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13Jul

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Annual Investment Meeting Successfully Concluded AIM AFRICA Digital Edition

The event witnessed the participation of 101 expert speakers, 2092 participants from 99 countries, with 41 countries from Africa and over 47 global exhibitors. The Annual Investment Meeting successfully concluded AIM AFRICA Digital Edition which took place from the 29th – 30th of June 2021 via Events10x platform under the theme “Africa Unlocked: Innovation and Sustainability as the Drivers of Economic Growth”. The two-day virtual conference witnessed the participation of 101 expert speakers, 2092 participants from 99 countries, with 41 countries from Africa and over 47 global exhibitors. Top government officials and high-level dignitaries also joined AIM AFRICA and among them was H.E Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan - Cabinet Member and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affair...

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority: Great strides by the UAE’s telecommunications sector during 2020

14Mar

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Tech

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority: Great strides by the UAE’s telecommunications sector during 2020

The UAE ranks first in the Gulf, Arab Region, and Western Asia, and seventh globally in the Telecommunication Infrastructure Index. The UAE achieves No.1 position in mobile subscription index and mobile broadband Internet subscription index. The UAE maintains its leadership in 5G, the fifth generation of mobile commercial service in the country. According to The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority 's report, the year 2020 witnessed a noticeable increase in the demand for telecommunications and Internet services. This growth is also a reflection of the sector's readiness and the Authority's resolve to move towards the future, by deploying all modern technologies in the best way possible to realize greater achievements at local, regional and even global levels...

Dubai-based prominent African entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mahmood Ahmadu, conferred the Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ Award

14Sep

By Neha KaulNo Comments

African News, Events, Nigeria News

Dubai-based prominent African entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mahmood Ahmadu, conferred the Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ Award

The founder and executive chairman of Online Integrated Solutions is one of three leading African business luminaries to receive the prestigious recognition In a virtual ceremony held on September 11th 2020, Mr. Mahmood Ahmadu – founder of Africa’s leading multi-business IT conglomerate – was one of three celebrated business leaders to be presented the Forbes Best of Africa Award for 2020. Mr. Ahmadu received the Award in recognition of the several philanthropic activities he has led and contributed to – in a personal capacity as well as through corporate social responsibility initiatives. The ceremony was part of an online roundtable supported by the World Philanthropy Network, and will feature a keynote address by former Nigerian President, His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo. Forbes Custom...

Why South Africans Are Setting Up Business in Dubai

29Jan

By Decisive ZoneNo Comments

South Africa News, Startups

Why South Africans Are Setting Up Business in Dubai

The UAE serves as a key location for investors from South Africa. Whether it’s through Dubai mainland or a Dubai free zone, South Africans continue to reach out to UAE business setup advisors and Dubai business setup consultants for their company setup needs. It is estimated that 60,000 to 80,000 South Africans reside in the Emirates, and many iconic South African brands, such as Mediclinic, Nando’s, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Barloworld Logistics, Dimension Data, and SA Airways have established their presence locally. Government Incentives New business setup in Dubai and UAE by South Africans continues to be an important reciprocal strategy for people of both nations. The federal government has encouraged continued confidence shown in the economy and its potential wi...

7Nov

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

African News

Orange Business Services appoints new General Manager in Middle East & Africa

Orange Business Services appoints new General Manager (.pdf Acrobat Reader) priority on banking & finance, oil & gas and smart cities sectors Orange Business Services, the business services arm of France Telecom-Orange and one of the Middle East’s major ICT employers, has appointed Jean-Luc Lasnier as the new General Manager for the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region. His new mandate is to build on the recent momentum in the region, with a specific focus on strategic markets, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), alongside Morocco, Sub Saharan Africa and Turkey in the wider region. The key sectors for Orange in MEA include banking & finance, oil & gas and smart cities. “Strong...

14Oct

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

African News

Annual Investment Meeting 2013

The Annual Investment Meeting 2013 (AIM) is an initiative from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from April 30 to May 2, 2013 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. The third edition of AIM will provide a true assessment of investment opportunities in frontier, emerging and transition economies with a special focus on some high growth regions such as Africa and Asia as well as in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the most dynamic and the leading economic centre in the Middle East and North Africa region. This year edition offers a tribune of strategic importance for business development. The impressive range of media present contributes to the exceptional importance of the event. Additional informat...