StarLink has announced the signing of the distribution partnership with ATAR Labs for the Middle East and North Africa.
Networking, Saudi Arabia, Technology
Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar becomes first Middle East city to get 5G network
Al Khobar, a city in Saudi Arabia's oil-rich Eastern Province, became the first city in the Middle East and North Africa to test 5G wireless connectivity after it launched a pilot project last week, according to a recent statement released by the Kingdom's Ministry of Culture and Information.0 5218
Why the UAE is poised to be the next e-commerce capital
In recent months, the UAE has carved out its place on the global e-commerce map – and quite deliberately so. In October 2017, for example, the Dubai Airport Free Zone launched Dubai CommerCity.
Dubai-based Careem increases regional employment prospects
Dubai-based ride-hailing firm Careem is creating about 80,000 jobs for men and women every month, the firm’s co-founder said.
5G to evolve and elevate services in numerous sectors, says Etisalat chief
“Today we are witnessing colossal advancements across all technologies with 5G to be a game changer as it aims to bring in evolution that would elevate services, performance and enablement revolutionising verticals like transport, energy, smart cities, security/surveillance and health.”
MENA FinTech market to attract $2 billion in deals
The current MENA fintech market is estimated at $2 billion and expected to witness an annual growth of $125 million until 2022, according to MENA Research Partners (MRP).
Why UAE humidity could be something to look forward to
UK-based Veragon Water Solutions has commercially launched a technology that provides a cost-effective and sustainable source of mineralised drinking water by harnessing the humidity from the air, in the Middle East.
Middle East’s first YouTube Space opens in Dubai
The Space, the tenth in the world, is dedicated to YouTube content creators who will have free access to audio, visual and editing equipment in addition to training programmes, workshops and courses.
UAE takes pole position in MENA digital banking: report
The UAE is now leading the pack regionally with an impressive 16.4 % in digital penetration. Through substantial spending and attracting private investments, the UAE has been strategically positioned on the path to becoming one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world, claims the report.
Omani firms believe cloud can help to displace competitors: study
C-level executives and business leaders in Oman overwhelmingly agree on cloud computing’s positive and transformative impact, according to new findings released today.
Dubai tech free zone achieves $160 million in revenues
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) has reached $56 million (AED 205.7 million), an increase of 9.5 percent over the previous year, as the number of firms increased in 2017.