The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and FinTech Consortium (FTC) have launched Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB), the “largest dedicated fintech hub in …
ForeScout expands distribution partnership with StarLink
StarLink has expanded its distribution agreement with ForeScout Technologies into Turkey. The distributor will now sell ForeScout’s technology through its …
MPP Global opens Dubai Middle East HQ
Subscription and billing platform MPP Global has opened its first Middle East office in Dubai. The firm also announced the …
UAE-based online marketplace Matic raises $3m to expand regional operations
The platform, which matches individuals seeking professional cleaning services with cleaning companies, has leveraged the technology that it developed to upgrade the convenience, quality, and safety of home cleaning.
IBM brings cloud-native environment to private clouds
IBM has announced a new IBM Cloud Private software platform to help companies unlock billions of dollars in technology investment in core data …
Cybercriminals target cryptocurrency, says report
Group-IB, which specialises in preventing and investigating high-tech crimes and online fraud, recently announced the key findings from its annual ‘Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2017’ report.
Virgin Hyperloop One to begin initial testing by 2021
Virgin Hyperloop One’s CEO Rob Lloyd said that they aim to begin construction of the transport system in 2019 and will begin initial testing at production level by 2021.
Blockchain, AI and machine learning to reshape digital businesses in 2018
Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018, according to predictions by Dimension Data.
MBRSC summit to put spotlight on Dubai’s 2030 global space agenda
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced that it will host the United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum: “Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development.”
Dubai summit puts spotlight on Arab Future Cities
UAE Minster of Infrastructure Development Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi has highlighted the importance of building and developing future cities, relying on innovative and creative ideas in line with its development over the past years and its reputation on the global map in the coming years.
TRA chief: Fresh Internet approaches needed
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) director general Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori has warned that rapid global changes to the …
Etisalat opens 125th Smart Store in the UAE
The fully digitised Smart Store is located at the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts and aims to provide customers with a more efficient and enhanced retail experience, according to Etisalat.
CEO Khalid: Noon KSA launch set for year-end
Noon will launch in Saudi Arabia before the end of this year, chief executive Faraz Khalid has said. Khalid made …
ADGM, Temenos join forces to boost Abu Dhabi’s fintech ecosystem
A key aspect of the collaboration will see Temenos provide a sandbox service to the start-ups residing at the Innovation Centre.
Emirates announces ‘world’s first’ Aviation X-Lab
The ‘world’s first’ sector-wide Experimental (X) Lab is aimed at developing projects for the next era of human transportation.
Cisco, Google partner for hybrid cloud solution
Cisco and Google Cloud today announced a partnership to deliver a hybrid cloud solution that helps customers maximize their investments …
Huawei launches Router NE9000 for 400G DCI Solution
At GITEX 2017, Huawei has launched the 400G DCI solution and Petabit Router NE9000, which enables the rapid migration of …
Tahawul Tech hosts inaugural Evolve Digital Transformation Forum
CPI Media Group, via its leading technology news platform Tahawul Tech, hosted its first ever Evolve Digital Transformation Forum at …
CPT announces Gold partnership status with Cisco
Computer & Power Technology (CPT) UAE, part of MDS UAE Group, has achieved Gold channel partnership status with Cisco, highlighting …
Saudi Arabia announces $500B project to build mega city NEOM
NEOM will focus on nine specialised investment sectors that will drive the future of human civilisation, energy and water, mobility, biotech, food, technological and digital sciences, advanced manufacturing, media, and entertainment.