Greater private sector involvement is imperative if fintech is to grow and become stronger
Samuel Joy, the founder and CEO of Huntr, explains how the tech application is automating the process of sourcing migrant candidates in the blue-collared space, making it easier and more transparent for both the candidates and companies
The relationship with Ireland is strong and enduring at both a Federal and Emirate level
The new appointments will be effective from November 1
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
Marriott International’s current portfolio across the Middle East comprises 150 properties with more than 40,000 rooms across 21 brands, in 11 countries and territories
Sarah Al-Suhaimi was named chair of the Saudi stock exchange in 2017
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Cyprus, Djibouti, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Jordan and Rwanda are member states of the organisation founded to drive collaboration in digital transformation
ACI Worldwide lists three main drivers that enable and accelerate the move towards real-time payments in the region
The facility will host a remote operations centre expanding the company’s remote and autonomous capabilities, transforming the maritime sector
The alliance with Crypto Oasis will help build bridges, share knowledge and enable an exchange between crypto-passionates in Switzerland and Middle East
While omnichannel and digital services aren’t new to banks, many institutions have struggled to keep up with the rapid changes and the scale of demand during the pandemic
The awards will be held on October 12 at Headlines, Dubai alongside the region’s largest tech event Gitex Global
The regional shortage could start as early as the end of this year, reaching an estimated 3,000 pilots by 2023 and 18,000 by 2032
A stronger dollar has also added to headwinds for commodities
Current efforts are not limited to just hiring, but also include investing in developing female talent to build up diverse pipelines, opines Maliha Jilani, member of the global social impact practice and partner at Heidrick & Struggles (Dubai)
Microbyte has urged businesses to be vigilant of threats posed by cyberattacks, emphasising the importance to invest in a robust infrastructure system for their day-to-day operations
Three opportunities stand out, including harnessing high public spending, leveraging huge SWFs and capitalising on the strength of state-owned enterprises
Mohammad Ismail joins from Shifra bringing with him deep knowledge of the company’s privileged access management portfolio
Varghese, the company’s general manager and head of operations, shares the importance of consumer awareness and critical illness cover in the light of the pandemic and its impact
With a new leader on board, Kyndryl aims to continue to invest in new capabilities and expand its partner ecosystem to help customers expedite their transformation journeys
West Texas Intermediate tumbled below $91 a barrel on Thursday
Crude has tumbled since early June on escalating fears of a slowdown as central banks raise rates to combat rampant inflation
Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company decided to cancel the listing of a 30 per cent stake on the Saudi stock exchange
Oil fell about 8 per cent in June as investors fretted over a potential global slowdown
Talkwalker and Hootsuite analysed consumer sentiment data for over 1,500 global brands to identify the Middle East’s ten most loved brands for the report
The issuance witnessed demand from regional and international investors, with a subscription order of $720m, more than two times the offer size
IPOs in the Middle East have fetched $11.4bn in the first five months of the year
The company has signed service agreements allowing for 33 warehouse facilities across the region, including in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman
The Dubai office will be staffed by a combination of relocated Indian team members and locally sourced talent