Gulf Capital, a leading thematic Private Equity buyout firm operating across the GCC and Southeast Asia, predicts that the East-West Asia investment corridor will drive global economic growth for the next three decades. The GDP of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries,the ASEAN countries, and India will grow by 220%, 270%and 410% respectively by 2050,in
Striving to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through play, LEGO® Middle East held an exclusive event in Dubai to unveil, key global and regional findings from their 2022 Play Well Study.The event gathered key regional thought leaders, influencers and the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), a subsidiary of the Supreme Council for Family
The upcoming 11th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) has announced the Middle East’s first ‘Future Worlds Challenge’, creating a pioneering platform in the region for young creatives and technology enthusiasts to dabble in AI applications and turn their ideas into projects that will benefit communities worldwide. Taking place as part of the
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has launched a new ‘Businesswomen Account’ curated specifically to cater and support the requirements of women entrepreneurs and business owners in the UAE. The new business banking proposition aligns itself with the UAE’s vision to fully realise Sustainable Development Goals aimed at reducing
The UAE, with all its benefits, has become the top destination for high-net-worth individuals (HWNIs). Favorable advantages like tax-free incentives predict a net inflow of 4,000 HNWIs for the UAE in 2022. Passport Legacy, a leading and globally trusted government-authorized entity that facilitates residency-by-investment (RBI) and citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs, shares its analysis of how the
SmartCrowd, a UAE-based digital real estate crowdfunding platform, has introduced the MENA region’s first-ever secondary sales market, allowing investors to buy and sell their property shares securely. A much-anticipated addition to the SmartCrowd platform, the aim of the secondary market is to provide more liquidity to investors who wish to exit property investments early, as
Madrasa, the Arabic e-learning platform available to more than 60 million students for free, has been awarded the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize. The accolade was granted in recognition of its efforts to provide digital educational content in Arabic, free of charge, contributing to global efforts of mother-tongue literacy development. The prize was presented to
