Blockchain spending in the Middle East and Africa region is set to reach $80.8 million, according to the recent figures from global market intelligence firm IDC.
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Norway to flaunt maritime innovations at Expo 2020 Dubai
Norway will promote its innovations, technologies and further development of the country’s ocean industries to a global audience of millions, after confirming its participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.1 2788
UAE startups to attract $1 billion in funding this year
Startup funding worth more than $1 billion is likely to be raised in the UAE this year, according to a report by WAM, which will further boost the growing start-up sector.
Emirates Scientists Council appoints new leadership
UAE Minister of State for Advanced Science Sarah bin Yousef Al Amiri has been appointed to head the Emirates Scientists Council following a UAE Cabinet meeting on reshuffling the organisation.
Dubai resident wanted for supplying drug cartels with untraceable phones
The charges reportedly include supplying drug cartels with BlackBerry and Samsung phones that had been modified by Canadian-based company, Phantom Secure, which made them harder to trace by authorities.
Online travel bookings in GCC still dominated by desktops: report
Desktop continues to be the dominant platform for travel bookings, despite the region witnessing a growing shift to mobile.
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.
Dubai awards $384 million worth of contracts to expand electricity networks
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has announced that it awarded contracts to construct four 400/132kV substations, which is valued at $348 million (AED1.28 billion).
Dubai developer to enhance customer experience with virtual reality
Deyaar Development has recently partners with Microsoft to launch a virtual-tour application using the mixed-reality HoloLens device.
RTA processed over 500K transactions via smart channels
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has processed 547,461 online transactions relating to vehicle licensing services in 2017, according to WAM.
Dubai-based Bithereum to “revolutionise” Bitcoin mining
Bitcoin isn’t currently scalable for widespread adoption and involves high transaction fees in addition to slow transaction processing speed, which is what Bithereum hopes to change.