The Saudi biotech startups incubated by Badir Biotechnology Incubator, under the Badir Program, set up by King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), has successfully raised close to $10.133 million in new funding last year.
IT spending in Middle East to hit $160 billion
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) IT spending is projected to reach $160 billion in 2019, a 1.8 percent increase from 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
Tech careers in high demand among Emirati professionals
Jobs in the telecoms, Information Technology (IT) and media sectors are in increasing demand among job-seeking Emiratis, according to findings by recruitments fair Careers UAE.
Rising phishing threats push businesses to rethink security priorities: report
Trend Micros’s 2018 security roundup report reveals substantial growth in phishing, cryptocurrency mining and BEC.
Nexign to empower digital partnerships in telecom market
Nexign has announced new capabilities to its product portfolio that will empower communications service providers (CSPs) to build digital partnerships and collaborate more efficiently, with other industry players, on a global level.
HTC unveils 5G mobile smart hub
HTC has unveiled the new HTC 5G Hub, a first-of-its-kind dedicated 5G mobile smart hub that commands the rapid speeds of the future.
Smart Dubai to deliver welcome keynote at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo
Gartner has announced Smart Dubai as the City Host for Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, which will take place on 4th to 6th March at Madinat Jumeirah, in Dubai, UAE.
Emaar completes full acquisition of Dubai online fashion retailer
Emaar Malls, the retail business arm of Dubai’s Emaar Properties, has reportedly completed its acquisition of online fashion retailer Namshi.
Security on point: how businesses can thwart POS attacks
For the past several years, Point of Sale (POS) systems have been a prime target for cyber-attacks, making it more important than ever for retailers to consider the security of these machines and the information they store.
How partnerships deliver business value in a world of data complexity
Claude Schuck, regional manager for Middle East & Central Africa, Veeam, discusses how the power of partnerships is delivering business …
Dubai to shape the future of global mobility, says RTA chairman
Dubai is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global mobility, according to Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA.
UAE’s EITC announces advanced readiness for 5G
The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has announced advanced level of preparation to roll-out 5G services in the UAE in 2019.
The Data Center Is Dead, and Digital Infrastructures Emerge
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How HPE GreenLake Flex Capacity can benefit enterprises
Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s vice president and managing director for the Middle East, Dr Fabio Fontana, and Kinda Baydoun, Middle East …
Saudi Arabia’s Badir tech startups raise $29 million
Badir Program for Technology Incubators and Accelerators, one of the initiatives of KACST, has reported that its incubated technology startups raised nearly $29.32 million across 63 funding deals in 2018.
UAE retail giant teams up with SAP in digital transformation push
Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim is spearheading the digital transformation of the region’s $313 billion retail market by digitally transforming its Carrefour brand with global technology company SAP.
Ingram Micro strengthens cybersecurity solutions offerings in EMEA
Ingram Micro has recently announced a significant expansion of its cybersecurity business in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Turkey …
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How Innodisk differentiates from other industrial flash storage providers. Can you introduce Innodisk and Amplicon ME? Innodisk has been focused …
Apple co-founder to discuss FinTech revolution in Bahrain
Global tech innovator and Apple Computers co-founder Steve Wozniak will share his thoughts and predictions on the current and future state of the global financial technology industry at the upcoming Fintastic Bahrain Week.
Infoblox hosts 21-city tour on security and data centre
Secure cloud-managed network services provider Infoblox has announced that it is hosting a 21-city tour throughout Europe, Middle East and …