The seventh annual Global Education & Skills Forum (GESF 2019), a Varkey Foundation initiative, hosted a panel discussion on ways to improving education in the Middle East and North Africa, especially within large refugee populations, and how to ensure university graduates are employable. The panel session included Sabri Saidam, Minister of Education, Palestine, and deliberated
More than 63% of the 89 million passengers who passed through Dubai airport in 2018 were in transit with just 8% of these passengers leaving the airport to explore the emirate, according to the latest Colliers International data published by Reed Travel Exhibitions ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, which takes place at Dubai
At HP Reinvent, the company’s largest global partner event, HP outlined its digital transformation agenda, insights-driven go-to-market (GTM) strategy and partner enablement enhancements. The technology sales channel is undergoing a dramatic shift as consumer and commercial buying habits evolve. Aimed at driving partner growth in 2020 and beyond, the company shared its strategy for navigating
Studies indicate that the UAE is the world’s top hot-spot for hundreds of startups followed by New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Germany, Japan and Sweden. It is observed that startups in the country are mainly involved in e-commerce, marketplaces, and infrastructure/software as a service, which account for 69 per cent of the total number of startups.
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has confirmed that it will be joining leading participants in the Riyadh Travel Fair, taking place from 28-29 March 2019, to highlight tourism, cultural and leisure attractions in Sharjah and promote the emirate as one of the most significant local and international tourism destinations. Participation in the
A total of 18 countries from around the world will be participating in the 46th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show, which is due to be held from April 2-6, according to Expo Centre Sharjah. A top senior official said that Expo Centre Sharjah has completed necessary preparations to host the largest and longest running
During the 2019 Retail Leaders Circle MENA summit, the titans of industry gave their diagnosis of the global retail market. They reported that the heart of retail was very much beating but there were two vital but underutilised components that could reinvigorate the retail industry; technology and the personal touch. Similarly, all delegates were in
