in the region. YAAP had recently made another high-profile appointment by onboarding Sadia Akhter as a Partner. Nandita Saggu has over 18 years of experience across sectors and domains, including healthcare, retail, hospitality, FinTech, e-learning, SaaS tech, AI, custom web and mobile development, and performance and social media marketing. Before joining YAAP, she was the Chief Growth Officer at DViO, leading the digital agency’s Middle East operations. Nandita has a demonstrated track record of building startups’ client bases from scratch and driving exponential revenue growth — stints with Facelift GmbH,…
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Middle East Hotels Need to Reduce their Carbon Emissions by Two Thirds within Seven Years to Help Prevent Irreversible Climate Change
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · UAE-based Farnek launches PowerTek a digital solution to support the Middle East hospitality industry’s efforts to achieve critical milestones towards net zero · Hotels can reduce their carbon emissions by up to 700 tonnes annually, saving as much as AED 384,000 and AED 133,000 on energy and water consumption UAE-based smart and green facilities management company Farnek has launched a new state-of-the-art online remote digital platform called PowerTek, which was developed by in-house experts, at Farnek’s innovative digital solutions, sister company HITEK. The comprehensive and data-driven energy…
Netcracker Showcases Leadership and Expansion in the Middle East at FutureNet MENA 2023
WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that it continues its commitment to customers in the region – including du, Etisalat by e&, stc, Vodafone Oman and Zain KSA – by participating in FutureNet Middle East & North Africa 2023 on Monday, March 20 at the Sofitel Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. Netcracker is a Gold Sponsor of the event and will feature its industry-leading Netcracker Digital Platform, which brings scale, agility and cost efficiency to networks and unlocks new revenue potential for operators. Netcracker will participate in the following panel session with other industry…
Middle East and Africa Region Expected to Return to Pre-pandemic Levels of Business Travel Spend by 2024
GBTA sessions to focus on the future of business travel at ATM 2023 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Business travel in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is recovering more rapidly than in any other region, according to the most recent Business Travel Index™ Outlook annual forecast and outlook (2022), from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association. MEA business travel achieved 86% of its 2019 levels during 2022, outperforming the recovery in Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe.The strong performance of the sector and future opportunities will come…
Jawhara Jewellery Stuns the Crowd with Latest Collections and exclusive Offers at 51st Watch & Jewellery Middle East Exhibition
Jawhara Jewellery, the premier Emirati brand, is proud to announce its participation in the highly anticipated 51st edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show. From March 8-12 at the Sharjah Expo Center, the event will host 500 exhibitors from 20 countries worldwide, showcasing the most stunning collections of Jewellery, watches, and gold artifacts. According to Mohammed Tamjid Abdullah, Deputy CEO of Jawhara Jewellery, “We are honored to be part of one of the most important watch and Jewellery exhibitions in the region, a testament to its history and…
BEEAH Headquarters receives “Blueprint of the Future” award, as the first fully AI-integrated building in the Middle East
The BEEAH Headquarters in Sharjah, UAE, receives the Johnson Controls OpenBlue “Blueprint of the Future” award as the first fully AI-integrated building in the Middle East Operating at LEED platinum standards, the BEEAH Headquarters uses an on-site solar power plant and grey water recycling system to minimise emissions and water consumption to meet net zero targets. Powered by the Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue digital technology the seamless interaction within the building provides personalized experiences for visitors, employees and management. BEEAH joins a select group of award winners who are setting new…
Role of Automakers & Dealers in the ZEV Transition in the Middle East
According to EVIS: Abu Dhabi – February 2022: The transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is a crucial step in reducing the carbon footprint of the transportation sector and mitigating the effects of climate change in the Middle East region. In this region, automakers and dealerships play a vital role in promoting the adoption of ZEVs and creating a supportive environment for their widespread use. Eng. Naser Al Bahri, EVIS Director said: “The demand for ZEVs in the Middle East is growing as consumers become increasingly environmentally conscious and aware of…
Middle East ProcureTech Summit 2023
Dubai, United Arab Emirates “Procurement is no longer just a transactional function, we are now bringing value to organizations,” said Tatjana Ozgoren Director, Digital Strategy & Transformation – Sourcing & Procurement from Pepsico at the inaugural edition of the Middle East Procuretech Summit & Awards 2023. The summit took place this week with nearly 200 attendees, ranging from esteemed support partners, media partners, delegates, sponsors, and of course, the industry leaders and lead decision makers of the supply chain industry, all sharing the same agenda, seeking technological reformation and development within the procurement…
GoldenTree Asset Management to Open Office in the Middle East
NEW YORK — GoldenTree Asset Management (“GoldenTree”), a global asset management firm with over $49 billion in assets under management, today announced the opening of its first office in the Middle East in the Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates. The Dubai office will become GoldenTree’s ninth location, with offices already active in New York, West Palm Beach, Charlotte, London, Dublin, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. Han Gurer will join GoldenTree to oversee Middle East business development through the new Representative Office, and will report to Kathy Sutherland, GoldenTree’s CEO.…
Gradiant Acquires Advanced Watertek to Expand Manufacturing Capabilities and Middle East Presence
BOSTON — Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, today announced it has acquired Advanced Watertek, a leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and service provider for membrane-based water and wastewater treatment systems. The acquisition strengthens manufacturing resources for Gradiant’s custom-designed and integrated systems, which represent the leading edge of industrial water & wastewater treatment for solutions in desalination and water reuse, minimum and zero liquid discharge, and resource recovery. Gradiant will establish a Manufacturing Center of Excellence at Advanced Watertek’s 18,000 square-foot Dubai facility. The acquisition…