Digitisation is the future of the Arab economy and is key to creating an integrated and innovative society, experts agreed on Sunday (13 February) at the Arab Digital Economy Panel at Expo 2020 Dubai. The event, sponsored by His Excellency Dr Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, and hosted by the UAE, aimed […]
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Spending on Corporate Travel in Middle East Set to Rise by 32 Percent in 2022
Business travel expenditure in the Middle East is forecast to rise by 32% this year, following a predicted 49% increase during 2021, according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) published in November 2021. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME – Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade […]
Farnek Launches Standalone Smart Technology FM Solutions
Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has launched a new smart FM technology solutions company, HITEK, under the leadership of Managing Director, Javeria Aijaz, who was previously Senior Director – Technology & Innovations at Farnek. Developed in-house, the HITEK solution 4.0, was originally launched in Q3 last year, connecting people, assets and spaces from […]
Launch of the Simply Human! Awards to recognize HR people making an impact on humans at work. Nominations are open.
When we think about change in organizations, it is about making a change that has a positive impact on people, sometimes it is a selfless action made by an individual who simply cares or is simply human. But, more often than not, we forget to recognize the brave heroes who are making an impact on […]
Sustainability as a team sport: How to build a sustainable business in 2022
A 2021 report by the IPCC called a ‘code red for humanity’ in light of the sweeping changes to our natural environment that will have as-yet undetermined – but almost certainly severely adverse – effects on humankind’s way of life. According to Tracy Bolton, Chief Operating Officer at SAP Africa, organisations across Africa will have […]
Ooredoo Business upgrades its push-to-talk service
Businesses that aim to sustain its market position and stay afloat through the challenges occurred due to the rapid technological evolutions, need to constantly evolve and invest in the future of their businesses to maintain the same potential for growth and improvement. In an environment of constant change, the needs and demands of individual and […]
Freshworks Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH), a leading software company empowering businesses to delight their customers and employees, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. “We had a strong finish to the year as we surpassed $100 million in quarterly revenue and achieved 44% year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter,” […]
Arabian Drilling Company successfully execute its first capital market transactions
Arabian Drilling Company, a major drilling company in Saudi Arabia, has successfully raised SAR 2.0bn (c. USD 533m) from the local debt capital market. The transaction attracted massive demand from various investors group. Final order booked reached more than SAR 5.5bn which allowed the company to increase the issuance size from original plan of less […]
QLM reports strong growth of 16% in net underwriting income in FY 2021
QLM Life and Medical Insurance Company Q.P.S.C, the leading life and medical insurer in Qatar, revealed its financial results for the twelve-months period ending December 31, 2021. The net underwriting income for the Year 2021 increased by 16% and stood at QAR 119.2 million (2020: QAR 102.4 million). The Company’s net profit for the Year […]
Fintech Start-up Znap Introducing Consumer Retention with Cashbacks
In a market flooded with discounts and points, earn cashbacks via Znap with restaurants and other businesses you engage with frequently. Every business wants customers to walk in through the door a second time and that’s all Znap is helping to achieve for businesses with its cashback model. Some of the 300+ brands listed with […]