EDB and Almas will seek to cooperate in the field of fintech innovation, ensuring the Kingdom remains one of the region’s leading fintech hubs.
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Oman’s Ooredoo connects 77,000 homes with ‘super fast’ fibre broadband
Oman-based telecom provider Ooredoo has provided 77,000 homes across the Muscat region with super fast fibre home broadband from the existing fast home broadband. 0 5576
Blockchain startup Jibrel Network launches token sale
“Our focus is providing an open source infrastructure where users, investors and brokers can tokenise their asset,” Jibrel Network co-founder Talal Tabbaa.
Hyperloop’s Abu Dhabi-Al Ain study results expected ‘very soon’
Bibop Gresta has revealed that the results of the feasibility study for the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain route via Hyperloop technology will be announced “very soon.”
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.’
Oman Technology Fund enlists Ireland’s NDRC to provide startup expertise
NDRC will provide expertise and personnel throughout a three-month programme for 10 start-ups from the MENA region, with the OTF investing the required capital.
Bahrain’s Batelco to develop Tier III data centres
This latest project from Batelco is central to the overall data centre plan for Bahrain, in line with the vision to be a leading data hub in the region.
How Microsoft is enhancing Renault’s F1 2020 goal
Ahead of Sunday’s grand finale in Abu Dhabi, Tahawul Tech caught up with Renault Sport F1’s managing director Cyril Abiteboul to discuss the team’s partnership with Microsoft, and how this is impacting the overall goal of returning to championship status by 2020.
China’s EHang eyes 2018 roll-out of flying taxis in Dubai
EHang has also announced ambitious mass production plans to reach markets in Saudi Arabia, Singapore and several European cities.
SAP’s Topkoc resigns amid investigations into Gulf business practices
An SAP spokesperson confirmed that Topkock has resigned, and the company was currently investigating business activities in the region.
RAKBANK launches blockchain-enabled cross-border payments
Recognising the rising power of blockchain today, the bank has partnered with Ripple to enable “instant, frictionless, and secure money transfers.”