The WE Convention (Women’s Empowerment Convention), world’s largest women’s empowerment event, is set to take place in Dubai on November 1–2 at Atlantis the Royal Dubai. Organized by the WE Council, a global community of women leaders championing personal and professional growth, the event expects over 2000 attendees and more than 100 world-renowned speakers. Participants will spend two transformative days engaged with inspiring narratives, expert business insights, themed workshops, and extensive networking opportunities. This year’s theme is ‘All in: Career, Money, and Life.’ The WE Convention 2025 will discuss how financial independence influences women’s lives and explore the paths to…
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Steve Laidlaw
Steve Laidlaw is an entrepreneur, strategist, and founder of several high-growth ventures across Dubai and the UK. Based in the UAE, Steve is the CEO of Digital24, a media and reputation consultancy helping businesses build brand visibility and online authority across the MENA region and beyond. With over 20 years of experience in digital PR, content syndication, and strategic consulting, Steve has worked behind the scenes and on the front lines of brand transformation. His wider portfolio includes 24Black, a performance-driven advisory suite for founders and agencies, and Seven Yachts, a premium charter and yacht management company he co-owns and operates with his wife Clare in Dubai. Steve writes on topics including content strategy, digital reputation, founder branding, and what it really takes to scale in fast-moving markets like Dubai. His style is clear, actionable, and rooted in real operational experience. Follow him on LinkedIn or visit stevelaidlaw.com to learn more.
Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD), part of the prestigious Nord Anglia Education group, is set to become one of the first schools in the entire Middle East region to offer the BTEC Level 2 qualification in Esports within the traditional curriculum – marking a bold new direction in how schools prepare students for the future world of work. Launching in August 2025 in partnership with EStars, the education and esports organisation, the new elective will be open to students in Grades 6 and 7 and reflects SISD’s commitment to equipping students for the careers of tomorrow. The Level…
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the operational launch of the region’s vaccine distribution hub in Abu Dhabi, following the arrival of the facility’s first shipments. Located in Abu Dhabi and developed in partnership with leading global and regional stakeholders, the hub is a strategic milestone in the Emirate’s vision to strengthen global health security, ensure equitable vaccine access, and build resilient supply chains across the region. Located in KEZAD and operated by Rafed, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the hub was developed in collaboration…
The award-winning event staffing company is inviting candidates to interview them Shine, a leading Saudi event staffing company, is inviting recruiters to participate in the Recruiter Challenge — a multi-round experience designed to replace traditional interviews and test candidates’ skills through challenges such as CV scanning, conducting interviews, and more. Through this innovative approach to recruitment, Shine is inviting candidates to interview its team in an effort to find the best recruiters in Saudi. ‘We’re hiring, but we don’t want to interview you — we want you to interview us,’ the job advertisement said. Established in 2020, Shine excels at…
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 is turning up the shopping thrill during its second dedicated retail season, the Great Dubai Summer Sale (GDSS), with the return of the eagerly awaited GDSS Daily Surprises. From 18 July to 7 August, a brand-new surprise deal drops from leading brands across the city for one-day only – valid at only one of their locations from 10am until stocks last. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), exclusive offers, incredible limited-time savings, and discounts as deep as 90 per cent off promise shoppers a daily dose of unbeatable deals from their favourite brands…
AI Valuation Engine. Risk Coefficient. DealRevs. Claim Hub. Four data-powered tools driving pricing accuracy, fraud prevention, and used car profitability across the GCC As the UAE’s auto insurance sector faces mounting scrutiny over rising premiums, opaque pricing, and a lack of reliable data, especially for electric and grey-import vehicles, AutoData Middle East is stepping up with a smarter, more transparent path forward. The company has launched a next-generation suite of AI-powered intelligence tools designed to improve pricing accuracy, enhance risk evaluation, prevent fraud, and boost profitability across the used car and insurance ecosystem. Built on precision, transparency, and deep regional…