Q1 2019

2 MEA MARKETS / Q1 2019 Editor’s Note , Welcome to the Q1 issue of MEA Markets Magazine, providing you with all the latest news and features from across the Middle East and Africa region. From collaborations and partnerships to product releases and research findings, this edition of MEAMarkets is packed full of insightful pieces. In recent news, the Global CEO Alliance (GCEOA), a coalition dedicated to bringing the private sector together to achieve the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and CDP, a global environmental impact non-profit that drives companies and governments to manage their environmental impacts, have announced that they are partnering to bring the CDP initiative to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both parties will join together and work with UAE policymakers and multi-lateral agencies to expand sustainability disclosure, support regional climate change efforts and promote the value of measuring and reporting on climate strategy and action through CDP’s disclosure platform. Two other firms which are joining together, are Kodak Alaris and Newgen Software who have recently announced a new global strategic alliance that will provide their customers and channel partners with access to best-in-class solutions to help organizations drive digital business. The alliance is expected to generate new business opportunities for channel partners that work with Alaris and Newgen across geographies, vertical markets, and applications. In other news, the renowned Dubai-based off-plan developer, Sam Raja has recently announced plans to collaborate with real estate firm, Opus Homes. Since February, Dubai’s property market has been on an incline as the Emirate’s off-planmarket recorded its best monthly sales performance since May 2018. This has opened up new avenues for both local developers and foreign investors. The teamhere at MEAMarkets hope that you enjoy reading this issue and look forward to hearing from you. Jessica Daykin, Editor Phone: +44 (0) 203 970 0037 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mea-markets.com AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.