MENA

UAE’s PMO formalizes agreements to enhance strategic intelligence for We the UAE 2031

New platform to leverage AI and insights from 2,500 experts and 450 data sources to create government strategies

Gitex Global 2024: Dubai Police teams up with du to introduce innovative AI solutions for enhanced security

This collaboration aims to enhance Dubai Police's decision-making through AI-driven digital solutions

Gitex Global 2024: Ajman Investment Platform launched to promote investment opportunities

The platform seeks to enhance the competitive business landscape and increase productivity in line with Ajman Vision 2030

Oil prices steady amid mixed economic signals from China, strong U.S. retail sales data

Brent crude futures had risen by 8 cents, or 0.1 percent, to $74.53 a barrel

Oman’s OQEP raises $2 billion in IPO

Global institutional support in the Category I offering exceeded OMR1.0 billion (excluding anchors)

Gitex Global 2024: Digital Dubai, e& UAE forge partnership for smart city innovation and talent development through 2026

The partnership will address the needs of Dubai's citizens and businesses with innovative digital solutions

ADNH Catering raises $235.2 million in IPO

ADNH Catering offered 900 million shares, or 40 percent of its capital 

Gitex Global 2024: Dubai’s DET, Network International partner to boost emirate’s digital economy and support SMEs

Strategic partnership aims to increase economic productivity by 50 percent through innovation and digital adoption

Gitex Global 2024: e& UAE, Airbus partner to enhance enterprise communication solutions

The partnership seeks to deliver state-of-the-art communication solutions to the enterprise market

Gitex Global 2024: Sharjah Digital Department launches integrated real estate platform for multi-channel access

"Aqari" digitizes real estate transactions to boost transparency and economic growth in Sharjah with a centralized database

Oil prices modestly recover amid unexpected U.S. inventory draw, Middle East tensions

Brent crude futures for December delivery increased by 0.6 percent to $74.67 per barrel

MENA region’s GDP to rise to 2.2 percent in 2024 amid rising economic, political uncertainty: World Bank

Growth in GCC countries is projected to rise from 0.5 percent in 2023 to 1.9 percent in 2024

ADQ, Bank Audi sign definitive agreement to acquire 96 percent of Odea Bank

This move would accelerate Odeabank’s growth and drive tech advancements in financial services

Gitex Global 2024: Presight launches Datahub to empower organizations in unlocking data value

The cloud-native platform helps public and private organizations transform data into a growth catalyst

Gitex Global 2024: Digital Dubai, Microsoft UAE partner to drive innovation and enhance AI skills across government entities

The deal will equip government employees with the necessary technologies and knowledge for achieving Dubai's objectives

Gitex Global 2024: FTA, Dubai Land Department to enhance tax compliance for real estate, commercial land sales

The initiative seeks to streamline tax compliance by collecting VAT on real estate and land transactions

Gitex Global 2024: Collaboration between Ericsson, e& UAE unlocks 5G capabilities for app developers

The partnership will enable third-party developers to create services on the 5G Standalone (SA) network, enhancing user experiences and monetization

Gitex Global 2024: 7X adds EtihadWE to whitelisted companies on ‘Wayn’ platform

The 'Wayn' platform ensures secure messaging for EtihadWE’s clients while protecting their data

Middle East sustainable bond issuances hit $16.7 billion in first nine months of 2024: S&P

Total volume of sustainable sukuk globally reached $7.1 billion in the first nine months of 2024, down 11 percent year-on-year

Expand North Star 2024 draws 65 unicorns valued at $400 billion

CEOs of unicorns noted that Dubai is an ideal gateway for launching global digital initiatives

Gitex Global 2024: e& UAE, UiPath launch RPA as managed service to accelerate digital transformation in UAE

By merging RPA with AI, they enable companies to optimize their operations, minimize manual errors, and enhance overall efficiency

Gitex Global 2024: DGE Abu Dhabi launches TAMM 3.0 AI unified app offering 800+ seamless services

Personalized and highly intuitive, the platform is designed to meet the evolving needs of citizens, residents, visitors and investors 

Gitex Global 2024: DCD Abu Dhabi launches Bayanat community platform to streamline reporting, enhance decision-making

The platform seeks to foster collaboration and measure social impact across the emirate