Al Hilal Bank is the first Islamic bank in the world to leverage Blockchain technology for the resale and settlement of an Islamic Sukuk.
UAE, Saudi Arabia firms fail to integrate tech to drive customer loyalty: study
A recent study highlighted that a majority of organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are failing to measure the right information to really understand what is driving customer loyalty.
Dubai-based property website raises $120 million in investments
Private equity firm General Atlantic has led a $120 million investment and acquired a minority stake in Middle East real estate classifieds website Property Finder, Reuters reported.
Dubai visitors can soon get entry permits in just 15 seconds
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in the UAE has announced an automated system that allows people to apply for an entry permit in just 15 seconds.
UAE residents can now trade via this locally based crypto exchange
A digital currencies wallet and trading platform which offers an additional cash deposit service has recently launched in the UAE.
Dubai calls on global VR innovators and creative thinkers
Burj Khalifa is teaming up with HTC Vive and Dubai Future Accelerators, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation, to further business opportunities within the VR ecosystem across the Middle East and Africa.
DEWA rolls out new features for AI-based virtual employee
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the second phase of Rammas, its virtual employee that answers customers’ queries using artificial intelligence (AI).
Smart approach to cybersecurity on spotlight in UAE
Help AG will demonstrate its “SMART approach to Cybersecurity” aimed at empowering Middle East enterprises to enhance their cybersecurity posture while reducing IT complexity and management overheads at its upcoming the at its upcoming Security Spotlight Forum (SSF).
Expo 2020 Dubai unlocks new opportunities with online platform
Companies from around the world can unlock business opportunities, forge international partnerships and drive growth by registering on Expo 2020 Dubai’s new global Online Marketplace (OMP).
UAE ranked first in Arab world for e-participation
The UAE has risen in a number of indicators included in Waseda, the “IAC International Digital Government Rankings Report”, published by the Institute of Digital Government at Waseda University in Japan, WAM reported.
Emirati Captains can use private vehicles under Careem’s new initiative
Careem, in collaboration with TransAD, has introduced a new programme to provide flexible and safe income earning opportunities to Emiratis and sons and daughters of Emirati women living in Abu Dhabi.
Facebook to take MENA story to the next chapter with new appointment
Facebook has announced the appointment of Ramez T. Shehadi as its new Managing Director in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
UAE Museum of the Future to open doors in 2020
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the completion of the Museum of the Future’s building structure.
Shipping fresh Mate 20 stocks daily to meet demand: Huawei
Huawei grew 33 per cent annually in 2018 and currently holds the second spot in the rankings – and has …