The Entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa 2024 survey, conducted by Bayt.com, the Middle East’s leading job site, and market research agency YouGov, revealed that there’s a notable inclination towards entrepreneurship in the region. Out of the 1090 people surveyed, 517 are currently employed, of which 46% are eager to be either self-employed
Today at the annual Visa Payments Forum for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Visa unveiled a suite of new products and services that will revolutionize the card and address the future needs of consumers, merchants and the financial institutions that serve them across the region. The way people pay and get paid
The UAE has made great strides in global competitiveness to become a hub for the smart, autonomous and electric vehicles industry, the third edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) Forum heard today during a session joined by public and private sector leaders. In a session on ‘Multi-OEM collaboration in mobility: Mobility clusters’ role
The Middle East’s first-ever Baby Expo was a resounding success, attracting over 11,000 attendees and creating a vibrant community hub for families and expectant parents. The event was honoured by the presence of VIP guest Her Excellency Hessa bint Eisa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority (CDA) in the Government of Dubai. Held
Tawazun Council (Tawazun) and Bayanat, in collaboration with Endless Studios, proudly announce the launch of the UAE Game Makers Competition 2024, marking a significant moment for the UAE’s educational landscape. The nationwide contest invites young people to discover, display, and further develop their talent via game design, particularly emphasizing the integration of UAE cultural elements
The UAE, along with the region, is leading in innovation and AI, making significant investments in local content creation and distribution, according to Rani Raad, CEO International Media Investments. Highlighting the substantial growth opportunities for regional media at a session titled Media Investments Shaping the Future, at the 22nd Arab Media Forum, Raad stated, “We
DubaiPress Club today announced the launch of ‘Ibda’a – The Arab Youth Media Award’. The award revives a student media award named Ibda’a Media Student Awards originally introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in 2001 to identify, recognise and
