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Khaleej Times
8 hours ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Informa Connect Academy and CIPD join forces to deliver CIPD learning programmes to the MENA market
Informa Connect Academy has partnered with the CIPD, the world's leading professional body for people development, to provide access to globally recognised HR and L&D professional development opportunities to the MENA region. The collaboration comes at a crucial time when organisations worldwide are navigating complex workplace transformations, from AI integration to evolving employee expectations. The CIPD, with its impressive network of over 160,000 members globally, brings its century-long expertise in championing better work and working lives to this partnership. "This partnership represents a significant milestone in professional development across our region. By combining Informa Connect Academy's extensive reach with CIPD's prestigious learning programmes, we're creating unprecedented access to world-class HR education. Our comprehensive course portfolio will empower professionals to drive organisational success through effective people management," states Shabnam Rawal, managing director, Informa Connect Middle East. Stuart Dunlop, market director, CIPD, added: "We are thrilled to partner with Informa Connect Academy to deliver the CIPD's learning portfolio to the MENA market. This collaboration significantly expands our ability to deliver market-leading professional development across key markets in the MENA region. In today's rapidly evolving workplace, HR professionals need both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to lead their organisations through change. This partnership ensures they have access to the highest quality learning and development opportunities provided by a globally recognised HR professional body." Professionals enrolling in these CIPD programmes will unlock a wealth of career-enhancing opportunities. These comprehensive programmes will boost career prospects whilst providing invaluable access to CIPD's extensive global network and resources. Participants will acquire practical, immediately applicable skills that make a real difference in their daily work, supported by flexible learning options designed to fit around busy professional schedules. The programmes not only enhance earning potential through globally recognised learning but also offer direct access to cutting-edge HR practices and research, ensuring participants stay at the forefront of industry developments. This combination of practical knowledge, professional recognition, and networking opportunities creates a powerful foundation for career advancement in the dynamic field of HR and people management. The partnership launches with an innovative suite of courses designed to address current market demands: Each course has been carefully curated to provide practical, applicable knowledge that meets the evolving needs of modern organisations. The programmes combine CIPD's world-renowned curriculum with Informa Connect Academy's innovative delivery methods, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.
Arab News
9 hours ago
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi transport chief elected MENA president of global body
RIYADH: The acting president of Saudi Arabia's Public Transport Authority has been elected president of the International Association of Public Transport for the MENA region. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih was selected in a vote during the association's summit in Hamburg, Germany, this week. He will occupy the role until 2028. Al-Rumaih was selected for his expertise in developing modern transport systems, leading national projects and representing Saudi Arabia in international forums, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Having previously served as CEO of the Saudi Railway Company and president of the Transport General Authority, Al-Rumaih has a track record of working to improve the sustainability and quality of transport in urban settings. 'I am delighted to be with you today, and to start this new phase of work with a distinguished team that brings together a number of leaders and professionals,' he said during the conference. 'I believe that public transport is not just about infrastructure, but about experience, justice, accessibility, and sustainability. Al-Rumaih highlighted the success of the Riyadh Metro system, which became fully operational earlier this year. He said that the metro is witnessing high rates of usage and is changing commuter behavior in the capital. 'When we provide appropriate transportation services that are clean, safe, accessible, and reliable, people respond to and adapt to them,' he said. Al-Rumaih also spoke about how building sustainable and people-centered transport systems requires collaboration between governments, operators, the private sector, and civil society. 'The International Association of Public Transport has always been a driver of this collaboration and will grow in importance in the years to come.' Al-Rumaih also highlighted the findings of the MENA Transport Report 2025, which assessed trends in the industry in 40 cities across 14 countries in the region.
