The Middle East and North Africa’s digital startup ecosystem is rapidly growing, with funding reaching $650 million from 270 deals in 2017.
Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 5831UAE among biggest drivers of regional wearables growth
Shipments of wearable devices in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region reached 1.13 million units in the third quarter of 2018.
Dubai’s DEWA to develop AI-powered utility solutions
Dubai’s DEWA has signed a new MoU develop innovative and futuristic solutions to disrupt the current electricity and water utility business models.
Saudi Arabia to set up new platform to drive digital transformation
Saudi Aramco and the Saudi Information Technology Company signed an agreement to set up a joint venture firm that will develop a platform to invest in high potential growth companies in the ICT sector.
Dubai unveils first-ever VR training centre
Dubai Municipality has launched a smart training centre, which offers hands-on training using the Virtual Reality Environment.
How technology will drive businesses in 2019
Technology is considered as an important driver of future business. As it evolves, it is becoming ever more pervasive and the adoption is growing steadily all over the world. What will happen in the world of technology in 2019?
Abu Dhabi-based Islamic bank completes data warehouse project
Al Hilal Bank has announced the completion of its Data Transformation Programme, as part of the its strategy to enable digital evolution throughout its entire chain of operations.
France to push ahead with digital tax
France has reportedly confirmed that it will introduce its own taxation scheme for big technology players starting from 1st January 2019.
Dubai reinforces knowledge culture among Emirati talents
As part of the third Emirati Tech Boot Camp, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, organised a demo day to give participating teams an opportunity to pitch their startup ideas to a panel of experts.
UAE to enable Emirati youth to build future with AI
Artficial intelligence along with other emerging technologies have witnessed rapid changes similar to what the world had seen decades ago with regards to the Internet revolution, according to UAE minister.