Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with UAE and Bahrain to establish a coordinated approach to the regulation and nurturing of fintech startups in the region.
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UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 4327
Dubai RTA reviews future plans for hi-tech transit systems
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, in Dubai, has received Dr. Volkmar Denner, Chairman of the BOM Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany.
Digital docs: GCC healthcare’s embrace of AI physicians
Necip Ozyucel, Cloud & Enterprise Group Lead, Microsoft Gulf discusses the stark indicators that suggest we are not averse to letting the digital realm play a central role in the maintenance of our health.
Saudi Arabia issues first-ever fintech licences in the Kingdom
The move, according to the report, is part of a drive to develop a fintech sector in the Arab world’s biggest economy under reforms designed to reduce reliance on oil.
UAE ranked most innovative country in the Arab world
The UAE has retained its good standing at this year’s edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking number one …
Batelco renews partnership with The Entertainer
Batelco, the Kingdom’s leading Digital Solutions provider has renewed its partnership agreement with the Entertainer to deliver fantastic benefits for the telco’s customers.
Huawei to develop the new generation of ICT talent in Bahrain
Huawei has launched the second edition of Huawei Middle East ICT Competition in Bahrain to enhance the ICT skills of the upcoming generation.
Saudi Arabia introduces robotic technology to treat spinal injuries
The Medical Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), a robot treatment device for spinal injuries, has been approved for use in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi female drivers receive positive feedback from GCC Twitter users
SEMrush analysed the sentiment of more than 20,000 tweets in KSA and the UAE during the week Saudi women were officially permitted to start driving on the Kingdom’s roads.
Saudi Arabia’s STC inks deal with global telecom firms
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has announced that it signed partnership agreements with three international telecom companies, namely Huawei, Ericsson, and Nokia.