Abu dhabi: IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of eFunder, the UAE’s pioneering private financing platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The platform has now been rebranded as Zelo, marking a new chapter in its evolution, aimed at scaling its impact … Read more
Cairo: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are set to jointly organize the fourth edition of the ‘Youth Knowledge Forum’ (YKF) in Cairo, Egypt, from July 20 to 21, 2025. The event, themed ‘Knowledge Economy and Human Development,’ is in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry … Read more
Alexandria: Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), participated in a symposium titled “Experiences in Documenting Arab Heritage,” held at the Delegations Hall at the Conference Centre as part of the cultural program of the 20th Alexandria International Book Fair. The symposium attracted a distinguished audience of intellectuals, academics, and … Read more
Vienna: Official figures in Austria have shown an increase in the annual damage value caused by storms and extreme weather conditions, due to climate change, reaching around pound 1.7 billion in 2024, compared to approximately pound 1 billion in previous years. The damages are expected to rise to about pound 5.2 billion annually by 2030. … Read more
Gaza: ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ has announced the launch of the largest desalinated water supply project from Egypt to southern Gaza, as part of its emergency response to the deepening water crisis in the besieged Strip. According to Emirates News Agency, at a press conference held at the Coastal Municipalities Water Utility (CMWU) headquarters in … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Al Ain branch has launched an initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and small enterprises in the region, specifically targeting the retail, tourism, and agricultural sectors. This initiative is part of the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to engage with small enterprises, understand their needs, and develop trade … Read more
Dubai: The Dubai Police, represented by the Positive Spirit Council, held a press conference to showcase the achievements of the Positive Spirit initiative over the past three years. According to Emirates News Agency, the event took place at the Cycling Hub at the Dubai Police Club and was attended by distinguished figures such as Major … Read more
Dubai: Dubai Health and GE HealthCare, a global leader in medical technology and digital solutions, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) education and practice across the UAE and the MENA region. The partnership focuses on co-developing AI solutions to aid clinical decision-making, thus improving patient care and … Read more