Despite ongoing global challenges such as persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, and geopolitical tensions, the total pipeline value of unawarded construction projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is set to reach USD3.9 trillion, with the UAE holding a significant share at 15%, according to JLL’s latest UAE Construction Market Intelligence Report. Based
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has announced the launch of fractional bonds on its awards winning mobile banking app ENBD X. The announcement was made by the bank at the Dubai Fintech Summit, held at Madinat Jumeirah on 6-7 May 2024. In 2023, Emirates
A recent survey conducted by PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa Acceptance Solutions has revealed that the UAE ranks second globally in shopping satisfaction, with 71% of consumers in the country making extensive use of digital features to enhance their shopping experiences. The ‘2024 Global Digital Shopping Index: UAE Edition’– conducted from September to December 2023 – surveyed
e& UAE today announced the world’s fastest recorded speed of 30.5Gbps on its live 5G network, marking a significant milestone in its evolution towards 5G-Advanced. This global achievement was unveiled during a demonstration held at SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2024, showcasing the successful aggregation of multiple carriers across high-band and mid-band spectrums (1600 MHz in mmWave
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and UAE-based Golden Spike and Wheat today announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement for the establishment of a bakery and sweets manufacturing facility in KEZAD. The 26,000 sqm facility in ICAD 3 (KEZAD Musaffah) will
Cyber Gear has launched a new report highlighting the role of AI in driving traffic to the web presence of organisations. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “AI is no longer a luxury. It’s a technology that all smart marketers and business owners need to use to deliver a high ‘Return on Engagement’
Amsaan Accessible Tours (AAT), the first company organising unique tours for Deaf people in the MENA region, has curated a special influencer-led tour In honour of Deaf Awareness Week. Taking place from May 1 to 7 annually, this week promotes the positivity of living with deafness. This collaboration is part of a broader strategy to
