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Yalla Featured at GITEX GLOBAL’s Expand North Star 2023, World’s Largest Tech and Startup Event
DUBAI, UAE — October 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Yalla Group Limited (“Yalla” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced that its Director and President, Mr. Saifi Ismail, was recently invited to share Yalla’s unicorn story at Expand North Star 2023, the […]
PRWEEK Selects Ibrahim Almutawa Among the Top Influential PR Professionals in the Middle East in 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 16, 2023: The PRWeek Magazine selected Ibrahim Almutawa, CEO and Co-Founder of Jummar PR, as one of the most influential professionals in public relations and communication in the Middle East. The selection has been announced in the magazine’s annual Middle East Power Book of the most prominent public relations professionals […]
Deel launches AI-powered global work assistant, Deel IQ
Companies get instant insights into local laws, HR best practices, and their own workforce data, from over 150 countries Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 October 2023 — Deel the all-in-one HR platform for global teams, has announced the launch of Deel IQ, coinciding with the 43rd edition of GITEX Global, the most established large-scale tech exhibition in the […]
AUS and ADMAF announce winners of two-day film hackathon raising awareness about climate change
Sharjah, UAE. October 13, 2023 – A team of five student filmmakers from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) from American University of Sharjah (AUS) has been awarded Best Film for their production Greedy Gaia in a competition supported by Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) as part of the Young Filmmakers’ Circle initiative. The film hackathon […]
LG AMPLIFIES ‘LIFE’S GOOD’ MESSAGE WITH INSPIRING BRAND FILM TO CHAMPION OPTIMISM
Directed by an Award-Winning Director, this Motivational Brand Film Encourages Viewers to Embrace the Path of Optimism Riyadh, Oct. 11, 2023 — LG Electronics (LG) today highlighted its Life’s Good message by introducing a new brand film. Part of the ongoing global brand campaign, the film beautifully communicates the true meaning of LG’s Life’s Good philosophy and shares the company’s […]
The metaverse could reach up to $900 billion by 2030 but will take time to scale, finds Bain & Company
Study reveals the opportunity for engaging during the metaverse’s seed stage as technologies evolve to support more immersive experiences Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 11, 2023—Despite recent headlines that “metaverse-hype” is dying down, new research released recently by Bain & Company shows the metaverse could reach up to $900 billion dollars by 2030—though it may remain […]
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The “Insure and Be Safe” campaign Witnesses Positive Interaction among Insurance Companies and Contributes to Raising the Level of Insurance Awareness
The second edition created a significant demand for renewing insurance policies before their expiration Riyadh – October 10, 2023 The second edition of the “Insure and Be Safe” campaign, launched by Najm, has had a positive impact among insurance companies in highlighting the importance of maintaining an insurance record that is free of insurance claims. The campaign […]
TikTok is the World’s Most Valuable Social Media Brand, Worth $65.7B in 2023, $7B more than Facebook and $18B more than Instagram
Over the past six years, TikTok climbed to the top of the world. The video-sharing app saw one of the most head-spinning rises in the social media landscape, causing its user base to swell five times to over 1.9 billion. But, besides its users, revenue, and downloads skyrocketing, TikTok has also become the world’s most […]
Big 5 Global returns for its 44th edition in Dubai bringing together 2,200+ exhibitors and 68,000+ attendees to capitalize on opportunities worth $7 trillion in MEASA
Dubai, UAE | 9 October 2023: Big 5 Global, the largest and most influential construction industry event in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) is set to take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 4 – 7 December 2023. With registrations open for participants who wish to attend the annual gathering of the […]
Monsha’at and Leading Saudi Entrepreneurs Take Part in Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 7 October: A Saudi Arabian delegation comprising some of the nation’s leading entrepreneurs recently participated in the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023 (GEC23), led by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Among Monsha’at’s objectives was to support the delegation of Saudi entrepreneurs, discuss opportunities with […]
AUS-Shams Media Day: Empowering youth to illuminate climate change through media
Sharjah, UAE. October 6, 2023 – American University of Sharjah (AUS) has just announced a new competition that challenges youth to address the important issue of climate change through their creative media projects. The competition is part of the AUS-Shams Media Day on November 8, organized by Sharjah Media City and the AUS Department of Media Communication […]
