In collaboration with Roubini ThoughtLab, Visa examined the economic impact of increasing the use of digital payments in major cities around the world.
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Ooredoo Oman, National Electricity Centre ink IoT agreement
Ooredo Oman and NEC have signed a deal to establish an Internet of Things (IoT) network system to facilitate of wireless technologies, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), micro services and the internet.1 6282
iPhone X users spend $999 on a phone they can’t answer
Many iPhone X users have taken to Apple forums to complain about a bug in the $1,000 device that is preventing them from answering the phone, a Financial Times report has claimed.
Online furniture, equipment rental launches in UAE
The region’s first online marketplace for furniture and equipment rental has launched in the Middle East. RentSher (www.rentsher.ae) offers “flexible …
What does it mean to be a CIO 100 winner?
A selection of the Middle East’s leading technology decision makers tell us what it means to be a CIO 100 …
Facebook just made Bitcoin’s bad day even worse
Facebook has revealed that it will block any ads promoting cryptocurrency products such as bitcoin going forward, as part of the social media giant’s new advertising policies.
Philips Middle East names new CEO
The health technology vendor, Royal Philips has announced the appointment of Özlem Fidancı as Chief Executive Officer for the company’s operations …
Masdar, Saudis sign smart city deal
Masdar has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s Economic Cities Authority (ECA) to cooperate on projects and services …
UAE energy minister: IT integral to renewable goals
The UAE’s minister of energy Suhail Al Mazroui has said that the country will need a blend of renewable energy initiatives and …
Public-private deals vital for UAE smart government goals
MBRSG’s Executive President H.E. Dr Ali Sebaa Al Marri told Tahawul Tech that if the UAE wishes to create the government of the future and pursue the drive for smart technology throughout the emirates, establishing public-private partnerships is crucial.
Dubai’s ArabianChain launches cryptocurrency exchange platform
ArabianChain has announced the launch of Palmex – one of the first digital asset exchanges to be born out of the Middle East and North Africa region.