Investments in technologies enabling smart cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is expected to hit the $2.30-billion mark by 2021, according to the latest study by IDC.
Middle East, Technology
Over 80% of UAE centennials are mobile gamers: study
The global gaming market will reach over $115 billion in 2018. At over $50 billion, the mobile gaming industry accounts for nearly half of all the global gaming revenue.0 1584
Uber to acquire Dubai-based Careem for $3 billion: report
Uber is reportedly gearing up to announce a $3.1 billion cash-and-share deal to acquire its Dubai-based rival Careem as early as this week.
UAE’s Masdar City launches new hub for tech startups
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community, has launched Tech Park, a new destination for start-ups focused on technology, sustainability and the digital economy.
Sophos Intercept X scores high in “security effectiveness” in NSS Labs 2019 AEP Test
Sophos has announced that its next- gen endpoint solution, Sophos Intercept X, was recognised for having the highest security effectiveness and the most efficient TCO.
Demand for tech-savvy professionals are on the rise: Careers UAE
The demand for digital and tech-savvy recruits are on the rise across the UAE as the country evolves into a test bed for global development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Breached or not breached: GBM on navigating the regional threat landscape
Hani Nofal, vice president, Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility, Gulf Business Machines, shares top insights on how organisations can navigate the regional threat landscape.
HPE president and CEO Antonio Neri on how to accelerate partner ecosystems
Hewlett Packard Enterprise President and CEO Antonio Neri highlights the firm’s channel-centric approach to digital transformation.
5G subscriptions in Middle East to hit 30 million in five years
5G is expected to reach 30 million subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by the end of 2024, representing two percent of total mobile subscriptions.
Saudi Arabia poised to become the largest digital market in MENA: minister
Saudi Arabia is close to becoming a leading digital economy, communications minister Abdullah Al-Sawaha said during his keynote presentation at MWC.
Apple Pay goes live in Saudi Arabia
Visa cardholders in Saudi Arabia can now make easy, quick and secure purchases using their iPhone and Apple Watch in stores that accept contactless payments.