Dubai-based startup, Aqeed.com, has reportedly raised $18 million from its corporate shareholders in Series A round of funding.
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Cisco executive outlines Top 5 tips for mitigating the threat of device sharing
Martin Lee, EMEA Lead for Cisco Talos, outlines his 5 top tips to mitigate the ongoing threat of device sharing, … 0 1026
Partner Excellence Awards 2018 to celebrate channel success
Reseller Middle East’s Partner Excellence Awards returns once again for its ninth year to applaud and celebrate the accomplishments of …
Careem backs Egypt’s law regulating ride-sharing services
Egypt’s parliament has approved a new law to govern popular ride-hailing apps Uber and Careem.
UAE telco optimises blockchain to deliver more value to customers
Etisalat Digital, during its participation at the recently held Future Blockchain Summit, highlighted how the telco is using blockchain-enabled services to deliver value to customers in various industries and Etisalat’s own internal use cases around the technology.
Ajman “intensifies” support for UAE’s vision on AI
Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, has launched the “Artificial Intelligence Exhibition,” which is the first of its kind to be held in Ajman.
Saudi Arabia sees “largest fintech acquisition” to date
Gulf Capital has reportedly acquired a strategic stake in Saudi Geidea, a provider of electronic payment solutions and financial technologies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Smart Dubai supports “robot-assisted therapy” for children with autism
In line with the values of the ‘Year of Zayed’, Smart Dubai donated a robot to the Dubai Autism Center in attempt to support the Center’s expanded efforts after the opening of its new premises – the largest purpose-built in the region.
Vodafone Qatar rolls out 1Gbps fibre network in new areas
Vodafone Qatar has recently announced that it will be supplying New Salata and the Industrial Area with full-fibre network to handle speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second (1Gbps).
Region’s first Shariah-compliant digital bank launches in Bahrain
The bank offers a 24/7/365 service model on its innovative mobile app and web banking portal allowing customers to open and manage their accounts, conducting everyday transactions through its online channel, supported by services such as video contact centre, e-mail, web chat and social media.
Homegrown 2-for-1 app The Entertainer acquired for “nine-figure” sum
The Entertainer founder and CEO Donna Benton has confirmed that Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group has acquired the Dubai-based two-for-one offers app for a “nine-figure” sum.