Swisslog names Jens Schmale as new Chief Executive Officer
Jens Schmale is next in line for Swisslog CEO as Antonio Trioschi announces upcoming retirement. Giulia Colombi to lead the EMEA region. Al Riyadh, KSA, 6th October – Swisslog, a member of the KUKA Group, is pleased to introduce Jens Schmale as its next CEO, effective 1 January 2024. Jens is currently CEO of Swisslog EMEA and brings […]
More creators in Saudi Arabia can now make money on YouTube with the expansion of its Partner Program
Riyadh, 3 October – Today YouTube announced the opening of a new tier in its partnerships program (YPP), enabling more eligible creators to activate fan-funding features known as Super Chat, Super Thanks, Super Stickers, and channel memberships across seven countries in the Middle East and North Africa including Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Algeria, Kuwait, Lebanon and […]
Messe Frankfurt Middle East launches global logistics showcase in Dubai
The new global logistics showcase will spotlight the future of supply chain, transportation, mobility, warehousing and material handling on a global scale The show was announced to complement Automechanika Dubai’s 20th-anniversary celebrations and provide synergy with the automotive industry when it launches in December 2024 Dubai, UAE: Messe Frankfurt Middle East, a subsidiary of one of […]
Forbes Middle East and PureHealth Partner to Advance Healthcare in MENA: Healthcare Summit on October 8-10, 2023
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 4, 2023: Forbes Middle East, in collaboration with PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has announced the return of the Forbes Middle East Healthcare Summit at St Regis Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, from October 8-10. The summit sets a notable milestone as Abu Dhabi’s inaugural sustainable healthcare event, […]
Meet Global MICE Congress 2023: Moscow to host the International Business Tourism Event
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 04 October 2023 – The international business tourism landscape is set to receive a significant boost as the Meet Global MICE Congress 2023 prepares to take centre stage in Moscow on October 6. This expansive event, dedicated to the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector, is slated to draw hospitality professionals, event organizers, […]
The 8th edition of the Residency and Citizenship Expo to open in Abu Dhabi, October 6 and 7
The event brings together global exhibitors to showcase Citizenship Programs across countries Abu Dhabi – 03 October 2023:The International Residency and Citizenship Expo organized by Dome Exhibitions is set to run from October 6 to 7, 2023, at the Conrad Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, specialists from leading immigration consultancies will offer professional guidance and consultancy […]
Avaya Releases its Annual Sustainability Update, Announces Validation of Near-Term Emission Reduction Targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
MORRISTOWN, NJ – October 3, 2023 – Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, announced the release of its latest Sustainability Update, highlighting the company’s initiatives and progress toward making a positive impact in our communities and bringing sustainable benefits to all our stakeholders. Avaya joins over 3,400 companies worldwide, leading the way to […]
UNDP and MBRF partner with Coursera to launch an initiative to enhance skills for future job markets across the Arab States region
The new FutureSkills4All initiative is tailored to address the needs of a fast-changing workforce 2 October 2023: Marking the 15th anniversary of their partnership at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) teamed up with […]
ROSHN Group announces strategic partnership with Zahra Association’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign for second year in a row
• ROSHN will collaborate with Zahra Association as a leading partner of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign for the second consecutive year this October• The recommitment to the annual national campaign reflects ROSHN’s ongoing focus on health and wellness, in alignment with the objectives of Vision 2030 01, 2023 October 2023: ROSHN Group, a […]
Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz, Announces Winners of the #King_Khalid _Award_2023
RIYADH: HRH Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Chair of the King Khalid Award Commission, and Chair of the Board of Trustees, announced the 2023 winners of the prestigious King Khalid Awards at a press conference held at the King Khalid Foundation headquarters in Riyadh recently. The winners of The King Khalid […]
KWAI delegation stresses the role of sustainable partnerships with content creators in the MENA region
During a meeting with influencers and media professionals in Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates – September 28, 2023: KWAI, the world’s leading short video platform, hosted a dinner on Friday in the presence of a delegation from the Company’s headquarters in China and a host of social media influencers and media professionals. The dinner is in line […]