Middle East ride-hailing firm Careem has announced that it has acquired RoundMenu and will start trialing food delivery services through …
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Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3831
Saudi Arabia’s central bank signs blockchain deal with Ripple
Saudi Arabia’s central bank has signed a deal with U.S.-based Ripple to help banks in the kingdom settle payments using …
Cryptocurrencies could revive the barter system: Texcent COO
Singapore-based fintech start-up Texcent has recently announced plans to launch a new payment platform, Paycent, in the region for cryptocurrency …
Saudi Arabia to crack down on delayed payments
Saudi Arabia has ordered an inventory of all delayed payments to the private sector, urging a quick resolution for outstanding payments in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia to streamline housing process with digital rent network
The Ejar network will provide many electronic services to all parties of the rental process, such as contract documentation and e-payments.
AI could “fundamentally disrupt markets” in MENA: reports
A PwC Middle East study has said that artificial intelligence (AI) will contribute $320 billion to the Middle East economy …
Bitdefender inks distribution deal with Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro has signed a distribution agreement with Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity technology company. Through this agreement, Ingram Micro is …
Saudi government to build palaces in $500B smart city
The Saudi Arabian government has started awarding contracts for the development of the NEOM business zone, asking local construction companies to build five palaces in the area.
Saudi Arabia IT spend to reach $40 billion
Saudi Arabia’s IT spend in 2018 will reach the value of $40 billion as the government increases its focus on innovation and cloud technology to drive forward digitalisation, said the president of Microsoft Middle East & Africa.
Saudi Arabia signs solar power project
At the 12th International Geological Conference taking place in Saudi Arabia, the country’s Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources …