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Tech to bridge $1.5 trillion trade finance gap: DMCC
Ripe for industrialisation in the trade sector, technology advancements could bridge the current $1.5 trillion trade finance gap, with potential to inject new growth in trade, according to a report on ‘The Future of Trade’ from DMCC.0 3054
Bahrain to host sixth annual SME conference next month
The conference will be held at The Wyndham Grand Hotel in Bahrain Bay, under the theme ‘The role of leadership and training in SMEs development towards technology transfer.’
SME sector in GCC set to hit $920bn in next five years: study
While the GCC region accounts for only 34% of the MENA SME sector, with around $360 billion per year, it has the largest potential for SMEs regionally, as it is growing from a relatively low base.
Saudi Arabia thinks big in vision for startups
In line with Vision 2030, which entails tech-led overhaul of the economy, Saudi Arabia is encouraging the world’s entrepreneurs and …
Microsoft targets SME sector with 365 Business launch
Microsoft 365 Business is a new solution designed for SMEs bringing together the productivity and collaboration capabilities with device management and security solutions to safeguard business data.
HPE Aruba announces new Wi-Fi solution for small businesses
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has unveiled a new Wi-Fi solution designed to give small businesses secure and reliable …
GBM adopts social selling concept with LinkedIn
Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has become the first regional IT company in the GCC to adopt LinkedIn’s Sales Navigator tool …
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.
D-Link encourages partners to harness SMB prospects
Networking vendor D-Link is calling out to its channel partners in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to take advantage …
Online portal for freelancers launched in the Middle East
Utalenta.com, an online marketplace for creative business professionals, was recently launched to connect businesses of all sizes with quality and talented professionals across various fields for possible project collaboration.