Qatar’s central bank will consider the topic of virtual currencies and there may be an opportunity in the future to introduce them in Qatar, Reuters reported.
FMI: MENA digital transformation to hit 15.1% CAGR
Future Market Insights (FMI) has announced results of research that reveals that the Middle East and North Africa digital transformation …
Historic UAE-Saudi deal bypasses GCC states
A potentially historic UAE-Saudi Arabia economic and military pact, which does not include the countries’ GCC neighbours, has been agreed …
Oman’s Wadi Accelerator Programme to enhance tech startup support
Oman Technology Fund (OTF) has launched the Wadi Accelerator Programme – an innovative three-month startup programme that brings together regional talent and global expertise.
GCC businesses must ‘urgently’ transform for VAT compliance: Oracle
The study, which is based on a poll of 450 senior company executives from across industries, reveals that 73 percent of businesses consider VAT implementation as a key opportunity to initiate wider digital transformation projects within their organisation.
UAE residency visa stickers to be replaced by electronic system
The proposal comes in line with Vision 2021, and is indicative of a general migration to smart digital services that reduce paperwork, time and effort.
Uber’s rival DiDi Chuxing seals partnership with Careem
Didi’s investment in Careem is said to further enhance its reliable transportation offerings across the region. Together, the two parties will share knowledge in intelligent transportation technology, product development, and operations.
The Entertainer debuts ‘ultimate travel companion’ app in Dubai
The announcement comes as the discount publisher expands its services towards the travel market where it aims to be the ‘ultimate travel companion,’ available in over 160 destinations worldwide
Almentor.net unveils beta phase of video e-learning platform
The beta phase of the platform brings tailored Arabic and English content from an array of selected online expert mentors, offering a catalogue of exclusive training videos and expert talks, introducing unique knowledge development solutions for the region.
GCC drones market to hit $1.5bn by 2022: report
Regionally, much of the predicted market for drones will be driven by the oil and gas ($633m), and utilities ($484m) industries.
Dubai Future Accelerators seeks new wave of innovators
Run by Dubai Future Foundation, the third cycle will be held over nine weeks starting in October this year, and will see government entities joining hands with the private sector to develop ideas that integrate cutting-edge and 4th Industrial Revolution-inspired technologies.
Tesla opens Sheikh Zayed Road store, service centre
The new 17,000 square feet store and service centre is located just off Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite to the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall Metro Station.
Smart Dubai, FCSA to collaborate for a ‘sustainable future’
The meeting stressed the need to work diligently and dedicate smart initiatives in all sectors to contribute to sustainable development and achieve the strategic goals in accordance with the vision of the leadership.
Mubadala-IBM venture Cognit names Amal Al-Jabri as CEO
Al-Jabri will leave her role as deputy CEO of Injazat Data Systems (Injazat), to focus on the newly appointed role.