The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and FinTech Consortium (FTC) have launched Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB), the “largest dedicated fintech hub in …
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DEWA to launch 1.2m smart meters in Dubai
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that it will install 1.2 million smart meters in the emirate … 0 8750
DIFC Courts launches instant messaging service for claimants
DIFC Courts’ Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) is set to give claimants the option to use direct and instant messaging to …
Broadcom plans to bid for Qualcomm
Communications chipmaker Broadcom is planning to unveil a bid for smartphone chip supplier Qualcomm by Monday, three sources familiar with the …
RTA, Emaar ink JV to launch autonomous vehicles in Downtown Dubai
The Dubai RTA and Emaar Properties has signed a joint venture to study the launch of autonomous vehicles using smart traffic signals as crossings between the Dubai Mall and Boulevard areas.
IDC: MEA cognitive, AI spending set for strong growth
IDC research shows that that spending on cognitive and artificial intelligence systems in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) will …
TRA chief: Fresh Internet approaches needed
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) director general Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori has warned that rapid global changes to the …
Etisalat opens 125th Smart Store in the UAE
The fully digitised Smart Store is located at the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts and aims to provide customers with a more efficient and enhanced retail experience, according to Etisalat.
CEO Khalid: Noon KSA launch set for year-end
Noon will launch in Saudi Arabia before the end of this year, chief executive Faraz Khalid has said. Khalid made …
HH Sheikh Mohammed launches One Million Arab Coders initiative
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the One …
Huawei announces new carrier ecosystem growth strategy
Huawei used its fourth Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) at the Hangzhou International Expo Centre, to announce a new strategy for telecom …