The data revealed by the performance marketing technology company demonstrated that retail sales and traffic in 2016 increased in the lead up to and during Ramadan, but declined slightly during Eid el-Fitr.
Aaron White joins Sage Middle East as regional director
Sage Middle East has announced the appointment of Aaron White as its new regional director. White, who holds an M.Sc. …
Digital divide widens between nations reveals Huawei study
Huawei’s Global Connectivity Index (GCI) 2017 report has revealed that digitally-advanced and digitally-developing nations continue to gain strong economic growth and secure larger ICT investments, while less developed nations see much slower growth.
GCC residents prefer online shopping despite security concerns
A recent survey commissioned by Seamless Middle East 2017 revealed that 48 percent of GCC residents prefer to shop online, with 33 percent of respondents stating that online shopping is just as safe as offline shopping.
Cloud4C announces participation at Seamless Middle East
Cloud4C has announced its participation at the Seamless Payments Expo in Dubai on 1st to 2nd May 2017.
Future of network security
Martin Hester, Head of Channels and Alliances, EMEA, Juniper Networks, explains how channel partners need to implement security that protects the business from the inside out.
ESET boosts Middle East presence with retail partnerships
Manufacturer of security software and protection products, ESET Middle East, has announced that it is expanding its retail distribution channels …
Genetec brings new video analytics app to retailers
Genetec has announced its commitment to instill confidence in its ability to address the Middle East region’s increasing demand for highly advanced video analytics and surveillance systems.
DISTREE ME calls for entries for the MERA Awards 2017
DISTREE Middle East invites retailers, distributors and vendors to enter the 2017 Middle East Retail Academy (MERA) Awards.
Careem to introduce facial recognition tech
Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem has announced the integration of facial technology to its technological framework to set a new benchmark in passenger safety.
Regional business looking up: Infor president Stephan Scholl
James Dartnell sat down with Infor president Stephan Scholl to discuss the firm’s ambitious plans to quintuple its regional market …
Arab startups lead new generation of tech-savvy enterprises
According to a new report, a new round of entrepreneurial boom is spurring across the Arab World as more young executives take on the new roles of business owners or managers.
Amazon begins search for office, logistics space in Dubai
Amazon is understood to have started a search for its first office in Dubai, following its recent acquisition of Souq.com.
Al Khalili Group, ISS Middle East deploy SAP S/4HANA
Al Khalili Group (AKG) has gone live with the S4HANA Suite through ISS Middle East. AKG has been known in …
ISS Middle East receives accolade from SAP MENA
SAP MENA has recognised ISS Middle East for its performance in the region by according it with “NET New Name Contributor …
Cloud security a top priority for UAE firms
Palo Alto Networks has recently announced the results of its 2017 cloud security survey, coinciding with the Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Summit 2017 in Dubai.
IDC says Big Data spending to hit $2.2B in 2017
Revenues for big data and analytics (BDA) in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) totaled $1.98 billion in 2016, according …
Etisalat slashes GCC roaming tariffs
Etisalat has further reduced its roaming rates for voice calls, SMS and data. Starting from 1 April 2017, Etisalat’s prepaid …
Global IT security leaders to gather at GISEC 2017
Cybersecurity experts from across the region and globe will come together for the Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC), which will be held from 21st to 23rd May at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Careem eyes up IPO as potential acquisition opportunity
Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem is looking for acquisition opportunities and is considering an initial public offering as a possible option – but has no timeframe in mind, its founder and CEO said.