SoftBank Group could potentially get more investments from the Middle East as it pushes to reach its $100 billion fundraising target for its private equity fund that aims to target the technology sector.
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Bahrain sovereign wealth fund reduces IT costs by 50% with AWS
Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently announced the successful migration of the company’s IT infrastructure to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud and the closure of its onsite and offsite data centres.0 4227
Saudi Arabia leads GCC’s concern for data security in cloud
A recent study commissioned by F5 Networks, and conducted by research agency Think Positive, revealed that the biggest cloud concern …
20 million Middle East jobs could be automated: McKinsey & Co.
An estimated 45 percent of existing jobs in the Middle East could be automated, according to McKinsey & Company’s latest …
Bahrain doubles its 2035 renewable energy target
Bahrain has pledged to meet 10 percent of its total energy consumption through renewable sources by 2035.
Bitdefender inks distribution deal with Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro has signed a distribution agreement with Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity technology company. Through this agreement, Ingram Micro is …
Why ME firms need to care about the new data protection law
Rashmi Knowles, field CTO, EMEA, RSA, discusses how the new EU General Data Protection Regulation will impact Middle East firms and how they can prepare for it.
GCC needs $131 billion power investment: report
The GCC requires a combined $131 billion worth of investment in electricity generation, transmission and distribution over the next five …
Cisco names new regional GM to lead digital transformation
Cisco has appointed Hani Raad as general manager for its West Region in the Middle East. In his new role, …
Batelco Bahrain’s new mobile wallet signs up ‘300 retail outlets’
Batelco has stated that over 40 brands alongside 300 retail outlets have already signed up to make the bWallet service available for their customers.
ADGM, Bahrain EDB pen MENA-first cross-border Fintech deal
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) have signed a Fintech cooperation agreement, marking …