Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reportedly agreed to invest more than $1 billion in Lucid Motors, a budding competition for Elon Musk’s Tesla.
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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 6429
Security no longer an option but an imperative, says Microsoft
It’s no longer an option for businesses across the Middle East and Africa to build secure solutions that deliver value and protect customer data. It’s an imperative, according to Microsoft.
GITEX 2018
Boost security defences with intelligent deception: Fidelis
Fidelis Cybersecurity will use GITEX as a platform to promote its latest managed detection and response (MDR) service.
Smart Dubai turns to blockchain to expedite government transactions
Smart Dubai Office (SDO) has launched the ‘Payment Reconciliation and Settlement’ System, which was developed in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Finance as a blockchain-powered upgrade to its financial system.
Dubai-based bank teams up with PwC to foster digital innovation
Commercial Bank of Dubai, (CBD) and PwC Middle East have signed an agreement to foster innovation in the country.
GITEX 2018
Discover the future of infrastructure with Pure Storage
Pure Storage has announced that it will showcase its vision for the future of infrastructure—a Data-Centric Architecture.
GITEX 2018
VMware’s digital suite to take centre stage at GITEX
VMware will be showcasing its latest innovations in cloud, networking and security and digital workspace technologies that are seen as critical to the successful digital transformation of Middle East organisations.
GITEX 2018
Google scientist to demo the power of Big Data
Big Data is growing 11 percent year-on-year having reached $2.2 billion market in 2017. However, not many regional businesses know how to turn this valuable data into growth decisions.
UAE, Saudi Arabia lead in Smart City investments: report
Dubai and Riyadh are leading the way in terms of 2018 investments.
Middle East energy firms a prime target for Iran-backed attacks
Intelligence-led security firm FireEye, has released information about a new cyber espionage operation primarily targeting Middle Eastern organisations in the energy sector.