Daily Archives: August 28, 2024

Business & Investments

Data Breach Costs for Businesses Continue Their Upward Trajectory in the Middle East Reaching an Average of SAR 32.80 Million

Energy sector reported the costliest breaches across industries at SAR 36.90 million on average. AI/Automation deployments cut breach costs by SAR 12.31 million

Dubai, UAE. 26 August 2024 – — IBM (NYSE: IBM) released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealing the average cost of a data breach for businesses in the Middle East reached SAR 32.80 million in 2024. This represents an increase of nearly 10% this year, from SAR 29.90 million in 2023. According to the organizations analyzed, the top three factors that amplified breach costs for local businesses were security skills shortages, non-compliance with regulations and security system complexity.  

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“70% of UAE Youth Trust Government’s Efforts in Saving the Planet, 52% Look to Community”, finds PwC report

  • Arab youth demonstrate a higher awareness of the SDGs, with almost 34% “extremely” or “very familiar” with them, compared to 23% globally.
  • Respondents demonstrate higher confidence in regional governments as positive changemakers, diverging from global perceptions.
  • Clean Water & Sanitation (Goal 6), Quality Education (Goal 4), and Good Health and Well-being (Goal 3) rank among the highest priorities for younger populations.
  • Report nods to a higher level of Middle East youth engagement on the SDGs and a critical opportunity to enhance youth involvement in SDG-related initiatives, programmes and policies.
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Shopping & Promotions

Epson Partners With Community Group ‘British Mums’

Helping Mothers Gear Up for the Back to School Season

  • Epson collaborates with British Mums for “Back to School Playdate” to nurture young talent and support parents
  • Mums learn about the importance and benefits of having printed materials to support kids’ educational needs
  • EcoTank home range printers come with three-year supply of paper and ink, are available with discounts of up to 35% and include complementary after-school activities, making them the ideal complement for schoolwork
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 26 August 2024 – Epson, the global technology leader, partnered with British Mums to support a “Back to School Playdate” event today at Ready Set Go in Al Quoz, Dubai.

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Health Care

RAK Hospital Hosts Educative Session on Metabolic Syndrome as Part of the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2024

Doctor highlights that 7% reduction in body weight could decrease the risk of developing type 2- diabetes by 58%.

August 28, 2024; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – Continuing its mission to educate the community on effective diabetes management, RAK Hospital held an insightful webinar titled “Diabetes: A Metabolic Syndrome” as part of the ongoing RAK Diabetes Challenge. This marked the third year of the successful initiative, which aims to empower participants with knowledge and tools to combat diabetes. The session was led by Dr. Hala Youssef Hamdy Abouel Seoud, Specialist Endocrinology & Head of Department at RAK Hospital.

Dr. Hala Youssef Hamdy Abouel Seoud, Specialist Endocrinology & Head of Department at RAK Hospital.

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UAE’s Innovations Group Expands into Biohazard Waste Management Segment

  • Supporting UAE’s Vision, Innovations Group reinforces its commitment to the country’s sustainable solutions.

28th, August 2024, Dubai, UAE: Innovations Group, the leading staffing and HR solutions provider in the UAE, today announced its expansion into the biohazard and medical waste management segment.

This strategic move aligns with the group’s commitment to offering varied comprehensive services to its customers that address the growing needs of the UAE’s healthcare sector, particularly the critical need for specialized waste management solutions.

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