Over 300 keynotes, panels, main sessions at 1 Billion Followers Summit’s third edition
Dubai, UAE - The third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to...Business
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...Business
solutions by stc, Devoteam ink MoU
The aim is to foster avenues for collaboration in technology.The pact follows and builds upon the acquisition by solutions of a 40 percent stake in Devoteam Middle East.
The collaboration also aims to combine the experience and resources of the parties for mutual benefit.
UAE residents anticipate full electric and hybrid vehicle takeover in coming years: survey
Dubai, UAE - About 63% of respondents in the UAE plan to make EVs their primary mode of transport by...The survey also found that 73% respondents are confident that the UAE will have charging stations every few kilometers by 2028
It also highlights a substantial wave of interest in EVs, with 26% of non-EV owners expressing interest in purchasing one in the next 12 months
GPSSA issues circular on pensions, gratuity in UAE
ABU DHABI, UAE – The Emirates General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has issued a circular to government and...The circular included limiting the procedure of deduction from the pension or end-of-service gratuity for the benefit of GPSSA's debt.
In cases of unlawful disbursement, GPSSA has the right to deduct from other beneficiaries' shares, proportional to their entitlements.
Several nations eager to join Charter of Cooperation, says OPEC Secretary-General
ABU DHABI, UAE - Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Haitham Al Ghais said that OPEC is in...The names of these countries will be announced after the completion of the ongoing consultations, the OPEC chief said.
He said the Charter helps facilitate dialogue and exchange views regarding conditions in the global oil and energy markets.
WEF24: AI-generated drugs promise cost reduction
AI is playing a critical role across the biomedical spectrum, from accelerating drug discovery to improving care delivery systems, says...AI is playing a critical role across the biomedical spectrum, from accelerating drug discovery to improving care delivery systems, says Dr Alex Zhavoronkov of Insilico Medicine.
The latest technology enables end-to-end systems, and today, what we see is the true pinnacle of AI-powered drug discovery: the integration of AI and robotics, he adds
Toyota’s Daihatsu resumes domestic production
It will make the Probox van and Mazda-branded Familia van.The Toyota-owned firm's factory in Kyoto resumed manufacturing of the Probox van and Mazda-branded Familia van, a Daihatsu spokesman told AFP
Daihatsu will resume production of 10 other models on February 26, after the transport ministry confirmed they met safety regulations, it said last week
Barwa Real Estate net profit up
It posted an 8% jump in net profit to US$337m for last year.The developer's earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QR0.316 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to an EPS of QR0.292 in 2022
Its board of directors proposed the distribution of a cash dividend of 18 percent of the shares’ par value at the rate of QR0.18 per share
SCCI and Oman Chamber aim to boost investment cooperation
Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) discussed ways...The two chambers discussed opportunities in several sectors, with a specific focus to support start-ups
The delegation from Oman invited the private sector in Sharjah to take part in the Suhar Investment Forum
Riyadh Season opens registration for SEVEN Concours 2024 global car auction
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Riyadh Season has announced the commencement of registration for the SEVEN Concours 2024 exhibition, the...The season will feature the most prestigious car manufacturers, making it one of the premier events that put Riyadh on the map for hosting international car exhibitions
The exhibition, scheduled from March 1 to 7 as part of the Riyadh Season activities, brings together the world's rarest, most luxurious, and fastest cars in one venue
In Middle East, ‘manufacturing’ is a new buzzword
Form Saudi Arabia to the UAE, Qatar to Kuwait, governments of the region compete to jumpstart an industrial sector. But...The industrial sector will contribute up to $1trillion annually to the GDP of the region
Many experts estimate the sector can generate up to 15 million jobs in the next decade
