Global spending on consumer video media services will total $314 billion in 2017, seeing a 4.2 percent increase from 2016, according to the latest research by Gartner.
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
Dubai set to host ‘RegTech’ summit
The World Arena Group in partnership with Deloitte will host RegTech MENA; the first regulatory technology summit in the Middle East on 16 and 17 May 2017 in Dubai.
Western Union inks deal to boost digital payments in MENA
Western Union has announced a collaboration with the Arab Federation for e-Commerce, to jointly boost the uptake of e-Commerce and digital payments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
DISTREE to host e-commerce and consumer tech workshops
DISTREE Middle East has confirmed the line-up of workshops and small group sessions at this year’s consumer technology retail channel …
Arab startups lead new generation of tech-savvy enterprises
According to a new report, a new round of entrepreneurial boom is spurring across the Arab World as more young executives take on the new roles of business owners or managers.
Micromax rolls out products in MENA markets
Micromax Informatics has rolled out four new handsets across major MENA markets. Only a month into the partnership, Micromax and its regional channel specialist, tchannl, have set up a robust distribution network across Bahrain, Oman, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE.
Why VR is still in its infancy in the Middle East
CNME looks beyond the virtual reality hype and explores how this technology could create business value for enterprises in the Middle East.
MENA Retail Leaders’ conference discusses the sector’s future
The ability of retailers to put the customer at the front and centre of their business will determine the industry’s future success, according to the region’s leaders speaking today at the Retail Leaders Circle MENA in Dubai. The first day of the annual exclusive summit taking place on 6th to 7th March at The Address.
Xiaomi brings latest smartphone offerings to MENA region
Xiaomi, in partnership with its authorised distribution partner TASK, has announced that it will be launching three of its smartphones in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Saudi Arabia’s alfanar empowers 20,000 staff with smart tech portfolio
With over 20,000 employees on its books and an increasingly international sales team to support, CIO Marco van de Sandt has built the foundations of technological change at alfanar, which is now reaping the benefits.