The Internet of Things (IoT) market in the Middle East and Africa region is set to grow 15 percent year-on-year in 2018 to reach $6.99 billion, according to a recent report.
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6175
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 …
Expo 2020 to bring UAE CCTV market to record highs
Mega-projects like Expo 2020 Dubai are fueling the UAE’s CCTV and video surveillance market to top $194 billion by 2023, according to a recent report.
First UAE-made satellite set for launch in 2018
KhalifaSat, the first satellite to be completely built by Emirati engineers, is set to be launched later this year following a series of rigorous tests.
Dubai tourism gets digital boost
Dubai tourism chiefs have collaborated with the makers of two digital tour apps that will enable tourists to explore beautiful …
Saudi Aramco, Alphabet in talks to build tech hub
Google parent Alphabet and Saudi state oil company Saudi Aramco are reportedly in talks about about jointly building a technology hub in the Kingdom.
Masdar City touts sustainable tech as part of Innovation Month
Masdar City, as part of UAE Innovation Month, with a programme of clean technology displays and engaging community activities, all hosted at Masdar Park this weekend.
StarLink aims to close 2018 with ambitious targets
StarLink, a value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region, revealed that it successfully closed its …
Citrix appoints new area vice president for emerging markets
Citrix has appointed Andy MacDonald as area vice president for its business in recently introduced Emerging Markets. MacDonald brings three …
Etisalat heads Middle East’s most valuable brands
Etisalat’s innovative digital transformation and customer experience initiatives have made the telco the most valuable brand in the Middle East, according to a new report.