Dubai-based Bedu, the UAE’s pioneer in Metaverse and Web3 technologies, today announced the launch of its Metaverse Project 2117. The virtual world will be built to chronicle and celebrate the future milestones and potential breakthroughs leading to enhanced space exploration experience. The launch was formalized during a special event at Dubai’s Museum of the Future. […]
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CUD professor’s research on immigrant entrepreneurship published in top global journal
A study on immigrant entrepreneurship led by Canadian University Dubai (CUD) academic, Prof. Naveed Yasin, has been published in the Journal of Small Business Economics, regarded as the world’s no. 1 journal in the field. The publication of the paper, entitled, ‘Three waves of immigrant entrepreneurship: a cross-national comparative study’, now positions Prof. Yasin among […]
Dubai Chambers announces appointment of Mohammad Ali bin Rashed Lootah as President and CEO
Dubai Chambers has announced the appointment of Mohammad Ali bin Rashed Lootah as its President and CEO, effective as of 24 October 2022. The decision is in line with the Chambers’ commitment to fulfilling the leadership’s vision to advance Dubai’s global economic status, and its dedication to enlisting competent and experienced leaders to maintain the […]
Tamkeen supports SMEs and startups participation at the Bahrain Pavilion in GITEX 2022
The upcoming GITEX Exhibition 2022 kicks off on Monday 10th October and is scheduled to run for five days at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with over 140 countries participating. The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” will sponsor the Bahrain Pavilion, which hosts the participation of 30 Bahraini SMEs and startups in the field of Information and […]
Final results of Kuwait Financial House K.S.C.P. acquisition of Bahrain-based Ahli United Bank in USD 10.9bln deal
The final results of the landmark USD 10.9 billion acquisition of up to 100% of Ahli United Bank B.S.C. (AUB) by Kuwait Financial House K.S.C.P. (KFH) were announced today. SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank (licensed as a wholesale bank by the CBB), acted as Bahrain receiving agent, Bahrain […]
Microsoft’s 2022 Work Trend Index discovers workforces craving reskilling and social contact
A largely unjustified concern over productivity, or “productivity paranoia”, is sweeping global enterprises in the age of hybrid work, even as employees increasingly look to new horizons for a workplace that develops their talents and encourages a more social atmosphere. These were the key findings in Microsoft’s “Work Trend Index (WTI) Pulse Report 2022: Understanding […]
Lebanon’s Esco-bar set to open first outlet in Dubai
With the forthcoming debut of Esco-bar Coctel y Cocina in the middle of October, the upscale Tex-Mex fiesta spot, Dubaiites can have a cracking time savoring the Latin craftsmanship and conviviality. Esco-bar, the first extended franchise restaurant of the hospitality group MEC in the UAE, will be located in the ravishing Radisson Beach Resort Palm […]
Worldwide K9 (WWK9) UAE to participate at Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX)
Worldwide K9 (WWK9) UAE – a canine service provider based in Abu Dhabi is participating at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which is set to run from 26th Sep to 2nd Oct at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) under the theme “Sustainability and Heritage – A Reborn Aspiration”. WWK9 specializes […]
Oman Air and Qatar Airways sign a cooperation agreement in the lead up to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Oman Air – the National carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Airways in in the lead up to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. As per the agreement, twenty-one (21) daily flights will be operated between the two capitals – Muscat and Doha, to transport sports enthusiasts and football […]
ADIB boosts Emiratisation drive at Ru’ya, Careers UAE Redefined
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, the leading financial institution, received more than 1,400 job applications through its recruitment platform on the first day of its participation at the Ru’ya Careers UAE job fair started on 20th September and continues until 22nd September. In line with the UAE Government’s efforts to encourage Emiratisation across the financial services […]