Technology & IT | Wednesday 5 July, 2023 11:17 am

Gartner Survey Finds 81% of CIOs Expect to Grow Their IT Team in 2023

Eighty-one percent of large enterprise (LE) CIOs plan to increase their IT headcount in 2023, according to a recent survey by Gartner, Inc. Only 14% expect their IT staff to decrease and 5% expect their headcount to remain the same.  “Attracting and retaining technology talent remain...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 5 July, 2023 11:14 am

Sherwoods International Empowers Doctors for Financial Success at the Doctor's Wealth Seminar 2023

The Doctor's Wealth Seminar 2023, an exclusive event by Sherwoods International dedicated to empowering doctors in the UAE to secure a strong financial future concluded successfully.  Held at the Grand Hyatt in Dubai, this seminar brought together industry experts who offered...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2023 9:45 am

Private equity firm Berkeley Assets highlights key financial insights for the Middle East

Berkeley Assets, a British private equity firm with over 15 years of experience, has revealed the latest financial insights for the Middle East’s investment sector.  Preservation and capital protection, diversification of investments into private markets and the digital transformation of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 5 July, 2023 9:39 am

MBZUAI and Etihad Airways sign MoU to unlock the potential of AI and drive transformation in UAE’s aviation industry

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop initiatives and conduct research into how AI could transform key aspects of the nation’s integral aviation...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2023 9:32 am

Game on: Why we’re expanding our support of esports with VALORANT

Gaming has evolved into a global phenomenon. Yes, its revenues are now bigger than the movie and music industries combined, and competitive gaming — esports — has morphed into a full-fledged global spectacle that rivals, and even dwarfs, many traditional sports. The passion for...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 5 July, 2023 9:26 am

SMBs are still a lucrative niche for cybercriminals, Kaspersky reports

As the world celebrated International SMB Day last week, established by the United Nations, Kaspersky unveiled a comprehensive report highlighting the increasing peril faced by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the current cyberthreat landscape. As SMBs comprise a remarkable 90 percent of ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2023 9:25 am

Tanweer Jameel programme celebrates 40 remarkable orphans with trips to Thailand and Japan

In collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Community Jameel Saudi Foundation launched a new edition of the Tanweer Jameel programme. Two international trips will be sponsored in July to honor and recognize outstanding students who have demonstrated exceptional...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 5 July, 2023 9:19 am

Mubadala invests in CoolIT Systems alongside KKR

Mubadala Investment Company has announced that it invested alongside investment funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, in the acquisition of CoolIT Systems (“CoolIT”), which was announced on May 2, 2023.   Headquartered in Calgary, Canada with operations across...

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Government | Wednesday 5 July, 2023 9:15 am

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait own resources, Durra oilfield in maritime ‘Divided Area’: Foreign Ministry

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait exclusively own the natural wealth, including Durra gas field, in the maritime “Divided Area,” Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a foreign ministry source. Referring to a note trending on the Durra field, the source added that Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have...

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Government | Wednesday 5 July, 2023 9:13 am

Saudi Arabia begins issuing e-visas for Umrah

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah started on Monday, July 3, issuing electronic visas for Umrah, to enable more Muslims to come to the Kingdom to perform Umrah.    The ministry stated that people who seek electronic visas can submit applications at the Nusuk platform, so they can...

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