MONTH IN REVIEW
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The apps tackling workplace mental health
Acknowledging World Mental Health Day on October 10 , we looked into the wave of new mental health apps that are tackling the unique challenges of workforce wellbeing in the Middle East , including dealing with stigma . This comes as employee mental health across the region has hit an all-time low in recent years . GITEX – biggest show ever
The world ’ s biggest technology event took to the Dubai stage for the 43rd time last month , pulling in more than 180,000 tech executives , 6,000 exhibitors , 1,800 startups , and 250 government entities . The Dubai event , which took up 40 % more exhibition space than last year , focused on AI with the largest showcase of AI solutions from more than 1,000 AI-infused companies .
South Africa ’ s biggest bank names first female CEO
When Mary takes the helm of South Africa ’ s largest bank in April 2024 , she will become the banking group ’ s first female CEO and second black leader . Mary began her career at PwC where she became one of the firm ’ s youngest partners , aged 27 – and has held CFO roles at Momentum Metropolitan and Mineral Services Group .
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