Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with presence in over 13 countries, today announced the appointment of Katerina Giannouka as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jumeirah Group as of December 2022. A recognised professional in the international hospitality industry, Giannouka joins Jumeirah Group with 20 years of experience in business leadership, operations, […]
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Celebrating 15 years of online training, SANS Institute announces updated ondemand training platform
SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced the launch of its updated OnDemand platform. SANS utilized direct student and customer feedback to shape the all-new OnDemand experience that includes enhanced features for students to be more successful. This release follows SANS’ 15th anniversary of SANS OnDemand, which has provided online […]
78% of regional executives confident in tackling disruption forces
A majority of executives in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (78%) are confident in their company’s ability to withstand disruptive forces. Despite this, more than three quarters (71%) believe the frequency of disruptive forces will continue at the same pace or even increase over the next two to three years. This is […]
LinkedIn reveals its top KSA Startups for 2022
LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has announced its annual ranking of the top 10 KSA-based companies that have demonstrated exceptional growth in the past year through the LinkedIn Top Startups List 2022. LinkedIn Top Startups is an annual global ranking that lists down the emerging startups to work for and is produced by LinkedIn’s […]
New-look Cityscape Dubai to propel Emirate’s surging property market
With a two-decade-plus legacy as the UAE’s largest real estate exhibition, the organisers of Cityscape Dubai 2022 have confirmed the flagship event will embrace its roots and focus on connecting homebuyers with their dream homes when it returns to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from November 21-23. After several years showcasing the emirate’s grand property […]
Swimlane expands into Middle East, Turkey and Africa
Swimlane, the low-code security automation company, today announced its expansion to the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) with the appointment of Ashraf Sheet as vice president of the region. Sheet will build on the increasing demand for Swimlane security automation throughout META while accelerating the company’s go-to-market and channel growth plans in the region. […]
Hatch & Boost Ventures to reinvent the MENA supper club scene
Abu Dhabi-based venture builder, Hatch & Boost Ventures, ADGM, A joint venture between Crescent Enterprises and hatch & boost, has announced the launch of BreakBread, a Foodtech startup on a mission to reinvent the supper club scene by providing a first-of-its-kind digital marketplace and hub for curated home-cooked dining experiences. Centered around the idea that […]
Proptech Huspy named among top 10 UAE startups by LinkedIn
Proptech Huspy has been announced amongst the UAE’s top startups by global professional networking platform, LinkedIn. Founded in 2020 in Dubai, Huspy was recognised for its growth trajectory over the past year, based on employment growth, engagement, job interest and talent attraction. “The last 2 years has been a very exciting journey as we’ve grown on multiple […]
ADQ and OIA identify AED 30bln worth of investment opportunities in Oman
On the sidelines of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE’s, visit to Oman, ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, discussed a range of investment opportunities with Oman Investment Authority (OIA), across a variety of sectors aimed at contributing to increased economic cooperation and trade between both nations. […]
IHC expands its digital portfolio with acquisition of a majority stake in Emircom for AED 250mln
International Holding Company (ADX: IHC), the diversified Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate, announced today the completion of a 54% stake acquisition in Emircom, the Middle East’s leading information and communications technology (ICT) provider, through its subsidiary, IHC Digital. For nearly four decades, Emircom has been the ICT partner of choice for many of the most challenging projects […]