Saudi Arabian CEOs look to prioritize ESG strategy, expect growth through M&A and digital investments

:  The majority of CEOs in Saudi Arabia are integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices into their business strategies for sustainable growth, as their risk profile shifts towards disruptive technology and environmental concerns, reveals KPMG in their annual CEO Outlook. The CEU Outlook Saudi Arabia 2021: Purpose-led and prepared for growth is based on […]

FTCCI and TSIIC to work with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry to boost bilateral trade

The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) team led by Mr. Bhaskar Reddy met Mr. Omar Khan, Director-International Offices and team in presence of Mr. E V Narsimha Reddy, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Telangana State Industrial Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation. The discussion was held on the sidelines of the Expo […]

Yazle partners with Choithrams

Yazle Media announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Choithrams. Yazle’s exclusive partnership with Choithrams allows their clients to reach over a million shoppers with digital screens across 10 locations around Dubai, which allows for higher brand retention and recognition via in-store advertising. This fully programmatic solution allows brands to connect […]

Smartpay officially launches the first all-in-one e-commerce payment solution and BNPL service that is completely free for consumers

Smartpay K.K. today announced the launch of its new “Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL) service, which combines an all-in-one payment experience and interest free payment solution, designed to solve Japanese consumer payment issues and improve merchant conversion rates. Built out of a passion for enabling Japanese merchants to succeed in e-commerce, Smartpay aims to remove […]

Fear of stigma stopping UAE employees from taking full advantage of employer provided health & well-being benefits

A new survey conducted by Aetna International — which polled over 1000 workers in the UAE — has revealed that many employees are reluctant to use health and well-being benefits offered by their employers, for fear of being judged and worries about how management will react if they find out. When respondents were asked what […]

KFUPM Entrepreneurship Institute ranked top performing Incubator in KSA

TheKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Entrepreneurship Institute (KFUPM-EI) has been ranked as the top performing licenced business incubator in Saudi Arabia, according to a recent report published by the Small & Medium Enterprise General Agency, Monshaat. The ranking follows a wide-ranging assessment of 60 entrepreneurship platforms, benchmarked against international standards in relation to […]