Big Data is growing 11 percent year-on-year having reached $2.2 billion market in 2017. However, not many regional businesses know how to turn this valuable data into growth decisions.
GITEX 2018
Uber mulls purchase of food delivery firm to dominate EMEA market
Uber Technologies is in early talks to buy food-delivery company Deliveroo for several billion dollars, Bloomberg reported.
Dubai attracts $21.66 billion of high-tech investments
Dubai has attracted $21.66 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) in high-end technology transfers in three years.
SAP’s Saudi, UAE data centres a “big deal”: regional SVP
SAP’s regional head has heaped praise on the firm for becoming the first global technology company to boast data centres …
Central Bank of Kuwait to make “huge” analytics, big data, AI investments
The newly appointed head of digital strategy for the Central Bank of Kuwait has said that the organisation is set …
Saudi telco rolls out fintech solution for the “unbanked” population
Saudi Telecom Company is reportedly launching its first-ever FinTech platform in the kingdom next month.
UAE, Saudi Arabia lead in Smart City investments: report
Dubai and Riyadh are leading the way in terms of 2018 investments.
Expo 2020 Dubai: Science and tech to take centre stage at German pavilion
Germany will showcase the country’s latest science and technology innovations at the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai.
Global cloud firm names new head for Saudi Arabia
Oracle has announced the appointment of Fahad Alturief as the new Country Leader for Saudi Arabia.
Altaba settles cases related to Yahoo data breach
Altaba Inc, formerly known as Yahoo! Inc, said it expects to incur a total of $47 million in litigation expenses to settle the three cases for failing to disclose the 2014 cybersecurity breach.
UAE telco to drive digital transformation with new deal
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, du, has announced a new partnership with the Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, the international financial …
UAE Space Agency inks deal to accelerate startup growth
The UAE Space Agency today signed an Agreement of Funding with Krypto Labs, the Abu Dhabi-based innovation hub and incubator.
“Innovation is a focal point in Abu Dhabi’s plans,” says DED chair
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (ADDED), and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have signed a cooperation agreement to provide more integrated support for innovators and technology enterprises.
UAE telcos to make Apple eSIM available soon
If you are an Apple fan and planning to buy the latest iPhones, here’s how you can get hold of one for free, well almost free.