IoT Middle East 2018 brings connectivity to the forefront

Dubai Police revealed details on ‘Oyoon project’ at event Dubai, UAE: The digital world’s leading strategists from UAE and abroad shared their insights with delegates at the fifth edition of the ‘Internet of Things 2018’ held at Armani Dubai with Dubai Police introducing details on ‘Oyoon’, a project to help keep Dubai a safe and secure city using AI and Data analytics through a new state of the art surveillance program. The cross-industry conference brought together business leaders to discuss bottom-line impacts, business models and how to monetize data insights were shared on new technologies and opportunities that are brought … Continue reading IoT Middle East 2018 brings connectivity to the forefront

Federal Tax Authority Opens Registration for Tax Agents and Tax Accounting Software Vendors

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has officially opened registration for individuals interested in working as Tax Agents and for Tax Accounting Software Vendors, in addition to providing the necessary technical support to help these vendors as they assist UAE-based businesses comply with tax regulations. The Federal Tax Authority has defined standards and specifications that must be met by the Tax Agent, who is defined by Federal Law No. (7) of 2017 on Tax Procedures as (Any Person registered with the Authority in the Register, who is appointed on behalf of another Person to represent him before the Authority and assist … Continue reading Federal Tax Authority Opens Registration for Tax Agents and Tax Accounting Software Vendors

C&B Shortlisted for 19 MEPRA Awards 2017

Cicero & Bernay Public Relations (C&B) has been shortlisted for a total of 19 Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) Awards across 10 categories, including a nomination for the coveted ‘Agency of the Year’ award for the second time in two years. The shortlist reflects C&B’s success at the MEPRA Awards 2016, where it became the region’s most awarded agency by winning three Golds for ‘Government Communications & Public Affairs’, ‘Best Use of Sponsorship’ and ‘Employee Engagement’, as well as a Silver for ‘Corporate Reputation & Image’. This year, C&B has been nominated for categories including ‘Best Integrated Campaign’, ‘Best … Continue reading C&B Shortlisted for 19 MEPRA Awards 2017

MENA Effie Awards Announces Exceptional Roll-Call of 2017 Winners

Ninth edition of the awards programme took place against a backdrop of mounting competition in the marketing industry The winners of this year’s MENA Effie Awards have been announced during a ‘Great Gatsby’ themed awards ceremony that took place on 15th November at the Armani/Pavilion in Downtown Dubai. 2,000 top marketing and advertising professionals gathered to celebrate the best marketing in the Middle East. This year’s expert panel of judges was tasked with assessing a total of 293 shortlisted entries across 24 categories, against a backdrop of mounting competition in the marketing industry. Alexandre Hawari, Co-CEO of Mediaquest – the … Continue reading MENA Effie Awards Announces Exceptional Roll-Call of 2017 Winners