snowflake

Snowflake to help organisations unlock the power of data at Gitex Global

Visitors to this year’s show will experience how Snowflake’s platform powers the data cloud which is built entirely in the cloud to address the challenges and opportunities of multiple industries

ADGM launches Abu Dhabi Finance Week

Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADDED announce inaugural edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2022

Abu Dhabi Finance Week, which is set to run between November 14-18, will bring together global market leaders in financial technology, asset management and capital markets

Qatar outlines Covid-19 test requirements

Qatar outlines Covid-19 test protocols for international visitors attending FIFA World Cup

Visitors are not required to take a Covid-19 test after arrival in Qatar

UAE education fair

Higher education fair Najah returns to Abu Dhabi and Dubai in October

Leading universities from the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and various parts of Europe will be exhibiting at the fair

Dahua Technology

Dahua Technology to showcase security and signage solutions at Gitex Global

The company will showcase its full range of security solutions and highlight its latest LED screen at the event

DGCX Gold Futures

Dubai’s DGCX launches physical gold futures, spot gold contracts

These products provide traders and financial institutions the ability to use physical gold as collateral to access affordable sources of short-term lending

Gold extends last week’s advance with dollar surge cooling

Spot gold advanced 0.2 per cent to $1,664.09 an ounce as of 8.03am in Singapore

Flat6Labs

Flat6Labs to debut at Gitex Global, present 24 startups under seed programme

The company will also host its Demo Day, where startups that are part of Cohort 3 of Flat6Labs Ignite will have the opportunity to present and pitch to regional venture capitalists

OPPO

Interview: Billy Zhang, vice president, Overseas Sales and Service at OPPO

Zhang explains how the company has progressed over time by making significant investments in R&D to fulfill rising user demands

Radware

Radware launches new cloud security centre in the UAE

Located in Dubai, the facility will reduce latency for in-region traffic and offer customers faster mitigation response times against distributed denial-of-service attacks

Tesla

Tesla delivers record 343,830 cars; misses estimates

The carmaker doesn’t break out sales by geography, but the US and China are its largest markets

Al Quoz Creative Zone Master plan approved

Al Quoz Creative Zone master plan approved

The master plan aims to create a vibrant cultural and creative destination in Dubai that encourages residents and visitors to engage with art and culture

New board formed for Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council

New board formed for Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council

The new board will have a mandate to help female entrepreneurs refine their skills, introduce them to laws and policies and help them leverage initiatives

Dubai sets new record with Palm Jumeirah mansion sale for $82m

Casa Del Sole, still partially under construction, will be completed in early 2023 and is set to have eight bedrooms

ETIHAD RAIL-OMAN RAIL JV Co., holds first Board meeting: Image WAM

Oman Rail-Etihad Rail JV Company board holds inaugural meeting

The board appointed Ahmed Al Hashemi as CEO, and Mohammed bin Zahran Al Mahruqi as deputy CEO of the company

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE

Non-oil trade between UAE, China crosses Dhs1.72tn in 10 years

Non-oil trade between the two countries in the first half of 2022 amounted to Dhs118.4bn

Hani Weiss Majid Al Futtaim CEO

How customer-centric technology is reshaping retail industry

Hani Weiss is the CEO at Majid Al Futtaim Retail, we spoke to him about how under a strategy of omnichannel retail, the challenges of digital transformation can be turned into opportunities

Dubai Police receives first Electric SUV+Dubai Media Office

Dubai Police adds first electric SUV to its fleet of patrol cars

The E-HS9 is the first fully sports utility vehicle from Hongqi with the functionality of an SUV

emirates skycargo united airlines

Emirates SkyCargo, United Cargo sign MoU to leverage combined networks

The agreement will build on existing cargo interline arrangements between both air cargo operators

Insights: Why academia must raise the bar in society

Research-based innovation will be needed for the new era in order to address the economic, social and environmental issues facing society

Ericsson

Ericsson to display latest technologies and 5G use cases at Gitex Global

Through various demos and speakers on stage, Ericsson is set to emphasise on how limitless connectivity will open opportunities for a sustainable future

Logistics

How leveraging connected experiences in logistics can build resilient supply chains

Advances in cloud data storage, artificial intelligence and cellular networks are all collectively driving a more connected experience in transport and logistics

UAE reduces fuel prices for October 2022

The price of Super 98 has been reduced to Dhs3.03 per litre

DDoS

Did you know that a DDoS-for-hire attack can cost less than a used car?

Subscribing to a DDoS attack is typically accomplished through a full-fledged web service, which adds extra secrecy and eliminates the need for direct communication between the customer and the organiser

G42 Gitex

Abu Dhabi-based G42 to showcase exponential possibilities of AI at Gitex Global

This is the first time G42 will appear as an exhibitor at Gitex to demonstrate the breadth of its technology ecosystem

stock markets

IHC subsidiary International Securities launches global trading platform

Through the launch of this new trading platform, International Securities is expected to double its customer base over the next 18 months

Bikeera

Bikeera teams up with Binance Pay to accept virtual payments in the UAE

Settlements will be facilitated by Binance, and the crypto-to-crypto gateway will support various crypto assets such as BNB, Bitcoin and Ethereum

Flynas

Flynas to launch direct flights from two Saudi cities to Mumbai

Flynas scaled its fleet to 38 aircraft in June 2022 compared to 25 aircraft in January 2021

Burjeel Holding

Burjeel Holdings opens subscription period for IPO in UAE, announces price range

The opening of the subscription period for the offering commences on September 30 and will continue until October 4

Oman oil driller Abraj Energy hires banks for $500m IPO

Oman oil driller Abraj Energy hires banks for $500m IPO

Abraj Energy was created in 2006 and owns about 20 land rigs