RIYADH, KSA: As the Middle East hosts the UN Climate Change COP event for the second year in a row, a new survey from global technology company SAP SE has highlighted the success of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s deep commitment to sustainability. Investment in environmental strategies has increased significantly over the past five years, with the vast majority of businesses now …

News Desk DUBAI: iAccel Gulf Business Incubator (iAccel GBI), a catalyst in UAE’s dynamic startup ecosystem announces the appointment of Dr. Vivek Mansingh, a Stanford alumnus and global leader as the new Chairman of the Advisory Board. The recent appointment bestows iAccel Gulf Business Incubator with a significant edge, marking a revolutionary move that prioritizes innovation and governance, thereby enhancing …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in MENA (Middle East and North Africa), unveils the top visa-free destinations for UAE travelers for UAE National Day weekend. Long weekend awaits UAE residents for the National Day 2023 celebration. Wego has compiled a list of the best destinations that UAE residents can travel to without the need for …

News Desk DUBAI: Samana Developers today marked its total investment of Dh3.7 billion (USD1 Billion) worth of sales volume in Dubai’s real estate sector with the launch of a Dh725 million ‘Samana Barari Views’ project in the Al Barari neighbourhood. This is the company’s 12th project launch until November 2023. The total number of units in 12 projects are 3,359. …

Dubai Duty Free was named ‘Retail Company of the Year’ at the 11th edition of the Gulf Business Awards held on Tuesday night, 28th November at Palazzo Versace Dubai. Organised by Motivate Publishing, the annual Gulf Business Awards acknowledge and celebrate excellence in multiple industries including banking, finance and investment, construction and real estate, healthcare, transport and logistics, technology, retail, …

Steady but uneven progress in global Internet connectivity highlights the disparities of the digital divide and is leaving people in low-income countries behind, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Facts and Figures 2023. Analysis on Internet data usage, featured for the first time in the ITU’s annual connectivity report, shows that fixed-broadband services accounted for over 80 per cent of …

UN Climate Change News, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 November 2023: The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 will open tomorrow with a resounding call to accelerate collective climate action. The conference takes place in what is already known to be the hottest year ever recorded in human history and as the impacts of the climate crisis wreak unprecedented havoc …

KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank (SCBPL), in partnership with INNOVentures Global (Private) Limited, announced the winners of #SCWomenInTech Cohort 5, 2023. The WomeninTech program is designed to foster gender representation within technology-based entrepreneurship, with a special emphasis on promoting financial inclusion. Launched in Pakistan during 2019, the WomenInTech programme aims to support gender representation within technology-based entrepreneurship. During the selection phase …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group today commemorated the UAE’s incredible journey as a nation and its vibrant cultural heritage ahead of the country’s 52nd National Day, with employees gathered at the Group’s headquarters in Dubai to mark the union of the nation. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates airline and Group honoured the festivities with …

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape in the MENA region, risk management has emerged as a critical part of strategy for organizational success. Project Management Institute (PMI) identified several megatrends — technological change, economic and demographic shifts and climate and diversity initiatives — that are driving the need for a broader approach to risk management. How can organizations respond to …