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January 23, 15:00

Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Inaugurates 14th Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, inaugurated the 14th edition of Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village

January 23, 14:40

WEF26: ‘Human Capital Is the Key Driver of Economic Competitiveness’

For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritize investments in human capital, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the

January 23, 14:10

Bureau Veritas Named Accredited EcoVadis Consulting Partner

Bureau Veritas (https://group.bureauveritas.com/), a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC), has been named as an Accredited Consulting Partner by EcoVadis, the global

January 23, 10:40

Andersen Consulting Strengthens Digital Transformation Offering with Addition of Internet & Idee

Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with Internet & Idee, an Italian-based digital consulting agency, enhancing its ability to deliver integrated, tech-driven solutions. Found

January 22, 09:40

Andersen Consulting Adds Collaborating Firm Africa International Advisors

Andersen Consulting extends its strategy and business transformation capabilities in Africa through a Collaboration Agreement with Africa International Advisors (AIA), a Johannesburg-based firm focusi

January 21, 16:15

Asia Pacific Tech Services Market Slumps in Q4: ISG Index™

Asia Pacific’s market for technology services and software declined sharply in the fourth quarter, on lower demand for both cloud services and managed services, the latest state-of-the-industry report

January 21, 09:55

KnowBe4 Honored for Global Employee Experience Across Multiple Workplace Awards

KnowBe4 (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.knowbe4.com%2F&esheet=54400048&newsitemid=20260120294205&lan=en-US&anchor=KnowBe4&index=1&md5=7764af895500dff8fb3f244ccf6

January 19, 10:00

Omdia: Mainland China’s Smartphone Market Declined 1% in 2025 as Huawei Reclaimed the Top Spot After Five Years

According to Omdia’s latest research, mainland China’s smartphone market declined 1% year on year in 2025, and full-year shipments reached 282.3 million units. With a shipment of 46.8 million units, H

January 18, 12:00

AI Drives Semiconductor Revenues Past $1 Trillion for the First Time in 2026

Global semiconductor revenues will exceed $1tn in 2026, marking a historic milestone for the industry, according to Omdia’s latest market analysis. This growth is being driven by the rapid surge in me

January 18, 11:45

“2026 New Year Beer Buff” is held in Seoul: Co-hosted by AB180, GMO-Z.com TECH KR, Playio, and SmileShark

GMO Internet Group member GMO-Z.com TECH KR, Inc. (Headquarters: Seoul) will host the “2026 New Year Beer Buff” business exchange event for game industry stakeholders in Gangnam, Seoul on Thursday, Ja

January 16, 16:15

Omdia: Global Smartphone Market Grew 4% in 4Q25 as Apple Leads the Market for the Third Consecutive Year

According to Omdia’s latest research, the global smartphone market grew 4% year on year in Q4 2025, supported by seasonal demand and improved inventory discipline, even as rising component costs began

January 16, 11:15

Andersen Consulting Expands Human Capital Offering With Addition of Jakarta Consulting Group

Andersen Consulting deepens its capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with Jakarta Consulting Group (JCG), an advisory firm known for its expertise in organizational transformation, human cap

January 16, 09:30

New Experian Study Reveals Critical Role of AI in Lending and Key Drivers of Accelerated Adoption by Financial Institutions

A recent Experian Perceptions of AI Report (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.experian.com%2Fblogs%2Fglobal-insights%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FPerception

January 15, 15:20

500 Global Announces Promotion of Mei Chel Tan to Global Managing Partner

500 Global (https://500.co/), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms[1], today announced the promotion of Mei Chel Tan to Global Managing Partner. Her appointment reflects both her leade

January 15, 14:35

500 Global and Creators HQ Support Creators and Founders Building Startups Collectively Valued at US$130M+

500 Global, one of the world’s most active Silicon Valley-based venture capital firms[1], and Creators HQ, the first content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East enabling the creator ecosystem g

January 15, 09:02

Blue Shift Report Highlights Systemic Vulnerabilities Caused by the Hidden Cost of AI

Arthur D. Little’s Blue Shift institute has published its latest report, AI’s Hidden Dependencies. This in-depth report, involving more than 50 experts, explores AI’s resource dependencies and the con

January 13, 16:45

Omdia: Global PC Shipments Grew 9% in 2025 but Memory and Storage Supply Issues Threaten 2026 Outlook

The latest research from Omdia (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fomdia.tech.informa.com%2Fadvance-your-business%2Fconsumer-electronics-and-pro-av%2Fpc-horizon-service&

January 12, 09:40

ITRS Acquires IP-Label to Strengthen Digital Experience Monitoring Capabilities and Expand European Presence

ITRS, a leading provider of real-time IT monitoring and observability solutions for financial services and regulated industries, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IP-Labe

January 11, 10:35

Andersen Expands Capabilities with Addition of Scimitar

Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with Scimitar, a firm focused on accelerating innovation in the life sciences industry. Headquartered in the U.S., Scimitar, a premier stra

January 09, 09:35

Sodali & Co Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

Sodali & Co (the ‘firm’ or ‘Sodali’), the leading global capital markets-centric stakeholder advisory firm, is pleased to announce four appointments to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT) under Chief

January 08, 16:30

Andersen Global Adds González-Paullada Domínguez in Monterrey, Mexico

Andersen Global broadens its Latin American platform through a Collaboration Agreement with Monterrey-based law firm González-Paullada Domínguez (GPD), further strengthening the organization’s coverag

January 08, 11:55

Aspect Announces CEO Leadership Transition and New Independent Board

Aspect, a leading provider of cloud-based workforce management solutions, has announced a leadership transition, including the appointment of Jeff Kupietzky as Interim Chief Executive Officer and the

January 08, 09:40

Omdia: Global Cloud Infrastructure Spending Hits $102.6 Billion, up 25% in Q3 2025

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102.6 billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking

January 08, 09:30

Andersen Global Broadens Tax Capabilities in Africa with Addition of Luca Pacioli

Andersen Global enhances its footprint in North Africa through a Collaboration Agreement with Luca Pacioli, a tax, accounting, and corporate services firm headquartered in Tunisia with offices in Tuni

January 07, 16:30

Heath Hoglund Joins Sisvel as Chief IP Officer

Sisvel is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Hoglund as the company’s first-ever Chief Intellectual Property Officer. In this role he will be fully responsible for the firm’s patent pools on

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