African governments are harnessing digital technologies to support ongoing reforms and better serve the interests of citizens, according to industry experts at the Global Business Forum Africa 2019 in Dubai.
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Over 80% of UAE centennials are mobile gamers: study
The global gaming market will reach over $115 billion in 2018. At over $50 billion, the mobile gaming industry accounts for nearly half of all the global gaming revenue.0 4193
Dubai Municipality, DSO to launch lab to test sustainability projects
Dubai Municipality and the DSOA have signed a collaboration agreement to set up a new laboratory to develop and implement geospatial infrastructure and test new ideas for Dubai Municipality’s sustainability projects.
Get a glimpse of the future of travel at Dubai Motor Show
US-based Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) is currently taking part at the Dubai Motor Show, which is taking place from 12th to 16th November 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
GITEX Technology Week generates AED 1.6 billion in economic output
The Dubai World Trade Centre has released the GITEX Technology Week Economic Impact Assessment 2019 Report, which revealed that the mega tech event generated AED 1.6 billion in revenue across direct, indirect and induced economic levers,
Abu Dhabi launches new conglomerate to transform national security solutions
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces today inaugurated EDGE, a company set to reposition the UAE as a notable global player in advanced technology.
Bayer spotlights how startups are redefining UAE’s healthcare sector
As a flourishing market, the UAE has also introduced several initiatives to strengthen its start-up ecosystem, irrespective of the industry it caters to.
First-ever ‘Made in Africa’ smartphones launch in Rwanda
Mara Group has recently launched two smartphones in Rwanda and touted them as the first “Made in Africa” models.
Google enters wearables market with $2.1 billion Fitbit deal
Alphabet Inc-owned Google has announced plans to buy Fitbit in a deal that values the wearable device maker at nearly $2.1 billion, the companies said in an announcement.
Dubai launches first-of-its-kind incubator for court tech innovations
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has signed a cooperation agreement with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) to launch the world’s first Court Tech Lab.
Saudi Arabia VC investments to reach $500M annually by 2025
The Saudi Technology Ventures report highlighted that venture capital (VC) investments in Saudi Arabia are growing rapidly, and yearly invested capital has the potential to expand tenfold to $500 million in 2025.