Twitter

Twitter tells staff there aren’t plans for companywide layoffs

Twitter General Counsel Sean Edgett warned workers to expect “tons of public rumours and speculation” as the closing of the deal nears

DXB to welcome 2.1 million passengers between October 21-30

Dubai’s DXB to welcome 2.1 million passengers between October 21-30

October 30 is expected to be the busiest day, with daily passenger traffic to exceed 259,000

ADNOC Drilling Rig at Upper Zakum

ADNOC Drilling sets new record for longest well at Upper Zakum Concession

Stretching 50,000 feet, the well is around 800 feet longer than the previous world record set in 2017

Etihad Airways, World energy to operate NetZero flight

Etihad Airways, World Energy collaborate to operate ‘NetZero’ flight

The flight, which will be operated by Etihad’s Boeing 787 Greenliner, will leverage SAF Book & Claim systems in partnership with World Energy to overcome SAF logistical and infrastructure challenges

Liz Truss resigns as UK Prime Minister after 45 days in office

Truss was appointed as the country’s premier and leader of the Conservative Party on September 5

Udrive automotive

How tech-enabled automotive apps are changing the face of the industry

Automotive apps will power innovation in the car rental sector, says Udrive CEO Nicholas Watson

Digital accessibility

Digital accessibility: Making sure technology works for everyone

Accessibility needs to be integrated into all induction training, carefully tailored to the new employee’s role, whether it be design, development or programme management

Virtuzone - Wio partnership

Virtuzone, Wio Bank partner to help SMEs with their digital banking needs

Virtuzone, in collaboration with Wio Bank, will offer entrepreneurs access to banking services through Wio’s SME-focused digital banking application, Wio Business

Digital city

How a digital city acts as the foundation of smart, sustainable living

Smart cities built on digital twin platforms can help address current challenges, predict future occurrences and proactively resolve them

Everdome metaverse

Cover story: How Everdome is carving a future well-versed with the metaverse

Everdome’s chief marketing officer Bally Singh on how the company is creating its vision for a metaverse ecosystem which offers limitless possibilities

Dubai's DFSA partners with Thai Securities and Exchange Commission

Dubai’s DFSA partners with Thai Securities and Exchange Commission

The agreement provides a framework for further co-operation between the two authorities on regulation, policy and trends in financial services and markets

Tesla sales fall short of estimates as stronger dollar bites

Tesla cited higher costs related to a slower-than-expected ramp up in output at the new factories, as well as difficulties shipping vehicles

Mall of the Emirates digital concierge service

Mall of the Emirates launches Digital Concierge service, WhatsApp shopping

Customers can purchase from 350 brands, including luxury designers via the mall’s Digital Concierge website and WhatsApp chat feature

qatar coinmena

Saipem wins $4.5bn installation contract from Qatargas

The contract, the biggest in the Milan-based company’s history, involves the installation of two offshore gas compression complexes in the North Field

HSBC expands private banking in UAE to tap growing millionaire base

The new private bank will cater to the needs of clients with investable assets of over $2m

digital transformation

Omnix International explains the key building blocks for digital transformation

Customers must build the right skills to manage the transformation journey and engage with selected partners to advise and execute the journey for them

Digital dentistry

Insights: The changing world of digital dentistry

Technology is transforming dentistry for the better, and new imaging technology has paved the way

Former head of Portuguese national carrier named CEO of Etihad Aviation Group

Antonoaldo Neves succeeds Tony Douglas, who will serve during his transition period as an advisor to the board of ADQ Aviation and Aerospace Services Company

Flydubai to launch twice-weekly service to Osh in Kyrgyzstan

Flydubai to launch twice-weekly service to Osh in Kyrgyzstan

The addition of flights to Osh makes it the second point in Kyrgyzstan including the capital, Bishkek

Tech Mahindra

Interview: Ram Ramachandran, senior vice president – MEA at Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra strategically chose MEA as a focus geography in the early 2000s and has benefitted from a long successful traction and growth over the past two decades

SMS

SMS phishing: how cloud migration has opened the door to a new cyber-foe

The interconnectivity of cloud environments makes it easier for attackers to initiate lateral movement — hopping from endpoint to host to application to sensitive data

UAE Payments

UAE payments revenue expected to reach $18.7bn by 2031 – report

The compound annual growth rate of the UAE’s overall payments revenue is forecasted to be at 7.7 per cent from 2021 – 2031, while the region is expected to grow by 9.3 per cent within the same period

Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy delivers grid connection solution for Qatar’s Al Kharsaah solar PV plant

The grid integration solution connects the solar photovoltaic plants to the national power grid, helping Qatar toward its 2030 emission reduction goal

National Bank of Kuwait reports $1.2bn in net profit

National Bank of Kuwait reports $1.2bn in net profit for first nine months of 2022

Net profit increased 46.9 per cent year-on-year from $819.9m recorded during the same period last year

Joe & The Juice

Danish café chain ‘Joe & The Juice’ launches in Dubai, opens three outlets

UAE is set to welcome ten health-conscious ‘Joe & The Juice’ stores and cafes by 2024 

Code

Sourcing code: DevSlam convening the world’s best minds

The future is digital, and coding is the key that unlocks this potential

Aramex MyUs takeover

Aramex completes acquisition of cross border e-commerce platform, MyUS

Aramex paid an all-cash purchase price of approximately $265m for the acquisition of MyUS, its largest to date

Million, a platform revolutionising creator economy in Middle East

Million, a platform revolutionising creator economy in Middle East

Million is the next generation of social media platforms relying on a decentralised finance model and digital ownership for users on the content they create and monetise

Mubadala Capital acquires US-based TruFood

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital acquires US-based TruFood

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed

Masdar and Germany’s Uniper to build green hydrogen plant in UAE

Emerge signs agreement to develop solar plant to power Khazna data centre in Masdar City

The plant will have an installed capacity of 7-megawatt peak and will provide electricity to the Khazna Abu Dhabi 6 facility