UAE announces top-up tax for multinational enterprises
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 on...Business
Dubai airport clocks record 92.3 million passengers
A record 92.3 million passengers travelled through Dubai's international airport last year, its operator said on Thursday, extending a post-pandemic...Business
Dubai vs Doha: The Battle for Creator Economy Supremacy and Innovation in the Middle East
Dubai’s aggressive initiatives like the 1 Billion Followers Summit and specialized creator visas put it ahead in attracting global talent,...Dubai is aggressively positioning itself as a global hub for the creator economy, leveraging infrastructure, regulations, and location
Doha’s Qatar Media City aims to attract media and digital companies, establishing the city as a regional innovation hub
2025 IT Security Predictions
Cloudflare, a leading connectivity cloud company recently published an Op-Ed by Grant Bourzikas, CSO, tackling IT security predictions for 2025Hyper-focus on “digital transformation” over the past few years has left security in the dark
As disinformation continues to plague society, it will begin to trickle into AI models
All six lines of Riyadh Metro are now operational
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced that the phased rollout of Riyadh Metro culminated as of Sunday, Jan....The Royal commission announced the operation of three new stations on the Blue Line
Riyadh Metro users will be received from 6:00 am until 12:00 midnight
Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks
Honda and Nissan were poised Monday to announce the start of talks on a merger to help the Japanese giants...Their collaboration would create the world's third-largest automaker
Honda and Nissan's partnership could include a manufacturing tie-up
Hackers stole US$2.2bn in crypto through 2024, Chainalysis Research
Crypto hackers stole US$2.2bn worth of crypto. This amount was a 21 percent yoy increase, the fourth consecutive year they...This stolen amount represents a 21 percent year-on-year increase
Private key compromises accounted for the largest share of stolen crypto in 2024, at 44 percent
Cybersecurity in 2024: From talent shortages to resilience against emerging tech risks
In 2024, cybersecurity remained central, addressing skill gaps and the impact of generative AI. A Strategic Cybersecurity Talent Framework offered...Cybersecurity in 2024 focused on talent gaps, emerging tech, and resilience
Public-private efforts tackled cybercrime and evolving digital threats
Fifth France-Arab Summit: Forging partnerships for a sustainable tomorrow
As the world grapples with uncertainty, the summit offers a much-needed space for cooperation and innovation, led by the Franco-Arab...The event, under the high patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron, brings together governments, businesses, and visionaries
By working together, France and the Arab world have the opportunity to shape the future
AI as the next frontier: Opportunities for channel partners to lead the way
AI offers an infinite number of selling and upselling opportunities. Resellers with the right strategic long-term approach will clearly develop....A strategic approach to AI integration is key for channel partners looking to capitalize on the transformative potential of this technology within their service portfolios
Delivering end-to-end AI solutions in another edge - spanning consulting, implementation, and ongoing support - emphasizes the partners' comprehensive service capabilities
Saudi Arabia partners with World Bank to launch global knowledge hub in Riyadh
According to World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, “The new Knowledge Hub being created by the World Bank Group and...The initiative positions Saudi Arabia as a central player in facilitating the global exchange of transformative ideas
The agreement was formalized with the signing by World Bank Group President and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce
Software solutions that minimize cost overruns, delays in construction
Project management software solutions have emerged as essential tools to streamline construction operations, enhance efficiency, and improve project delivery. They...The construction project management software solutions market reched US$17 billion in 2024
Leveraging digital tools can lead to 10-20 percent savings on overall project costs
