Huawei grew 33 per cent annually in 2018 and currently holds the second spot in the rankings – and has …
Education, Government
Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.0 3511
Ring to expand across Gulf and African markets
Mohammad Meraj Hoda, vice president, Business Development, Middle East and Africa, Ring, explains how the firm aims to harness the …
Kuwait to fuel digital innovation market to reach more than $980 million
Kuwait, as part of its nationwide digital roadmap ‘New Kuwait 2035’, aims to drive the country’s digital innovation market to nearly $988.88 million this year.
UAE bank unveils region’s first sound-based payment tech
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB has launched a new sound-based payment system through its digital wallet payit.
More than half of GITEX Shopper visitors plan to buy new smartphones
More than 50 percent of potential GITEX Shopper 2018 visitors are planning to buy a new smartphone, according to a recent survey.
“World’s thinnest laptop” set for 2019 rollout: Acer
Acer has announced the launch of a series of new products in the UAE including the thinnest laptop – Swift 7.
New “Xperience” awaits Dubai’s GITEX Shopper visitors
GITEX Shopper is back this month to offer gadget and technology buyers the chance to access the best electronics deals and promotions available in the region.
Legacy retailers fall behind in Middle East as mobile dominates the market
Mobile accounts for 47 percent of transactions in the Middle East and Africa region, a rise of 41 percent from 2017, according to a recent report by Criteo.
JadoPado founder pulls the plug on Middle East crypto exchange firm
Digital entrepreneur Omar Kassim, who sold e-commerce site JadoPado to competitor noon last year, has halted plans to create a new cryptocurrency exchange in the UAE.
Future of shopping takes centre stage in Dubai
Technology adoption is powering the shift in retail and the UAE is at the forefront of taking significant strides towards embracing innovations shaping the future, experts noted during the ongoing Smart Stores Expo.