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Women key focus of Dubai’s MIA ART Collection gala
The annual MIA Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on International Women's Day, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women artists.
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Innovation, technology implementation help GCC banks compete with European, US counterparts
The four largest banking markets in the GCC -- UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar — are expected to 'nearly approximate' pre-pandemic profitability ranks by the end of 2022. -
Multitenancy in cloud makes work more enterprising
Multi-tenant cloud-based deployment can offer vast amounts of storage, a speedy implementation, and advanced security capabilities. If the leadership team is seeking comprehensive, end-to-end transformation, multi-tenant is unequivocally the best option for the long term, he adds. -
Firms in Middle East focus on sustainability innovation
Innovations poised to have an important impact on the sustainability of seven industries: advanced manufacturing services, retail, banking, energy, healthcare, consumer products and automotive. Banks, for example, continue to create new forms of greener, impact-driven products and services, he adds. -
UAE-UK partnership may unlock potential of clean hydrogen, boost economy, create 200,000 new jobs
The latest WGEO study is part of "our efforts to support the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100 percent of the energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050", adds Chairman Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer. -
UAE Minister highlights youth’s role in sustainable food systems
DUBAI, UAE - UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri participated in the World Food Forum where she spoke about the country's efforts to enhance youth engagement in strengthening food security through innovation and entrepreneurship. The Forum from October 17 to 21 at the headquarters... -
Shamma bint Sultan calls for collaboration on climate change
Executive Director of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan highlighted the rapid escalation of the climate crisis in recent years, and UAE’s efforts to mitigate the effects through its Net Zero strategy. -
Abu Dhabi launches healthcare grant to help research, innovation
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) launched the first edition of the Healthcare Research and Innovation Grant, a monetary fund that fosters research and innovation efforts among healthcare professionals in the emirate. -
Innovations keep manufacturers going in Middle East
More organizations in the region are trying to turn their current challenges into advantages through innovations and by improving skills to collaborate with suppliers and allies. -
World Green Economy Summit to discuss food security
The eighth World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will explore ways to improve global food security, sustainability of the food systems and the contribution of the agriculture and food production sectors to achieve a net zero future. -
ESG strategy of firms in Middle East must not derail
Winning firms are exploring innovative alternatives, guided by a strong sense of purpose and a flexible strategy. Disruption doesn’t demolish ESG ambitions. It fortifies them, add François Faelli, Global Managing Partner of ESG, Bain & Company and Akram Alami, Partner, Bain & Company Middle East. -
Saudi Arabia eyes partnerships to accelerate growth of digital economy
Saudi IT Minister, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, held meetings with his counterparts from the other countries at the Indonesian city of Bali. -
UAE Innovates Month: 19 Dubai Customs innovations win awards
Dubai, UAE--The number of innovations at Dubai Customs have been significantly increasing, as shown by the department's Innovation League, which is Innovation Centre's leading initiative to stimulate and encourage competition between departments and employees to develop more innovations. The Innovation League results showed an increase in the number of innovations... -
Saudi Arabia’s new tourism law to build globally competitive tourism sector
With the new legal framework, the Ministry of Tourism will have greater control of the quality of tourism services offered within the kingdom. -
Saudi Arabia advances in education competitiveness index
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has progressed in the education, research, and innovation indicators per the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022 report, issued by the Global Competitiveness Center of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). -
Policies, infra make Dubai hub for talent, innovation
For decades, the emirate has been a global player with a plethora of capital, talent, corporate tax incentives and ground-breaking technologies, says the latest BCG report. -
ADDED launches incubators program for entrepreneurs
The Competitiveness Office of Abu Dhabi, part of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, has officially launched the 'Abu Dhabi innovation incubators program' to support individuals wishing to turn their ideas into innovative commercial opportunities. -
AI, cloud tech revolutionizing Middle East retail sector
Real-time shopping platforms accessible via multiple channels and featuring high-definition live streaming as well as personalized services are boosting client engagements. -
UAE highly values intellectual property system, fosters innovation: Al Marri
The UAE attaches great importance to developing the intellectual property (IP) system and encouraging innovators and creators and the country has made significant progress in this regard by developing a legislative structure for this vital sector and promulgating a number of laws that will help build innovation capabilities and promote... -
Dubai Government-Dubai Customs meet discusses best practices
A Dubai Government delegation that visited Dubai Customs was briefed about the department’s experience in budgeting, internal control, and best practices in future foresight and government innovation. Through these visits, Dubai Customs supports its strategic relationships with its partners and builds effective, value-added relationships that contribute to enhancing the corporate... -
Dubai: A Monaco in the making in the Gulf region
Dubai is among cities that woo huge FDIs and lead in technology transfer in startups, AI and robotics sectors. TRENDS analyzes how it has become Monaco of the region. -
