Alma Health launches in Dubai

Healthtech startup Alma Health expands services to Dubai

Alma Health is fully licensed as a healthcare provider by the departments of health in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and by the Ministry of Health in Egypt

HSBC

HSBC, Oracle announce strategic collaboration

Under the multi-year agreement, HSBC will upgrade and migrate select database systems to Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer

Interview: George Pawlyszyn, general manager – MEA at Rackspace Technology

Interview: George Pawlyszyn, general manager – MEA at Rackspace Technology

Cloud migration is a complex task and IT managers struggle to ensure availability and continuity during the migration process, which is further complicated by multicloud environments

Gold

Gold struggles for direction as traders await fresh catalyst

Gold was flat at $1,651.49 an ounce by 10.34am Shanghai time

Pret A Manger enters Middle East, opens first shop in Kuwait

Pret A Manger expands in Middle East, opens first shop in Kuwait

Popular UK-based food and coffee chain opens at Al Hamra Tower, in partnership with Kuwait-based franchise group One PM

Cybersecurity

Solving the people problem: How to put people first in cybersecurity culture

A cybersecurity culture is underpinned by key principles – people’s shared attitudes, perceptions and beliefs

Etihad Aviation Group ownership transferred to ADQ

Full ownership of Etihad Aviation Group transferred to ADQ

Earlier this year, Etihad Aviation Group’s ancillary businesses moved to holding company ADQ’s portfolio to form an integrated aviation support services company

OPEC+ says growing risk of global recession justifies oil cuts

OPEC+ says growing risk of global recession justifies oil cuts

The group agreed on October 5 to reduce its collective crude-output target by 2 million barrels

Emirates Post

Emirates Post launches new kiosks in major shopping malls in Dubai

Customers can avail of services such as post office box registration and collecting or sending shipments at the kiosks

Emirates Development Bank Dr Sultan Al Jaber

Emirates Development Bank approves Dhs4.4bn in loans in first nine months of 2022

Emirates Development Bank approved Dhs1.3bn towards financing mSMEs and Dhs3.1bn to fund industrial development and infrastructure projects

MOI DIB to collaborate

Dubai Islamic Bank teams up with UAE MOI to implement digital KYC journey

The initiative will allow new customers to open a bank account with DIB remotely and digitally through face-matching verification

DIFC Gate Building

Dubai’s DIFC, US-based GSSN to develop venture studio models globally

The agreement will see DIFC and Global Start-up Studio Network organise in-person and virtual events for venture studios, and foster collaboration to develop purpose-built frameworks and tools for their use

NextGen initiative launched

UAE Ministry of the Economy launches NextGen Talent to develop tech skills in UAE’s youth

The event, being held on November 2, will bring together leaders from the UAE’s top business brands and 5,000 students from universities across the country

SAUDI-ARABIA-alcohol

Saudi retail enablement company Zid raises $50m in Series B funding

The proceeds will be used by Zid to expand into new markets in Saudi Arabia and in the region

Gaming metaverse

Insights: Gaming, Gen Z and the metaverse

The gaming world has always been the precursor to what Web3 will bring, and its largest audience, Gen Z, is fluent in this virtual language. The question is: what can the marcomms industry learn from them during the advent of the metaverse?

Huawei Connect

UAE: Huawei Connect 2022 makes regional debut in Dubai

The event brought together more than 3,000 industry stakeholders to discuss the latest digitalisation practices and explore new paths to industrial digital transformation

Gold holds gains as UK policy changes bolster investor sentiment

Bullion is still trading near its lowest level in the month

MContent

MContent appoints Hani El Khatib as chief executive officer of Blockchain and Web3

El Khatib will oversee the MContent blockchain platform as well as all Web3, NFTs and crypto divisions

Microsoft Teams

New partnership brings Microsoft Teams to Cisco meeting room devices

Customers now have the option to run Microsoft Teams by default on Cisco Room and Desk devices

What are preferences of viewers in UAE during FIFA World Cup?

What are preferences of viewers in UAE during FIFA World Cup?

While 61 per cent stated they will watch the World Cup on TV, 49 per cent of fans said they will follow the games on their smartphones

Proven Reality

Proven Reality, Gulf Medical University sign MoU to promote healthcare education blended with VR

The Simbios Proven Reality virtual reality training software enables teachers to design more individualised training programmes that meet the goals of medical students

FIFA World Cup ticket sales near 3 million

FIFA World Cup ticket sales near 3 million with over a month to go

Demand has been highest among fans based in Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, England, Mexico, the UAE, Argentina, France, Brazil, and Germany

Japan

Emiratis can travel to Japan without a visa from November 1

The decision coincides with the launch of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UAE and Japan

Boeing 737 Max 7’s approval faces new tests from US regulators

The Federal Aviation Administration in an October 12 letter ordered the planemaker to study the impact of pilot performance on a broader range of potential failures

Emirates Stallions Group

IHC subsidiary Emirates Stallions Group’s profit rises by 197% over last year

The engineering firm announced that revenues grew by more than 365 per cent to Dhs617m in the year to 30 September compared with the same period in 2021

Abu Dhabi Chamber to launch business matchmaking platform

Abu Dhabi Chamber to launch Business Matchmaking Platform

The platform is currently in the development phase and will become available in the first quarter of 2023

Ennismore to build hotels at the Ski Village in TROJENA, NEOM

NEOM Hotel Development names Ennismore as inaugural hotel partner for Trojena

Morgans Originals and 25hours Hotels will be the first two Ennismore brands to be unveiled at Trojena by NEOM

Saudi Arabia to issue free e-visa for Hayya Card holders

Saudi Arabia to issue free e-visa for Hayya Card holders

The FIFA World Cup is starting on November 20 and will run until December 18

Middle East Blockchain Awards

Abu Dhabi to host inaugural Middle East Blockchain Awards

As part of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the event will be held at Palm Garden, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island on November 18, 2022

UAE, WHO sign $25m agreement

UAE, WHO sign $25m agreement for Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem

The agreement comes as part of the UAE’s efforts to support the medical and healthcare sectors in Palestine