The Middle East and North Africa’s digital startup ecosystem is rapidly growing, with funding reaching $650 million from 270 deals in 2017.
How partners can leverage social media
Industry experts share insights on the opportunities social media offers to regional partners for marketing strategies. The growth of social …
Dubai to host Abundance 360 Summit
Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of the UAE Cabinet Affairs and The Future and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees …
Fortinet’s SD-WAN continues to gain momentum
Cybersecurity player Fortinet has announced recent customer, partner and market momentum, as well as independent testing results, of its FortiGate …
Tigo, Ericsson accelerate digitalisation in Senegal
Tigo Senegal has selected Ericsson for its nationwide network modernisation project as it looks to accelerate digitalisation in the expanding …
Raqmiyat achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification
Regional systems integrator Raqmiyat has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification. By meeting the extensive criteria for these …
Five Saudi startups qualify for Badir programme’s third edition
Saudi Arabia’s Badir Business Accelerator Programme has announced that five technology companies have qualified for the programme’s third cohort.
Saudi Arabia to set up new platform to drive digital transformation
Saudi Aramco and the Saudi Information Technology Company signed an agreement to set up a joint venture firm that will develop a platform to invest in high potential growth companies in the ICT sector.
How technology will drive businesses in 2019
Technology is considered as an important driver of future business. As it evolves, it is becoming ever more pervasive and the adoption is growing steadily all over the world. What will happen in the world of technology in 2019?
Dubai RTA inks trio of deals to accelerate mobility innovation
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently accelerated its efforts to make an active contribution to the Dubai Future Accelerators strategy.
Dubai reinforces knowledge culture among Emirati talents
As part of the third Emirati Tech Boot Camp, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, organised a demo day to give participating teams an opportunity to pitch their startup ideas to a panel of experts.
UAE to enable Emirati youth to build future with AI
Artficial intelligence along with other emerging technologies have witnessed rapid changes similar to what the world had seen decades ago with regards to the Internet revolution, according to UAE minister.
Dubai-based tech unicorn enters online food delivery sector
UAE-based Careem has announced the launch of its online delivery platform for goods and services.
UAE payments card operator to support Google Pay
Network International, a payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, has announced that its merchant partner outlets will accept Google Pay.
4C gears up for regional expansion
4C has announced significant growth, including increased headcount across key offices, expansion of its emerging practices, and new funding.
UAE Exchange’s Venu Sriraj on protecting the sanctity of data
UAE Exchange CISO Venu Sriraj discusses how the firm is protecting two of the most valuable assets of its customers – money and data.
Middle East’s Noon celebrates first birthday
The region’s homegrown digital marketplace, noon, is celebrating its first year of operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Metis, KoreConX help drive SME growth in UAE
KoreConX has announced its partnership with Metis Management Consultancy, a UAE-grown consultancy firm focused on providing services to SMEs in the MENA region.
SNB’s inaugural premier awards recognises top partners
SNB Middle East, a value-added IT distributor, held its inaugural ‘SNB Premier Awards & Gala Dinner 2018’ for its esteemed …
UAE’s ADNOC turns to blockchain to streamline supply chain processes
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced its successful collaboration with IBM, piloting a Blockchain-based automated system to integrate oil and gas production across the full value chain.