Mid East Info
10 hours ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Property Finder Welcomes Owen Wilson, CEO of REA Group, to its Board of Directors in a Major Industry Move - Middle East Business News and Information
Wilson brings decades of experience in property portals, digital transformation, and international market expansion to the business to help further boost Property Finder's growth Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June, 2025: Property Finder, MENA's leading property portal (or 'the company'), has announced the appointment of Owen Wilson, CEO of REA Group, to its Board of Directors. Wilson brings decades of executive and operational experience, including nine years at REA Group, where he progressed from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Executive Officer. During his tenure he led REA Group, which operates Australia's #1 property platform, through a period of sustained growth and international expansion. Under his leadership, the business became widely regarded as the most advanced digital real estate company in the world. Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) with a market capitalisation of approximately USD $20 billion, REA Group, a former shareholder in Property Finder, is majority-owned by News Corp, the global media company founded by Rupert Murdoch. Wilson's addition to the Property Finder Board signals the company's ambition to accelerate innovation, underscore governance, and deliver even greater value to home seekers, buyers and partners across the MENA region. Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO of Property Finder, said: 'Owen brings deep industry expertise to our Board. His leadership at REA Group, shaping digital transformation, driving strategic M&A, and championing customer-first innovation sets a strong benchmark for the industry. As we continue our mission to change living for good in the region, Owen's insight will be instrumental in helping us deliver on our purpose and strengthen our position as the regional leader.' Owen Wilson, Board Member, Property Finder, adds, 'I'm deeply passionate about creating personalised experiences that redefine how people engage with property. I've long admired Property Finder's bold vision and the transformative role it plays in reshaping real estate across the MENA region. Under Michael's leadership, the team's relentless focus on innovation, customer experience, and data-driven decision-making closely aligns with the values I've championed throughout my career. I'm excited to support Michael and the Board as the company embarks on its next chapter of growth and continues to shape the future of property search.'
Zawya
11 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
BridgeWise launches SignalWise to deliver AI-driven, real-time market intelligence for investors
Since entering the MENA region in April 2025 with the launch of its regional headquarters in Dubai, the AI-powered investment intelligence platform has unveiled a cutting-edge solution that provides personalized alerts and contextual insights across asset classes, empowering trading platforms and wealth advisors to boost user engagement and help investors make timely, informed decisions in volatile markets. UAE, Dubai – BridgeWise, the leading global AI investment intelligence platform, today announced the launch of SignalWise, a next-generation personalized alerts and insights system designed for digital trading platforms and financial advisors. SignalWise enables platforms and investment professionals to deliver timely, transparent, and highly relevant market intelligence that engages clients, activates trading, and supports confident decision-making. Unlike conventional alert systems, SignalWise combines real-time event detection with first-of-its-kind AI-powered predictive analysis and deep personalization, correlating events and asset types with the right audience segments, based on their portfolios and behavior. SignalWise provides context and perspective, sharing historical analyses and insights in multiple languages for any given security, from stocks to ETFs and mutual funds, forex pairs, crypto indices, and commodities. 'In today's climate of geopolitical uncertainty, guesswork has no place in investing. Confident investment decisions require clear data-driven intelligence that builds trust,' said Ayush Khatri, Regional Head for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) at BridgeWise. 'SignalWise delivers an AI-empowered investment experience that transforms real-time market data into intelligent, contextual alerts, equipping investors to navigate volatility with precision and act decisively across multiple asset classes.' BridgeWise has deepened its presence in the MENA region with its regional HQ established in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), supported by a strategic investment from Emirates NBD. Trusted by leading institutions worldwide and in the UAE, BridgeWise is bringing its proven technology – including SignalWise, alongside AI-powered investment chat and analytics — to one of the region's most sophisticated financial hubs. Promoting Timely, Confident Decision-Making For the first time with SignalWise, trading platforms and advisors can fully control the trading cycle and activate investors with personalized, interest and behavioral-based alerts. SignalWise introduces a multi-tiered architecture that separates it from traditional alerting tools: Live event