Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Injazat Data Systems (Injazat), a secure data …
Bloomberg: SoftBank seeking Kuwaiti, Qatari Vision cash
SoftBank Group Corp is in discussions with potential investors in the Middle East and Canada to raise $7 billion of …
Alpha Data focuses on Digital Workspace Solutions
The systems integrator collaborates with Citrix and Microsoft to highlight its strength in integrating solutions. Alpha Data, one of the …
Musanada deploys GPS-based system for construction industry
The Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, has revealed that it has started operating and deploying a new engineering system …
US considers laptop ban on all international flights
The US government is considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins on all international flights to and from the country, according to homeland security secretary John Kelly.
Dubai Police fines now payable at Zoom outlets
UAE residents can now pay their Dubai Police traffic fines at over 200 Zoom outlets equipped with Wall Street Exchange’s …
SoftBank buys $4 billion stake in Nvidia
SoftBank Group has reportedly bought a $4 billion stake in Nvidia, a move that makes it the fourth-largest shareholder in the graphics chipmaker company.
Power in your hands: The third GCC Petroleum Media Forum
The region’s energy ministers and industry leaders gathered at the third annual GCC Petroleum Media Forum at Abu Dhabi’s Rosewood …
SoftBank tech Vision Fund closes $93 billion of funding
The SoftBank Vision Fund has announced its first major close with over $93 billion of committed capital, including the $15 …
Commnet Systems on its solutions-focused vision
Commnet Systems founder and CEO Karthikeyan Narayansamy discusses the company’s journey to being a solutions-focused player.
AG: UAE prepared to combat cyber-terrorism
Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, stated that legislations to combat cybersecurity in the UAE are comprehensive, …
Dubai Chamber names 2nd Smartpreneur Competition finalists
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is set to announce the winners of the second cycle of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition on May 17th, during the closing ceremony of the ArabNet Digital Summit 2017.
Ashith Piriyattiath’s diverse & transformative GCC career
Despite claiming to have “accidentally fallen into the technology industry,” Ashith Piriyattiath’s extensive CV has empowered him with a broad …
Gemalto unveils banking card personalisation centre in Dubai
Gemalto has opened a new banking card personalisation centre in Dubai, to support the region’s fast developing financial services sector.
SoftBank nears $95 billion investment announcement
SoftBank Group Corp. is close to announcing commitments of as much as $95 billion for its technology fund, according to Bloomberg. …
Dubai set to host ‘RegTech’ summit
The World Arena Group in partnership with Deloitte will host RegTech MENA; the first regulatory technology summit in the Middle East on 16 and 17 May 2017 in Dubai.
Etisalat trials 5G with outdoor mobility
Ericsson and Etisalat successfully conducted a 5G trial with outdoor mobility today at Etisalat’s Head Office in Abu Dhabi, UAE. …
Seamless 2017 awards winners announced
Seamless Middle East 2017 hosted its industry awards yesterday evening, to honour innovations in the payments, e-commerce and retail industries …
Cognit hosts ‘Build with Watson’ workshop
Cognit, the joint venture established between Mubadala and IBM Watson has announced a new initiative aimed at fostering a regional ecosystem of entrepreneurs, start-ups and app developers through Watson.
EnGenius Networks, Bulwark host partner enablement sessions
EnGenius Networks, a provider of networking and telecommunications solutions for small and medium businesses, along with regional VAD, Bulwark Distribution, …