Brand Lounge, a leading brand consultancy, announced the appointment of Zak McKinven as its new chief operating officer. This strategic move comes as the firm accelerates its expansion plans across the region, particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Zak brings over two decades of… Read More
To advance literacy across the Arab world, a general manager has been appointed to lead the development of Miqyas Al Dhad, an innovative framework designed to improve the literacy skills of Arabic speakers across the Arab world. Miqyas Al Dhad is a joint venture between… Read More
Aster Clinics, a leading integrated healthcare provider under Aster DM Healthcare GCC, has unveiled the Aster Superpower Project, an innovative initiative aimed at fostering healthy habits among children in the UAE. As the new school year begins, this campaign is designed to empower children with… Read More
AI leaders from around the world have gathered for day one of the Global AI Summit (GAIN), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Hosted by the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), GAIN 2024 – the third edition of the summit – will explore pivotal themes, such… Read More
The Recording Academy® has appointed Taymoor Marmarchi as Executive Director of the Academy’s efforts to expand into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Collaborating closely with the Recording Academy’s CEO and President, Marmarchi will spearhead efforts to broaden the Academy’s presence and its support of… Read More
PPS Group UAE is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey to better serve our clients in the Kingdom and the wider Gulf region, offering a comprehensive range of security… Read More
Maersk has appointed Lisa Park as its new Managing Director for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), effective October 1, 2024. In her new role, she will also lead the business and teams in Oman and Qatar. Lisa Park has over twenty-two years of experience in… Read More
Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, and INJAZ UAE, a member of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, announced that their ongoing collaboration shaped the journeys of 1,172 students in the UAE during the 2023-2024 academic year. The achievement is part of a joint… Read More
Emirates Steel Arkan, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, has announced the appointment of Mark J.S. Tonkens as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO), effective 2nd September 2024. Mark served recently as Chief Financial Officer at… Read More
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s substantial contributions to sustainability and the fast-growing sector of sport tourism have been recognised with his appointment as UN Tourism’s Ambassador for Sustainable Tourism in the category of ‘Sport’. This appointment highlights his dedication to integrating sustainability into motor sport… Read More
