The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award has announced opening of submissions for the fifth edition of the annual programme nas it seeks to build a robust knowledge economy by stimulating creativity and innovation.
Dubai-based Careem increases regional employment prospects
Dubai-based ride-hailing firm Careem is creating about 80,000 jobs for men and women every month, the firm’s co-founder said.
How to capture the shopper’s mind during Ramadan
Ramadan is a period dedicated to compassion, self-control, and social responsibility. While daily habits change during the holy month, we …
Etisalat to spotlight opportunities in the mobile ecosystem
Etisalat has announced its exclusive partnership with GSMA for Mobile 360 series-MENA conference in 2018 and 2019, a regional platform that attracts telecom leaders from across the global and regional mobile industry to address key challenges and opportunities in the mobile ecosystem.
Dubai to open new facility to “incubate young innovators”
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Samsung International SDS for the Middle East and Africa to build an innovation lab within the facilities of the government firm.
How Thales Cyber Hub will create a collaborative ecosystem
Gary Miller, vice president, Cyber Security, Middle East, Thales, on strengthening its recently announced Cyber Hub in Dubai. Regional organisations …
AI startup receives grant from Abu Dhabi kickstarter programme
startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), announced NEURAi as the winning startup of the hardware Venture Launchpad.
Dubai fintech accelerator kicks off 2018 programme
FinTech Hive at DIFC has announced that it will begin accepting applications for its 2018 programme starting Sunday, 20th May, kicking off a competitive search for the top financial technology (fintech) and insurance technology (insurtech) innovators in the region.
Dubai inks deal to bring innovative medtech to a hospital near you
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed an MoU with four cutting-edge international companies to adopt their inventive healthcare innovations, in …
TECOM Group is now home to 5600 companies
Reinforcing Dubai’s position as a destination for the regional and global companies to cater the wider Middle East region, TECOM Group highlighted that it attracted over 480 new business partners in 2017, bringing the total number of companies to 5,600.
Dubai Financial Services Authority expands FinTech programme
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the expansion of its Innovation Testing Licence (ITL) programme, WAM reported.
5G to evolve and elevate services in numerous sectors, says Etisalat chief
“Today we are witnessing colossal advancements across all technologies with 5G to be a game changer as it aims to bring in evolution that would elevate services, performance and enablement revolutionising verticals like transport, energy, smart cities, security/surveillance and health.”
Dubai’s Careem announces regional milestone
The Middle East’s homegrown ride-hailing service is now present in 100 cities across the region, following the announcement that the company is gearing up to enter Khartoum, Sudan.
SoftBank $100 billion Vision Fund 2.0 in the works
SoftBank Group founder and CEO Masayoshi Son is reportedly planning the firm’s next $100 billion venture – a version 2.0 of the world’s biggest technology fund, according to people familiar with the matter.
Tech to bridge $1.5 trillion trade finance gap: DMCC
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.
Saif Al Ghurair Real Estate Group teams up with Seidor MENA
Saif Al Ghurair Real Estate Group, a division of UAE-based Al Ghurair Group, has announced the successful implementation of SAP’s SuccessFactors solution and ECC payroll system.
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.
BitOasis AED transactions “temporarily disabled”
BitOasis, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, will reportedly no longer be processing deposits or withdrawals in dirhams beginning 15th May 2018.
Personal devices pose huge security risks to enterprises: study
A recent study revealed that the cybersecurity risk posed to enterprises by personal devices and Internet of Things devices are rising in significance.