Alpha Dhabi to invest $2.5 bn in Chimera
The fund will target investments in tech-enabled businesses. -
GCC firms should focus on digital change: QIB chief
Bassel Gamal, the Group CEO of Qatar's second-largest bank, tells TRENDS that leaders should empower their employees to make decisions. -
Digital Dubai and Dubai Police to collaborate on cybersecurity
Digital Dubai and Dubai Police will strengthen their partnership and collaborate towards achieving strategic goals in cybersecurity. -
UAE to boost cybersecurity ecosystem in cooperation with Huawei
The parties will jointly establish a Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to deliver talent training that addresses the cybersecurity capacity-building needs. -
Jordan inventors use TechWorks to realize dreams
TechWorks is a Jordanian platform aimed at bringing together youth, ideas and resources to jump-start innovations. -
Dubai leads region in innovation, fintech
The emirate, which boasts a thriving community of startup incubators and accelerators, tops the list for foreign direct investment and technology transfer in startups, artificial intelligence and robotics sectors. -
UAE to promote innovation in home businesses
This was discussed at panel discussion about "Innovation in Home Businesses" which was organised by the Ministry of the "UAE Innovates-February 2022" and Innovation Week in Expo 2020 Dubai. -
DEWA first in the world to win 8 stars in EFQM Innovation Lens
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved 8 stars level in the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Innovation Lens, becoming the first organization in the world to achieve this recognition. DEWA achieved a score of 800 on this award that measures innovation culture and its role in achieving... -
Smart Madinah Forum 2022 kicks off
The forum aims at discussing concepts of smart cities and their relations to improving the quality of life. -
Saudi Arabia sees $6.4bn tech investment at LEAP
The fresh investments are said to be in line with Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy of Saudi Arabia, lessening its dependence on oil. -
Latest tech in focus as UAE celebrates innovations
UAE Innovates 2022, described as the largest innovation festival in the world, seeks to instill a culture of innovation and engage the community in innovative experiences. -
Dubai Airport Show 2022 to showcase digital innovation
Dubai Airport Show 2022, to be held in May, will showcase a diverse range of innovative products and will provide a glimpse of investments planned by the world's airports until 2040. -
SCCI teams up with Emirates Creative to support innovation
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Emirates Creative Association to enhance cooperation and exchange knowledge and experiences. -
2021 recap: UAE startups lead MENA region
As the startup ecosystem takes off in the MENA region, TRENDS helps experts deliver valuable advice for entrepreneurs. -
Council of Arab Ministers declares Muscat Arab Digital Capital for 2022
Oman's capital Muscat will be the Arab Digital Capital for 2022, the Council of Arab Ministers for Communications and Information has announced following a decision at the 25thsession of the Arab minister's council. The event was hosted via videoconferencing by the Arab League’s technical secretariat general of Arab Ministers of... -
Roborace, ADIO and Mubadala team up for innovation
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Mubadala, and Roborace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive innovation in the mobility sector. -
Jordanian flies the world from homemade basement cockpit
"It was then the desire and love of flying began to obsess me," he added, sitting in the flight simulator, a replica of the cockpit of a Boeing 737-800, which he has spent three years building from scrap and secondhand items. "My heart was always hanging in the sky, and... -
Tech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles
Meat alternatives have become common in an increasing number of US households, thanks in part to Beyond Meat and Impossible Food plant-based products. -
Khalifa University sets up a business unit with AED100m
Khalifa University of Science and Technology has launched a business and investment arm of the university named Khalifa University Enterprises Company (KUEC), with an endowment of AED100 million. -
UAE gets its first driverless autonomous vehicle
Khalifa University has thus become the first university in the UAE to deploy an Autonomous Vehicle (AV) on campus that can also run in ‘real environment’ off campus, bringing smart sustainable mobility to the community and contributing to the UAE’s sustainable development initiatives. -
Qiddiya: Saudi Arabia’s Disneyland
The destination will include a Formula 1 racing trajectory, a Six Flags Theme Park, a water park and sporting venues like football grounds, and a large selection of cultural, creative, and artistic activities. -
Saudi realty players bet big on an auction site
Property owners list their property on Mazad Aqari and the platform does the rest in terms of evaluating the property, marketing and sales. -
UAE, Saudi Arabia lead regional innovations
The Arab countries have their own share in terms of investment in innovations with the UAE and Saudi Arabia leading from the front, a latest report has pointed out. -
Has Apple traded magic for profit?
The company under Cook has delighted Wall Street: the Apple brand was worth about $350 billion ten years ago and is worth $2.358 trillion today. -
The most interesting pavilions at Expo 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai boasts some unique pavilions. Here’s a look at the most engaging among them. -
UAE, US strengthening business cooperation
Both countries signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in areas of digital economy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. -
WHO urges joint effort to provide vaccines, health supplies
The WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All calls for joint effort to provide therapeutics, diagnostics, and other essential health supplies Calls for the re-imagining of health innovations to meet challenges The WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All has made an impassioned appeal to... -
Leadership: a journey, not a destination
By Ian C. Woodward, Dubai Whether you are a leader of today or tomorrow – and no matter your field – thinking consciously about leadership is essential, as this will affect your choices, decisions and performance. In my research and teaching, I spend most of my time with very senior...