She highlighted the role technology can have on closing the “hope gap” impacting the dispriviliged, both within the Arab region and the world at large.
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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 5536
Bahrain’s Zain inks connectivity partnership with K Hotel
Zain Bahrain and K Hotel, operated by the Gulf Hotels Group, have signed an enterprise partnership for full connectivity solutions …
Dubai’s DEWA hosts workshop to review future of AI, robotics
The event was held with a view to DEWA becoming one of the most prominent digital utilities in the world, in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution that the world is experiencing.
Emirates to boost inflight WiFi connectivity by 2020
Emirates has signed a new agreement with Thales to equip its 777X fleet with the “next generation broadband inflight connectivity” using Inmarsat GX global network.
Bahrain to host first RegTech MENA summit next week
As an expanding segment of the broader fintech universe, RegTech intersects regulation with innovation to revolutionise the financial services industry.
Technology is ‘key’ in Oman’s OMR4.4 billion oil and gas investment
Madhu G.N., Al Siraj Holding, believes investing this money in technology and cost efficient practices can give rise to new verticals in Oman.
Blockchain branded ‘overhyped’ by 47% of DIFC forum audience
According to the speakers, blockchain has many years before going mainstream, but it is a very promising technology across industries.
Omantel teams up with Ericsson to begin 5G testing in Oman
According to a company statement, “Omantel has started experimenting with 5G for the first time in the Sultanate in partnership with Ericsson MEA.”
Smart Dubai hosts workshop to help implement UAE’s AI strategy
“AI has become all the more important as an engine for nation-wide smart transformation following the launch of the UAE’s AI strategy,” said SDG’s CEO Wesam Lootah.
Dubai’s DIFC announces $100m fund for fintech startups
Essa Kazim, governor of the DIFC, said the fund would help to establish “start-up and growth-stage fintech firms looking for access to the MEASA (Middle East, Africa and South Asia) markets”.