Infinix has partnered with Google to launch the all-new Infinix Note 5 as part of Android One programme, designed to deliver the best Android OS experience powered by artificial intelligence.
DEWA strengthens ties with US tech firms
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has met with a number of technology leaders from the public and private sector during a visit to the US.
Cloud drives Saudi ICT market to top $33 billion
Cloud investment is gathering momentum, with organisations in Saudi Arabia increasing software spend by 5.5 percent, boosting the Kingdom’s ICT market to $33 billion (SAR 127 billion), according to a recent report by IDC.
GDPR: Are you ready?
On 25th May the General Data Protection Regulation is set to kick in and while European businesses are the primary target of this new law, its impact will be felt by organisations in regions outside the EU bloc. Are Middle East firms ready for GDPR?
Girls Power Tech: Inspiring young women of the future
In a global effort to encourage and empower young women to pursue careers in STEM fields, Cisco is supporting Girls in ICT Day through its Girls Power Tech initiative.
SAP’s public cloud data centre goes live in Saudi Arabia
The landmark launch of the SAP public cloud data centre, the centerpiece of SAP’s 4-year SAR 285 million Saudi investment plan, was announced at SAP NOW, a signature event in Riyadh.
GCC smart grid market value to reach $1.7 billion
The GCC smart grid market is set to triple to $1.7 billion by 2026 as UAE utilities providers continue to support Smart City initiatives in the region, according to a recent report by TechSci Research.
Expo 2020 Dubai streamlines technology infrastructure
Accenture, in collaboration with SAP, has implemented SAP S/4HANA for Expo 2020 Dubai that will provide the expo with a foundation for data-driven insights, from visitor preferences to sustainability.
FAB launches “UAE’s first” fully-featured digital wallet
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched ‘payit’, the country’s first fully-featured digital wallet, as part of the UAE’s goal …
When to use blockchain for security purposes
Blockchain has the potential to improve encryption and authentication, and that could be good news for IoT security and DDoS protection.
Kuwait’s Equate Group announces new SAP venture
Equate Group, a global producer of petrochemicals, has announced the next phase of its partnership with SAP, in an effort …
ATOM insurance platform being co-developed by elseco and SAP
Insurance underwriting agency elseco has partnered with SAP to develop its ATOM insurtech technology platform on SAP Core Insurance Suite, Hybris …
Al Muhaidib Group enhances digital transformation strategy
One of the Saudi Arabia’s largest conglomerates and investment companies, Al Muhaidib Group, has launched its digital business strategy, with …
Etisalat Digital, SUSE sign cloud service provider partnership for UAE
Etisalat Digital, a business unit of Etisalat, and enterprise open source infrastructure solution provider, SUSE, have announced a new strategic …
Microsoft, SAP join forces to drive digital transformation in the cloud
Through this unique partnership, the companies will co-engineer and go to market together with solutions, as well as provide joint support services to customers.
Masters of Tech: cloud computing firm of the year
With Tahawul Tech’s inaugural Masters of Tech Awards coming up on Monday 29th January 2018 at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in …
NIT inks distribution deal with Dell EMC for MEA region
NIT, an Ingram Micro Company and regional value-added distributor of IP surveillance and physical security solutions in the Middle East, …
HBMSU names winners of inaugural Emirati Programmer competition
The Emirati Programmer initiative is the first-of-its-kind in the UAE launched is aimed at enhancing the skills of Emirati youth in programming languages.
ISS, Xerox Emirates sign SAP Professional Services deal
ISS has recently signed a partnership agreement with Xerox Emirates to implement SAP Professional Services.
Abu Dhabi solar plant ‘on track’ to start operations in 2019
The 1.2-gigawatt project is “well on track and on schedule,” said Mothana Qteishat, Jinko Solar’s managing director for project development in the Middle East and North Africa.