Author: Mahdeehassan

Yasser Hassan is the Managing Director responsible for overseeing and leading AWS and its cloud strategy in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey. He leads the development and delivery of an end-to-end business transformation strategy across AWS teams to strengthen the business. In his role, Hassan drives critical growth in strategic planning, business development, and partner engagement. He uses technology to make the world a better place, focusing on using the power of the cloud to make a difference. Hassan’s strength and interest have always been developing highly effective teams. He is deeply committed to empowering associates within their…

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new video that showcases its successful partnership with PROMISE Technology to deliver enhanced data storage capabilities to CERN. The video explores how the collaborative partnership has been instrumental in fulfilling CERN’s mission by delivering robust storage systems and cutting-edge hard drives to support its groundbreaking research. The LHC’s collision detectors, which run 24/7, generate approximately 1TB of data per minute, necessitating robust and reliable data storage. Since 2008, CERN has used PROMISE Technology’s 24-bay JBOD VTrak J5800 HDD enclosures, with some of the earliest systems still operational today. CERN has also used Toshiba’s Enterprise Capacity HDDs,…

Fujairah, UAE – Fuelre4m, a leading innovator in sustainable fuel optimisation and digitalisation, shared its forward-looking vision at the Fujairah Mining Forum, where the discussions centred on the mining sector’s critical role in the future of renewable energy, the imperative for ethical mining practices, and the transformative, yet evolving, role of AI. With the global demand for sustainable energy materials rising, Fuelre4m is poised to lead the charge in responsible, efficient, and technologically enhanced fuel management solutions. As the world accelerates toward renewable energy, the often-criticised mining sector holds a pivotal role in supplying essential materials for this transformation. Rob…

Brands.io, a platform specialising in domain names for AI startups, has secured a seed funding round from investors, just one month after its establishment in Dubai in October 2024, led by Chetan Gera. The platform operates on a business model focused on providing high-quality, customised domain names tailored to meet the needs of companies in the AI sector. Its diverse customer base includes Nasdaq 100 companies, unicorn startups, as well as early-stage companies. This investment will be used to develop the platform, add new technical features, expand into markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and strengthen its presence…

Muscat, Oman – : Otaxi, a leader in taxi services in Oman and part of ITHCA Group, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) in Oman, announced a strategic partnership with ITHCA Group and global technology leader Yango Group, renowned for its innovative daily services including ride-hailing, cloud technologies, foodtech and Yasmina (AI voice assistance) amongst others. The goal of this partnership between Otaxi and Yango Group is to enhance mobility services, particularly taxi services, contributing to the modernization of the digital infrastructure in Oman and providing sustainable services to support the digital transformation of taxi and…

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”) today announced the signing of lease agreements with Hainan Airlines for four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said, “We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Hainan Airlines. This agreement reflects the strong relationship we’ve developed over the years, and we value their trust in DAE as we remain committed to meeting their evolving fleet needs. The addition of these state-of-the-art Boeing 737-8 aircraft will support Hainan Airlines’ growth and operational objectives.…

Al Masaood Group – one of Abu Dhabi’s leading business conglomerates, is participating in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) for the 25th consecutive year. The highly anticipated event brings together industry leaders, stakeholders, and key players in the energy sector from 4-7 November at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Al Masaood Group’s participation this year is led by the Al Masaood Projects & Engineering Services Division (PESD), alongside Al Masaood Motor Tech Services and Al Masaood Industries. Located at stands 3430 and 3530 in Hall 3 at ADNEC, the Group’s presence at ADIPEC 2024 will…

Nabt, a pioneering Saudi agritech startup, has successfully closed a SAR5.63 million ($1.5 million) seed investment round in Q3 2024, led by Merak Capital, a technology-focused investment firm, with the participation of key angel investors. This funding will enable Nabt to accelerate product development and expand its market reach, supporting efforts to transform Saudi Arabia’s fresh produce ecosystem. Founded in 2022, Nabt operates a B2B marketplace connecting farmers directly with businesses, promoting transparency, efficiency, and sustainability. These initiatives contribute to food security in the Kingdom and align with the objectives of achieving self-sufficiency in food production. Nabt has been actively…

Dubai-based proptech firm Prypco has raised $10 million in a seed funding round led by Shorooq Partners, with participation from Apparel Group and other investors. The funding, completed in September 2024, will support the two-year-old proptech firm’s plans to scale its operations and expand its offerings. Amira Sajwani, founder and CEO of Prypco, stated that the partnership with Shorooq Partners adds significant value to the company. “We started the company bootstrapped, and we’re very proud of that. Of course, the investment is a great bonus, but we’re particularly happy with the team and have built a phenomenal relationship,” she told…

Dubai – 22 OCT 2024 – CNTXT, a leading AI readiness and data solutions company, signed a partnership with AI71, a growing venture that develops AI applications powered by the Technology Innovation Institute’s Falcon AI models, at GITEX Global this week that will enhance the UAE’s AI data landscape. As part of the agreement, CNTXT will become AI71’s preferred data annotation partner. By focusing on critical areas such as data annotation and strategy, data governance and compliance, and AI readiness, CNTXT will help ensure that AI71 is equipped to maximize the value and impact of the data its AI solutions…