The recent acquisition of Cyacle, an Abu Dhabi-based bike-sharing company, by MENA’s leading ride-hailing app Careem, reflects the growing influence of Emirati-owned startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the local business scene. The acquisition was reportedly part of Careem’s strategy to offer complete mobility solutions to more MENA cities over the next 12
The 2020 Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers has announced more Major additions for the upcoming championship in King Abdullah Economic City at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club from 30th January 2020. Former Masters Champions Patrick Reed and Sergio Garcia, in addition to 2016 Open Champion Henrik Stenson, will return to the Kingdom after
Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) has announced the results of the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report (SGIE) 2019/20. Launched alongside the bell ringing ceremony hosted by Nasdaq Dubai, the seventh edition of the report presents an annual update on the continued global growth of the Islamic economy, encompassing halal products, Islamic finance
With quality content continuing its undisputed reign in the age of information abundance, LinkedIn is meeting with the necessity to move beyond merely hosting content to forging a source of strong, original journalism. The world’s largest professional network has now appointed the first MENA-focused editors to its global editorial team. Salma Altantawy and Lynn Chouman
Cartoon Network Middle East has teamed up with Sony Music Entertainment Middle East to release a unique and impactful song featuring YouTube stars; the sisters Rawan and Rayan. The Song entitled “Ya As7ab (hey fiends)” speaks directly to children about the effects of bullying and shares positive messages around inclusion. The catchy Arabic pop song
Russian tourists travelling to the GCC are expected to generate an estimated US$1.22 billion in travel and tourism revenue by 2023, an increase of 19% when compared with figures from 2018, according to data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2020, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 19-22 April 2020. The latest
Community Jameel, the global philanthropy, is curating today November 11 at Dubai Design District, Innovating for Social Impact, the 2019 Global Grad Show conference, a unique opportunity for exchange between professors, graduates, humanitarians and development actors, including Imperial College London, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Royal College of Art, TU Delft, Dubai Future Foundation, the
