The Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund, MBRIF, operated by the Emirates Development Bank, has announced a disbursement of AED 5.5 million to UAE headquartered Pure Harvest.
Dubai Expo 2020 rolls out $100 million innovators’ programme
Innovators from around the world will have an opportunity to take their solutions to the next level while building partnerships with global firm as Expo 2020 Dubai’s global social impact programme Expo Live.
Dell Technologies geared to play major role in digital transformation
Dell Technologies says it plans to invest heavily into taking the digital transformation to the end user. “We are going …
UAE bank unveils region’s first sound-based payment tech
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB has launched a new sound-based payment system through its digital wallet payit.
Cisco to design intelligent network for Dubai Expo 2020
Cisco has announced a partnership with systems integrator Smartworld to design and deploy the network infrastructure for Expo 2020 Dubai.
Abu Dhabi delves into how AI will shape smart cities
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality, ADM, has held a workshop titled, “How Can Artificial Intelligence Shape Smart Cities?” at its head office in Abu Dhabi.
Saudi Arabia reveals new programme for young Arab entrepreneurs
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), represented by Badir Program for technology incubators and accelerators has partnered with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for developing several innovation and entrepreneurship projects.
UAE’s Emirates NBD set to launch services via chat app
Emirates NBD has announced that it will soon launch customised banking services via WhatsApp in the UAE.
UAE sets mission date for first Emirati astronaut
UAE’s first astronaut will head to the International Space Station on 5th April 2019, and will return on 16th April, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has revealed.
Saudi Arabia pulls the plug on $200 billion solar farm project
Saudi Arabia has shelved a $200 billion plan with SoftBank Group Corp to build the world’s biggest solar-power-generation project.
Linksys builds new Cloud Manager for SMB customers
Linksys has launched a new cloud management solution aimed at SMB clients, which it says could reduce IT costs by …
Dubai Future Accelerators encourage startups to help shape the future
Dubai Future Accelerators have announced the launch of its 5th cohort with the participation of more than 40 local and global technological advanced companies and startups.
Dubai’s Emirates ties up with Uber
The collaborative offer will see visitors to Dubai from Australia, Egypt, France, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa avail special offers from Uber on bookings made between 26 September to 10 December 2018.
Middle East finance firms plan more fintech tie-ups in coming years: study
FinTech is increasingly impacting the financial services sector with 82 percent of financial services companies plan to increase fintech partnerships in the coming three to five years.