Tamakani milestones showcased by Aamer Sheikh PepsiCo CEO Middle East

How PepsiCo’s Tamakani initiative is empowering Saudi women

Aamer Sheikh, PepsiCo CEO Middle East, shares how the company’s women empowerment platform aims to support one million Saudi women by 2030

Salik full-year revenue surged

Dubai’s Salik posts 11.8 per cent surge in full-year revenue

The road-toll operator said the number of revenue-generating trips jumped 13 per cent to 413 million trips compared to 367 million in 2021

Emirati Women's Day 2023

Women in Business: Female trailblazers paving the way for peers

We shine the spotlight on trailblazers who are forging ahead in their successful careers, a inspiring others with their professionalism, spirit and skills

Women startups

Women-led startups are aiming for a bigger slice of scarce funding

On a global level, the past year was difficult for almost anyone looking to raise money, but it was almost impossible for small startups founded by women

Innovation

Why diverse teams drive innovation and success

There is a growing recognition of the importance of inclusivity in the workplace

Emtelle, KEZAD ink build to suit deal with

UK’s Emtelle, KEZAD Group join hands to build $50m manufacturing facility

The production facility will be located on a 48,000 sqm land plot that will be leased under a build-to-suit agreement with KEZAD

Saudi Coffee Company Chairman Fahad Alnuhait photo supllied

From bean to brew: How Saudi Coffee Company is powering the kingdom’s coffee industry

Saudi Coffee Company‘s chairman Fahad Alnuhait tell us how the company is protecting the legacy of the kingdom’s coffee farmers

Embracing equity in the accounting sector

Women in business: Embracing and empowering equity in the financial sector

ICAEW UAE’s female members share how chartered accountants can lead the charge in helping organisations to embrace equity

Cove Beach

Crypto Oasis launches Cove Beach venue in the metaverse

Crypto Oasis hosted top organisations and players in the regional ecosystem for its annual Ecosystem Night

UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi converses with Sheikh Mohammed from space

UAE’s Sultan Al Neyadi converses with Sheikh Mohammed from space

The Emirati astronaut and his Crew-6 teammates docked with the ISS after a 24-hour flight to begin the longest Arab space mission

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways to launch over seven destinations in 2023

The airline is resuming flights to 11 destinations, as well as stepping up frequencies to multiple locations

EGA full year net profit

UAE’s EGA posts $2bn in full-year net profit on higher prices

The company paid its shareholders a total of Dhs3.7bn consisting of an interim dividend of Dhs2.2bn in July and a further D1.5bn at the end of 2022

Nebula Capsule 3

Nebula Capsule 3 projector launches in UAE

The projector is available at select retail stores and online for Dhs3,999

SME story: Interview with Ziad Toqan, founder of Leap

SME story: Interview with Ziad Toqan, founder of Leap

Leap’s on a mission to teach kids good money habits at an early age

DHAM - Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director – Residential Communities, Dubai Holding Asset Management

Dubai Holding Asset Management’s Ahmed Al Suwaidi showcases the company’s tenant-centric focus

The managing director – Residential Communities shares how DHAM offers a broad spectrum of communities that cater to the needs of Dubai’s residential leasing landscape

Emirati Genome Programme

Sheikh Hamdan launches awareness campaign in Dubai for Emirati Genome Programme

Implemented by the Dubai Health Authority, the new campaign aims to highlight the importance for Emiratis to register with the programme

Hybrid work Logitech

Logitech shares key trends in hybrid work models

For seamless collaboration and engagement, businesses should follow some vital steps, says Loubna Imenchal, head of Video Collaboration, Logitech AMECA

Illumio Zero Trust Approach

Nearly 60% of UAE, Saudi firms need to boost cybersecurity spending, reveals report

Mimecast’s State of Email Security 2023 report sheds light on the threats across the globe, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Gold

Gold steady as traders wait for Fed chair to take center stage

Spot gold was little changed at $1,845.34 an ounce as of 8:52 a.m. in Singapore, after falling 0.5 per cent on Monday

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Interview: Harrods MD Michael Ward on luxe retail trends

The managing director of the UK-based luxury department store shares how the store is adapting to changing consumer expectations, the Luxury for Life initiative and Harrods Hive

UAE's e& reports 7.4% rise in consolidated net profit for 2022

UAE’s e& posts 7.4% rise in consolidated net profit for 2022

The group’s aggregate subscribers reached 163 million last year, increasing 2.5 per cent over 159 million in 2021

UAE corporate tax exemptions.

MENA M&A activity smashes record to top 700 deals in 2022

Domestic deals represented 34 per cent of the total M&A value at $28.4bn while outbound deals led in value at $40.1bn

EFG Hermes Holding group CEO Karim Awad gives keynote speech at One on One Conference in Dubai

GCC is key investment hub for regional, global investors: EFG Hermes

The 17th EFG Hermes One-on-One Conference is being held at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai from March 6-9

Alibaba Cloud Dubai Holding

Alibaba Cloud, Dubai Holding collaborate to enhance customer service

Alibaba Cloud will make available to the local customers a series of infrastructure products

SLG Group opens manufacturing facility

Dubai’s SLG Group to build Dhs200m manufacturing facility in food security push

SLG Group’s new facility is the latest in a number of manufacturers producing and exporting foodstuffs globally from the Dubai Industrial City

solutions

How networking solutions enable companies to become more sustainable

Networking solutions play a major role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions as energy consumption rises in response to increasing digitalisation

Majid Al Futtaim FY 2022 performance Photo courtesy Mall of the Emirates

Majid Al Futtaim reports 12% rise in revenue in 2022, visitors to malls rise by 16%

Majid Al Futtaim – Retail’s online sales continued their growth trajectory reporting revenue increase from digital sales by 51 per cent year-over-year

AD Ports form new venture with Uzbekistan company Image courtesy Ad Ports Group media centre

AD Ports Group to drive presence in Uzbekistan logistics market via JV

AD Ports said the venture will offer a range of digital solutions to boost service integration and efficiency in Uzbekistan’s logistics market

Dubai tourism dept relaunched carbon calculator Image courtesy Dubai-Media-Office

Dubai relaunches Carbon Calculator for hospitality sector

Nineteen ‘Sustainability Requirements’ have been put in place to establish a baseline across hotels in Dubai and unify hotels’ environmental practices

Saudi oil Europe

Saudi Arabia raises oil prices for Asia and Europe for April

Prices for US customers were left unchanged