UrbanClap, an Indian startup that allows customers to book handyman services and other related personal care services is expanding into the region.
“Innovation is a focal point in Abu Dhabi’s plans,” says DED chair
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (ADDED), and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have signed a cooperation agreement to provide more integrated support for innovators and technology enterprises.
JadoPado founder pulls the plug on Middle East crypto exchange firm
Digital entrepreneur Omar Kassim, who sold e-commerce site JadoPado to competitor noon last year, has halted plans to create a new cryptocurrency exchange in the UAE.
AI technologies dominate boardroom agendas: Middle East executives
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are the most prominent technologies on their boardroom agenda, according to senior executives in the MENA region.
Abu Dhabi Global Market signs pact to accelerate innovation in UAE
The Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Development Bank (EDB) the host and operator of Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF).
Dubai Startup inks “fintech voucher” deal with Samsung
VoucherSkout has announced a ‘first of its kind’ partnership with market-leading smartphone giant, Samsung.
Security is the biggest hurdle in digital transformation: CISOs
Fortinet has announced the findings of its new 2018 Security Implications of Digital Transformation Survey, which revealed that 85 percent believes that the largest hurdle for implementing DX.
Dubai startup prepares students for a robotic future
As children return to school, one company is determined to get students interested in science and technology.
Dubai kicks off second edition of FinTech Hive
Dubai International Financial Centre’s FinTech Hive has opened the 2018 edition of its accelerator programme, in partnership with Accenture.
Global fintech experts to descend into Abu Dhabi
FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit 2018 will go ‘live’ in two more weeks with two full days of activities for fintech start-ups.
Dubai scouts new innovations to transform hospitality industry
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) along with a number of top industry partners has launched the second annual Futurism Challenge.
UAE accelerator programme attracts global innovators
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced the closing of the 5th cohort of Dubai Future Accelerators programme, which received applications from start-ups and global companies from 74 countries around the world.
Abu Dhabi offers licences for tech startups
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced the launch of the new commercial license for ADGM tech start-ups for entrepreneurs.
Tesla shares plummet after Musk abandons buyout
Trading in Tesla shares in Germany on Monday pointed to a five percent drop when US markets open, Reuters reported.