CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to technology firebrand Dr. Jassim Haji, President of AI Society Bahrain, to find out what his assessment of the IT ecosystem is following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – and what trends and technologies he expects to see emerge in the new digital economy.
Techno-Government Relations for the Future
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to government relations leader for high tech companies, Sam Blatteis, CEO of The MENA Catalysts, the voice of the Middle East digital economy. We wanted to find out the backstory of this rapidly expanding government relations firm, the key role it plays in clearing the path for brand-name high tech multinationals and hear insights into ‘Programme HQ’ a Saudi concerted effort to attract digital businesses to the Kingdom.
Agility and Resilience, Interview with AG Executive
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Rami Kichli, VP – Gulf and Levant, Software AG, to learn how the digital transformation enabler is helping businesses to adapt to the new challenges in the digital economy – and how agility and resilience are key components in ensuring success in the future.
“We’re driving the digital economy” – Azdan CEO
Tariq Shahabedden, CEO at Azdan, discusses how they are leveraging their technological expertise to help businesses optimise their efficiency, performance and costs during the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.
Dubai’s future readiness continue to attract FDI
Dubai FDI working in close co-operation with investors to enhance the absorptive capacity of qualitative investments, says Fahad Al Gergawi.
Dubai hosts digital workshop to help entrepreneurs boost their online presence
Dubai Startup Hub has partnered with GoDaddy to deliver practical hands-on training to help entrepreneurs enhance their online presence and equipping them with the right tools to take advantage of digital economy
“Our partners are HPE’s extended arm in the market” – Hani Ajouz, HPE
Hani Ajouz, Channel Services Manager for the Middle East at HPE discusses how the IT leader’s partners can benefit from …
Dubai Municipality taps Dell Technologies to power digital transformation
Dubai Municipality announced a partnership with Dell Technologies to incorporate disruptive innovation and future technologies as part of its ‘Smart …
UAE’s Masdar City launches new hub for tech startups
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community, has launched Tech Park, a new destination for start-ups focused on technology, sustainability and the digital economy.
Saudi Arabia poised to become the largest digital market in MENA: minister
Saudi Arabia is close to becoming a leading digital economy, communications minister Abdullah Al-Sawaha said during his keynote presentation at MWC.