Dubai International Content Market Witnesses International Participation
Over 350 companies from more than 30 countries conduct deals
Dubai, UAE 23 November 2023: The Dubai International Content Market (DICM 2023) opened its doors to a new venue at Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Centre yesterday with a remarkable start that witnessed more than 700 participants attend from around the world on its first day. The enthusiasm amongst media industry professionals was evident as they engaged amongst each other from different backgrounds and countries where they seized the opportunity to explore, network, and shape the future of the content industry.
Eng. Anas Al Madani, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of INDEX Holding, explained how DICM 2023 is a crucial platform to promote co-production prospects amongst content creators, streaming platforms, investors, financiers, and so much more. He stated: “In its sixth edition, DICM is essential in bringing together content creators from around the globe. DICM 2023 highlights the pivotal role that makes the UAE a crucial destination for production and media companies. The industry has responded overwhelmingly well to DICM 2023, as seen by the over 350 companies from more than 30 countries who have confirmed their attendance. This indicates the significance of the event as a platform for new, creative, and globally appealing content.”
BKN301 and CWallet’s strategic partnership: Joining forces to empower the digital payment in Qatar and MENA Region
The partnership comes after BKN301 has entered the market in 2023 and opened its branch in the country to better serve the MENA region.
Through this partnership, BKN301 and CWallet will foster the growth of innovative payment solutions between Qatar and foreign countries, helping the financial inclusion of the population
November 23, 2023
BKN301 Group, a Fintech company offering Innovative Payments and Banking- as-a-Service solutions with a focus on high-growth markets especially in the MENA area, continues its strategy development, fostering its growth in the Middle East, especially in Qatar, where it opened a new branch last July, that will help the company better serve the MENA region.
To discuss on the most prominent strategic topics and local and global trends that must be highlighted in the upcoming years
“Ports, Customs and Free Zone” holds the First Strategic Retreat to discuss the Indicators of its Strategic Plan
The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation organized the first strategic retreat to discuss the indicators of its strategic plan for the years 2021-2025, in the presence of directors of departments and divisions and second-level employees, at the Queen Elizabeth II Hotel (QE2), with the aim of identifying all factors related to the follow-up review, update and application of the PCFC strategic plan.
H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, pointed out the importance of reviewing the strategic plan and developing it periodically in line with the latest local and global developments that affect the conduct of operations, and updating initiatives and projects that keep pace with government directions and national strategies launched by Dubai, which are compatible with the operational competencies at the Corporation. These strategic plans such as: Dubai Economic Agenda D33, Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Dubai Marine Transport Master Plan- 2030, Dubai Digital Strategy and UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence.
Bin Sulayem stressed the importance of working to achieve the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai at the forefront in various global indicators and make Dubai the best place to live in around the world, by introducing projects and initiatives to achieve this vision. He expressed the efforts of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation to facilitate and enhance the economic transformation in Dubai through processes, regulations and innovative solutions that contribute to ensuring sustainable commercial activities, in order to enhance Dubai’s position as a leading sustainable center to support the economic sector on a global level.
The Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation expressed the importance of the role of the retreat in strengthening communication channels between various business units and their participation in decision-making, bringing ideas closer together, and moving on one path towards achieving the PCFC vision, as the retreat included holding workshops and group activities to come up with a set of mechanisms, initiatives and ideas that will achieve strategic objectives in cooperation and coordination with relevant authorities in the Dubai government.
He added, “The strategic retreat is the starting point for a new phase of growth and prosperity at all levels of the PCFC,” describing the retreat as an important platform for dialogue and exchange of experiences to ensure unified efforts, discuss development plans, and discover ways to achieve new achievements and ambitious initiatives that meet the needs of the segments of society, based on the guidance and support of wise leadership which attaches great importance to harnessing all capabilities and providing the best services.
The retreat included showcasing the latest global studies and results on a number of indicators related to the Corporation’s specializations, a review of the strategic themes and objectives, consultation on the most prominent strategic topics and local and global trends that must be highlighted in the coming years, the most important initiatives and projects that contribute to achieving the strategic indicators, and a presentation of the results, the strategic plan, opinion polls, and best practices applied at the local and global levels, in addition to holding a brainstorming session for all participants on strategic indicators and coming up with new proposals.
Abu Dhabi Customs consolidates its leadership with qualitative achievements that enhance Abu Dhabi’s global position
Abu Dhabi Customs: November 2023
As part of its ongoing efforts to consolidate its global leadership among customs authorities and organizations, and achieve its strategic vision, which is based on investing in human development, stimulating innovation, and continuously enhancing and updating various customs services and fields, the General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has achieved qualitative accomplishments by receiving 14 international awards that support the economic visions of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the directives of its wise leadership that aim to elevate the UAE’s position to be the best country in the world by 2071.
Investment Corporation of Dubai announces record Revenues, Net Profit, Assets and Equity.
Record Net Profit for the 6-month period2023 of AED 28.3Billion.
Record Assets of AED 1.25Trillion.
Dubai – 23 November2023 – ICD announced today its consolidated financial results for the six-month period ended 30June 2023having generated record Revenues of AED 145.1 Billion and a record Net Profit of AED 28.3 Billion.
Revenues reached a record AED 145.1Billion, up20 percent with an increaseof AED 24.0 Billion compared to the prior year period, due to the significant rise in travel andtourism activities reflected in the Transportation and Other segments, and a jump in Banking & Financial Services revenues on higher interest ratesand strong lending growth. Overall, revenues increasedfaster than operational costs, boosting margins.
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