A key component to the UAE’s progress towards becoming a digital economy is the burgeoning e-commerce industry, which is expected to reach $27.2 billion by 2020.
BIOS Middle East to deliver cloud-based blockchain services
UAE-based Managed Cloud Provider BIOS Middle East has signed a MoU with VeChain, a global public blockchain platform focusing on enterprise adoption and BIOS Middle East.
Hidden devices used in series of cyber-robberies
Kaspersky Lab has released details of a cyber-robberies that targeted banks and other financial organisations in Eastern Europe in 2017 and 2018.
4C gears up for regional expansion
4C has announced significant growth, including increased headcount across key offices, expansion of its emerging practices, and new funding.
UAE’s du launches eSIM for latest iPhone models
UAE-based telecommunications service provider du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has announced the availability of eSIM on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
Data is the wealth of future governments: UAE AI minister
Data is the real wealth of future governments and its main tool to develop the next generation of government services, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama said.
Robotic Process Automation tech to accelerate digital transformation
UiPath, an enterprise Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software company, hosted UiPath Together Middle East – an event focused on RPA and AI-enabled digital transformation solutions in the region.
Middle East’s Noon celebrates first birthday
The region’s homegrown digital marketplace, noon, is celebrating its first year of operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
UAE Exchange, Ripple to begin blockchain payments next year
United Arab Emirates-based UAE Exchange and US startup Ripple plan to launch cross-border remittances to Asia via blockchain by the first quarter of 2019, UAE Exchange’s group CEO said in an interview with Reuters.
Digital currency to speed up UAE-Saudi Arabia cross-border transactions
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have started using fintech for cross-border settlements, including a digital currency which they jointly developed for that purpose.
Saudi Arabia opens first-ever virtual school
Saudi Arabia has recently inaugurated the region’s first virtual school, the Sabya Directorate of Education announced.
Data analytics, cybersecurity are key to improving aviation safety: experts
Utilising data analytics and improving cybersecurity should be among the key priorities of aviation organisations, according to experts at the 6th annual World Aviation Safety Summit.
UAE leads MENA in online commerce innovations
The UAE is the fourth most prepared developing economy for online commerce, according to a new index from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Focus SoftNet, TrioTree Technologies boost IT innovation in healthcare
Focus Softnet has signed a partnership agreement with TrioTree Technologies to expand and strengthen its portfolio across the healthcare domain.