Yearly Archives: 2024

Technologies

Cisco Announces New Webex AI Agent and AI Solutions for the Contact Center to Transform Customer Experiences

News Summary:

  • Cisco’s Webex AI Agent automates contact center inquiries with conversational intelligence for quick and effective issue resolution
  • New Webex AI Agent, AI Agent Studio and Cisco AI Assistant for Webex Contact Center will change how businesses interact with and support their customers

Dubai, UAE, October 29, 2024 – At WebexOne, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) unveiled new AI-powered innovations, including the Webex AI Agent, AI Agent Studio and Cisco AI Assistant features for Webex Contact Center. These AI solutions leverage advanced conversational intelligence and automation to enhance customer interactions, streamline issue resolution and improve overall customer satisfaction. This enables business leaders to deliver faster, more effective and more empathetic interactions that improve customer trust and brand loyalty. 

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Life Style & Leisure

CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE LAUNCHES LONGEVITY FUND TO DRIVE INNOVATION IN HEALTHSPAN AND LIFESPAN 

October 29th, 2024: Today, Clinique La Prairie (CLP), global leader in longevity since 1931, announces the LONGEVITY FUND, an endeavor to identify and invest in companies that revolutionize the landscape of aging, health, and wellbeing.

The Fund will focus on driving science-based advancements in longevity, guided by four core mission pillars: Medical Care, Nutrition, Movement, and Wellbeing. These pillars reflect the clinical approach that has defined Clinique La Prairie’s reputation for decades. This philosophy will be the foundation of the Fund’s investment strategy.

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Business & Investments

Global ministers, energy leaders and tech pioneers to convene at ADIPEC 2024

  • COP28 President and ADNOC GCEO H.E. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber to deliver keynote address
  • From 4-7 November, more than 1,800 speakers from across government, energy, finance and technology sectors will unite to find tangible solutions to the most urgent global energy challenges
  • Exploring the AI-energy nexus will be a key focus of ADIPEC 2024

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 29 October 2024: Over 40 ministers and more than 200 C-suite executives and technology pioneers from across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas will convene in Abu Dhabi for ADIPEC 2024 to foster collaborative action innovation and partnerships to accelerate the energy transition.

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Business & Investments

Mashreq’s 9M 2024 Profit Before Tax Rises 9% YoY to AED 6.5 Billion

Mashreq’s 9M 2024 Profit Before Tax Rises 9% YoY to AED 6.5 Billion, reflecting strong business activity in a healthy business environment

·       Increased operational activities drives revenue growth: Net Interest Income (NII) increased by 13% year-on-year, propelled by sizable balance sheet expansion and sustained healthy client margins. This growth underscores our effective asset-liability management and strategic focus on core lending activities. In addition, non-interest income surged by 21% compared to the previous year, now comprising 30% of the total operating income. This significant contribution reflects our success in diversifying revenue streams through enhanced fee-based services and other non- interest-generating activities.

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Real Estate

Abu Ghazaleh Investments and Palace Group Unveil Plans For The Cliffs

Abu Ghazaleh Investments and Palace Group Unveil Plans For The Cliffs, A $1.1 Billion Ultra-Luxury Residential Development in Dubai

Acclaimed Architects Kohn Pedersen Fox Appointed to Design Landmark Development Along the Dubai Water Canal

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 October 2024) – AGI Palace Group, the joint venture formed by Abu Ghazaleh Investments (AGI), the Dubai-based family-owned investment company, and ultra-prime developer Palace Group, have named New York-based architects Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) to lead the design of its inaugural joint venture project along the Dubai Water Canal – The Cliffs.

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