The UAE is working with Saudi Arabia’s central bank to develop a joint digital currency to be used for cross-border transactions between the two nations.
Abraaj Group acquires stake in Tunisie Telecom
Abraaj Group, a private equity firm, has bought a stake in Tunisia’s Société Nationale des Télécommunications (Tunisie Telecom) from Dubai …
UAE MoF partners with Finovate Middle East to drive fintech innovation
The UAE MoF has joined forces with the Finovate series to drive innovation, growth and investment in banking and payments technology in the Middle East.
OSN launches digital platform ASLI
OSN has announced the launch of its latest digital offering, ASLI, which is set to become the region’s first free …
eHosting DataFort attains Level 4 accreditation for CDC
eHosting DataFort (eHDF) has announced the certificate of achievement (CREST Maturity Model) for its Cyber Defence Centre (CDC)/ Security Operation …
ADIB promotes digital banking, adds new ADIB Express branches
Located at the World Trade Center Abu Dhabi and Burjuman Dubai Metro station, the outlets are part of a new generation of digitally-enabled branch that combines the benefits of digital banking with a personalised service.
HH Sheikh Mohammed: Arab world must adapt
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai …
Etisalat opens Business in a Box digital experience store for SMBs
Etisalat has opened the first Business in a Box digital experience store, giving SMBs in the country the convenience of …
UAE attains membership at International Charter on Space and Major Disasters
The UAE has reportedly become the first-ever Arab-Islamic country to become an official member of the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters.
Honeywell shares insights on IIoT at Energy Digitalisation Summit 2017
Global supplier of technology to the oil and gas industry Honeywell is sharing insights on how connectivity and the Industrial …
HH Sheikh Hamdan named as a LinkedIn Influencer
LinkedIn Influencers are selected to join this programme by invitation only, and comprise of 500+ of the world’s foremost thinkers, leaders, and innovators.
MBRSC urges UAE youth to register for space programme
Following the announcement from H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and …
HR Tech Saudi Summit addresses key issues and prospects
The inaugural HR Tech Saudi Summit, organised by Dubai based QnA International, took place over two days, gathering policy leaders, key …
E-commerce site Noon to go live in Saudi today
Regional e-commerce platform Noon will launch in Saudi Arabia today, its chief executive told the news portal Zawya. The site, …
$766 billion Middle East exports ‘driven by IT’
The GCC remains one of the world’s most important trading partners despite a fall in oil prices, according to a …
MedTech Symposium: MENA healthcare set for transformation
UAE-based diversified conglomerate Crescent Enterprises, hosted a MedTech Symposium, under the theme ‘Enabling Innovation. Enhancing Impact’ to explore emerging opportunities …
Souq adds over a million Amazon products to online store
Souq has announced the launch of the Amazon Global Store, offering its customers in the UAE the ability to shop for over one million Amazon products.
UAE Banks Federation CEOs review Blockchain progress
The CEOs Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) a professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in …
Sustainable Building Materials Conference to spotlight 3D tech
The conference will include five main sessions covering issues related to sustainable buildings, roads, and green, environmentally friendly technology.
WFES 2018 to put spotlight on cleantech innovations
WFES will showcase and discuss solutions and innovations that will transform how energy is created, stored and consumed around the world.