Ripe for industrialisation in the trade sector, technology advancements could bridge the current $1.5 trillion trade finance gap, with potential to inject new growth in trade, according to a report on ‘The Future of Trade’ from DMCC.
Soaring with cloud: NetApp’s Burnet on how partners can succeed in the cloud era
Chris Burnet, Cloud Services and Software Solutions Manager, MEA, NetApp, shares insights into how partners can grow with cloud solutions.
Tech initiatives vital for Dubai’s green future, says experts
Dubai Science Park (DSP), a science-focused business community, hosted the ninth Green Leadership Series under the theme ‘Charging the future: Disruptors and enablers of Dubai’s Green Economy’.
Honor launches flagship model for 2018
Honor launches its flagship smartphone of 2018 in the UAE. Honor 10 phone brings to life the concept of “Beauty in AI”, and reveal two major ground-breaking and industry leading technologies to consumers.
Dell Technologies Customer Solution Centre opens in Dubai
Dell Technologies has opened its first Customer Solution Center for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa to demonstrate its commitment to enabling and shaping organisations in the region.
DAFZA initiatives to position Dubai 10 years ahead of other leading cities
Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA), in cooperation with Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has launched two initiatives aiming to place Dubai 10 years ahead of other leading cities, according to state news agency WAM.
UAE empowers young Emiratis to harness the power of AI
The UAE’s Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), represented by its Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT) and Oracle have inked a new agreement to cooperate in the nation’s capacity building and student training and empowerment in AI technologies.
DP World digital capabilities get a boost
DP World has extended its partnership with Oracle to implement its digital transformation programme that supports its strategy to develop complementary sectors in the global supply chain such as industrial parks, free zones and logistics.
Abu Dhabi pushes forward with secure and intelligent city vision
Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Centre (ADMCC) has announced a strategic collaboration with Dell EMC driven towards achieving their ambitious vision to build a secure and intelligent city.
Khalifa University students develop apps to aid refugees
Khalifa University students were part of the first and third place winning teams at the annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2018, where they helped develop apps to bring benefit to the Arab world.
Despite tech advancements, M&A remains a human activity, says experts
The fundamentals of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the GCC region have not been significantly affected by artificial intelligence (AI) and still rely on human cognition, according to experts at the recent accountancy and finance body ICAEW’s Corporate Finance Faculty roundtable.
Why modern technology should be your most valued business partner
Mohammed Arif, Regional Director, Modern Workplace & Security, Microsoft Gulf highlights some of the things small businesses may want to consider to provide a competitive edge in a market rapidly embracing digital technology.
Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai among the most advanced economies in the world
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council said Dubai’s rising global rankings in a range of economic indicators show that it is closing the gap with the world’s most competitive economies.
Virgin Mobile Middle East closes $30M pre-IPO sukuk
Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa has announced that it successfully closed a $30 million pre-IPO Exchangeable Sukuk.
UAE ranked as global leader in fibre optic networks
UAE has the highest Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) penetration globally, with a coverage of 94.3 percent.
Apple inches closer to becoming first $1 trillion company
Apple is reportedly on the verge of becoming the first $1 trillion publicly listed US firm, according to Reuters.
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.
Realise your digital future
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The role of intuitive networks in building smart city visions
Built for digital business and Internet of Things, intuitive networks promise to transform public sector organizations struggling with legacy networks …
Arabsat, twofour54 Abu Dhabi team up to expand region’s satellite industry
The agreement will see Arab Satellite Telecommunication Organisation (Arabsat) and twofour54 launch a new set of satellite TV channels on the Arabsat Badr-4 satellite.