Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) to facilitate exchange of information on the latest trends in the finance industry, with a focus on the FinTech field.
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Snap could layoff nearly 100 employees: report
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VR startup secures major funding from Saudi Arabia
Magic Leap, a startup working in the augmented reality space, has revealed that on Wednesday it raised $461 million in its latest funding round, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign investment arm.
Orange, JEC sign Smart City consulting deal
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IBM settles trade secrets suit against former diversity chief
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AI will help the UAE overcome challenges: Ajman Crown Prince
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DarkMatter names new CEO
DarkMatter has appointed Karim Sabbagh as its new chief executive officer, effective April 2018.
Dialog to supply chips to Apple through 2020
Dialog Semiconductor expects Apple, its top customer, to use its chips for a significant proportion of its devices in 2019 and 2020, the firm’s chief executive Jalal Bagherli has told a German newspaper.
Dubai offers springboard for blockchain and AI startups
Dubai is opening new opportunities for start-ups and entrepreneurs to become part of Dubai Government’s Strategy to elevate the city into a global platform for innovation-focused businesses.
GCC smartphone sales could continue to fall this year: report
The GCC mobile phone market has experienced mild seasonal growth during the last quarter of 2017, according to the latest data revealed by IDC.