UAE tech leaders anticipate stronger demand for AI and cloud capabilities over next 12 months: KPMG tech report

Photo: Mohamad Majid, Partner, Digital and Innovation at KPMG Lower Gulf. The UAE is emerging as a trailblazer in AI adoption, with leaders implementing AI and data analytics and a vast majority (96%) planning to enhance cloud capabilities in the next 12 months. KPMG UAE’s latest annual tech report, ‘Tech Titans Blueprint’, shows that the […]

Survey by Parisima Talent reveals what UAE employees really want

Employees in the UAE are increasingly prioritising financial rewards, professional development, health and wellness programmes, and hybrid work models, according to the latest report by Parisima Talent, a strategic talent acquisition business within Dulsco Group. As companies continue to navigate a rapidly evolving job market, the insights from this report offer valuable guidance for organisations […]

Pathfinder highlights 2025 GCC retail trends

Pathfinder Global, a leading innovator in AI-driven retail intelligence, highlights the top retail trends expected to shape the GCC market in 2025. These predictions highlight key drivers and emerging themes in the region’s evolving retail landscape. The GCC’s retail sector is entering 2025 with significant momentum, boosted by a rising population, a growing number of […]

Fuze Partners with Fils to launch the first digital asset sustainability solution in the region

In a groundbreaking partnership poised to reshape the region’s financial and environmental landscape, Fuze, a leading digital assets infrastructure provider in MENA, and Fils, an award-winning platform embedding sustainability and climate action into business operations, have joined forces to launch the first-of-its-kind sustainable digital asset solution in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. This partnership […]

Pioneering Graphene-Enriched Carbon Fibre Production in Saudi Arabia: OCH and GIM Drive Vision 2030 Forward

In a historic development for Saudi Arabia’s advanced materials landscape, Organized Chaos Holding (OCH), in partnership with Graphene Innovations Manchester (GIM), has officially launched GIM GrapheneFibre® (Graphene Fiber Company Ltd) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This new venture marks the world’s first commercial production of graphene-enriched carbon fibre, putting the Kingdom at the forefront […]

Lacasa Group Ventures into Real Estate Development with Lacasa Living – Projects Worth AED 1.2 Billion Planned for 2025

Lacasa, a multidisciplinary architectural and engineering firm renowned in the region for its decade-long design expertise, has announced its strategic entry into real estate development through the launch of its new division, Lacasa Living. This marks a transformative step for the company, which has been instrumental in delivering landmark projects across residential, hospitality, and mixed-use […]

8th INFLOW Global Summit Hosts World-Renowned Influencers in Istanbul

The 8th INFLOW Global Summit concluded in Istanbul, bringing together 60 influencers with a combined following of over 250 million from 30 countries. The event, held from December 1–4 under the main sponsorship of Turkish Airlines, reaffirmed INFLOW’s position as a leading global influencer platform and know-how exchange. Over the years, INFLOW has established itself […]

Ayan Capital raises $3.6mln equity to expand Islamic fintech solutions in the UK

Ayan Capital, a London-based Islamic fintech, has secured $3.6 million in equity funding to expand halal car finance and other Islamic finance products in the UK. The round has been led by Cur8 Capital, a UK-based platform that offers ethical investment opportunities. In early 2024, Ayan started providing Islamic car finance for private hire drivers (such as […]