Software

Online home delivery portal with 0% commission hoping to shake things up in The UAE

Goorder plans to disrupt the market by charging on a cheaper and more sustainable subscription basis rather than the traditional commission model   There is a new online ordering and delivery portal in town, and it is sure to please both service providers and customers alike.   Goorder is a subscription based portal which generates its income from a flat monthly rate instead of the...

Yes Full Circle’s Proteco division unveils pioneering integrated brand protection and zero waste facility in Dubai

Yes Full Circle’s Proteco division officially launched a pilot plug and play facility that provides integrated brand protection, secure destruction and closed loop/zero landfill recycling solutions.   The facility uses proprietary technology to provide full traceability to confirm and validate the entire destruction and recycling process (a global first). The audit trail is stored on Green...

Next generation of workers to improve efficiency of construction

According to a recent McKinsey Digital Report, the onset of COVID-19 has vaulted the adoption of consumer & business technology 5 years in advance in the span of 8 weeks. There is a significant shift in the adoption of technology such as Genetics, 3D Printing, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, IoT, AI, and Quantum computing. Connectivity and data are two of the most important drivers of change....

SURVEY: Liana Technologies’ research reveals that marketing automation is still lacking know-how in organizations

At the end of 2019, Liana Technologies conducted a survey on the prevalence of marketing automation and its benefits and challenges. The international survey was answered by 331 marketing and communications professionals from six different countries. An earlier version of the survey was conducted in 2017, and a comparison of the results provides interesting data on the development of marketing...

Benefits of starting your business in Ramadan

However, this should not deter new entrepreneurs from opening a business in Dubai during the Holy Month. When examined closely, we see that the Ramadan routine actually brings with it certain strategic advantages for business owners. Below we examine just some of those benefits.     Ramadan offers opportunities to extend your network   For entrepreneurs who are new to Dubai and looking to...

5 Key tips to starting your company in Dubai

   Below are five things to remember when you are planning on setting up a business in Dubai:   1) Research your niche in the market:  Before starting your business in Dubai, research the market thoroughly. Study your niche and focus your business plan on how your company can tackle a pain point neglected by other businesses. Through your marketing, emphasise to your prospective clients that...

Transforming Financial Services Compliance for The Digital Age

United MakGroup Technologies LLC Joins Verint Financial Compliance Partner Program    Dubai, UAE, February 2, 2020 – United MakGroup Technologies LLC, a leading mission critical technology solutions specialist in the Middle East with domain expertise in banking and financial institutions, today announced it has joined a financial compliance partner program created by Verint® Systems Inc....

B·U·T Dubai the regional leading digital production agency opens the doors to its experience center: the BUT.gallery

B·U·T is known for creating exceptional user journeys, and now they have opened a space for collaboration with local artists to create an immersive experience through the artists’ work. The gallery will exhibit distinct artwork woven into an interactive journey for visitors. Beginning February 1st, you can be one of the first to enjoy this unique experience. Wim Bonjean, BUT’s CCT explains:...

360Education Virtual Reality platform by 360Mediahouse launched at Bett Show 2020 in London

  360Mediahouse introduces to the international market a new product, 360Education, which is a platform for educators to develop, publish and share Virtual Reality education and learning events.  360Education is presented at Bett Show 2020, the leading event in the field of education technology that takes place on 22–25 January 2020 at ExCel Exhibition Centre in London. Visitors are welcome to...

Healthigo acquires DrFive creating the largest patient focused platform in the region

Healthigo provides care-seekers a single platform to connect with all stakeholders in their healthcare journey. With more than 18,000 doctors at 2400+ healthcare providers mapped to 100+ insurance providers in UAE, Healthigo allows for personalised search, instant appointment booking, offers & promotions, as well as contextual health & wellness articles. Healthigo’s unique business model is...

MAZDA’S ADVANCED SAFETY FEATURES AND INTUITIVE TECHNOLOGY ARE SECOND TO NONE

XX October 2019: Muscat, Oman: With an aim to offer all their customers an amazing driving experience as well as advanced safety features embedded in the DNA of each vehicle they produce, Mazda’s safety credentials are second to none in the automotive industry.     The research and development of safety technologies at Mazda is based on the company’s safety philosophy, ‘Mazda Proactive Safety’,...

Marketing and communications technology provider Liana Technologies is Finland's partner for Expo 2020 in Dubai

Software service provider Liana Technologies is the marketing and communications software provider for Business Finland’s operations related to the World Expo 2020 which will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, between October 20, 2020 and April 10, 2021. Business Finland, which is the Finnish government organization for innovation funding and trade, travel and investment promotion, has...

GACHA Autonomous Shuttle-Bus wins the 2019 Beazley Transport Design of the year award

Sensible 4’s self-driving shuttle bus GACHA is the winner of the 2019 Beazley Design of the year award in the transport category. GACHA was designed in cooperation with Finnish Sensible 4 and Japanese MUJI and the design-work was led by the iconic designer Naoto Fukasawa. GACHA represents Fukasawa’s famous minimalist style. The Design Museum London revealed the winner of the prestigious Beazley...

SURVEY: International study shows that press releases have become more relevant in journalists' work

The relevance of press releases in journalists’ work has grown over the last year and a half. This is one of the main results that surfaced from a survey for journalists that cloud-based digital marketing and communications software service provider Liana Technologies conducted in the summer of 2019. In the survey, journalists and media professionals were asked which factors affect whether or not...

How to start a business in a UAE Free Zone

The free zones in the UAE can be categorised into two groups—industry-specific and general-purpose. Here's to give you an idea:   Industry-Specific Free Zone Industry-specific free zone specialises to only particular or interrelated sectors. Examples of these free zones are Dubai Internet City and Silicon Oasis, which are specifically designed for the IT and innovation industries. Or, Dubai...

How to structure the perfect business plan for success

Now, it doesn’t mean that you have to perfect your business plan from the get-go. A well-written business plan requires time and effort, and it keeps evolving as you learn and understand more about your business, your market, and ultimately, yourself.   However, even how important a business plan is, some entrepreneurs today still underestimate its relevance to achieving business success. And...

How to protect your company from the pitfalls of a startup

If you are a startup company, there is always a phase of trial and error. At this stage, learning from your own mistakes and of others is pivotal to your growth as it is an opportunity to discover a more effective business approach. It allows you to change your perspective and have a deep awareness of what your business needs to thrive.   However, without the right strategy or external support,...