A new white paper on Urban Tech, commissioned by Mastercard in partnership with Arabnet, is shining a spotlight on how Saudi Arabia’s e-government, tourism, healthcare, and transit sectors stand to benefit from smart city use cases in the Kingdom. The paper showcases how the increasing trend of urbanization is creating opportunities for Urban Tech, with
ONLYwebinars.com is hosting a leadership series webinar on 30 March at 5 pm UAE Time. According to Sharad Agarwal, Founder of ONLYwebinars.com, “We are living on shifting sands. Leaders need to be nimble and adapt to the changing environment. The success of an organisation will largely depend on the leadership traits of C-Suite executives in
The largest independent global video livestreaming platform Uplive has received a brand appreciation award from leading Middle East-based media group Rotana for its innovative approach to social entertainment. The Rotana award is in honor of Uplive’s industry-leading innovation and a strong commitment to culturally-appropriate content that is showcased on the livestreaming platform. As the leading
WWE (NYSE: WWE) and MBC GROUP – the largest and leading group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) –today announced a major broadcast partnership that will see MBC’s video on demand (VOD) streaming service, Shahid, become the new home of WWE in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the rest of the MENA
As Qumra 2022, the talent incubator event of the Doha Film Institute (DFI), draws to a close, it continues to pave robust pathways for emerging and established filmmakers from around the world to create captivating and engaging films. This year’s advanced virtual edition nurtured 45 projects including 28 features, six series, and 11 short film
SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, has successfully completed a strategic investment in UAE-based fintech, Souqalmal (the “Company”). The investment will provide growth capital, allowing Souqalmal to execute on an ambitious growth plan over the next 24 months. Following the investment, Ambareen Musa, Founder and
The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) has announced its full-year 2021 financial results, reporting that its net income saw increased to US$110 billion in 2021, compared to US$49 billion in 2020. The increase in net income reflects higher crude oil prices, stronger refining and chemicals margins, and the consolidation of SABIC’s full-year results. In
