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AIM Congress 2025 Concludes in Abu Dhabi, Cementing UAE’s Position as a Global Investment Hub
Abu Dhabi, UAE – April 11, 2025: The 14th edition of AIM Congress concluded successfully at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), following three days of specialized discussions, strategic ministerial meetings, high-profile global forums, exhibitions, and networking sessions. Held under the theme “Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a Globalized […]
إي آند” تطلق خدمة استمرارية الأعمال
تتيح الخدمة المتكاملة للمؤسسات تعزيز المرونة وإدارة المخاطر بشكل استباقي وضمان استمرارية الأعمال والامتثال أبوظبي، 11 أبريل 2025: أعلنت مجموعة “إي آند” عن إطلاق خدمة استمرارية الأعمال وذلك على هامش القمة العالمية لإدارة الأزمات والطوارئ 2025 التي نظمتها الهيئة الوطنية لإدارة الطوارئ والأزمات والكوارث. وتُعد هذه الخدمة حلاً متكاملاً يساعد المؤسسات على تحديد التهديدات المحتملة […]
AppyThings strengthens presence in META, driving digital transformation through secure, API-powered solutions
Riyadh, KSA – 09 April 2025 – AppyThings, a Google Cloud-specialized IT integration partner and hyperspecialist in API and event-driven architecture, headquartered in the Netherlands, is expanding its footprint across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. With a decade-long track record of success and more than 100 global customer references, the company is […]
SRMG Launches SRMG Media Solutions (SMS): Transforming Advertising with Data-Driven Strategies and Unmatched Audience Reach
SMS empowers brands to connect with over 170 million users worldwide through innovative, AI-powered media solutions Riyadh, 8 April 2025. SRMG, the MENA region’s largest integrated media group, today announced the launch of SRMG Media Solutions (SMS), a next generation, data-driven media solutions company designed to deliver innovative, results focused advertising strategies. Building on the […]
Middle Eastern Banks Set for AI-Driven Transformation, Finastra Report Reveals
Dubai, UAE – April 07, 2025: The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Middle Eastern banking sector could significantly contribute to regional economic growth, potentially adding as much as 13.6% to GDP by 2030, according to industry analysts. Finastra’s Financial Services State of the Nation 2024 survey reveals that banks in the UAE and […]
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Global Experts Unite at AIM Congress 2025to Shape the Future of Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Development
Abu Dhabi, 9th April– A distinguished gathering of global leaders, innovators, and policymakers convened at this year’s AIM Congress, where they explored the transformative role of technology in advancing sustainable and human-centric urban development. The event brought together trailblazers from the public and private sectors, multilateral organizations, and academia, offering strategic insights into building the […]
Hamed bin Zayed attends opening ceremony of AIM Congress 2025
Abu Dhabi, 08 April 2025: His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, has attended the 14th edition of AIM Congress, held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi). The event, convened under the theme Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a […]
Middle Eastern Banks Set for AI-Driven Transformation, Finastra Report Reveals
Dubai, UAE – April 07, 2025: The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Middle Eastern banking sector could significantly contribute to regional economic growth, potentially adding as much as 13.6% to GDP by 2030, according to industry analysts. Finastra’s Financial Services State of the Nation 2024 survey reveals that banks in the UAE and […]
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’: What to Expect from the Upcoming US Tariff Plan
Lale Akoner, Global Markets Analyst at eToro Dubai, UAE – April 2nd, 2025: The United States is set to announce a sweeping new tariff plan on April 2nd, a move dubbed “Liberation Day” by President Donald Trump. While the administration has already introduced a series of tariffs, Trump has declared that this upcoming measure will […]
AIM Congress 2025 Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi on Monday with 20,000 Participants
ABU DHABI, UAE, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The UAE is organizing the 14th edition of the AIM Congress, set to be held under the theme ” Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a Globalized Investment Landscape – Towards a New Balanced World Structure”. The event will take place April 7-9 at ADNEC […]
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Aqualia Transforms House Connection Management in Saudi Arabia, Achieving 89% Customer Satisfaction
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1.7 Billion in Financing by the Social Development Bank in Q1 2025And Activation of the Corporate Social Responsibility Portfolio
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Digital payments economy in Africa expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030 according to new report
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JLL strengthens facilities management value proposition in Saudi Arabia amidst booming market
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Azizi Developments partners with SAP for comprehensivedigital transformation to support expansion drive
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Social Development Bank Signs Two Cooperation Agreements in the Makkah Region
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New Murabba Reinforces Global Investor Appeal at MIPIM 2025
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Emirates NBD recognized as the “Best Foreign Bank in KSA”
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 19 March 2025: Emirates NBD, the leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has been named been named the “Best Foreign Bank in Saudi Arabia” at the prestigious EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards 2024 Held on 26 February 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in […]
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority authorises GII portfolio company Offa for Home Purchase Plans
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Vision Bank becomes operational with Finastra’s cloud-native, Islamic banking treasury solution
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Checkout.com and Tabby Partner to Expand BNPL Solutions for Retailers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
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