The global mindfulness meditation apps market is anticipated to reach a valuation of US$ 180 Mn by the end of the forecast period 2032. The market is also likely to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2032. The demand for mindfulness mediation apps has increased by 8% from 2016 to 2020. The growing adoption of […]
The real estate and properties transactions valued at 5.42 billion in total during the week ending 04 February 2022. The sum of transactions was 1,912. 192 plots were sold for AED 877.78 million, 1,232 apartments and villas were sold for AED 2.61 billion. The top three transactions were a land in Saih Shuaib 2 sold […]
Anghami Inc. (“Anghami”) (NASDAQ: ANGH), the leading music streaming platform and service in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that is has completed its business combination with Vistas Media Acquisition Company (“VMAC”) (NASDAQ: VMAC). Anghami’s common ordinary shares and its warrants will begin trading in the United States on February 4, 2022, on NASDAQ under […]
Barclays today announced that Rainmaking, a leading corporate venture builder, has been chosen as an innovation partner. With the support of Rainmaking, Barclays will launch a new suite of initiatives targeted at FinTech founders across the globe, from early-stage to scale-up and beyond, to help grow and develop their companies. The first to launch is […]
The Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) announced yesterday the launch of the first and only Fintech-focused Africa Fund. Backed by MyGrowthFund Venture Partners, the $50m fund will focus on fintech companies with proven technology, operating in Africa. Private equity investments in Africa have doubled during the last decade with fintech receiving close to 60% of […]
Dubai Chambers unveiled the objectives and targets outlined under its newly-adopted 2022-2024 strategy during a meeting held earlier today at its headquarters, which was attended by the organisation’s employees. Addressing participants, H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, called on employees to align their efforts to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh […]
Okadoc, the one-stop-shop patient engagement platform, has released powerful new data that demonstrates the successful deployment of its one-stop-shop patient engagement platform in partnership with Mediclinic Middle East. The case study was unveiled this week at Arab Health 2022 in Dubai alongside KLAS Research. Over a nine-month period, Mediclinic partnered with Okadoc to deliver MyMediclinic […]
The outlook for the GCC region looks optimistic for many reasons, according to Dino Kronfol, CIO of Global Sukuk and MENA Fixed Income at Franklin Templeton. He believes it may even be the best emerging market to shield portfolios from currency volatility or the threat of rising inflation. Before we look toward the new year […]
The Continental Group, a leading insurance intermediary and financial services provider in the GCC region, hosted a webinar titled ‘The Road Ahead’, enabling expert discussions on the global financial markets, the 2021 performance, and the predictions for 2022. The survey, conducted as part of the webinar, provided a sneak-peek into investor sentiments. Tom Planterose, Senior […]
From early dementia screening to 3D-printed organs, Expo 2020 Dubai is shining a light on some of the latest innovations set to revolutionise healthcare around the globe. Expo 2020 Dubai’s recent Health and Wellness Week brought together key stakeholders to discuss the relationship between mental and physical wellness, the importance of access to quality healthcare and the […]
