Around 1,158 announced petrochemicals plants are slated to come online in the next nine years, primarily in Asia and the Middle East.
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6232
Dubai DED streamlines fine settlement with new automated system
The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Dubai DED has announced an automatic settlement facility for traders eligible for 50 percent reduction on commercial fines.
SonicWall boosts EMEA presence
SonicWall has announced its record year-on-year growth in the EMEA region.
Zain Bahrain to empower women with new initiative
Zain Bahrain and Bahrain Society for Training and Human Resource Development have announced the first phase of the new Women Empowerment initiative (WE).
Ajman Department of Finance achieves 100% digital transformation
The Department of Finance in Ajman has achieved the total digital transformation of all its services, which are available on smartphones and e-portals.
UAE Ministry of Finance launches Sheikh Zayed e-book initiative
The Ministry of Finance has recently launched and concluded the final phase of Sheikh Zayed e-book initiative aimed at introducing primary students to Sheikh Zayed in an innovative manner.
Middle East and North Africa startup market reaches $650M: study
The Middle East and North Africa’s digital startup ecosystem is rapidly growing, with funding reaching $650 million from 270 deals in 2017.
UAE among biggest drivers of regional wearables growth
Shipments of wearable devices in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region reached 1.13 million units in the third quarter of 2018.
Dubai’s DEWA to develop AI-powered utility solutions
Dubai’s DEWA has signed a new MoU develop innovative and futuristic solutions to disrupt the current electricity and water utility business models.
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.