Madhu G.N., Al Siraj Holding, believes investing this money in technology and cost efficient practices can give rise to new verticals in Oman.
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UAE’s Etisalat plans $2 billion buyback
UAE-based telco Etisalat’s shares climbed after it said that it’s planning to buy back stock valued at as much as $2 billion, according to Bloomberg.0 2967
UAE’s regulations on electric vehicles to be extended across GCC
ESMA said it will issue certificates of conformity to all electric vehicles that match the requirement of the new system,
Omantel inks $1.35bn deal to acquire 12% stake in Kuwait’s Zain
The agreement between Omantel and Zain will create the third largest combined telecoms group in the MENA region, with 52 million customers.
Mubadala to invest €500M in French startups, tech firms
Mubadala Investment Company has partnered with Caisse des Dépôts Group subsidiary CDC International Capital and Bpifrance in a new investment vehicle aimed at private and direct investments in the French economy.
HH Sheikh Hamdan launches first report of Urban Mobility Innovation Index
Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum …
Microsoft targets SME sector with 365 Business launch
Microsoft 365 Business is a new solution designed for SMEs bringing together the productivity and collaboration capabilities with device management and security solutions to safeguard business data.
Etisalat UAE subscribers to enjoy free upgrades with ‘iPhone for Life’
Etisalat’s ‘iPhone for Life’ offering allows subscribers owning iPhone 7 and 7 Plus to have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy a free upgrade to the new iPhone X , iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 plus upon completion of 12 months into their contract.
MBRF Knowledge Week aims for ‘constructive dialogue’
Dubai is set to hold a dedicated even focused on sharing experiences and insight into how to tackle the broad changes of a digitalised economy.
UAE to host ITU’s PP-18 conference
The TRA has officially announced that the UAE will host the Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 (PP18), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)’s most important meeting,
Dubai Customs handled 33,600 smart transactions on ‘Day Without Service Centres’
“Applying the new initiative will support Dubai in its vision of turning into a smart government and facilitate services whilst saving clients’ time and effort,” said Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, director of Dubai Customs.