Tech Mahindra has announced the appointment of Country Manager, Enterprise – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Invest Easy links ePayment cards in Oman
Invest Easy portal launched the electronic link with the OmanNet ePayment Gateway for Omani bank cards supported by the Central Bank of Oman and electronic payment gateway Cyber Source for non-Omani bank credit cards, the Times of Oman reported.
Kuwait gears up for IPv6 adoption
The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (NCC) and the Kuwait Communication Information Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (CITRA) recently held a training programme for telecommunications and Internet service providers (ISPs) to educate them on how to work with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) and deploy it on their networks.
AI-based consultancy firm launches in Oman
Impact Integrated, the first consultancy service that makes use of artificial intelligence (AI) was launched in Oman.
Saudi Arabia’s STC launches live 5G network
STC has recently announced the first live 5G network in Saudi Arabia, the initial phase for operating the service once 5G special devices are available in global markets.
Japanese tech investor to open Saudi Arabian office
SoftBank is reportedly planning to open an office in Saudi Arabia to further strengthening its ties with the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia hosts workshops to fill 30,000 IT jobs
Public, private, and academic partnerships are making high-demand digital skills accessible to Saudi youth and helping the Kingdom fill the 30,000 IT jobs gap which will contribute to achieving Saudi Vision 2030 talent development goals, global technology company SAP announced.
Oman to establish new science and technology university
Oman’s Minister of Education has reportedly announced that it will establish a new university of science and technology in Muscat.
Blockchain-based e-commerce initiative launches in Qatar
Fintech company QPAY has launched a major blockchain e-commerce initiative based on the ‘Ethereum’ blockchain platform in Qatar.
Global tech firms team up to foil rhino poachers in Africa
Global technology giants, Dimension Data and Cisco, has announced that they are expanding their anti-poaching Connected Conservation programme into Zambia, Kenya, and Mozambique to continue protecting rhino, as well as help fight the war on the startling numbers of African savanna elephant being poached.
Saudi Arabia sees “largest fintech acquisition” to date
Gulf Capital has reportedly acquired a strategic stake in Saudi Geidea, a provider of electronic payment solutions and financial technologies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Vodafone Qatar rolls out 1Gbps fibre network in new areas
Vodafone Qatar has recently announced that it will be supplying New Salata and the Industrial Area with full-fibre network to handle speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second (1Gbps).
Region’s first Shariah-compliant digital bank launches in Bahrain
The bank offers a 24/7/365 service model on its innovative mobile app and web banking portal allowing customers to open and manage their accounts, conducting everyday transactions through its online channel, supported by services such as video contact centre, e-mail, web chat and social media.
Oman bank joins global blockchain payment network
As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure convenient banking experience for its customers, BankDhofar has announced that it is the first bank in Oman to join Ripple’s global enterprise Blockchain network – RippleNet.