Criminals reverting to old-school tactics with new twists: VisaVisa’s the State of Scams: Fall 2024 Biannual Threats Report brings to light several emerging threats and scams targeting banks and consumers, including a surprising resurgence of small-scale physical crime. “Visa invested $11 billion in tech More… |
AD Ports and Somali Fisheries Ministry sign MoUAD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Somali Ministry of Fisheries & Blue Economy to explore the possibility of jointly investing and developing the nation’s fisheries, ports and maritime sectors. The MoU will e More… |
DFF kicks off ‘FEEL’ with 42 visionary leaders from 15 countriesDubai Future Academy, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), kickstarted the "FEEL: A Disruptive Futures Programme" a transformative initiative welcoming the participation of 42 visionary leaders from 15 countries. They will take part in 33 interactive workshops, hands-on e More… |
Water scarcity remains a significant concern in KSA: studySome 67% of Saudi Arabia’s consumers list clean and safe water as a significant environmental concern over the next five years —up from 66% in 2023. About 77% of KSA consumers believe the government has made significant progress towards sustainabil More… |
UAE President launches $60m Erth Zayed PhilanthropiesThe UAE has launched Erth Zayed Philanthropies investing AED220 million ($60 million) aiming to build new schools and support inclusive educational programmes that offer tailored curricula and accessible learning resources. Also to be known as "Erth Zayed More… |
Dewa studies AI-powered workforce, smart buildings at Microsoft HQA high-level Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) delegation visited the Microsoft headquarters in Los Angeles, US, to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing workforce productivity and advancing smart infrastructure, a report said. The More… |
One billion people to be 'affected by digital addiction' by 2028Gartner predicts that by 2028, about one billion people will be affected by digital addiction, which will lead to decreased productivity, increased stress and a spike in mental health disorders such anxiety and depression. Also, through 2026, 20% of organisati More… |
eSolutions, Plant.Digital partner to boost asset performanceeSolutions, an asset management provider in the region, will be the new service supplier in asset intelligence for Plant.Digital, business process automation solutions specialist, under a new agreement signed at the recently held Gitex Global in Dubai. The partnership signed during the More… |
One-third of new UAE board members are women: reportBoard diversity in the UAE is on a promising rise, with a significant increase in first-time board members and a stronger presence of women, who account for one-third of the new members. This is according to Heidrick & Struggles, a premier provider of exec More… |
Dubai to host 24 global, local sports eventsDubai will hold 24 international and local sports events that will take place from October 25-27 in various locations of the emirate, in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council. It will see participants from all walks of life across the UAE and overseas taking part. Events highlights i More… |