Tag: Middle East

We’ve got 27 years to reach Net Zero in the most polluted cities in the world. How can it be done?

Sustainability has always been a critical topic. But it’s now more important than ever. We’re on limited time to literally save the world by cutting back our emissions, getting control on global warming again, and striving for Net Zero in...

Latest Gulf Sustainability Awards 2022 launched at the Netherlands Pavilion in Dubai 

Organized by Awards International, a pioneer in conducting awards in the Middle East region, launched their latest edition of Gulf Sustainability Awards 2022 to be held at the Netherlands Pavilion in Dubai.  ‘Together, we want to communicate how to find sustainable...

Reasons to apply for the Gulf Customer Experience Awards 2022

There is no doubt the Gulf region is becoming a key player in the CX further development. With investments pouring into the emerging need for seamless digital services, maintaining a high-quality customer experience is taking its priority. It comes as...

Microsoft First AI Centre for Energy opens in Dubai

The US-based technology giant opened a first in the world artificial intelligence centre for energy in Dubai, so it could develop technologies to be used globally. The virtual inauguration of the centre took place on Wednesday and is based at the...

Saudi Arabia Triples on VAT to Counter the Economic Impact of COVID-19

Saudi Arabia announces a rise in the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 15 percent, starting July 1st , according to Saudi Press Agency. Mohammad Al Jadaan, Saudi Minister of Finance, said the measures are to be implemented in order to protect...

World’s First AI University in Abu Dhabi Delays Opening to 2021

The world’s first university dedicated to artificial intelligence in Abu Dhabi has pushed its opening date for the inaugural class to January 2021 due to COVID-19. Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) was set to welcome its first students...

Geidea Announces Partnership with Brilliant Basics

The Middle Eastern fintech company Geidea Solutions have announced collaboration with Brilliant Basics, a design-led innovation studio, to help promote the vision for becoming a leading digital financial services company in the region. Geidea’s vision is to enable cashless payments for...

Cupola Partners with Avaya to Boost Contact Centre Capabilities

The leading regional BPO Cupola Teleservices joins forces with Avaya to deliver uninterrupted contact centre services to its customers while ensuring the health and well-being of employees now working remote. The company’s technology upgrade secures that services provided to customers in...

RAKEZ Provides Over 10,000 Medical Check-ups for Their Workforce

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has recently conducted 10,000 medical check-ups for employees working at their industrial sites. The ongoing initiative is being carried out in support with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) which ensured the team...

Virgin Mobile UAE Customer Care Team is Going Remote

Virgin Mobile UAE, the double gold winner at the 2019 Gulf Customer Experience Awards, announces a work-from-home scheme for its entire customer care staff. The company now makes it possible for their customer staff to offer 24/7 support from their...