The GCC smartphone market dipped 4.9% while the mobile phone market remained flat in Q3 2017, according to the latest …
STC, Thales launch enterprise cloud encryption service
Thales and Saudi Telecom Company (STC) have launched a cloud encryption service for enterprise customers, allowing them to protect and …
Mubadala commits to 15 Silicon Valley firms in SoftBank partnership
Mubadala deputy group chief executive Waleed al-Muhairi has announced that the Abu Dhabi state investor has made ’15 to 16 investments’ in technology firms.
Middle East and Africa PCD market hit by 15.2 percent y-o-y slump
The Middle East and Africa personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, declined 15.2 percent year-on-year in Q3 2017.
Middle East homeland security market to reach $19.7B by 2022
Middle East Homeland Security market, which includes monitoring and surveillance systems; restricted entry systems; and perimeter security solutions, is expected to reach $19.7 billion by 2022.
SEC, Schneider Electric sign MoU to optimise KSA energy performance
The SEC, Schneider Electric partnership aims to reduce energy usage and improve safety, reliability, connectivity, and efficiency within KSA.
What does 2018 hold in store for Middle East IT services?
While cloud computing may have been touted for several years as the technology that would transform the Middle East, the …
A fine balance: Neil Sholay, head of Oracle Digital EMEA
With five years of experience under his belt at Oracle Digital EMEA, Neil Sholay is no stranger to the hype …
Canon recognises KSA channel partners
Canon Middle East, has reinforced its commitment to KSA channel partners at its annual Imaging Inspired event. Held at the Mövenpick Hotel …
Knowledge Summit 2017: Sophia, Jordan PM & progress
Organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, the fourth annual Knowledge Summit discussed the ways that the …
Nourpay currency conversion platform to boost KSA tourism growth
The Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) solution offers international visitors the choice to pay in Saudi Riyals or their local currency.
Toshiba’s Santosh Varghese: Focus on sustaining business
At the recently concluded Dubai Computer Group’s (DCG) Desert Safari event, Tahawul Tech caught up with Toshiba’s Santosh Varghese, General …
The region’s evolving e-tail landscape
Over this year, UAE’s e-tail segment has been buzzing with developments right from the beginning. JadoPado’s and Namshi’s purchase by …
Mighty Systems flaunts new tax automation offering for GCC
The role out of the OneVat software solution will take place over the next month in the UAE and KSA, with future plans to expand across the GCC region.
How Tristar is transforming logistics with Blockchain
“Twenty years ago, no one could have imagined selling everything on the Internet,” Tristar’s IT group head Adam Lalani believes …
Mubadala ready to double down on SoftBank tech fund investment
Mubadala is seeking to ramp up its investment capital in one of the world’s biggest technology funds- SoftBank Vision Fund. Mubadala …
IKEA partners with TAKELEAP for VR shopping
TAKELEAP, a Dubai-based technology agency specialising in artificial intelligence, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), has partnered with IKEA …
Sophia’s creator David Hanson: ‘The Terminator scenario could still prevail’
David Hanson, the creator of humanoid robot Sophia, said that “we must appreciate that there are unintended consequences to every technology.”
Canon Middle East expands partner programme in KSA
Canon Middle East has expanded its partner programme and eServices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to facilitate innovation, drive …
SME sector in GCC set to hit $920bn in next five years: study
While the GCC region accounts for only 34% of the MENA SME sector, with around $360 billion per year, it has the largest potential for SMEs regionally, as it is growing from a relatively low base.