GE asked Talent Higher’s founder and CEO Catherine Farley for the secret to success in Dubai
When I first started Talent Higher, I quickly realised that success isn’t just about what you know, but who you surround yourself with.
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Dubai Internet City showcases at AI event
Dubai Internet City will take centre stage at the AI Everything Global event which runs from 4 – 6 February in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. At the event, Dubai Internet City will highlight how the region’s digital successes can be leveraged to shape AI development that is both socially equitable and economically viable.
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New opportunities for startups in real estate
A new partnership aims to support startups and SMEs by ensuring they have access to resources and opportunities to drive growth in the property technology (proptech) sector.
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New payment solutions for MENA-based SMEs
Financial services provider Paymob has announced a partnership with the open source eCommerce platform Woo. The collaboration marks Woo’s first preferred partnership in the region, integrating Paymob’s payment technology directly into the WooCommerce Marketplace.
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WEF selects Riyadh, Muscat as tech centres
The World Economic Forum has formalised plans to establish three new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in 2025. In a major development for the GCC region, two of the cities will be Riyadh and Muscat with the third in Pretoria, South Africa. Each of them will develop innovative, locally relevant strategies to address pressing
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KSA sets record for venture capital deals in 2024
Saudi Arabia has achieved a record-breaking 178 venture capital deals in 2024, solidifying its position as the leading hub for VC funding in the MENA region. The Kingdom accounted for 31% of all deals in the region, according to the newly-released 2024 Saudi Arabia Venture Capital Report.
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Qatari competition new boost for startups
A new competition has been launched in Qatar to improve the startup culture and attract talent from around the world. Led by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, the Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council, and the European Innovation Academy, the three-week virtual program is aimed at inspiring students to develop social entrepreneurship startups.
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Alba joins forces with Bahraini entrepreneurs
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelter, will co-fund and collaborate with selected startups and SMEs to implement proof-of-concept projects. Alba’s participation marks a significant step towards driving innovation and economic growth in Bahrain’s industrial sector while also enhancing the competitiveness of Bahraini talent in the private sector.
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Tax planning strategies of the super-rich
Benjamin Franklin once famously said “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes" After all, they’re two of life’s immutable realities. Sure, no one can dispute the former, but the truth about the latter is, not necessarily.
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New plan to draw 10,000 influencers to UAE
The newly-unveiled Creators HQ marks a pivotal moment for the content creation industry, aiming to position the UAE as a global hub for digital media and attract 10,000 influencers to the region.