Hong Kong Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok commences visit to Middle East

Dubai – May 20, 2024:Mr. Paul Lam Ting-kwok SJ, Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region started his visit to the Middle East starting from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia with a 30-person delegation, comprising representatives from the Law Society of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Bar Association and related sectors, and began a two-day visit to the city to promote Hong Kong’s legal and dispute resolution services and enhance co-operation and exchanges between the two places.

Upon arrival in Riyadh, Mr. Lam and the delegation met with local legal and business sectors during a lunch and networking reception titled “Hong Kong – The Common Law Gateway for Saudi Arabia Businesses to China and Beyond”, co-organised by the Department of Justice, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Saudi Chinese Business Council, and supported by Invest Hong Kong.

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SAFEEN Group Trials First Electric Tug in Middle Eastfor Marine Services Fleet

Zero emissions during operation contributes significantly to reducing the carbon footprint of maritime activities

Abu Dhabi, UAE21May2024:SAFEEN Group, part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), has announced it is trialling an electric tug within their Marine Services fleet, the first of its kind in the Middle East, which will be deployed at AD Ports Group’s flagship facility, Khalifa Port.

Unveiled during the 27th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, Dubai, the Damen RSD-ETug 2513 is an all-electric harbour tug, expected to provide numerous advantages including zero emissions from “Tank to Propeller”,operational efficiency thanks to boasting a 70-ton bollard pull able to handle the largest vessels,and cost-effectiveness due to lower maintenance costs compared to diesel-powered counterparts.

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SEHA’s Tawam Hospital Restores Full Mobility in Patient with Complex Elbow Fracture

Leading orthopaedic surgeons at Tawam Hospital perform a bone graft to fully reconstruct the patient’s elbow joint in a remarkable surgical feat.

Abu Dhabi-UAE. 21 May 2024 –The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has achieved a medical milestone by successfully performing a pioneering procedure to fully restore theelbow function of a patient who suffered from a complex fracture sustained in a car accident. The surgery took place at Tawam Hospital, where a team of leadingorthopaedicsurgeons conducted a bone graft to fully reconstruct the patient’s elbow joint.

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FOO PARTNERS WITH INSIGHTTER

FOO PARTNERS WITH INSIGHTTER TO EMPOWER DATA LEVERAGE AND AI-DRIVEN FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

 

This latest partnership will leverage leading data analytics and AI solutions to drive strategic innovation and growth across the MENA region’s dynamic financial sector.Dubai, UAE, 21 May 2024: FOO, the award-winning B2B Fintech solutions provider, has partnered with Insightter, a Data and AI transformer Agency, to bring cutting-edge data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to financial institutions and service providers throughout the MENA region.

Established in 2004, Insightter has spent nearly two decades at the forefront of data science, AI, and machine learning, with a robust history of leveraging data to drive business objectives. To date, the company’s pioneering analytics solutions have driven significant transformation across various sectors, including major telecommunications providers and financial institutions in 11 countries.

In recent years, the MENA region has emerged as a key hub for digital innovation, particularly in the financial sector. Investment and advancements in AI are accelerating this transformation, with the technology set to contribute $320 billion to the region in 2030.

This partnership between Insightter and FOO is the result of a series of successful proof-of-concept implementations with selected FOO clients, demonstrating the substantial benefits of integrating advanced data analytics and AI-driven solutions into existing financial services.

 

Insightter’s data asset platform expertly tailors its capabilities to the Fintech sector, transforming complex financial raw data into valuable insights about profiles, customer behaviors, and hidden patterns. These insights not only enhance targeted marketing strategies but also deepen customer engagement and loyalty, which is particularly crucial for Financial Institutions. The platform also streamlines fintech operations, improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of financial transactions. By harnessing these analytics, fintech clients can achieve strategic objectives and operational excellence, ensuring a bespoke service experience that adapts to dynamic market needs

 

Ghady Rayess, Co-founder and managing director at FOO, commented: “As FOO continues to expand its global footprint, this strategic partnership with Insightter is a key step toward integrating more sophisticated data analytics and AI into its offerings, ensuring that clients not only meet but exceed the demands of a dynamic financial landscape.”Michel Kilzi, CEO at Insightter, commented: “We are delighted to be working with FOO. This partnership of Insightter’s leading data analytics capabilities with FOO’s Fintech expertise and deep understanding of the region’s financial landscape will drive further innovation in financial services throughout the MENA region.”

 

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About FOO

FOO is an award-winning, B2B SAAS solution provider, headquartered in the UAE, that specializes in empowering businesses through digital transformation. FOO provides innovative fintech solutions, built entirely in-house, that optimize digital capabilities for clients across diverse industries and enable them to deliver an unparalleled user experience.

 

FOO works with banks, fintech companies and key retailers across the MENA region, including Mastercard, Visa, Benefits, Zain Group, PwC and MAF. FOO’s innovative platform is modular, built on digital micro-services that can be assembled to meet the specific requirements of each client. This approach, coupled with extensive regional experience, enables FOO to create super personalized digital products with a fast time to market. FOO’s key products include solutions for remittances, digital wallets, tokenized transactions, fully automated micro-lending and BNPL.

 

About Insightter

Established in 2004, Insightter has become synonymous with cutting-edge data and analytics solutions. Marrying Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning, we catalyze business growth and innovation. Our seasoned expertise is reflected in a multitude of projects across 11 countries and in 6 languages, catering to a spectrum of sectors from finance to telecom and beyond. Our goal is clear: to align with your business needs, unlocking the transformative power of Data as a Service. We aim to not only reveal but also harness the latent potential of your data, ensuring it becomes a cornerstone of your strategic success. Insightter stands for more than data processing; we are your gateway to actionable insights that underpin corporate growth and fulfill your long-term ambitions.

 

Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Honors 62 Winners in its Local, Regional, and International Educational Awards

Held at Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, the ceremony witnessed the honoring of Ahmed bin Saeed as the Personality of the Year 2024 in recognition of his role in supporting education through his leadership of the Emirates Airline Foundation

Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai, UAE, 21May2024:Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Supreme Chairman of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, honored 62 winners of this year’s educational awards from a total of 459 participants at a ceremony held today (Tuesday, May 21) at Theater Hall, Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Dubai.

The ceremony also witnessed the honoring of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees selected His Highness as the as the ‘Personality of the Year 2024’ in recognition of his role in supporting education and improving the lives of thousands of people in need across many regions of the world through his leadership of the Emirates Airline Foundation. This has strengthened the UAE’s presence on the global charitable and humanitarian map. His Highness has also supported numerous community organizations that assist government efforts in caring for children, students, and people of determination.

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