Mobile technologies and services have added $191 billion to the region’s economy in 2018 – equivalent to about 4.5 percent of regional GDP, according to the latest reports by GSMA Intelligence.
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Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 4593
Uber founder receives $400m in investment from Saudi Arabia
Uber founder Travis Kalanick has received investment of $400m from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth fund according to reports in The Wall …
Honeywell unveils Genetron application in Saudi Arabia
Honeywell has launched its Genetron application to combat counterfeit refrigerants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
SAP, Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team accelerate technology partnership
SAP SE has announced that the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team is using the SAP HANA platform and the SAP Sports One solution for season six of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.
UAE leading the way in adoption of ‘smart technologies’
The United Arab Emirates has been praised for its progressive approach to ‘smart technologies’ – and according to ICT analysts …
NetApp’s data fabric allows companies to weave their own cloud journey
CNME spoke to Matt Wats, Director of Technology and Strategy at NetApp, to understand how the hybrid cloud and data …
Nutanix reinforces commitment in Saudi Arabia with expansion initiatives
Nutanix has that it is further investing in Saudi Arabia by opening a new office and hiring new technical and …
Saudi Arabia businesses to prioritise CX transformation next year: study
Customer experience will be a business priority for 96 percent of Saudi Arabia businesses in 2020, according to a new YouGov survey.
UAE’s NPCC sets sights on becoming a digital-first oil and gas firm
National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC has announced a five-year plan to transform its digital capabilities and meet the evolving needs of the region’s oil and gas industry.
Get a glimpse of the future of travel at Dubai Motor Show
US-based Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) is currently taking part at the Dubai Motor Show, which is taking place from 12th to 16th November 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.