The latest e-commerce trends from research commissioned by FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, in some of the most prominent markets in its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region shows that both small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and consumers agree […]
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Dell research: UAE businesses regard their people as their greatest asset for driving transformation projects
After two years of accelerated digital transformation, more than half of IT leaders in the UAE (51%) say their organisation knows what it takes to digitally transform a workforce, but after such rapid change, many employees are now facing a challenge to keep up the pace according to a new Dell Technologies Breakthrough Study. What’s […]
Gametech Program Cohort II launched by MENAPT leading VC
Shorooq Partners, the leading technology investor in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, is pleased to announce the launch of the second cohort of its Gametech Program, SHFT Build, after the success of the inaugural cohort. The virtual program, set to kick off on October 24, features industry leaders and subject matter experts who […]
Mashreq and Anghami announce regional strategic partnership in the MENA Region
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has announced a long-term partnership with Anghami, the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the MENA region, to provide exclusive regional content through podcasts and bespoke music creation and its clients in the UAE with exclusive benefits including up to 12-months of Anghami Plus […]
ZenHR successfully raises $10mln to fuel expansion plans
ZenHR, the Middle East and North Africa’s award-winning and fastest-growing HR software, has announced today the first closing of its $10 million growth round of funding led by Rua Growth Fund with the participation of existing regional and global funds and investors, including Endeavor Catalyst. This funding round follows a stellar performance by the B2B […]
BEEAH launches recycling facility with robotics & AI
Enhancing the capabilities of its four-square-kilometre integrated waste management complex, BEEAH Recycling, the pioneering waste processing and material recovery business under BEEAH Group, has launched a new recycling facility. The Commercial and Industrial (C&I) waste recycling facility is the tenth and latest addition to BEEAH Recycling’s Waste Management complex, which is aiming to help Sharjah […]
Iraq Angel Investors Network surpasses $1mln worth of investments into Iraqi startups
KAPITA has announced that its Iraqi Angel Investment Network, IAIN, has successfully helped raise more than one million dollars’ worth of investments for six startups. Funding through the network was raised to a variety of sectors, including health care, last-mile delivery, e-commerce, and Agri-tech. This milestone demonstrates the growing appetite for angel investors to support Iraqi […]
Real time interactive data enhances decision making processes to support investor buying, selling of properties
The UAE Real Estate market has provided global citizens with robust investment opportunities and has evolved to become one of the most important pillars of the region’s economy. While it does attract investors from different parts of the world, it has also risen high on the dependability index thanks to its stability and non-volatility in […]
Digital transformation missions gather pace in the United Arab Emirates
IT decision-makers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are doubling down on their digital transformation efforts, according to new research by market insight specialists YouGov1. Commissioned by F5 ahead of next week’s GITEX conference in Dubai, the findings highlight encouraging progress and awareness for emerging technologies set to underpin the nations’ future transformation plans. “Businesses […]
Dubai Chamber of Commerce examines opportunities emerging in used car market
Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the Used Cars Showroom Business Group for a meeting at its headquarters, where members of the group discussed market trends, opportunities and challenges emerging within Dubai’s used car market. The meeting was attended by Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, Director of Business Relations at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Saeed Al […]