G42 joins forces with global leaders in AI industry at AI House Davos

G42 joins forces with global leaders in AI industry at AI House Davos during the World Economic Forum, 15-19th January

  • AI House Davos will bring together leaders in industry, civil society, government, the investing community, and academics to drive the global conversation on artificial intelligence.
  • AI House is a joint initiative led by Merantix, ETH AI Center, Swisscom, UTokyo Institute for AI and Beyond, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and G42
  • Confirmed speakers include Yann LeCun (VP of Meta), Kay Firth-Butterfield (CEO of Good Tech Advisory), Amy Webb (CEO of Future Today Institute), Arvind Krishna (CEO of IBM), Jonas Andrulis (CEO of Aleph Alpha), Theresa May (former Prime Minister of the UK), and Christian Lindner (Germany’s Finance Minister). 
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Middle East CEOs the Most Forward-Looking | AlixPartners Disruption Index 2024

CEOsin the Middle East Most Forward-lookingasThey Face a

New Age of Long-term Disruptions

  • 8 in 10regional CEOs (v/s 6 in 10 globally)remain optimistic about the prospects of their economyin 2024
  • Survey findings also reveal AI and automationarethe largest disruptive forces impacting their company

January 11, 2024 –Businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabiaand United Arab Emirates remain optimistic about the prospects for their company (80%) and the overall economy (85%) as they continue to navigate the challenges ahead, working closely with their respective governments.This isaccording to findings from global consulting firm AlixPartners’ Disruption Index (ADI), an annual survey that canvasses more than 3,000 CEOs and executivesfrom around the world to uncover the latest global business concerns.

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Transaction volumes in Dubai’s AED 5m+ residential market reached record levels in 2023, says CBRE

Transaction volumes in Dubai’s AED 5m+ residential market reached record levels in 2023, says CBRE

CBRE releases its UAE Residential Market Notes – January 2024

Dubai – January 11, 2024 – Sales of properties worth more than AED 5m and AED 10m in Dubai hit record levels in 2023, reaching 10,296 and 3,806, up 54.5% and 68.4% from a year earlier, respectively. Off-plan sales in both segments of the market have been the primary drivers of activity, where, in the AED 5m+ and AED 10m+ segments of the market, off-plan sales accounted for 67.2% and 70.8% of total transaction volumes, respectively. The level of demand has been such that the vast majority of sales in these two segments have occurred in relatively nascent developments, where many of these developments are still only emerging as prime locations.

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du wins MENA Green Building Awards 2023 in Healthy Spaces Project Category

du wins MENA Green Building Awards 2023 in Healthy Spaces Project Category

Dubai, UAE, 11January, 2024 – du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has been honoured with the prestigious MENA Green Building Awards 2023 in the Healthy Spaces Project of the Year category. The award recognizes du’s commitment to sustainability and its exceptional efforts in creating a healthy and productive workspace.

du’s winning project, the new headquarters (HQ) in Dubai Hills, exemplifies the criteria set for the Healthy Spaces Projects of the Year category, which specifically acknowledges buildings or fit-outs that prioritize occupant health and well-being while demonstrating innovation and creativity. du’s HQ has been designed and executed with a strong emphasis on employee well-being, sustainability, and productivity – the fundamental pillars for this award. The workspace has been carefully crafted to promote health and well-being through features of solo and collaborative workspaces like sit-stand workstations, teams tables, focus rooms, collaboration spaces and wellness facilities, offering multiple choices to suit variety of needs of employees during the day. This not only encourages physical movement but also promotes mental wellness and cultivates social interaction among employees.

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OYO records 64% YOY growth in New Year’s Evebookings in GCC Countries

OYO records 64% YOY growth in New Year’s Evebookings in GCC Countries

  • OYO hotels and homestays in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman record 64% YOY growth in New Year’s Eve bookings
  • Growth can be attributed to the strategic locations of OYO’s corporate housings and homestays, their relentless dedication to ensuring guest satisfaction, offering a seamless blend of comfort, affordability, and personalized services
  • OYO Oman contributed the most towards the growth with 244% YOY increase in hotel bookings followed by Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates with 59% and 31% growth respectively
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