Travel & Tourism

Demand surges as Turkiye demonstrates strong tourism growth in the first half of 2024.

The number of visitors to the Mediterranean country increased by 13.9% in the first six months of 2024.

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced Turkiye’s 2024 first-half results at a press conference in Istanbul. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Minister of Culture and Tourism, said that the number of visitors to Turkiye in the first half of 2024 had increased by 13.9% year-on-year to 26.1 million. 

Turkiye’s tourism revenues in the same period showed a9.3% growth to 23.7 billion USD. Türkiye’s average daily expenditure per visitor reached to a 98 USD. Minister Ersoy said that the first 6 months’ results confirmed Turkiye’s commitment to its year-end target of 60 million visitors and 60 billion USD in revenues.

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Business & Investments

Development of the Environmental and Social Impact Study for East Mole Terminal in Pointe Noire

Study is part of AD Ports Group’s Commitment to Construction, Management and Operation of New Terminal in the Republic of the Congo Announced in June 2023

Pointe Noire, Congo – Brazzaville / Abu Dhabi, UAE – 31 July 2024: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics and industry, has announced the completion ofan environmental and social impact study, as part of its 30-year concession agreement with the Government of the Republic of the Congo – Brazzaville,for managing and operating the multipurpose New East Mole Terminal in Pointe-Noire in the Republic of the Congo – Brazzaville.

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Business & Investments

The Business Decision Makers’ Mindset report launched by CNN International Commercial

Global Business leaders are optimistic about growth and focused on cybersecurity, AI, sustainability, brand image and international outlook

The Business Decision Makers’ Mindset report launched by CNN International Commercial

A global report on what drives business decisions was launched by CNN International Commercial (CNNIC). Almost 2,000 company leaders across 14 different countries, including over 150 from UAE and Saudi Arabia, were surveyed by B2B International to reveal their motivations, fears and priorities which feature in The Business Decision Makers’ Mindset whitepaper.  

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Business & Investments

Yardstick Marketing Secures Tally Solutions’ PR Mandate for the GCC Region

Tally Solutions awards the PR mandate to Yardstick Marketing to enhance the former’s communication and brand presence as it expands its operations in the GCC region.

30thJuly2024, Dubai, UAE — Yardstick Marketing, an integrated marketing solutions company with a global presence in over 60 countries through its affiliation with the International Public Relations Network (IPRN), is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the PR mandate for Tally Solutions, a leading technology company providing Business Management Software for small and medium businesses globally.

Through this partnership, Yardstick Marketing will support Tally Solutions in reaching MSMEs, and the start-up community in the Middle East market through a robust communications strategy. The collaboration will integrate Yardstick Marketing’s comprehensive PR and communication offerings with Tally’s industry-leading software solutions, creating a synergy that promises sustained success and growth in the marketplace.

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Technologies

Cisco Highlights the Utmost Importance of Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

Cisco unveiled key insights into the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, emphasizing the need for a united front between technology companies and governments. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, Cisco advocates for the development of advanced AI detection systems to ensure a safer online environment for all.

Despite ongoing efforts from both public and private sectors to detect and mitigate the effects of AI-powered disinformation, the consequences are no longer theoretical. This was evident inCisco’s recent Cybersecurity Readiness Index,where 85% of UAE respondents anticipated a cybersecurity incident disrupting their business within the next 12 to 24 months. Additionally, 52% of those affected by such incidents reported costs of at least $300,000. The urgency of leveraging AI capabilities has never been greater.

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