Bedu

Bedu partners with Dubai Future Foundation to bolster UAE’s metaverse journey

The partnership took place at the Dubai Metaverse Assembly which was held on September 28-29

Oil extends losses as traders weigh Iran supply, demand outlook

OPEC+ discusses cutting oil output at next week’s meeting

Oil prices have slumped by a fifth since early August on fears over the global economy

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to launch new route to Ankara

The flight to Ankara will commence on January 19, 2023

Gitex Global Web3

Dubai: Gitex Global 2022 to welcome over 5,000 companies

The 42nd edition of the tech show will return from October 10-14,2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre

Huawei Gitex Global

Huawei to unleash the power of digital economy at Gitex Global

The company will showcase its latest end-to-end products, solutions and advanced ICT technologies designed to meet the needs of various industry sectors

Prof. Shai Efrati AVIV Clinics ANS

Aviv Clinics: Enhancing the brain-mind-body connection

Dubai-based Aviv Clinics is being recognised for its revolutionary programme, which enhances brain regeneration and physical health, using an integrated approach and hyperbaric oxygen therapy

World Green Economy Summit discussed role of youth in climate change

World Green Economy Summit discusses role of youth in climate change

The summit discussed topics related to the skill development of youth in global climate policies, ways to empower them and the role of the government in supporting them

Salik

Dubai’s Salik soars in trading debut after huge IPO order book

The Middle East has been one of the most active IPO markets in 2022

Crypto Oasis

Crypto Oasis to host three Web3 related sessions at Dubai Metaverse Assembly

Crypto Oasis will discuss the potential of the exhilarating virtual environment with the global metaverse community

DGA

Saudi oil driller plans $710m IPO to expand operations

Arabian Drilling plans to use the IPO proceeds to scale up its onshore and offshore fleet and expand operations in the GCC region

Dubai's DVCOM to unveil its most advanced solutions in GITEX Global

Dubai’s DVCOM to unveil a hyper-converged infrastructure in Gitex Global

DVCOM will help business’s achieve a seamlessly collaborative-converged-communication environment using data-voice-video with the HCI model

Scopernia

Scopernia launches Imagin3 Studio to address the region’s demand for Web3 and the metaverse

The Imagin3 Studio will streamline and ease the way that firms can access, engage with, and experience Web3 technologies such as the metaverse

Yousef-Abdullah-Al-Benyan

CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Sabic, Yousef Abdullah Al-Benyan, resigns

By virtue of a royal decree, Al-Benyan was appointed as the kingdom’s new education minister

Avaya

Avaya to highlight the capabilities of its OneCloud platform at Gitex Global

The company will show how organisations can harness cloud innovation to improve business resilience amidst today’s challenges

Oman

Oman seeks to deepen capital markets with eye on Gulf IPO boom

Oman and Bahrain are the only countries in the GCC not classified as emerging markets by MSCI

Qatar airways

Qatar Airways to operate 55 total flights b/w Dammam and Doha for FIFA World Cup

The carrier will operate additional 25 flights around the match days of the Saudi national team

ManageEngine

ManageEngine to launch CloudSpend for Azure at Gitex Global

The company will demonstrate the strength of its comprehensive IT management and security solutions at the tech event

Etihad-cargo IATA trial

IATA, Etihad Cargo to trial CO2 emission calculator for air cargo

IATA will be working with Etihad Cargo to track the necessary data for cargo shipments over a three-month period

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches Turkistan flights

Wizz Air launches its first flight between Rome and Dammam

Flights between the two destinations will operate twice a week

DMCC concludes US roadshows, aims to grow UAE-US trade corridor

Following the two events in the US, DMCC’s team will travel to South America to engage with the business communities in Brazil over the coming weeks

Experts and thought-leaders gather at Dubai Metaverse Assembly

Experts and thought-leaders gather at Dubai Metaverse Assembly

The Dubai Metaverse strategy aims to contribute Dhs4bn to the national economy over five years, along with supporting 40,000 virtual jobs

Nakheel Dubai Islands

Dubai’s Nakheel unveils rebranding to reflect next phase of growth

Nakheel has also confirmed that the Palm Jebel Ali master plan is being revisited, with further details to be revealed in due course

Metaverse and the Economy session (2)

Ministry of Economy announces metaverse HQ at Dubai Metaverse Assembly

The Dubai Metaverse Assembly is the first event of its kind, being held on September 28 and 29 at the Museum of the Future

Gitex Global 2022

Dubai: Gitex Global 2022 to kick off next month

The 42nd edition of the event will take place from October 10-14 at DWTC,  hosting over 4,500 companies and over 100,000 attendees from 170 countries

ADX-MSX MoU_oman

UAE’s ADX, Muscat Securities Market sign MoU to enhance cooperation

The agreement aims to enhance bilateral cooperation and information sharing in a number of areas, including advisory services, and training and development of systems

Etihad Rail_Oman Rail courtesy WAM

UAE and Oman to build $3bn railway line

The newly formed company will handle the design, development, and operation of the rail network, connecting Sohar Port to the UAE National Rail Network

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Distribution approves $350m interim cash dividend for H1 2022

This is the first payment in what is expected to be a full-year 2022 dividend payment of minimum Dhs2.57bn

Future Blockchain Summit

Here’s a glimpse at the Future Blockchain Summit 2022’s top disruptors

The fifth edition of the summit will take place from October 10-13, 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre

Vectra AI

Vectra AI to showcase power of attack-signal intelligence at Gitex Global

The company has set aside space for three demo screens that will show different security operations centre capabilities

ADQ and OIA to explroe investment opportunities

UAE’s ADQ, Oman’s OIA identify investment opportunities worth Dhs30bn

ADQ and OIA recently entered into a Dhs10bn partnership agreement to facilitate investments between the UAE and Oman across sectors of common interest