Cisco has announced a partnership with systems integrator Smartworld to design and deploy the network infrastructure for Expo 2020 Dubai.
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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 6475
Saudi Arabia pulls the plug on $200 billion solar farm project
Saudi Arabia has shelved a $200 billion plan with SoftBank Group Corp to build the world’s biggest solar-power-generation project.
Middle East finance firms plan more fintech tie-ups in coming years: study
FinTech is increasingly impacting the financial services sector with 82 percent of financial services companies plan to increase fintech partnerships in the coming three to five years.
UAE set to unveil first investment strategy for national space sector
The UAE Space Agency has revealed that it is preparing a comprehensive strategy for investing in the UAE’s space sector, in cooperation with relevant authorities, which will be announced in October.
GITEX 2018
Focus Softnet to showcase VAT-compliant software solutions
Focus Softnet will be returning to GITEX Technology Week 2018, which will be held from 14th to 18th October 2018 in Dubai.
Legacy retailers fall behind in Middle East as mobile dominates the market
Mobile accounts for 47 percent of transactions in the Middle East and Africa region, a rise of 41 percent from 2017, according to a recent report by Criteo.
GITEX 2018
Pikcio to showcase blockchain innovations at GITEX
Pikcio, a winner of VISA’s Everywhere Initiative, has announced its participation at the upcoming GITEX Technology Week on 14th to 18th October in Dubai.
Ring ties up with retail giant to make UAE homes safer
As part of the collaboration, Sharaf DG will promote and retail Ring’s innovative home security products and solutions in their stores as well as at their innovative in-store Solution Bar.
StarLink brings Napatech’s cloud expertise to the Middle East
Value added distributor StarLink has been appointed as Napatech’s VAD for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region.
UAE joins Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences
The UAE, represented by Dr Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Director-General of the UAE Space Agency, has obtained membership within the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences.