I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager, has closed its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund II at the $7 billion legal cap, exceeding an initial target of $5 billion. The fund received commitments from over 100 institutional investors with…
WeWork Companies (“WeWork”) today announced a $500 million Series B investment in WeWork China led by Trustbridge Partners (“Trustbridge”), Temasek, the SoftBank Group (“SoftBank”), the SoftBank Vision Fund (“Vision Fund”) and Hony Capital. This funding will accelerate WeWork’s growth in…
Neustar®, Inc., a trusted, neutral provider of real-time information services, today released two new cybersecurity reports, reconfirming the need to take action in the face of increasing cyber threats. Both reports, The International Cyber Benchmarks Index and The Changing Face…
The Gulf region’s automation industry is on track for double digit growth over the next five years, as recovering oil prices and government economic diversification plans boost demand for industrial and building automation technologies, according to new research. A July…
QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, announced its results for the six months period ended 30 June 2018. For the first half of 2018, Net Profit reached QAR7.1 billion (USD1.9 billion), up…
Nortal, a multinational strategic change and technology company, and Al Maskari Holding (AMH) signed a cooperation agreement in June 2018 to introduce in the United Arab Emirates Nortal’s unique experience in creating change in governments, as well as businesses, with…
From the next chapter in the growing EDITION legacy comes Ian Schrager’s latest visionary concept: The Bodrum EDITION. Schrager, in partnership with Marriott International, acts to redefine the contemporary luxury hotel experience with his expanding global influence. Bringing a new…
Hertz UAE, a part of the Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, launched a one-month-long lease promotion exclusively for five new Toyota models. The promotion offers individual and corporate customers a cost effective single stop solution to enjoy the benefits of driving a…
Sacoor Brothers is the new official fashion partner of the National Football Team of Portugal and The Portuguese Football Federation staff, becoming the formal fashion partner of the Portuguese delegation that traveled to Russia for the World Cup. The agreement…
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) today unveiled plans to invest US $45 billion alongside partners, over the next five years, to become a leading global downstream player. The plans were unveiled at the ADNOC Downstream Investment Forum, which…
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai opens today, May 1st, 2018, the registration for the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport through the website www.sdchallenge.com. HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors…
Members of the Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmad Bin Obaid Al Maktoum, AL KASIR JEWELLERY TRADING and AL KASIR PORTAL announced the launch of Diamond Trading on Blockchain with three Diamond-backed Blockchain-Assets. These Assets are stored in highly secure…
There’s nothing quite like the look and feel of a luxury car. The roar of the engine, the power you feel as you rip along the road and the stunning paintwork too. And while luxury cars do require more maintenance…
On April 3rd, UAE based cybersecurity company VUL9 Security Solutions signed an MoU with Sudan’s Nile Centre for Technology Research, in preparation for a comprehensive partnership that will see the two entities work closely on revamping cybersecurity efforts across government…
Earlier this month Forbes released ‘The World’s Billionaires 2018’ and with over 2,000 people now being part of the three comma club, we wanted to take a dive into the data behind the billions… From Millionaire to Billionaire explores the…
Have you ever wondered how your friends from school or the people who run the leading travel blogs get to travel the world without seemingly have to work a conventional 9-5 job? Well, whether you’re travelling alone, in a couple,…
Dynamics Inc. and Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East and a front-runner in digital banking solutions today at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (“CES”) announced plans to introduce the first battery-powered, interactive payment cards to the United…
Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates in terms of brand and population. In recent years, Dubai has emerged as one of the most well known global cities as well as being the business hub of the…
Collecting invoice payments from clients should be a simple, routine process, with all settling up within a 30 day (or otherwise agreed) period. Unfortunately, however, everyone in business is, at some stage, met with a client who won’t, or can’t,…
Instaclass.com, the online learning platform for all, has announced the official launch of its operation in the Middle East today. Instaclass.com platform is a revolutionary tool that connects learners and tutors throughout the region via online interactive video sessions, covering a wide…