Microsoft has released Dynamics 365 Business Central, an all-in-one solution aimed at empowering UAE’s fast-growing SME segment.
Dubai to bridge gap between ME tech entrepreneurs and Silicon Valley
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (Dtec), DSOA’s wholly owned technology startup centre has announced that it will host the Dubai edition …
UAE-born e-commerce startup sees 800% growth
Kanzeh.net, the UAE-born custom made T-Shirt e-commerce store celebrates its third birthday with an expansion of its services and the launch of the new sister store: Varsity-jackets.com.
Fourth Industrial Revolution startups in Dubai get new incubator
‘The Co-working Popup’ is an integrated business incubator, offering business development programmes, a membership-based business space for entrepreneurs who want to establish their own creative enterprises, and a close space for start-ups to incubate their businesses.
Saudi Arabia tech accelerator raises over $3M in funding
The technology start-ups incubated by the Badir Program, one of the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology initiatives, has successfully raised around $3.110 million in the second quarter of 2018.
UAE-based finance firm strengthens digital services
Al Hail ORIX Finance has formed a strategic partnership with UAE-based fintech payments company Monami Tech to deploy Monami Tech’s technology for SAMA’s business and consumer lending project.
UAE-based fintech startup upgrades mWallet features
Trriple, a UAE-based fintech start-up, has added new services and features to its mobile wallet application, which is available for download on Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Dubai accelerator to grant up to $2M to tech innovators
Techstars in partnership with GINCO Investments, and Dubai Future Foundation’s Area 2071 initiative has opened the applications for the second edition of the Techstars Dubai accelerator programme.
Facebook to open new offices for 6,000 employees
Facebook has reportedly announced that it would double its presence in London, acquiring nearly 600,000 square feet (56,000 square metres) of office space across two buildings in King’s Cross
UAE payments firm unveils e-commerce platform for small businesses
Network International, has announced the launch of ‘Go-Online’, an e-commerce platform, powered by Shopmatic, targeted at local small, medium and start-up businesses.
Polycom goes “all-in” with expanded Microsoft partnership
Polycom has announced that RealConnect Service, the first cloud-based video interoperability solution, now supports Microsoft Teams.
Digital-focused CEO to take the reins at Emaar Malls
Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne, who left Marks & Spencer in May following a business restructure, has been appointed chief executive at Dubai-based Emaar Malls.
Fast track growth: Visa mentors Dubai tech startups
Visa and Startupbootcamp have hosted “FastTrack”, a mentoring session for startups participating in the Dubai Smart City Accelerator, which is hosted in Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (dtec).
GCC trio in talks to drive regional fintech industry
Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with UAE and Bahrain to establish a coordinated approach to the regulation and nurturing of fintech startups in the region.