Dell EMC’s senior vice president for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region Mohammed Amin tells CNME why he believes the firm has the edge over its behemoth competitors and why it will be the “last man standing” in the IT infrastructure space.
Customers can now purchase refurbished products on Noon
The region’s homegrown digital marketplace noon has announced that customers looking for a bargain on the latest tech gadgets can …
“Patience essential in digital transformation”: Micro Focus president
Micro Focus’s president for international markets Jorge Dinares told James Dartnell why vendor lock-in has to stop, why technology transformation …
UAE consumers demand for “SuperService” from organisations: study
Four-in-five UAE consumers expect an immediate response from the organisations and vendors they contact—part of a growing demand for ‘SuperServe’ customer engagement.
Noon unveils new platform for specialised fashion brands
Online shoppers can now shop for a specially curated, private label selection of products with great value and quality on noon, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace.
UAE government’s online portal records five million users
The official portal of the UAE Government witnessed significant increase in its users, touching 5 million in 2018.
Middle East and North Africa startup market reaches $650M: study
The Middle East and North Africa’s digital startup ecosystem is rapidly growing, with funding reaching $650 million from 270 deals in 2017.
Digital innovation accelerates Middle East’s $650 M startup market
As the Middle East and North Africa’s startup market nears $650 million, global social entrepreneurship organisation Ashoka, global technology company …
Honor unveils latest smartphone with AI-powered selfie camera
Honor, the smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group, has launched the HONOR 10 Lite, the brand’s latest flagship smartphone in the Middle East.
UAE leads MENA in online commerce innovations
The UAE is the fourth most prepared developing economy for online commerce, according to a new index from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
UAE at the forefront of AI innovations: study
The UAE ranks first in the region in terms of enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications with an annual growth rate of 33.5 percent, according to a recent study.
Veritas Technologies on enabling partners to harness the power of data
Geoff Greenlaw, senior director, head of channels, EMEA Emerging Markets, Veritas Technologies, calls out to ‘born in the cloud partners’ to …
NetApp seeks to increase footprint in the UAE
NetApp may open an office in Abu Dhabi as it focuses on growing its market share in the Gulf region after what it admits has been a mixed picture over the years.
Kuwait throws hat into regional fintech ring
Kuwait’s central bank has issued regulatory guidelines for companies wishing to experiment with new financial technology products and services.
Dubai-based property website raises $120 million in investments
Private equity firm General Atlantic has led a $120 million investment and acquired a minority stake in Middle East real estate classifieds website Property Finder, Reuters reported.
Samsung leads GCC smartphone market: report
Smartphone shipments to countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) increased for the first time since Q1 2017, according to a recent report.
More Middle East content coming to Snapchat
Snap the parent company of Snapchat says it is closely watching the next trend in the smartphone industry – a …
UAE-based Virgin Mobile MEA mulls IPO
Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa is exploring options including selling all or part of itself, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.
FinTech poised to reshape future financial markets: study
Investments in Gulf-based fintech startups are expected to reach $ 2 billion in the next decade, compared to a mere $ 150 million invested in the last 10 years, according to a new study by MENA Research Partners (MRP), a leading research company in the region.
Middle East smart city spending to double in four years: report
Technology spending by smart cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is expected to double from $1.3 billion to $2.7 billion in the next four years, according to a recent report.