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.
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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 6255
DHA rolls out robotic pharmacy solutions in UAE hospitals
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has officially implemented its robotic dispensing systems in both Rashid and Dubai Hospitals.
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 …
Smart Dubai delegation visits The Sustainable City
A delegation from Smart Dubai, which was headed by the organisation’s director general Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, has recently visited The Sustainable City.
Emirates NBD introduces ‘Cheque Chain’
Emirates NBD has launched ‘Cheque Chain,’ an initiative that will integrate blockchain technology into cheques to strengthen their authenticity and minimise potential fraud.
Aaron White joins Sage Middle East as regional director
Sage Middle East has announced the appointment of Aaron White as its new regional director. White, who holds an M.Sc. …
Digital divide widens between nations reveals Huawei study
Huawei’s Global Connectivity Index (GCI) 2017 report has revealed that digitally-advanced and digitally-developing nations continue to gain strong economic growth and secure larger ICT investments, while less developed nations see much slower growth.
ADSIC puts spotlight on digital architecture governance
The Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC) has recently organised a workshop on the ‘Digital Government Architecture Governance’ initiative with the participation of 30 Abu Dhabi-based government entities.
Huawei to help enable ME telcos’ success in video business
Huawei highlighted plans to help Middle East telco operators to achieve optimal integration of 5G, video, and home broadband, and meeting differential requirements for network performance.
GCC residents prefer online shopping despite security concerns
A recent survey commissioned by Seamless Middle East 2017 revealed that 48 percent of GCC residents prefer to shop online, with 33 percent of respondents stating that online shopping is just as safe as offline shopping.