Akram Assaf is no stranger to competition. The two primary industries – recruitment and technology – which encapsulate the firm …
DCG’s Business Symposium helps partners transform
Dubai Computer Group (DCG) hosted its fourth edition of Business Symposium and Networking series last week at W Dubai, Al …
Tech knocks 10 percent off DXB waiting times
Passenger wait times at Dubai International (DXB) have dropped by as much as 10 percent during the first quarter of …
Careem, UNHCR join to enable refugee donations through app
Careem has launched its “UNHCR” car in Dubai, conceived in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to allow passengers to donate and support refugees and displaced persons in the MENA region.
DCCC launches ‘state-of-the-art’ risk management system
The Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (DCCC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) has announced the launch of a state-of-the-art risk management system, called ActiveRisk.
letstango.com announces multi-million-dollar revamp
UAE-based online store, letstango.com, formed from the brainchild of the first Big Box retailer, CompuMe, has announced a multi-million-dollar investment …
DISTREE Middle East 2017 kicks off
The 13th annual DISTREE Middle East opened its doors today with over 1000 pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings. Taking place from 8-10th May …
GISEC 2017 to showcase latest security technologies
As companies and individuals across the globe increasingly feel the pressure to protect crucial information online, cybersecurity firms at the …
City Network, Equinix deploy public cloud service in MENA
Equinix has announced that City Network, a provider of IT infrastructure services built on OpenStack, has deployed in Equinix’s Dubai International Business Exchange (IBX).
Huawei releases indoor mobile coverage solution
During its participation at the 2017 5G MENA Forum in Dubai, Huawei has released its LampSite 3.0 that offers full …
Community Jameel, MIT to transform education in ME region
Community Jameel and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have announced the creation of a new global education laboratory that supports education and learning, including in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Cybersecurity centre set to expand Emirati-only workforce
According to a recent Bloomberg report, the Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) is looking to expand its Emirati-only workforce by 50 percent this year, in its bid to make the city the “safest electronic city in the world.”
Graham Porter joins Veeam as Middle East channel manager
Veeam Software has announced the appointment of Graham Porter as the firm’s new Middle East manager of channels. Porter will …
IMF: Non-oil growth in GCC to strengthen
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today launched the Spring update of the 2017 Regional Economic Outlook (REO) for the Middle …
Ericsson: $6.5 billion 5G opportunities for UAE ICT
An Ericsson report has claimed that that ICT players in the UAE ”who leverage 5G to digitalise industries” can capture …
Digitisation for business success tops Cisco Connect UAE agenda
Cisco has showcased its latest solutions and provided insights into the latest trends and thinking about digitisation during its flagship IT and thought leadership event – Cisco Connect 2017.
DSO Authority to organise Emirati tech boot camp
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, is …
Penta launches on-demand cloud
Geneva- and Dubai-based private cloud provider Penta has launched a new self-service cloud portal which simplifies the deployment and scalability …
Ingram Micro to present cybersecurity services at GISEC
Aptec, an Ingram Micro company, has announced its inaugural participation at the upcoming 2017 Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference …
DHA rolls out robotic pharmacy solutions in UAE hospitals
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has officially implemented its robotic dispensing systems in both Rashid and Dubai Hospitals.