Virtual Vision (V2), has officially opened services for V2 Public Cloud – a public cloud offering based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) initiated in partnership with CloudSigma and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).
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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 6342
“We are investing in the future,” says Saudi Arabia finance minister
Saudi Arabia finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan has recently highlighted that the Kingdom is determined to make significant investments in diversifying its economy.
GCC millennials prefer to use travel apps for personalised offers: report
With millennials accounting for over a quarter of GCC’s population it is estimated that UAE residents in this age group will generate $40,000 average annual gross income by 2019 with almost half of them book travel through mobile devices.
STC accelerates Saudi Vision 2030 with blockchain deal
The new partnership is line with the telco’s efforts to boost the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, this collaboration will open new technology avenues by bringing Blockchain technology to empower various industry verticals across Saudi Arabia.
MENA software industry sees highest talent turnover rates: LinkedIn
The technology sector, particularly the software sector saw the most number of with 12.3 percent of professionals leaving their companies, according to a recent analysis by LinkedIn.
Ingram Micro to bring “human-centric security” solutions to the Middle East
Ingram Micro has announced it has signed a distribution agreement with global Cyber Security leader, Forcepoint.
UAE integrates over 500 government data systems
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has revealed that the number of data systems provided in cooperation with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority and other government entities on bayanat.ae has reached more than 500 systems, covering various educational, health, environment and other fields.
AI tech to help verify Ejari contracts in Dubai
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that it will be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to verify ‘Ejari’ contracts.
Kuwait to begin electronic visa renewal next year: report
Kuwait’s Ministry of the Interior has reportedly announced plans to digitize the renewal of residence visa for expatriates from the beginning of 2019.
Five Google innovation hubs coming to Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Federation for Cyber Security and Programming has reportedly finalised agreement with Google to set up five Google Innovation Hub centres across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.