While relationships have commanded the business environment in the Middle East, value-added resellers (VARs) play an even bigger role as …
Why boardrooms will prioritise innovation, data centres and security in 2018
The Middle East’s shift to digital business has created a dilemma for the regions CIOs. They need to innovate and implement change, while also retaining levels of control and management.
Decoding blockchain: How the distributed ledger tech can transform security
Will this promising distributed ledger technology transform cybersecurity?
PayTabs raises $20 million for global expansion
Incorporated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with head operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain, payment processor PayTabs has raised …
Sony MEA and MECL plan to grow KSA business by 27% in 2017
Sony Middle East and Africa (MEA) has unveiled a new business strategy that aims to increase its regional presence and …
Uber’s rival DiDi Chuxing seals partnership with Careem
Didi’s investment in Careem is said to further enhance its reliable transportation offerings across the region. Together, the two parties will share knowledge in intelligent transportation technology, product development, and operations.
Avaya appoints Fadi Hani as VP for MEA region
Hani will play a pivotal role in promoting Avaya’s customer-centric, outcome-based approach in the region, working closely with key customers to help them achieve their digital transformation objectives.
Paysafecard enters UAE to enable online payments with cash
Paysafecard has announced its entrance into the UAE with its flagship prepaid payment solution, which enables consumers to pay cash in …
UAE among world’s ‘stand out’ digital nations: WEF
The United Arab Emirates has been classified as a ‘stand out’ country in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Digital Evolution Index (DEI) for 2017.
Cisco names new VP for Middle East and Africa
Cisco has appointed David Meads as vice president for its Middle East and Africa operations. Meads, in this newly created …
compareit4me rebrands to yallacompare
Comparison site compareit4me.com has rebranded to yallacompare in a bid to broaden its appeal across the Middle East. “Our success …
SoftBank buys ‘5 percent’ stake in IRobot
SoftBank has purchased a 5 percent stake in robot vacuum-cleaner maker IRobot, Bloomberg sources have said. The purchase would be …
Trukkin launches cloud platform for the logistics industry
Trukkin Middle East has launched its new cloud-based B2B platform that unites customers with shippers and truckers in the Middle …
King Khalid Airport removal ends US-Middle East laptop ban
The United States has ended a four-month ban on passengers carrying laptops on-board U.S. bound flights from certain airports in …
Vision Fund spree begins with $473m farming, AI bets
SoftBank has announced almost half a billion dollars’ worth of tech investments in a diverse group of companies ranging from …
Mindware, Dell EMC extend partnership in KSA
Regional IT distributor Mindware has announced the extension of its contract with Dell EMC in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. …
Careem acquires stake in Egypt-based transport start-up
Dubai-based ride-hailing firm Careem has reportedly bought a minority stake in an Egyptian start-up that connects commuters with private buses in Cairo.
Etisalat announces AAE-1 submarine cable
Etisalat has announced the Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) undersea cable, which according to the company is the largest global submarine cable system bringing additional international capacity to UAE connecting Europe and Far East.
Uber ‘seeking’ SoftBank cash despite $3.5 billion PIF stake
Uber shareholders and its board, led by one of its key early backers Benchmark, have discussed selling some of their …
Elshimy: Dubai OpenLab can drive digital transformation
Huawei’s recently launched OpenLab Dubai now sits as its regional hands-on hub for experiencing public safety, smart city and oil …