Digitalisation and 4IR in MENA: Augmented Intelligence from Data and Self-Learning

Bashar Kilani oversees IBM business in the Gulf Countries and the Levant, working with clients and partners across industries. Kilani has a passion for thought leadership around Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cloud. CFI.co met with him in Dubai

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Etihad Credit Insurance: Creating a Central Role in a Changing Economic Landscape

The UAE’s burgeoning non-oil exports over the past three decades have made it one of the most diversified economies in the GCC. By using the UAE as a model, Massimo Falcioni, the CEO of federal export credit company Etihad Credit

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ADAM Global: Global Reach, Personalised Service Proves a Winner

ADAM Global provides a platform for independent professional business services and networks, operating out of London and Dubai. It all began back in 1999, with a group of close friends and business associates who shared a vision of cultivating long-term

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Ian Fletcher, IBM: Immersive Transportation and the Internet of Everything

As we enter the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we may come to the stark realisation that nothing will ever remain the same. We are being exposed to continuous change, exciting new areas of innovation and groundbreaking technologies that are transforming the

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Financial Services CEO Puts the Pedal to Metal and ADGM Goes Scorching Ahead

Richard Teng is the CEO of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), an internationally recognised and award winning financial centre in the United Arab Emirates’ Capital. ince joining ADGM in March 2015, Teng has

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Secure, Transparent, and Efficient: Key Words for Blockchain-Driven Smart City

Blockchain may not hold all the answers, but Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr – the bold tech lady of Dubai – believes it could provide the bedrock of streamlined efficiency, transparent accountability and security that the Smart Cities of tomorrow

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UAE is Recognised by CFI.co as Best FDI Destination in the Middle East

Following presentation of the Annual Investment Meeting  (AIM) Awards for FDI-agencies at a Gala Dinner at the Armani Hotel in Dubai on Monday 30th March, CFI.co was pleased to provide a special prize in further recognition of the outstanding investment

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UAE Backs China’s One Belt One Road Initiative at Annual Investment Meeting

His Excellency Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary for Foreign Trade Ministry of Economy UAE stated,“ Trade activities to amount to $ 33 billion dollars between the UAE and China.” Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9th April 2019: The UAE is set to

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Annual Investment Meeting 2019 to Host Strategic Sessions to Draw Foreign Direct Investments

This year the event will witness the presence of 60 high level official The organizing committee of the Annual Investment Meeting 2019, has completed the preparations for the upcoming event, which will be held from 8th to 10th of April

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Dubai Ranks First Globally in Attracting FDI for AI & Robotics

Dubai ranks first globally in attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) for artificial intelligence and robotics The emirate has attracted from 2015 to 2018 $21.6 billion worth of FDI in high-end technology transfers with the most from the European Union and

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