Saudi Arabia’s Misk Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, that outlined steps towards creating a more dynamic market for startups between the Kingdom and the UAE.
HPE, Zain to accelerate 5G, IoT technologies in Saudi Arabia
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has signed an agreement with Zain to offer digital transformation solutions to customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Zain taps Ericsson to launch 5G network in Bahrain
Zain has selected Ericsson to build its 5G network in Bahrain, with the first commercial 5G services expected to go live before the end of 2019.
UAE telco unveils new unlimited postpaid plan
Etisalat has announced the launch of its new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, offering postpaid customers – for the first time in the UAE – unlimited local and international calls on select plans.
Soon, Dubai residents can only book RTA taxis via the Careem app
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the transfer of its taxi booking and dispatch services to car-hailing app Careem’s Hala platform.
emt Distribution inks partnership with SecurEnvoy
emt Distribution has signed a distribution partnership with SecurEnvoy for its existing multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions as well as other future product categories in META.
Why the human factor plays a vital role in cybersecurity
At the sidelines of the recently held Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit, Jeffrey Wheatman, research vice president, Gartner, sat down with Security Advisor ME to discuss the important role that the human factor plays in cybersecurity.
Saudi’s SADAD turns to Oracle to bolster payment services
Saudi Payment’s SADAD, the national electronic bill presentment and payment service provider for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has chosen Oracle solutions to implement a robust payment security system, develop digital economy ready services and drive cost efficiencies.
UAE unveils new initiative to accelerate AI adoption
Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence (AI) has announced the launch of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Network.
FreshToHome.com to invest AED 50 million in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Global online fresh fish and meat store FreshToHome.com has announced that it is set to invest AED 50 million in the UAE and Saudi Arabia over the next two years, creating 1,000 jobs, as the company formally launches operations in the UAE.
Avaya ENGAGE to spotlight new opportunities in the cloud era
Avaya ENGAGE will feature the firm’s top regional executives, a large contingent of its customer base, and over 500 Avaya technology alliance and channel partners expected to attend.
Volvo turns to blockchain to ensure EV batteries are responsibly sourced
Volvo Cars has now reached an agreement with its two global battery suppliers, CATL of China and LG Chem of South Korea, and other global blockchain technology firms to implement traceability of cobalt.
Bitdefender uncovers Ring doorbell vulnerability
Bitdefender researchers have recently uncovered an issue in Amazon’s Ring Video Doorbell Pro IoT device that allowed attackers physically near the device to intercept the owner’s Wi-Fi network credentials.
Vectra AI strengthens leadership team
Vectra AI has announced the addition of two executives to senior leadership roles, which the it says will be instrumental in driving customer satisfaction and further global business growth.