ SASE Platform, announce they have entered a distribution partnership to offer Ericom’s Zero Trust security solutions to Cyway’s Channel across the Middle East. Ericom’s Remote Browser Isolation […]
SWIFT launches SWIFT Go, a fast, cost-effective service for low-value cross-border payments
New service enables businesses and consumers to send payments in seconds with full transparency and strong security; SWIFT Go (SWIFT.com) is a key building block in the co-operative’s strategy to enable instant and frictionless cross-border transactions; Seven leading global banks already live with the service. SWIFT today announces the launch of SWIFT Go, a transformative […]
DEWA’s R&D Centre supports 3D printing to enhance operations & services
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) Research & Development Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park supports innovation in all production and operational areas, becoming a global platform to enhance the operations and services of DEWA’s divisions. The Centre includes DEWA’s Robotics & Drone laboratory, which is the first building in the […]
Israel’s Pavilion at EXPO Dubai announces Israeli – UAE Trade
Marking the end of the first year since the Abraham Accords, reached on August 13, 2020, were signed, Israel’s Pavilion at EXPO 2020 and Israel’s Chamber of Commerce (FICC) announce the latest bi-lateral trade figures. According to Dubai custom’s figures, the first five months since the signing of the Abraham accords saw bilateral trade amounting […]
The finale of Biometrics Mena Summit 2021
The Day two of Biometric MENA Summit 2021 started with opening remarks from the Managing Director at Verve Management, Sabah Parvez and was followed by a welcoming note by none other than the Group COO, National Medical Center, Dr. Mohammad Junaid who was the Chairperson of the day. Dr. Hamad Khalifa, Telecommunications specialist, Abu Dhabi Police […]
The UAE Government Starts granting Golden visas to resident doctors in the country
Dubai: in executing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to grant golden visas to those with scientific competencies and distinguished expertise, the UAE Government invites doctors to apply for the golden visa in recognition of their efforts and […]
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mana Al Maktoum invests in the Metaverse
AMKM Investments, founded by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mana bin Khalifa Saeed Al Maktoum, has invested in www.Branch.gg , a US-based startup building the “Discord of the Metaverse”. A communication and community tool that lives inside a virtual world. Some call it “Minecraft 2.0”. Branch just calls it “Your space to be together”. Branch was founded in 2020 […]
Hayi, the UAE’s first neighbourhood app, launches with the aim of creating stronger and more connected communities
UAE’s latest social network app, Hayi, is here to set a new benchmark for connected communities. A hyperlocal social networking app, Hayi seeks to digitize neighbourhoods in the UAE and across the MENA region to create stronger and more connected communities, bringing a significant solution to the social impacts of the pandemic and modern-day city life […]