The economies of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are expected to grow by 5.5% this year —the fastest rate since 2016—followed by a slowing of growth to 3.5% in 2023. Yet this growth is uneven across the region, as countries, still struggling to overcome the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, face […]
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Government entities offer 59 business incentives to Taqdeer Award winners
The Taqdeer Award, held every two years under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, has announced Dubai Chambers is providing several new business incentives for outstanding companies and workers who are recognised Taqdeer Awards winners. The four […]
Investopia partners discuss investment opportunities in ME region
The partners of the global investment platform “Investopia” discussed investment opportunities and challenges in the Middle East region, and the role of Investopia to support investments in the new economy. The discussions took place during a business session held in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and witnessed the announcement of Investopia […]
KPMG private enterprise tech innovator in Qatar competition – 2022
On the 3rd of October, KPMG in Qatar held the second edition of the KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator Competition – 2022 (“KTIC-2022”). This competition recognized innovative tech companies in Qatar, who are introducing tech breakthroughs, transforming businesses, and disrupting entire industries. This edition of the competition hosted a panel discussion under the theme “How […]
Frame by Sarah Battikha Opens in Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Celebrated beauty and skincare entrepreneur Sarah Battikha has expanded her beauty and wellbeing offering with the opening of her latest dermatology clinic in the heart of Dubai. Frame by Sarah Battikha brings a unique mix of medicine, technology and cosmeceuticals in a beautiful, contemporary space on Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1. Hailing from Geneva, Frame […]
Fresh Del Monte and tech start-up Decapolis join forces
Fresh Del Monte Produce, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, distributors, and marketers of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables announced today it has invested a 39 percent stake in Decapolis, a Jordanian and UK-based startup technology company that provides a blockchain-driven food safety and quality traceability technology for the food industry. The […]
Innovaccer expands into UAE with Abu Dhabi Investment Office partnership
Today Innovaccer Inc., the Health Cloud company, announced the launch of Innovaccer Health Limited, based in Abu Dhabi Global Market, United Arab Emirates. This marks the company’s latest international market expansion outside of the U.S. and supports the company’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to making healthcare more accessible, more affordable, and higher quality around the […]
Middle East public cloud market to reach AED36bln in value by 2027
With IT spending for cloud computing increasing at an exponential rate in the Middle East, BitTitan sees greater growth prospects for its business across the region. Referencing a recent report study on the public cloud market in the Middle East which projects the sector to have a CAGR of 21% until 2027, valued at an […]
World Corporate Summit officially hosts its first Networking Event
On Thursday, September 29th, 2022, 100 business executives from multinational corporations, major UAE companies, and government institutions gathered at 25Hours Hotel One Central, for the first exclusive networking event to introduce the World Corporate Summit and the VIP World Cup Dubai Program, supported by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. The event involved a presentation […]
Launch of Center3 to enhance digital economy growth in KSA
stc Group, the leading digital enabler, inaugurated one of its largest and significant projects, Center3 Company, the digital regional center for the Middle East and North Africa. The new company will be the owner of the digital infrastructure assets owned by stc Group, including data centers, submarine cables, international points of presence, and internet exchange […]