5G is expected to reach 30 million subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by the end of 2024, representing two percent of total mobile subscriptions.
Alabbar-owned noon ventures into Egypt market
noon, the Middle East’s homegrown digital marketplace created in the region and powered by the region’s leading retailers, has announced its imminent expansion into Egypt.
Growing IT complexities driving security spending in META
Spending on IT security in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) is set to cross the $2.7 billion mark this year, according to the latest insights from IDC.
Facebook to launch fact-checking program in Arabic
Facebook has announced that it will be launching third-party fact-checking in Arabic, in partnership with Agence France-Presse (AFP) MENA.
UAE Souq’s fate uncertain as Amazon plans new ME e-commerce site
E-commerce giant Amazon.com is reportedly planning on further expanding in the Middle East and is preparing to launch a new website for the region.
Middle East parents believe they have no control over what their kids see online
As young children spend more time online, many parents are struggling to protect them from exposure to a raft of dangers and cyber threats.
SCOPE Middle East, Garland Technology ink regional distribution deal
Garland Technology, a manufacturer of network test access points (TAPs) and packet broker solutions has announced a new regional distribution agreement with SCOPE Middle East.
Nestlé transforms workplace with Facebook’s enterprise platform
Nestlé has adopted Workplace by Facebook as its global internal communication tool, to connect its workforce and better serve consumers.
UAE among biggest drivers of regional wearables growth
Shipments of wearable devices in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region reached 1.13 million units in the third quarter of 2018.
Z Services, McAfee to offer new cloud-based security solution
Z Services, the UAE-based cybersecurity firm has joined hands with McAfee and launched the first-of-its-kind subscription based in-country cloud security …
Middle East ride-sharing rivals launch bus booking service
Dubai-based Careem and global ride-sharing firm Uber have introduced a new bus-booking service in Egypt.
GCC nations poised to become global leaders in 5G networks: report
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States are set to be global leaders in the deployment of 5G networks, with all six markets expected to launch 5G mobile services in the next two years, according to recent reports.
Digital transformation investments to cross $40 billion in four years
Annual spending on digital transformation (DX) initiatives in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa is set to cross the $40 billion by 2022.
McAfee to roll out new regional reseller website
Cybersecurity firm McAfee says it is working on a new reseller website to educate and sell its products in the …