Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 23 January 2025 – Pluto, UAE’s leading corporate card and expense management platform, has announced the successful raise of US$4.1 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The news comes just weeks after co-founder Mohammed Ridwan announced that the company had crossed AED 1Billion in spend under Pluto’s management. The round […]
Category: Growth
The Brain & Performance Centre Wins Gold Stevie® Award for Excellence in Innovation in Healthcare
The Brain & Performance Centre, a DP World company, has been honoured with the Gold Stevie® Award for Excellence in Innovation in Health Care Industries – Organisations with up to 100 Employees. This prestigious accolade highlights the Centre’s progressive approach to healthcare and its dedication to delivering innovative, patient-focused solutions. The award recognises The Brain […]
Legacy technology unlikely to impede the quest for artificial intelligence and machine learning gains in the Middle East and the world
– In a study commissioned by Eaton, more than 120 decision makers in the UAE and KSA in the utility, data center, building and manufacturing segments were asked about the ways new technologies like AI are affecting the continuity of their digitalization efforts DUBAI – Fewer companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom […]
Orient Insurance Expands into Saudi Arabia with Diverse Insurance Solutions
Orient Insurance, a division of Al-Futtaim, today has announced its launch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The launch was marked by the official inauguration of Orient Insurance offices in Al Ghadir in Riyadh. Turki Alshahrani, CEO of Orient KSA, will lead the local organisation consisting of executives from underwriting, business development, finance, and other […]
Snap reveals Saudi National Day’s ‘Kingdom’s Lenscape’ AR Campaign Reaches 10 Million Users
‘Kingdom Lenscape’, Snapchat’s augmented reality (AR) campaign in celebration of Saudi National Day 2024, proved to be a huge hit in the Kingdom, achieving a total reach of more than 10 million, over 64 million impressions and 12.8 seconds’ average camera playtime. The ‘Kingdom Lenscape’ campaign featured two pillars; FAKHAR, focused on celebrating national pride, […]
Saudi Water Partnership Company Forum and Award Ceremony to Foster Sustainable Collaboration in Water Sector
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) is set to host an exclusive one-day forum on December 1, 2024, at the Fairmont Hotel in Riyadh. This premier event will gather key stakeholders, industry leaders, government officials, and corporate executives in the water sector to engage in high-level discussions, share best practices, and explore collaborative opportunities aimed […]
Alstom celebrates the launch of the Riyadh Metro network
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, proudly celebrates the launch of the Riyadh Metro network, a key milestone of the ambitious plans outlined by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) to improve mobility and enhance quality of life in the capital city. This 176km network, encompassing six lines, 85 state-of-the-art stations, and seven depots, sets a new global standard for urban […]
Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority and AD Ports Group Host Open Day for Social Support Programme Beneficiaries
The Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority (SSA), in collaboration with AD Ports Group, a leading global facilitator of trade, industry, and logistics services, organised an open day at its headquarters for beneficiaries of the Abu Dhabi Social Support Programme. The event aimed to engage beneficiaries with AD Ports Group’s new training programme titled “Nawras,” which […]
The future of manufacturing in the Middle East: How Dubai and Saudi Arabia are redefining the industry
As the Middle East undergoes rapid economic change, manufacturing is emerging as a cornerstone of the region’s diversification strategy. With Dubai and Saudi Arabia leading the way, the region is setting a global benchmark for innovation, sustainability and technology-driven industrial growth. From the ground-breaking NEOM project in Saudi Arabia to Dubai’s visionary Industrial Strategy 2030, […]
GATES OF WONDERS
Party season’s almost here and the air sparkles with anticipation. A kind of magic lights up the everyday, and the ordinary gives way to the extraordinary. This year, Boucheron Ambassadors Alexa Chung, Mila Al Zahrani, Han So-hee and Mina unlock a world of wonders, opening gates to which only they have the key. Inside every […]