39-Year-Old Pakistani National Emerges as Overall Winner in RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023, Takes Home AED 5000 Prize
Cash awards totalling AED 20,000 were presented to the victors
RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023 concludes with remarkable success, participants witness significant improvements in HbA1c levels, weight and overall health
The challenge revealed that 85% of participants exhibited HbA1c levels above 5.7, reinforcing the event’s relevance for individuals actively managing diabetes
Muscat, 14 November 2023: Oman Telecommunications Company Group (MSX: OTEL) reported significant growth for the nine months ended September 2023, net profit increasing 28.7% from RO 195 Mn to RO 251 Mn at the end of September 2023. Group revenue grew 10.6% from RO 1981.5 Mn to RO 2192.5 Mn at the end of September 2023.
Omantel’s domestic operations performance
At the level of domestic operations, Omantel’s revenues grew by 8.2% to reach R.O 458.1 million, compared to the corresponding period. Revenue growth is mainly coming from wholesale transit voice revenue which increased by RO 17 Mn and device revenue which increased by RO 10.9 Mn. Growth in retail revenue is contributed by Mobile Postpaid revenue which increased by 11.4% and Fixed Broadband revenues which increased by 4.4%.
Zoho introduces Zoho Practice for accountants in the Middle East, records 42% Growth of Zoho Finance platform in the UAE
Dubai – November 15, 2023: Zoho, a leading global technology company, today announced that the Zoho Finance Platform has achieved a significant 42% increase in new customers in the UAE, and 50% in the MEA region. The company also made significant expansions to its Finance Platform with 230+ extensions in Zoho Marketplace, and a dedicated developer portal. Additionally, it launched Zoho Practice, an end-to-end practice management solution for accounting professionals. These additions strengthen the Finance Platform’s ecosystem, helping businesses across the MENA tailor their applications and collaborate with their accountants to enhance their operations.
Hyther Nizam, President of Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Zoho said, “Over the past 15 years, our Finance Platform has grown from a single app to a unified suite, and now a comprehensive platform that is the go-to for businesses of all sizes in MENA. Our continued investments in building a powerful ecosystem have enabled businesses to access the best enterprise tech available. The expanded Zoho Finance Platform ecosystem offers full customization, ensuring that the software continues to meet their business needs with unparalleled efficiency, even as they evolve.”
Hitachi Energy highlights digitalization and sustainable solutions at WETEX 2023, ahead of COP28
Dubai – November 15, 2023: Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, spotlights its cutting-edge sustainable energy solutions at the 25th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show, from Nov. 15-17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With a focus on digitalization, sustainability, and the upcoming COP28 in the UAE, Hitachi Energy’s participation is aligned with the event’s theme, “At the forefront of sustainability.”
At WETEX 2023, Hitachi Energy features various solutions that enable the transition to more renewables, digitalized and sustainable alternatives, thus supporting the UAE’s journey toward global net-zero goals. This effort aligns with the UAE’s 2050 net-zero Initiative and sustainable development objectives.
Google Cloud and Haboob Partner to Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s Nationwide Cyber Defense with Chronicle CyberShield
15 November 2023: Haboob, a leading cybersecurity service provider owned by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP), announces its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver Chronicle CyberShield to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This marks the first time Chronicle CyberShield will be offered in a managed services model in the Kingdom, aiming to bolster cybersecurity services for public sector organizations.
Chronicle CyberShield is a comprehensive solution that provides technology, processes, capabilities, and resources to deliver situational awareness of the cyber threat landscape. It is uniquely designed for government entities to share threat information, help accelerate investigations and initiate a united response against persistent and ever-evolving threats proactively and rapidly.