Farid Samji, CEO of Ewings

Interview: Farid Samji, CEO of Ewings, the managing operator of Mahzooz

Mahzooz is the GCC’s first weekly digital draw. It has attempted to have a sizeable impact on disadvantaged sections of the community through its many philanthropic outreach programmes

The eighth edition of World Art Dubai returns this March

The event will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from March 16-19

How Peru became one of the biggest markets for FDI in South America

An upcoming business networking event this month at the Peru pavilion at Expo 2020 shines a spotlight on the business opportunities for foreign investors seeking inroads into the Latin American country

How Singapore became a beacon for sustainable tourism

Beverly Au Yong, area director for the Middle East at Singapore Tourism Board, explains how the city-state has become a benchmark for sustainable practices

The way forward for digital banking in the UAE

Here’s why digital banking will continue to grow rapidly within the country

Taking FX to the future

Mario Sanchez, managing director and global head of FXCM Pro Sales, shares how innovation is continuing to drive the forex trading industry in 2022, as the company prepares to showcase their latest offering, CFD Prime, at the upcoming iFX Expo in Dubai

Why the CEO of CoinMENA thinks cryptocurrencies are the future of finance

Looking to invest in crypto assets? Talal Tabbaa advises starting small, paying attention to trends and adopting a long-term outlook

Leica watches

Leica’s new mechanical watch models, L1 and L2, now available in Dubai

Dr Andreas Kaufmann, chairman of the supervisory board of Leica Camera AG, explains why the German brand has diversified into the watch business, the direction it is taking, and why it chose Dubai as one of only seven cities where the new collection is available

How Abdulaziz Al-Roomi is helping leaders prevail

The author, thought leader and executive coach, tells us what defines a good leader, why employees are the ‘heart rate’ of an organisation and how his Prevail model helps you thrive

InZone aggregates business setup options and prices for the UAE

InZone helps individuals choose between the most appropriate company and shareholding structure and jurisdiction to help establish operations in the country

Here’s your ‘survival’ guide for the 2022 cyberthreat landscape

According to a survey, 72 per cent of GCC-based line-of-business and technology leaders believe digitisation is key to getting ahead in 2022

Franklin Templeton Burj Khalifa

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lights up with Franklin Templeton’s new global brand campaign

The ‘Hello progress’ campaign unveils a new brand identity for the 75-year-old global investment firm

How NetApp’s data management solutions are a game changer in the Middle East

In an exclusive interview, Maya Zakhour, director Channel Sales – MEA, Italy and Spain at NetApp, shares how they continue to transform in order to meet the needs of their partners and customers

Here’s how HP ProBook 650 G8 is meeting the needs of businesses in Saudi Arabia

Through its broad range of products, HP aims to help businesses operate with increased safety standards while also providing the best performance

How Seagate provides cutting-edge data recovery services

A free data recovery service is available with SkyHawk drives which is applicable if the drives are purchased from their authorised distributors

Saudi Investment

Saudi’s largest-ever tech event, LEAP, to take place in February

The event will be held at the Riyadh Front Expo Centre from February 1-3 and will feature over 400 expert speakers across six conferences

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2022 returns to Dubai in February

The year’s festival with the theme ‘Here Comes the Sun’ offers a stellar line-up of literary luminaries and inspiring personalities who will engage the audience

Why this 21-year-old Dubai resident is hoping to create a unicorn with his sports app

Dubai resident Amit Singh launched a sports fan engagement app in the UAE called Boomer11 last year. Here’s why he is confident the startup will achieve its goal

Otis is ready to move future cities through digitalisation and a commitment to ESG

Nader Antar, Head of Strategy and Chief Transformation Officer, Otis EMEA, and President, Otis North and Central Europe, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, shares how the company has embraced digitalisation while consistently supporting infrastructure development and delivering on its ESG commitments

Dubai-headquartered EX Sports launches NFT sports marketplace

For every NFT of an athlete sold on its marketplace, 80 per cent of the revenue goes directly to the sportsperson

Expo 2020 Dubai

How Singapore is leading the way for the recovery of the sustainable travel industry

An upcoming panel discussion at Expo 2020 Dubai later this month attempts to explore how urban design and technology will attract the next generation of travellers

US firm Resecurity opens new AI-driven R&D centre in Saudi Arabia

The new R&D centre in Riyadh will focus on security innovations for smart cities and cognitive surveillance technologies

Shailesh Dash

How supply chain blockages have impacted the semiconductor industry

Supply chain blockages have caused major disruptions to the semiconductor industry, writes entrepreneur and investor Shailesh Dash, who shares his perspective in this monthly column

Guido Sander, general manager of Roche Diagnostics Middle East

The crucial role that diagnostics play in the healthcare ecosystem

As a 125-year-old company, Roche leverages its experience to foster dialogue within the region, including through its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai

Hands-on review: HTC Vive Flow

Designed with comfort and portability in mind, HTC says Vive Flow allows people to find moments of calm and well-being for themselves throughout the day

How Huawei is disrupting the advertising field with its native solutions

Programmatic advertising is increasing in popularity because of its capabilities to identify the right space for consumer engagement

A closer look at the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 – GU603

A successor to M15, the new Zephyrus M16 – GU603 features a slim design, displays with super-narrow bezels, and efficient cooling solutions

Education trends for 2022 and beyond

More and more universities will encourage students in their entrepreneurship efforts and act as incubation hubs

Video: ASUS is looking to grow its reach among different sectors in the region

End-user development is the major focus for ASUS Business in 2022, says its Middle East Country Product manager Raghvendra Singh

Here’s how OPPO is meeting the UAE consumer’s demands

In an exclusive interview Fadi Abu Shamat, director of Strategy and Planning , special advisory for MEA president at OPPO shares the latest developments