The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) celebrated the graduation of the second batch of the Digital Future Leaders Program, which aims to enable Emirati job-seekers to acquire specialized technical and personal skills in the ICT field, to work in the private sector. The program comprises a set of tracks covering practical skills in […]
TradeTogether, a fintech digital assets management company, continues to establish a strong footprint in the high-net-worth and institutional segments by operating under a regulatory exemption to manage funds investing in cryptocurrencies, also classified as non-capital markets products. The company was founded by ex-colleague-turned-friends, Geoff Ira and Jordan Ko when they were serving leadership roles at Standard Chartered […]
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has approved a wide-ranging reform of the country’s legal system, which aims to strengthen economic, investment and commercial opportunities, in addition to maximizing social stability, security and ensuring the rights of both individuals and institutions. The raft of new laws and legislative amendments […]
Companies in the Middle East are showing varying levels of adoption of digital technologies such as cloud, edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT), according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft. The overwhelming majority of enterprises (87%) expect 5G to significantly impact their business, with 61% planning to invest […]
As COVID-19 cases continue to decline in the country, residents regain confidence in in-store shopping. This is according to a Kearney study in which UAE respondents cite convenience (51%), enhanced shopping experience (49%) and competitive pricing (44%) as the main motivators driving them back to brick and mortar stores. “Consumption habits have undergone a fundamental […]
The UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has announced a partnership with Siemens to accelerate the assessment of the digital maturity of the UAE’s industrial companies and develop a strategic roadmap to implement Industry 4.0 frameworks. The program will be overseen by MoIAT and Siemens in order to address a broad range of […]
@HACK, the largest dedicated cybersecurity event in the region opened today in Riyadh, with in excess of 8,000 guests already attending the first day. Over the next three days, upwards of 14,000 thousand attendees from 70 countries are expected at the summit, which features over 200 expert speakers sharing their knowledge to grow the cybersecurity […]
Dubai’s property market has experienced a phenomenal turnaround in the United Arab Emirates’ ‘Year of the Fiftieth’, according to analysis carried out by global property consultant, Knight Frank. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Middle East Research, Knight Frank said: “Excellent governance has always been a defining feature of the United Arab Emirates. And the post-Covid […]
123swap received funding from a number of angel investors, including Becker Venture Capital and Steven Becker, as well as other notable investors such as Polygon (Matic) Technology and other firms, VCs and others. CEO and Co-Founder of 123swap Tomas Ambrazas said, “We are really proud of what investors joined for the seed round as they saw our long-term business possibilities, etc. […]
In a bid to digitize the public transportation system and provide safer, reliable and comfortable commute options across Africa, Toronto-based shared mobility company, Treepz, has announced its acquisition of a similar Ugandan bus company Ugabus. Treepz was founded in 2019 and currently operates in Nigeria and Ghana. It is simply a platform that powers road transportation systems using technology. Treepz operates […]
