Author: Arabian Media staff
BEIRUT: Amal Al-Merhi’s twin 10-month-old daughters often go without milk or diapers. She feeds them a mix of cornstarch and water, because milk is too expensive. Instead of diapers, Merhi ties plastic bags around her babies’ waists. The effect of their poverty is clear, she said. “If you see one of the twins, you would not believe she is 10-months-old,” Merhi said in a phone interview. “She is so small and soft.” The 20-year-old Syrian mother lives in a tent with her family of five in an informal camp in Bar Elias in Lebanon’s Bekaa…
Enterprises want access to new software and AI tools but can’t risk sending their sensitive data out to a third-party software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers. Tensor9 looks to help software companies land more enterprise customers by helping them deploy their software directly into a customer’s tech stack. Tensor9 converts a software vendor’s code into the format needed to deploy into their customer’s tech environment. Tensor9 then makes a digital twin of the deployed software, or a miniaturized model of the deployed software’s infrastructure, so Tensor9’s customers can monitor how the software is working in their customer’s environment. Tensor9 can help companies deploy…
iACCEL Gulf Business Incubator (iACCEL GBI), a leading go-to-market accelerator launched under the patronage of Dubai SME, announced a strategic partnership with Ignyte, a leading global startup ecosystem that empowers founders, to strengthen the UAE’s innovation landscape. The two will collaborate to offer an integrated pathway for high-potential startups to gain access to worldclass mentors and investor visibility, access cross-border networks, and scale across international markets, iACCEL GBI said. The collaboration will see portfolio startups from both ecosystems benefiting from increased visibility, growth support, and regional access. Startups under Ignyte will be able to leverage iACCEL GBI’s core strengths in structured…
Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base is a key hub for U.S. air operations across a vast region, from Northeast Africa to Central and South Asia. Source link
JORDAN: The bodies were evacuated from the area, and an official investigation into the incident has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. A major search and rescue operation had been launched in Jordan after flash floods ripped through vast parts of the country at the weekend. Hundreds of tourists were evacuated on Sunday as the floodwaters continued to rise. The Petra Development of Tourism and Region Authority said heavy rain triggered flash floods in the city on Sunday. A Public Security Directorate spokesman said specialized teams of personnel from Civil Defense, local…
JORDAN: The bodies were evacuated from the area, and an official investigation into the incident has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. A major search and rescue operation had been launched in Jordan after flash floods ripped through vast parts of the country at the weekend. Hundreds of tourists were evacuated on Sunday as the floodwaters continued to rise. The Petra Development of Tourism and Region Authority said heavy rain triggered flash floods in the city on Sunday. Source link
Since the overthrow of the dictator Bashar al-Assad, business owners have been waiting for Washington to ease sanctions and pave the way for an economic renewal. Source link
UAE telecom major du announced a strategic partnership with Ignyte, a dynamic digital platform curated by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), to accelerate AI innovation, support startups, and expand digital inclusion across the UAE. The initiative is in line with du’s commitment to fostering the growth of SMEs through advanced digital transformation solutions for entrepreneurs, the company said. The partnership will benefit from the du business ecosystem, offering bundled value and exclusive telecom integrations through a strategic platform collaboration designed to empower the business community. Startups are expected to gain from mentorship in business, technology, and telecom, which boosts their…
This represents a 135 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, reflecting the chamber’s ongoing efforts to cement Dubai’s position as a preferred global hub for tech startups. During Q1 2025, the chamber organised four events aimed at supporting the business community, empowering startups, nurturing talent, building partnerships, and enhancing the ease of doing business in Dubai. Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy In addition, 729 participants received training through the chamber’s digital upskilling programmes, which are designed to enhance the capabilities of specialised talent in advanced technology sectors and build a future-ready workforce. The chamber also continued…
A free zone in Dubai is offering entrepreneurs an express business licence service to get up and running in one hour. Meydan Free Zone officially launched Fawri, a new service that enables entrepreneurs to obtain a complete business licence in just 60 minutes. Meydan Free Zone says the platform redefines the speed and simplicity of company formation in Dubai, empowering founders to launch their businesses with unprecedented efficiency. Dubai free zone licence Fawri is a fully digital, all-in-one licensing solution designed specifically for solo entrepreneurs. With a seamless application process, eligible individuals can receive all core legal documents in an…