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A Night of Prestige & Glamour – 2nd Annual Middle East Women Leaders’ Awards

A Night of Prestige & Glamour – 2nd Annual Middle East Women Leaders’ Awards

“Empowerment isn’t a destination but a continuous journey of growth, challenge, and resilience. Today I see women not just seeking a seat at the table, but redesigning the table altogether.” Said Roberto Croci – Director, Value Creation & Transformation at Public Investment fund – in anticipation of the prestigious, 2nd Annual Middle East Women Leaders’ Summit & Awards 2023.

Luxury encompassed the Address Dubai Marina, which hosted worldly dignitaries, excellencies, and experts from across the region, with all attendees poised for the events to unfold at this year’s awards gala. The scintillating event, organized by Verve Management, celebrated and honored the remarkable accomplishments of women leaders in the Middle East, highlighting their contributions to diverse sectors and the broader community.

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Democrance Expands Footprint in Saudi Arabia after closing a funding round led by Wa’ed Ventures

Democrance Expands Footprint in Saudi Arabia after closing a funding round led by Wa’ed Ventures

Funded by Wa’ed Ventures, and existing investor Global Ventures, InsurTech firm looks to continue democratizing insurance in line with the principles of the Financial Sector Development Program

24 October 2023: Democrance, the global InsurTech firm with a mission to make insurance accessible and affordable for those who need it most, today announced a bold expansion strategy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the launch of the company’s Riyadh HQ.

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AD Ports Group Finalises Preparations to Host the IAPH World Ports Conference 2023

AD Ports Group Finalises Preparations to Host the IAPH World Ports Conference 2023

The event will be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 31 October to 02 November

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 October 2023: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, looks forward to hosting the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) World Ports Conference – Abu Dhabi 2023. The event will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 31 October to 02 November under the theme of ‘Reinventing Ports’.

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Hitachi Energy passes 150 GW in HVDC links

Hitachi Energy passes 150 GW in HVDC links integrated into the power system, expands capacity to meet accelerating energy transition demand

  • $3 billion investment globally, in manufacturing and engineering footprint, R&D and partnerships 
  • Workforce expansion with more than 8,000 people hired
  • 150 GW of HVDC links integrated into the power system by Hitachi Energy

               

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Industry trailblazers gather at Retail Congress MENA: The Year of Reinvestment

Industry trailblazers gather at Retail Congress MENA: The Year of Reinvestment

Dubai, UAE — October 23, 2023 — The region’s top shopping mall and retail decision makers converged at the Retail Congress organized by MECS+R, the largest association in retail industry, celebratingthe 29th year anniversary Themed “The Year of Reinvestment,” at the luxurious Ritz Carlton DIFC.

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