middle east

Technology

Go All In: Acer Aspire C27

With immersive display options, smart collaboration features, and AI-enabled software, the Acer Aspire C range appeals to everyone from students to hybrid workers.

Marketing

How TikTok Helps Small Businesses To Maximize Shopping Season

TikTok empowers SMBs to fully capitalize on the "Golden Quarter" beyond the typical promotional peaks, while protecting their brands from the diminishing returns of a purely promo-driven approach.

Growth Strategies

Dubai's Commitment to a Net Zero Carbon Future by 2050 is Well on its Way, According to a New Report Powered by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)

Dubai is setting out to become a city with the lowest carbon footprint in the world by 2050, and heavy investments in renewables are paving the way. The new report is packed with data on Dubai's strategies, initiatives, and mega-projects that are propelling the emirate to a net zero future.

Growth Strategies

Falcons Auction at Burj Al Arab Sets a New Bar for Success, Shaping the UAE's Collectibles Market

The auction drew guests from around the world, allowing them to bid on exquisite treasures without any buyer's premium.

Starting a Business

Mega Green Accelerator: Beirut-Based YY ReGen is on a Mission to Make Traditional Solar Systems More Affordable

"With ReGen-R8, we aimed to provide a cheaper, cleaner, and capital-free option for accessing clean power."

Leadership

Architect Of Ambition: Muhammad BinGhatti, Chairman of Binghatti Holding

Muhammad BinGhatti, Chairman of Binghatti Holding, has reshaped the UAE's real estate landscape by merging architectural innovation with luxury, and has forged partnerships with iconic global brands like Bugatti and Mercedes-Benz while leading a portfolio valued at AED40 billion.

Women Entrepreneur®

Follow The Leader: Charlotte Borghesi, Co-Founder And Managing Director, Kidzink

"I believe that a company at the leading edge globally for school design and school furniture design should be based in the UAE."

Starting a Business

Mega Green Accelerator: Cairo-Based Viridia Tech Aims To Help Farmers With Near Real-Time, Customized Recommendations And Actionable Insights

"The Mega Green Accelerator is now assisting us in structuring and scaling our business, enabling us to build a solid reputation and leverage it effectively."

Entrepreneurs

Startup Spotlight: How Estonia-Born BaseTrack Is Introducing Its Automated Trucking Services In The UAE

The BaseTrack team's ultimate goal is to ensure a transition from human-driven trucks to fully automated fleets that can be managed remotely and with reduced CO2 emissions.

Women Entrepreneur®

Follow The Leader: Aisha Abdulmalik, Founder, Aisha Jewels

"My biggest source of happiness is not the exponential growth we have achieved over the last ten years, but rather the fact that we still maintain the key pillars upon which we built Aisha Jewels, but only in a bigger way."

Starting a Business

Mega Green Accelerator: Saudi Arabia-Based Mirai Solar Expands Solar Energy Use Beyond Conventional Applications

"The investment in cleantech needs to accelerate greatly for the energy transition to become a reality."

Starting a Business

How Islamabad-Based Agritech Fresh Box Is Transforming Pakistan's Agriculture

The core of Fresh Box's mission lies in developing a comprehensive agriculture platform that integrates artificial intelligence and data analytics to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Technology

Mastercard Partners With Nairobi-Headquartered Telecom Safaricom To Foster Financial Inclusion In Kenya

This collaboration is set to benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-PESA, Safaricom's mobile money service.

Growth Strategies

"We Got Funded!" UAE-Based Cercli's US$4 Million Seed Round Marks Silicon Valley-Based Afore Capital's Debut MENA Investment

Launched by Akeed Azmi and David Reche, Cercli enables MENA businesses to hire, manage and pay their global workforce seamlessly while reducing the cost of compliance that arises due to human errors.

Women Entrepreneur®

Follow The Leader: Briar Prestidge, Founder And CEO, Prestidge Group

"This is the time to experiment, to push boundaries, and to create experiences that captivate and inspire."