detection: Identifies and broadcasts major market movements—such as price breakouts, range shifts, or volatility spikes—in near real time. Contextual insight layer: Adds reasoning, as well as historical and statistical analysis, to help investors act swiftly on market opportunities. Deep personalization: Segments notifications and insights for relevant investors based on their interests, activity level, and behavior, optimizing for maximum impact. This intelligent stack enables trading platforms to communicate with users more meaningfully and empowers advisors to speak with confidence about market activity, even in moments not covered by traditional research desks. A Strategic Solution for Platforms and Advisors For trading platforms, SignalWise drives growth by increasing trading volumes, improving retention, and reactivating dormant users with intelligent, event-based triggers. Alerts are fully customizable and can be delivered via push notifications, email, SMS, or in-platform integrations. For financial advisors, SignalWise fills a critical gap between long-term strategy and day-to-day market developments. It provides scalable, compliant, and ready-to-share talking points that position advisors as proactive partners in their clients' investment journey, allowing for a superior customer experience. SignalWise has already shown strong traction in early-stage implementations, validating that it is not just a notification tool, but a conversion and retention engine across multiple user segments: As high as ~15% average click-through rate on market alerts $3 in revenue per notification, driven by increased user activity Noticeable increases in client deposits, directly attributed to alerts BridgeWise plans to extend SignalWise coverage and utility in the coming months, including its integration with Bridget, the world's first AI-powered investment chat that provides regulatory-compliant investment recommendations. About BridgeWise BridgeWise is a global leader in AI-driven investment intelligence, transforming how investors and institutions access and act on financial insights. Through advanced multilingual tools, equity and fund analysis, and transparent AI, BridgeWise empowers over 50 institutional clients and 25 million end users across more than 15 languages. With offices in Singapore, London, Brazil, Thailand, Japan, the US, and Dubai, BridgeWise partners with leading global institutions, including Japan Exchange Group, SIX Swiss Exchange, B3, eToro, TASE, Rakuten, KBank, and Interactive Brokers. More about BridgeWise and SignalWise can be found here. Media contact: Jensen Matthews PR Loredana Matei contact@
Zawya
12 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Property Finder welcomes Owen Wilson, CEO of REA Group, to its Board of Directors in a major industry move
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 19, 2025: Property Finder, MENA's leading property portal (or 'the company'), has announced the appointment of Owen Wilson, CEO of REA Group, to its Board of Directors. Wilson brings decades of executive and operational experience, including nine years at REA Group, where he progressed from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Executive Officer. During his tenure he led REA Group, which operates Australia's #1 property platform, through a period of sustained growth and international expansion. Under his leadership, the business became widely regarded as the most advanced digital real estate company in the world. Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) with a market capitalisation of approximately USD $20 billion, REA Group, a former shareholder in Property Finder, is majority-owned by News Corp, the global media company founded by Rupert Murdoch. Wilson's addition to the Property Finder Board signals the company's ambition to accelerate innovation, underscore governance, and deliver even greater value to home seekers, buyers and partners across the MENA region. Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO of Property Finder, said: "Owen brings deep industry expertise to our Board. His leadership at REA Group, shaping digital transformation, driving strategic M&A, and championing customer-first innovation sets a strong benchmark for the industry. As we continue our mission to change living for good in the region, Owen's insight will be instrumental in helping us deliver on our purpose and strengthen our position as the regional leader." Owen Wilson, Board Member, Property Finder, adds, 'I'm deeply passionate about creating personalised experiences that redefine how people engage with property. I've long admired Property Finder's bold vision and the transformative role it plays in reshaping real estate across the MENA region. Under Michael's leadership, the team's relentless focus on innovation, customer experience, and data-driven decision-making closely aligns with the values I've championed throughout my career. I'm excited to support Michael and the Board as the company embarks on its next chapter of growth and continues to shape the future of property search.' About Property Finder Property Finder is a pioneering property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region's growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region. Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers and buyers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA. For more information, please contact: Gambit PR & Communications propertyfinder@
