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AI will double the value of digital economy to $23 trillion: study
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could almost double the value of the global digital economy to $23 trillion by 2025 from $12.9 trillion in 2017, said a Huawei study.0 4875
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, …
Virgin Mobile, Careem team up to provide speedy SIM delivery in UAE
Virgin Mobile UAE brand has partnered with regional ride-hailing firm Careem to ensure SIM delivery and home activation to its customers in under thirty minutes.
Five Saudi tech startups qualified for Badir Accelerator
Five startup technology companies have been qualified for Badir Business Accelerator Program in its second cohort this coming year. These …
Focus Softnet launches New Zealand operations
Software development firm Focus Softnet has signed a franchisee agreement promising ICT professionals Syed Safdar Ali and Fateh Ali to …
NYU AD engineers say ‘crowdforwarding’ is key to better mobile service
Jian Gao, PhD candidate in engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi, is investigating how a next generation model of mobile communications could be the key to faster cell service, fewer dropped calls, and cheaper phone bills.
Why telcos must walk the digital transformation walk
Red Hat’s Santiago Madruga on why operators need to embrace the opportunities offered by digitalisation in order to compete effectively against a host of new pure-play digital companies.
Private sector firms to fuel Kuwait Vision 2035
The Kuwait Vision 2035 will fuel further private sector for the the national economy and boost efforts in achieving sustainable development, says a Kuwaiti government official.
US official says North Korea is ‘directly responsible’ for WannaCry attacks
“The attack was widespread and cost billions, and North Korea is directly responsible,” wrote Homeland Security adviser to President Donald Trump Tom Bossert.
Saudi’s STC, MCIT pen pact to create skilled tech workers
The Saudi Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, and incumbent telco STC signed a memorandum of understanding to train 800 …