Author: Mahdeehassan

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries ranked high on the GCC E-performance index, showing exceptional performance in digitalisation across the region. Orient Planet Research, in collaboration with Abdul Kader Al Kamli, Information and Communications technology (ICT) Expert and Independent Researcher, released the GCC E-Performance Index 2023, an assessment that amalgamates key global indicators to measure digital performance of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This index assesses data from five prominent global benchmarks, including the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), Network Readiness Index (NRI), Government AI Readiness Index (GAR), Global Innovation Index (GII) and UN E-Government Development Index (EGDI). The ICT…

Qashio, a leader in fintech innovations, in partnership with CredibleX, MENA’s pioneering embedded finance platform, has announced the launch of ‘Qashio Financing’. This new initiative marks a significant step forward in providing flexible and accessible financing to businesses of all sizes.‘Qashio Financing’ is designed to help businesses accelerate growth, bridge cash flow gaps, and enhance operational efficiency with ease. The service delivers quick access to funds, competitive rates, and a streamlined, user-friendly process for Qashio’s SME customers, powered by CredibleX.“Qashio is committed to empowering SMEs and businesses with dynamic financial tools, to seamlessly manage critical processes and essential business needs,…

Dubai Municipality has hired nearly 140 Emiratis from a range of disciplines, including engineering, technical, and administrative, as part of its ‘Our Human Resources, Our Pride’ initiative in 2023. The initiative aims to increase the percentage of Emiratization in the technical and field areas associated with municipal fields of work.The latest move is in line with the objectives and strategies of the Emiratization process in the UAE. ‘Our Human Resources, Our Pride initiative by the Municipality is designed to provide employees with the requisite skills, knowledge, and expertise to further improve their professional and personal growth.Wesam Lootah, CEO of Corporate…

Gear up in the new year for a sensational journey with the double upgrade offer. Throughout the entire months of January and February, guests can indulge in the luxury of the sparkling beverage package at the price of the soft beverage package. Regardless of the desired soft, house, or premium package, guests will only be charged for the soft package and in return, experience a free double upgrade like never before. But that’s not all – the free double upgrade offer isn’t limited to just one venue. This incredible deal is available at Hilton JBR’s VERO Italian, Trader Vic’s and…

Renowned Lebanese-French painter Rawia Ghandour Zantout is set to charm art enthusiasts with her solo exhibition, “Ephemeral Escape,” hosted at Rebirth Beirut in Gemmayzeh. The opening will take place on Thursday, January 11th, 2024, from 5 pm to 8 pm, and the exhibition will remain open daily from 3 pm to 6 pm until January 19th, 2024, excluding Sundays. Born in Lebanon in 1971, Rawia’s artistic journey is a testament to the power of passion and determination. Despite familial objections, she pursued her love for the arts while studying business and finance at the International University of Monaco, ultimately becoming…

UAE, 10 JAN 2024 – CarbonSifr, a UAE based climate tech company, together with Rixos Hotels, a leading hospitality group, have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement is centred on incorporating climate action into eco-friendly hospitality experiences. Bridging CarbonSifr’s expertise in climate technology with Rixos Hotels’ commitment to environmentally responsible practices, the partnership marks a significant step in the evolution of sustainable hospitality in the region. At the heart of this partnership is the goal to elevate Rixos Hotels’ environmental responsibility. This will involve a detailed assessment and active reduction of their carbon footprint, a process steered by…

“I have always believed that perfume is synonymous with pleasure. I named the collection Oudgasm because I wanted something that was just as bold as the juices themselves! Out of all the fragrance notes in the world, oud has always given me this incredibly euphoric feeling that is both transformative and transportive – as if it exists in its own universe. My love for oud turned into passion once I moved to the Middle East over 20 years ago where I truly embraced the ritual of layering with it as an act of self expression and self love. The intensity,…

Alexander McQueen Spike Studs eyewear exclusive edition for Rivoli VisionAlexander McQueen is pleased to introduce an exclusive colourway of the iconic Spike Studs eyewear for Rivoli Vision.The Spike Studs design echoes the punk-inspired signatures key to Alexander McQueen.These bold, rectangular frames are punctuated with light gold metal spike studs, which bring a subtle, jewelled toughness. Rivoli Vision’s exclusive variation consists of black frames with golden spike studs and burgundy lenses.                     The sunglasses will be available in selected Rivoli Vision stores in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain as well as on Rivoli Eyezone’s e-commerce from October 2023.

SentinelOne, an autonomous cybersecurity platform company, announced the elevation of Meriam El Ouazzani as the Regional Sales Director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region.Prior to her appointment as Regional Sales Director, she was Regional Channel Manager for the META region at SentinelOne. El Ouazzani was instrumental in driving SentinelOne’s continued growth and success across the channel industry, having built strong relationships with partners, distributors, and resellers.In her new role as Regional Sales Director, El Ouazzani will be responsible for overseeing SentinelOne’s operations, strategies, and initiatives within the region, including sales, marketing, and customer relations. This entails building…

The Ministry of Economy (MoEc), represented by the Intellectual Property (IP) sector, participated in the 11th Intellectual Property Technical Committee meeting held by the Intellectual Property and Competitiveness Department of the League of Arab States in Cairo. It was attended by several government officials from the IP sector of Arab countries.H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for Intellectual Property Rights Sector at the Ministry of Economy, said that MoEc is keen to enhance cooperation with its partners in the government and private sectors at the local, regional, and global levels to develop an integrated protection environment for various IP…